Lots of us know we should reduce or even eliminate our sugar intake... so.... why don't we?

 Sugar and sweets are so incredibly addictive, and SO  common place.  Our society includes sugar loaded foods in all of our holidays, and its always the center of any get together.  Its so common place that a lot of people don't even know the food they are choosing has sugar in it!

I challenge you to eliminate sugar out of your life for at least 3 months, and you will be amazed at the progress that happens within your life!

I know how painful cutting out sugar can be.  For that reason I personally believe its better to do it over a period of time, for example three months, and to really focus on what you are increasing or replacing.  I do have a systematic approach to making these kind of diet changes.  That I am happy to share with you over a free Chat.

But if you do not want to work with me, there are tons of other people and resources.  Of course you can do it on your own, but with sugar, its much harder.

My journey:
I had massive gut issues, that were really a giant problem.  It really got in the way of me living, and even working.  It was pretty obvious to me that I could not tolerate sugar, as I would through up from even one bite of sugar, so that made me not want it.  BUT my body still craved it, for over a month, I still wanted sugar, and I considered myself a person that didn't eat sugar...

Except for the 5 spoons I added to my coffee every day,
oh year, and the chocolate when I went to the store,
and when I hung out with friends, I would indulge in the treat,
and the occasional juice that I really liked...

But I didn't eat sugar, haha!

I see this all the time!  Someone will tell me they don't eat sugar as they are drinking a diet coke, and if they caught my weird look at them, they would tell me there is no sugar in diet coke its aspartame, or stevia...  But its not their fault, there is intentional deceptive advertising, and the truth is often hard to find.  But it is there if you look.

Anything sweet flavor has sugar in it.

​This includes fruits, and everything packaged.  All packaged products have sugar in them.  Sugar also serves as a preservative.

Once I did truly eliminate sugar from my life, I noticed some really awesome side effects!

I saved money while grocery shopping.
Less decision fatigue while shopping!
My skin got way better -  things that I just though were a part of how I am.
My gut issues improved significantly.
It was fairly easy to intermittent fast, which saved me time and money.
Its easier to be present, and go deeper in emotional work.
I became more in tune with my body - when I craved sugar, then I knew it was time to eat, rather that feeding the craving.
Lots of other benefits

​The only way to learn truly how powerful eliminating sugar will be for you is to try it out!
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Sending love, 
Jessica

Do you have some goals that just feel out of reach? Or illogical? Or maybe don't even make sense how they will happen?

I know sometimes the thing we may want makes no sense.  Maybe it seems so out of reach that "why even torture yourself by dreaming?"

But when we allow ourselves to want what we truly want, things around us conspire to make it happen.  And sometimes the dream wants you.  Sometimes the dream choose you; to want it.  The first time I understood this concept was while reading "Elisabeth Gilbert's Big Magic".  And then I began to recognize all the points in my life where it was true, and how it did and does happen for me now.  Sometimes the dream chooses you.  I know its a funny concept to take in :)

I am a big believer in having many goals/dreams.  I think its a powerful thing, to be clear on your direction.  And sometimes life throws you curve balls, and that is exactly where having many goals in different areas of your life comes into play.  This way you always have control that you can move forward in at least one area of your life.

This week I have been hurt, and so in trying to honor my body and give it the rest that it wants and needs, I am doing my best to do nothing.  Its a challenge. 
This morning I was doing my journaling process and reading my goals out loud.  And then I realized! Oh my god! I achieved one of them!  It was actually because of being hurt that I achieved one of my goals.  BECAUSE of a curve ball that I would never have consciously chosen.

This is a wonderful example to everyone, and a big reminder to me, that doing less will still get you to where you want to go. 
SO please do dream big,
review your goals often, do what you can each day,
and somehow you will get there. 
Sometimes the curveballs, will even be the blessing you were wishing for ;)

Sending you love,
​Jessica

All emotions are good, all emotions have insight to give us.  

If you enjoy reading my blog, chances are you are a growth mindset person, and often choose to grow and stretch!  But even for those of us that are growth mindset sometimes it feels like it is happening to us, and this is not as pleasant.  Maybe it happens in an area of life we often don't look at? Or maybe it happens at a speed and intensity that we would never choose.  I know both of these so well.  I have been forced to upgrade many times at a pace way more intense than I would ever choose, and also in areas of my life that I didn't realize I was not giving enough attention to.  You are not alone <3

In either case; when we are growing or stretching intentionally or if it feels like its happening to us; an array of unpleasant emotions can show up.  From anger, resentment, anxiety, sadness, feeling numb...  this does not mean stop or give up!  But you may want to allow space, or a pause, give the emotions showing up some room to express their concern.

It is important to have the right people that you can turn to to share your concerns and be witnessed, without receiving pity, being told to give up, or bulldoze through those emotions and what is going on.  

Unfortunately a lot of us don't have the right people that understand how to hold space, witness, while still knowing the truth about us - that we will succeed.  This is one reason working with a coach or having a support circle is so important.

The other day I channeled for myself about boundaries.  I was feeling very angry, and not clear on why, so I began to channel to gain insight.  Anger is an emotion that shows up when a boundary has already been crossed.  Its like "the protector behind the battle line."  I know that's a weird metaphor, but I think it paints the accurate picture.

Anxiety is anticipation that a boundary will be crossed or that a need will not be met.  Essentially its anticipation that you will not be validated.

Sadness or grief could be an expression of attachment to what you lost, might be loosing, or didn't get.

Resentment, I think is some combination of anger, sadness, or anxiety.  Depending on the person.

Conversely Joy, excitement, happiness, fulfillment... you are in the flow of expansion, you are comfortable where you are, and also enjoying the ride to the next level.  I know this is where we would all like to be, but sometimes that's just not how it goes. 

Check out the image.  In the blank space is where both Resistance and Boundaries being crossed exists and occurs.  The comfortable growth area, is how far we are used to stretching, and our visions and dreams are way outside of that!  Sometimes we are able to handle or suspend resistance to achieve our dreams, and sometimes its more challenging.   

Conversely having our boundaries be crossed is a REALLY uncomfortable thing, equally as uncomfortable as our needs not being met.  Which essentially I see our needs as a boundary, its just that its a boundary that you want certain people to touch.  As you get comfortable with each new level the outer limits extend.  And so truly we are always growing.  Its just those of us that are growth mindset choose to stretch more often, and those that are not growth mindset experience each new level as a threat, and so it does not feel nice through the whole process, until they/we have finally acclimated (grown) and have acceptance, and maybe even enjoy this new level.

This is what I do.  I help you to though the potential resistance with much more ease, strengthen your courage to express your boundaries to others, and help you get to those dreams and visions that are waiting for you, wanting you to be there at your next level.   Getting to your dreams can happen so much faster than you might believe <3  

So what are you dreaming of?
Tell me! I would truly love to know!
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Sending love,
Jessica