Here I go......

I had a whole day scheduled with clients and other fun things to do today.  By the time I woke up to another perfect day, the contrast of what I thought would be changed somewhat.  A few of my clients had their stories of the day change, therefore changing mine up too!  

My reaction was not to worry.  Rescheduling clients is absolutely fine, and I get to deal with other things requiring my attention.  One of the important tasks on my list was to do something nice for myself.  I popped into WYNNYoga on John Street in Thornhill.   I immediately felt the shift in energy while I felt a million goosebumps.  The transformation of the gym to a Yoga sanctuary is so pleasing to my mind, body and soul. 

I met Shay and instantly felt connected to her and her genuine self.  We talked about a lot of different things; the unique offerings of the yoga studio, energy healing, healthy living, social media, Fabulous Living Coach, working the inside out, everything mind, body and soul.  Amazing how many topics girls can cover all at the same time. And, as girls always do in conversations, the name introductions are made halfway through the dialogue!  How funny is that!

Shay took a couple of before photos which I'll post later today.  I'm going to get on the scale, size me up and share with you all.

The "after" is already great.  The journey to get there is the magnificent part!

Thanks for a great morning Shay!

See you at yoga class on February 1st. And oh, I can't wait to yoga by candlelight!

Balance and Blessings to all!

Winter Flab ~ It's Nature's Way

If you accumulate a little extra body fat here or there - on your hips, thighs, waist or rear - over the winter, don't sweat it.  Even the most diligent tend to add fat during the fall and winter, according to researchers at Tufts University of Medicine in Boston.  Come spring, chances are your body will revert to its preautumnal figure.

The researchers found that women tend to have more lean tissue during spring and summer and less in the fall and winter.

"Even taking into account the tendency for people to be more active in the spring and summer, we still saw the effect," says Bess Dawson-Huges, M.D., associate professor of endocrinology at Tufts.

The changes may be due to seasonal shifts in hormone levels, Dr. Dawson-Hughes says.  Animal studies suggest that hormone levels fluctuate in such a way that in the winter they trigger conservation of fat needed to bear young in the spring.

Don't sweat it - just keep working out and love your body!

Excerpt taken from FOOD AND YOU, Everything a woman needs to know about loving food, for better health, for a beautiful body and for emotional satisfaction.

Working Out My Way

I won't say that I've worked out consistently throughout my life but I do like to be active.  I've worked out off and on throughout the last 20 years and when I do, I feel absolutely great!

Like many of you, I've been a member at a gym at least 3 times.  I start off great and then I go less and less until I stop going to the gym altogether.  In hindsight I know I stopped going because I wasn't having fun.  I just didn't feel a real connection with the gym, or the box, or that place, whatever you want to call it.

I joined Wynn Fitness in 2010 because I wanted to get into my best and healthiest self and of course it was convenient to get to.  I thought this time it was going to be different and that I'd be there at least 3 times a week.  Of course that didn't happen due to health issues and I was back where I was before - just not going!

Towards the later part of 2011 I was seriously contemplating my work out situation and what I was going to do to get fit.  I could stand to lose 10-15lbs.  More importantly, I want to firm and tone.  If I'm going to work out I want to have fun and really enjoy the form of exercise I choose to do.  I've been thinking about Zumba, which I love, and used to do daily (have the tapes) but I also wanted to get into yoga but every facility I looked at was not ideal location wise.

Last week, my daughter Elaine, Fabulous Living Coach, a fitness lover, went to Wynn Fitness in Thornhill and became a member.  When she returned from her workout, she told me, "mom, they're doing yoga and now they're called WynnYoga".  I'm so excited!!  I'm going back to them and from now on I refuse to call them a "gym" because I hate that word!  It's convenient and as I am in control of my schedule, I'm also going to fit me into WynnYoga and my day!

And, while I'm sharing news on healthy and safe skincare, I'm going to share my journey to fitness and a healthier me and my body with you. As much as I like before and after pictures, I'm not so thrilled about the before picture WynnYoga is going to take of me......I'm going to upload it later this week and we'll all follow my progress while I'm having fun doing what I want to do!

Remember, you have to own your health, and I'm going to do more of that too!

Love n'bears n'stuff

It's hard to believe we're already well into the 2nd week of the new year, and already more Love is in the air.  The holiday festiveness has turned into everything hearts and cupids, and all about Valentine's Day approaching in the coming month.

