Health

Home Health

As outlined by World Health Organization (WHO), it's a "State of complete physical, mental, and social well being, and not just the absence of sickness or frailness." Health could be a dynamic condition ensuing from a body's constant adjustment and adaptation in response to stresses and changes within the surroundings for maintaining an inner equilibrium referred to as physiological condition.

Health is outlined by well-being within the following areas...

Physical

Physical health is that the state that your bodily structures and systems are in at any given time. It encompasses what you're feeling and what you sense. once your physical health isn't in the physiological condition you expertise signs and symptoms internally and outwardly. this could embrace pain, headaches, rashes, or something that manifests itself physically on or among your body.

Mental & Emotional Health

Mental health refers to the condition of your mind and your ability to balance your emotions. It includes, however, you reply to daily stress, the living things you encounter, and the way conscious you're. Poor mental and emotional is tougher to acknowledge, and a lot of arguably to acknowledge, than physical health. individuals could also be conscious of their poor mental state however unwilling to try to something to correct or heal it. mental state problems don't seem to be one thing to be mortified of but, and are even as crucial as physical health issues. Seeking counseling, pharmaceutical help, or active daily self-care is nothing to be mortified of.

Social

As humans, we tend to thrive on connections with others. We’re a world community and that we want interactions on each day to feel consummated and to measure jubilantly. Social health involves the standard and kinds of relationships you have got with the individuals in your life. Family, friends, mentors, co-workers, classmates. They’re all vital and that they all impact your social health in a way. Social health is also live of however well you get alongside others. This gauges your tolerance and open-mindedness to people that are totally different from you or lives otherwise. the flexibility to develop and maintain friendships is therefore vital. These kinds of relationships add price to your life and contribute to the creation of your overall social support network. Man (or woman!) cannot thrive in isolation. we'd like emotional and physical support to be whole.

Spiritual

While religious health will have one thing to try to with someone’s religiousness, it's not a necessity to be concerned in an exceedingly spiritual community. religious health has a lot of to try to along with your morals and values and the way they influence the direction your life takes. It involves having the ability to tell apart right from wrong and to question the which means of our existence.

No space is a lot of vital than the opposite. In fact, most times levels of every are in flux. it's potential to be doing well in some areas, whereas suffering is happening in others. The key to overall health is that the recent truism... BALANCE. Not a straightforward thought or apply. however a lot of we tend to increase our specialize in operating towards physiological condition within the four areas mentioned on top of, the healthier and happier we’ll be

Get Off the Scale and Get In Alignment

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November 3, 2021

Hello Again!

Welcome back to my exploration of Rhonda Ryder’s book: “Delicious Alignment.” I am on a journey of getting into the best shape of my life. My exercise of choice is hula hooping and I plan on applying the Law Of Attraction to my life to reach my goals. The first chapter in Rhonda’s book tells us to get off the scale and get in alignment.

This is the 1st official blog post in this series and I am super excited to share my ups and downs, wins and struggles with you. Since we are on the topic of struggle… I must admit that even as we speak, I am experiencing a huge amount of internal resistance. It it like my bad habits and destructive pattern of self-sabotage have teamed up and are plotting against me.

I already feel lighter just from getting that fun fact off my chest. This is so common. When we get ready to make big, bold, lifestyle changes we often find doubts and meet resistance. This could come in the form of your family or friends criticizing your decisions or you might feel physically exhausted from thinking about all the little steps that you will go through to reach your goals. Getting started really can be the hardest part and if you are on a (health) journey of your own; I commend and applaud you. You are no longer alone and we are in this together!

Create Your “Reasons Why”

Sometimes, the beginning of a journey can be a little lonely. You are treading on terra incognita (unknown and unexplored territory) and the uncertainty can be unnerving. Just remember that your destination is a healthier and happier place. Remind yourself often of the “reason why” you started this adventure to begin with. In fact, I recommend that you write out lots of reasons why it is a good idea for you to (insert your personal goal and vision here) get healthy.

Get excited about this dream-building process and make sure that you dream BIG. You can even create a vision board on Pinterest or a physical one if you have magazines laying around or some spare printer ink. Your “reasons why” will keep you on the path to your goals. Dream BIG and dream fearlessly because you cannot reach a target that does not exist!

“You become that which you believe you can become.”
Bhagavad Gita, Sanskrit Scripture

Who is Abraham-Hicks and What is the Law of Attraction?

I am still getting acquainted with Abraham-Hicks and am in the process of understand who they are and what their principles mean. This is my way of admitting that I am no expert. According to the Abraham-Hicks Website: “Abraham describes themselves as a “collective-consciousness from a non-physical dimension. American author Louise Hay has referred to them as “some of the best teachers on the planet today.” The end of the biography says, “Abraham. They are what they are.”

