DAY 8 

 Are you noticing I’m talking about motivation again? Why is it that so many of us struggle with the follow-through that is required with setting a goal? I am familiar with the internal argument of wanting to do something and then choosing not to do it. Remember my yoga goal? I’ve done yoga twice in the last 7 days. Not exactly what I envisioned when I was pumped up in talking about it. DOING is a different story. We are all trained to seek out immediate gratification. It feels good. And it’s easy! But what feels better- something simply given to you, OR the process of acquiring a skill through total mind renewal? Possibly it is the mind renewal that occurs because of the effort? Whatever it is- I will be using this affirmation often today. Can you hear me already? “I have set my yoga goal and will see it through.” Yoga Day 3 awaits!

2. Today’s Menu 

Breakfast-cup of organic green tea, Tropi-Fab Smoothie (1 orange, 1 cup pineapple, 1 banana, handful of spinach, 1 Tbsp coconut oil, 2 ice cubes, water as needed) 

Snack- continue to drink breakfast smoothie, 1 pear or handful of soaked nuts if hungry 

Lunch- BIG (1 large handful baby greens, 1/4 red onion sliced, 1/2 avocado sliced, 1/2 soaked sunflower seeds, sunflower sprouts, 1 crown chopped broccoli, 6 strawberries sliced into quarters, 1 c lentils, season with salt/pepper) (Try making your own Balsamic Vinaigrette- 6 cloves garlic, 1 cup olive oil, ½ cup balsamic vinegar- blend!) 

Snack- sliced apple with 1 Tbsp almond butter, green veggie juice (1 whole beet, 5 stalks celery. Use juicer. 

Dinner- Italiana Smoothie (3-4 leaves of chard, 2 celery stalks, 1/2 avocado, 3 Roma tomatoes, 2-4 cloves garlic, ¼ bunch basil, 2 cups water) 

Dessert- naturally uncaffeinated herbal tea of your choice, green juice if hungry. 

3. Daily Questions? 

Where do you lack motivation in your life? 

Did you make any of your own dressing today?