One should be reminded that Valentine's Day isn't about your "amour".  Feeling loved, and loving a special someone, whether it's your other half, your best friend, your children, parents, friends, and your world is truly one of the greatest blessings one has.

And while I thoroughly enjoyed changing the scene up in the display area, and not happy the lights went out, I did so with a sense of peace and balance knowing that everything is always ok.  The more I feel this way, the higher the energy elevates in this magical place.  And that's why people love coming to get their treatments here because it's more than having a treatment.  It's all about igniting peace and balance within self. 

Loving feeling so great and making others feel it too!

Truth & Beauty as seen in ELEVATE

There are many skin care brands that claim to be "all-natural", "organic" and "anti-aging."  It can be difficult to determine which brands are authentic in their claims, which is why we've become such big fans of Dr. Baummann Cosmetics.

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How Dr. Baumann Cosmetics can change the look of your skin by harnessing the power of nature.

I too get stopped in the street and the supermarket by strangers to ask me what I use on my skin!  While at the optometrist this morning, my doctor even commented on how great my skin looks!

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Dare to Believe

The world is divided into two classes, those who believe the incredible, and those who do the improbable.  Oscar Wilde


I love this quote.  In fact I love that I fall in the latter class, with those who do the improbable!

I am in the world of beauty. That's what everyone thinks.  In fact, I consider myself more of an educator than a professional aesthetician.  Oh yes, I provide facials, waxing, manicure and pedicures too, just like everybody else out there...........wrong! I'm not like everybody else. 

At Skin So Real, we offer a new approach to healthy skincare.  Our mission is to motivate, educate and empower society to own their health, to improve their lives.  Our approach is one ~ returning to the basics of skin.  Own Your Health ~ Own Your Life.  Our facility is 100% toxin free in all products used in treatments and or retail sold.

The well-being of our community is why we do what we do.  Offering healthy and safe treatments, and Dr. Baumann skincare products absolutely places us in the class of those who do the improbable.

we believe

we believe our leadership role and our transparency in the spa industry is our point of difference.

we believe our responsibility to the world is truth in what we offer in products and treatments.

we believe in the power of knowledge and sharing information with society.

we believe in innovation and it is our responsibility to inform you of the facts.

we believe in inspiring and educating society to own their life in beauty and wellness.

we believe in a eco-friendly world.

we believe together we can make our world a healtheir and better place for generations to come.

we believe in treating ourselves, mankind, animals and mother earth with the love, care and respect deserved.

And, because no-one has previously bothered to let you know about healthy alternatives to the "usual" of what's out there in skincare, either because they don't know, or don't care, or don't want to let a big brand name skincare line go from their facility.............all the more reason for Skin So Real to keep doing the improbable.

We believe the tried, tested and true approach is valuable, for us and for all who come to Skin So Real for treatments.  We build relationships with our clients.  We're not a factory.  We partner with our local merchants who are like-minded, and care about offering healthy to their customers.

There is an alternative for you.  Skin So Real & Dr. Baumann Bionome skincare products ~ Life, Animal, Environmental and Planet Friendly!  

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Welcome 2012

Happy New Year to you all! 

It's a new year, new beginnings, new stories, new ventures.  Whatever it is you wish for, may it all come lovingly in peace and balance to you.  2012 is an incredibly magical year.  The year of manifesting all that you want.  Witnessing a shift in mankind never before seen.  It's all about ownership and leading oneself to the life one so rightfully deserves to have.

I spent very little time reflecting on the events of 2011.  Of course wonderful things came to me because it was what I was expecting afterall.  Even better 2011 has beautifully set-up 2012 and all that which will transpire!

My letter of intentions was written a few days prior to the eve of the new year.  It is being safe-guarded and guided by a Goddess in the Oregon/Pacific Coast until it's meant to return to me.  Receiving a letter addressed to self, at some point in the year, is beyond amazing to see what is truly accomplished.

I have plans for Skin So Real in the community.  We are relevant and a must have in our local area.  I'm will try to keep you current with developments and amazing stories of accomplishment and growth - big or small!

May 2012 be everything you want it to be.  The power is within you to make it happen!

Happy New Year to all!

Eleni