The Obstacle is the Path

April 1, 2012 by
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There is a Zen proverb I love that says “the obstacle is the path.” When I was in my teacher training with Baron Baptiste, he would often say, “That which blocks your path is your path,” which essentially means the same thing. This is a worthy concept to consider, and I've been reminding my students, and myself, of it quite often. In yoga class and in life, we encounter many obstacles. On our path to happiness, or losing ten pounds, or a more peaceful relationship with our family - whatever we are seeking - we all encounter blocks along the way. We keep getting smacked in the head with our … [Read more...]

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Ten simple changes to help your family be healthier

March 1, 2012 by
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Today as so many things are changing it can be a challenge to have a healthy family. Often times the simplest changes can be the most challenge but also the most important. These 10 simple essential can help you change your family's lifestyle so that you can all become fit and healthy. 1) Eat Whole Grain Foods Processed and refined grains, such as white bread, white rice, cereal, pasta, and other foods made with white flour have a high glycemic index, low amounts of fiber, and less vitamins and minerals as foods made with whole grains. Making the switch to whole grain foods, including … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition

Living the ‘efit’ Lifestyle

January 2, 2012 by
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 Now that we are entering a new year many of us are making resolutions as to what we are hoping to achieve in the year ahead, what bad habits we need to break and what good habits we need to adopt. One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to take charge of your health but for many the lists of changes can be overwhelming and when we feel overwhelmed we rarely take action. That is why here at efitfamily.com we are going to break it down into simple steps that you can take each month to improve your health. When you do things gradually it feels more comfortable and you are … [Read more...]

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January 2012-Letter from the Editor

January 1, 2012 by
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"We will open the book.  Its pages are blank.  We are going to put words on them ourselves.  The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day."  ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce We LOVE the New Year's Holiday!  We invite you to join us in making 2012 your healthiest year yet!  As you do so, it's helpful to first review the past year.  Ask yourself these questions: 1. What am I thankful for this past year? 2. What did I learn in 2011? 3. What obstacles or who do I need to release to move forward towards my healthiest potential in 2012? 4. What was my happiest/most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Mental Wellness, Motivation