Fitbit Drama

I finally broke down 9 weeks ago and a) joined Weight Watchers to release the stress weight the last 7 years has attracted to my physical body and b) bought a Fitbit (the flex because I'm still in unchartered waters here) to motivate me to move more.  Both have worked wonders and I'm releasing weight at a healthy clip.


I already knew and now have re-confirmed that I'm highly competitive when it comes to myself.  When I used to run I wasn't satisfied if I didn't at least match, but preferably exceed, my PR.  I was brutal to myself.  I'm at it again!  I get giddy with excitement when I feel the band vibrate on my arm indicating that I've met my daily goal (I'm even more excited when that information is given to me before noon).  I love watching the activity on my Fitbit get converted to points on my Weight Watcher app.  The more points I accumulate throughout the week the better!


My partner and I went away for the weekend.  We went hiking each morning.  Saturday we hiked 5-1/2 miles (his Fitbit gives us WAY more kudos than mine) and Sunday we logged on 3-1/2 miles.  By the time we got home, my Fitbit had decided to retire ... PERMANENTLY!  I was pissed!  It wouldn't charge.  It wouldn't record anything.  It was DOA.  I went to bed with the "well there goes everything" attitude. 


Seriously?  I was going to let my Fitbit dictate whether I got my happy butt out there and moved?  It appeared so.  I came in from feeding my horses early in the morning to the news from my partner that my Fitbit was charging away and my life wasn't over.  JOY!  Apparently he said some magical words and summoned the healing powers of the universe and kazaaaam!


So here's where I'm going with all of this.  We need to move.  We need to eat healthy foods that fuel our body.  We shouldn't require fancy gadgets to get us there, but we seem to.  It's the world we have created for ourselves.  So if you are someone who loves a little healthy competition, either with yourself or with your friends (yes, you can have friends and chat with each other and encourage each other and see how you are doing comparatively), then by all means go out and get one of these little babies.  You can score them on Craigslist for pretty cheap since so many are upgrading to a bigger and better model.


Today?  I've pretty much doubled my goal and am feeling pretty great.  The question is, would I still be feeling great about my accomplishment today if I wasn't wearing my little gadget?

Foot Zoning

Yep, one more post about zoning. I just can't seem to get enough of this stuff. Actually foot zoning is what I've been doing the longest. About three years now. It was my first endeavor into the world of zoning. It took 1-1/2 years to get certified because it was so dang extensive. I had to learn so much about anatomy and how to access each point on the foot AND memorize the entire procedure (which is not easy task, my friend).

So, yeah, the feet are the most accurate and complete modality of healing that I have to offer. The foot zonology is the science of the signal system in the feet. Every part of the body has a signal on the foot. Can you believe that? It's freaking amazing.

This time, however, you get to sit in my chair and allow me to work on your feet. Sometimes things get a bit intense - like if you have a disturbance in a particular area (because who doesn't have a disturbance somewhere in their body, right?). I, once again, play some soothing music to relax my client and give them some soft lighting.

When the zone is over - you got it - I massage some amazing oil that I have blended just for my client into the feet and then I allow my client to sit with their blissfulness until they are ready to exit my zen existence.

Face Zoning

Yep, I'm just going to keep going. I'm on a roll today. A year ago I went up to Montana and got certified for face zoning. Nobody has really taken advantage of this amazing treatment so I would say they are so missing out. If you think "facial" you might be on the right track. However, zoning, if you haven't guessed by now, is so much more than streamline treatments. We are working on so much more here.

Face zonology focuses on imbalances and disturbances from mental formations which disturb the inner organs via the glandular system. Oh my gosh, this is an amazing finish to a back zone. Your face feels great and there has been so much released from your body. When I was finished with my week long class and had received numerous zones, my face looked amazing and I looked . . . wait for it . . . YOUNGER!!