The Law of Attraction is the ability to attract into our life the things that we focus on. The premise of the law of attraction is getting into alignment and according to the book; alignment seems to be the solution to everything. Do you want a successful career? Get into alignment. Do you want a healthy relationship? Get into alignment. Do you want a sexy body? Get into alignment.

On the other hand, focusing on the things that we don’t want will take us out of alignment. While we cannot be in full alignment 100% of the time, we can use our emotions as a guide to get us back in alignment. Our unhappy thoughts, disappointments and any thoughts that make us feel upset are forms of resistance.

How do I deal with resistance?

Believe it or not, resistance can be beneficial. When you are feeling very negative and upset the things that you don’t want become very obvious. Knowing what you don’t want can help you identify what you do want. Once you go through the process of using resistance to identify what you do and do not want it is best to get back into alignment (as soon as possible) by finding happier thoughts.

Thinking happier thoughts opens up your mind and heart to allowing what you really want. And this is how you attract and manifest the things that you really want like your dream body.

How Does Alignment Work?

Imagine a garden hose spraying water that represents all the things that you want to experience. When you are in alignment you have opened the faucet and well being can flow right into your life. You manifest and attract more when you are in alignment because you are an open vessel ready to receive.

When you are not in alignment because you feel bad or disappointed, it is like putting a kink in the hose that temporarily disallows the goodness to flow into your life. You can never fully cut off your access to good because it is all there just waiting for you to allow it into your experience. Being out of alignment creates distance between you and the things you want. This can interfere with your ability to manifest the transformation of your physical body. When you are in alignment you vibrate higher and this allows you to attract the experience that you want.

7 Alignment Boosters:

There are lots of different ways to get into alignment, but the trick is to figure out what works best for you. Everyone is different and different approaches will work for different people. Here are 7 alignment boosters to get you started.

In a pinch, it is good to have these in your toolbox to raise you vibration and get back into alignment!

What would make you feel better right now.

If you are feeling down and out of alignment the trick is to figure out what would make you feel better right now. Maybe you need some fresh air and should take a walk outside. Yesterday I had a busy day of work at my desk and when I was unable to concentrate I decided to step outside and garden. This was exactly what I needed. It could also be something like pausing to take some deep breaths. Brewing a cup of herbal tea. Turning on some music. Petting your cat. Etc. It is good to have a variety of ways to help you feel better in the moment.

Count Your Blessings

Appreciation is the quickest way to raise your vibration. The book suggests meditating for 15-20 minutes in the morning and then writing an appreciation list with 10-20 things that you are grateful for. I call this counting my blessings. I also count and write my blessings down as a way of practicing positive affirmations.

Appreciation is magical and if you start counting your blessings you will start seeing literal miracles happen in your life. I witnessed a few miracles of my own in the last few months and they started happening when I started counting my blessings.

Love your body Exercise 1.1

Make your alignment a priority

Be aware of your alignment throughout your day.

How do you know if you’re in alignment? It’s simple. If you’re feeling good then you are in alignment. If you’re feeling bad then you are out of alignment.

If you are feeling frustrated, disappointed, or any kind of negative emotion; ask yourself: what do I need to do to get back into alignment?

Try it out: Purchase a journal or notebook dedicated solely to the exercises in this book.

Questions for your journal:

Is there anything you are frustrated or stressed about right now?
What are a few things you can do right now that would help you feel better?
What thoughts can you think right now that feel better to you?

If you are still reading I want to thank you for sticking with it? What do you think? Are you interested or intrigued? When I first heard about Law Of Attraction a few years ago it almost seemed to good to be true. Could it really be that “easy” to manifest my dream life? When I looked online for YouTube videos I got a little overwhelmed and abandoned the whole notion. That was about 6 years ago and I recently tried to give it another chance. So I guess the answer to my question is that it doesn’t happen by doing nothing. The concepts may sound simple, but it takes practice to implement them into your life. Especially if you are like me. I have a tendency to be very skeptical and resistant, but I am trying to keep an open heart and open mind.

Of Course Hula Hooping:

Before we sign off, let’s talk a little bit about Hula Hooping. November will be my 2nd month of just hula hooping for exercise. When I first decided to give up my running, weightlifting, and yoga (in addition to hula hooping), I felt extremely resistant. I was so worried that I would go backwards and lose all of the progress I had worked so hard for. It was hard for me to imagine a reality where I could just have fun hula hooping and still reach my fitness goals.

If you have never tried hula hooping before you really are missing out and you should start today! The biggest barrier for most people is that they don’t have a hula hoop yet, but never fear; we have you covered!

No hula hoop?! No Problem!

See? Once you start thinking about the things that you do want the opportunities slip right into your fingertips!

Here is a hula hoop buying guide just in case you decide that you do want to take the plunge and join the party:

I highly recommend it. Hula hooping has transformed my entire life and I haven’t been doing it very long. Right now I am personally doing a Hula hooping program called Showgirl 2 today was my 2nd day of the program and I could feel every single muscle in my body working hard.