So what I do is put you on my trusty table, play some amazing music to help you check out and I cleanse and tone your face. I do a zone and a tissue rejuvenation then I place a mask on. You get to have a nice hand massage while we wait for the mask to dry. Afterward, I take off the mask and do a aroma massage with delicious oils. Then, if that wasn't enough, I go up and distribute the oil into your hair for optimal results.

While my client is checked out, I then go to the feet and zone the face signals to seal the deal. Yep, it's pretty amazing. You just might have to check this stuff out!

Back Zoning

I just got back from Montana and got certified for back zoning. What the flip is back zoning? Well, I'll tell you. It's freaking amazing. It focuses on the imbalances and disturbances in the body from emotional formations with disturb the inner organs (that's right, the INNER ORGANS!).

It takes about an hour and you get to bliss out on my table while I work away on your back and finish off by gently massaging in yummy smelling oils that are custom blended for YOU!

Everyone, thus far, that has gotten off of my table says that they feel lighter. One client even said they felt like they were floating. How amazing can that be? Oh, and everyone of my clients says that it's BETTER than a massage. Wtf? Better?? Oh heck yeah!

Even my new friend that I got to zone up in Montana for my final exam (in front of my peers and my teacher so, yeah, I was a wee bit nervous) said that he felt amazing and loved my energy. Now, friends, that's coming from someone who got zoned in anything but ideal circumstances. Nowadays, you get soft music, dim lighting and quiet.

So, who the flip wouldn't just love on this stuff, right?

Stop Wearing Shoes Indoors

Really? Well, I actually DON'T wear shoes much of the time anyway but that's the hippie girl coming out in me. So, when I was up in Montana and found this article, I was more thrilled than thrilled. It actually gave a really good reason for people to do what I already do. Go me! So . . . .here goes:

STOP WEARING SHOES INDOORS:

Your shoes don't just track dirt into the house, they also track in countless germs, as well as pesticides, smoke and toxins, dust mites, and allergens. One study from the University of Arizona found that the outsides of our shoes contain an average of 421,000 bacteria. So kick them off at the door.

So . . . there you have it. Take your shoes off. Leave them in the mud room, or in a basket just inside your door but DON'T track that crap into the house.

Back to Basics

Last night I made a decision to take my 13 year old daughter to the ER. She was experiencing rapid, shallow breathing (which was a big concern) and was running a moderate fever. She had had a cold for about a week now and this has been going on pretty consistently. The night before last she was vomitting mucus that had accumulated in her stomach and had passed out while doing so. Prior to my decision, I had called my dear friend, who is an RN, and her advice was to take her in immediately.

As soon as I had filled out all the necessary paperwork and she had gone through the usual routine of temp, bp and pulse checks we were settled into a room to await the doctor. He came after quite awhile (that was to be expected) and after a 30 second exam and a brief chat with her and I he prescribed cough syrup and nausea medication. I was perplexed. The reason for my visit was her abnormal breathing pattern. I left there more convinced than ever that I really need to become more confident in my own skills.

I have spent the last three years certifying in footzonology, facezonolgy and herbology. Ideally I would like to continue my education but family and time are a current obstacle. However, it is now clear that I need to hone in on the skills that I do have and put them to good use. My family, clients and friends could all benefit.

Up until very recently in the history of the world, people were healing and benefitting from the gifts of the earth. We have wonderful resources right at our fingertips and we, especially we here in the west, have slowly evolved into a people who depend on modern science to heal us. We seek after instant gratification. However, that instant gratification has a very high price tag attached to it. There are side effects to all of those medications that are so freely dispensed.

Herbs and plants do not have the side effects that we experience from pharmaceuticals. It does take a little time and patience to obtain the desired results but often the regimen is just a temporary visitor and then we are free. Free to live our life without pain or discomfort. Free from side effects and the dependence of drugs and more drugs.

The purpose of this blog is to dole out snipets of information that will hopefully help others in their search for a better, less expensive avenue to ultimate health. I love what I do and love to share. I love the challenge that is presented when someone wants to pick my brain about what is going on in their body. I invite all who read my blog to feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns or comments you may have.

To your good health, vitality and longevity!