I am convinced that I have found the very best hula hoop instructor around. Please visit Bee Varga’s Hula hooping website for fun courses and a ton of tutorials:

https://www.beevargathehulahooper.com

My parting words are: The next time you are feeling bad about the number on the scale; get off the scale and get into alignment!

I think it is my bedtime now. I am tired from my busy day and that killer hoop workout, but I will be back soon!

Until next time,

❤ Whisper

I Guess That’s Life These Days

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March 16, 2022

Gas is now 1 cent short of $5. A little bit no longer goes as far as it used to. I guess that’s life these days.

Russia recently invaded Ukraine.

We are now going on year #2 of the Covid-19 pandemic, but it honestly feels like it has been at least 3…

Life keeps going no matter what is happening in the world.

We cannot hit the pause button and expect to live a full life.

A little bit no longer goes as far as it used to. I guess that’s life these days.

Smells like controversy to me…

Is that statement controversial or what? I must politely remind you that this is a blog of anonymous opinions…

I still feel the need to explain myself. Yes, it is good to hit the pause button to slow down, stop, and reflect. A little self care and a cozy afternoon in bed with a book never hurt anyone. It only becomes an issue if the pause becomes indefinite and morphs into a state of being.

Fixating on the Flaws

Hitting the pause button can be so valuable because it can be a golden opportunity to live in the present moment. The “problem” with my latest pause foray is that I was stuck in the abyss of my shadow and weighed down by anxiety and depression.

I wanted to pause to reflect, let go, and grow, but instead I was fixating on the flaws. Without the distractions of social media and other people’s messages in my head, I could only find my flaws and things that I thought were wrong with me.

Sometimes it feels good to run…

This morning I realized that it has already been 4 years since 2018. This is significant because 2018 was the year that I turned 30. I’ve grown so much in the last 4 years, but I think the thing that has helped me grow the most these last years was staying in place.

We used to run and flee and live more like nomads and gypsies. It was so freeing to pack up and leave whenever we decided that we didn’t like where we were. This year we couldn’t leave because there was a global pandemic.

Find the blessings in each day.

I think that fleeing and running away was a coping mechanism. And while it is amazing to start over and rebuild our lives; learning to stay helped me to grow stronger roots. These roots kept me grounded and helped me to stay in place and it was in the comfort of my own home that I discovered hula hooping.

At the time I was heartbroken because I was injured and thought that it was a time of weakness, but this “time of weakness” helped me to discover a new passion. I thought that hula hooping would be a temporary alternative to my regular routine, but it turned into my main thing. A daily blessing when I choose to pick it up for a spin.

Hula Hoop Workout for Shoulder Mobility:

Life keeps going no matter what is happening in the world.

Remember how I mentioned my injury that lead to hula hooping? Running used to be the solid getaway plan for me. I knew that I could clear my head, lean out, or even start over in a new place if I spent enough time running. The ironic thing is that I got that injury running and what healed it was pausing, staying in place, and making the most of what I could do. In my case, it was learning how to hula hoop.

https://www.beevargathehulahooper.com/

Remember to hit “play” again.

The other side of the coin, is the fact that staying in place and hitting pause for too long can lead to complacency. And when we are complacent we may become stagnant. I’m already an introvert who values her personal space so staying home and social distancing basically made my lifestyle more socially acceptable.

I am a very safe driver who has never gotten a ticket in her life (which is damn good for an early 30-something year old), but I haven’t needed to drive very much since my partner and I share a car. Also, it has been easier for me to stay in the car and wait rather than go into the grocery store with my partner “because it is less risky that way.”

I have managed to stay busy with running our businesses and have been enjoying hobbies around the house like gardening, coding, hula hooping, writing, and reading, but it’s time for me to start hitting “play” again.

How do you hit the play button after stepping away for awhile? Comment below to share!

<3 Whisper

Hula Hooping & Law of Attraction

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November 1, 2021

Well Hello There!

Does hula hooping & law of attraction sound like an interesting combination? I’m excited to tell you about how I plan on blending these two together, but first it is time for a story. I would introduce myself, but this is “an anonymous blog of opinions” so you may call me “Whisper.”

It all started last summer. I decided that it was time for me to drop the baggage and to get into shape. After reuniting with a friend on Facebook, she told me that I was killing myself with my current lifestyle and that I needed to lose weight. She was concerned because she thought that my body type was showing signs of being a diabetic. The words stung, but instead of blocking her to save face; I decided to take her words to heart and take action!

She recommended that I slow jog for an hour every day. I thought that it sounded a little extreme, but I decided to give it a try. I saw it as meditation and a way to spend time outside. I read the book “Slow Jogging: Lose Weight, Stay Healthy, and Have Fun with Science-Based Natural Running” by Hiroaki Tanaka.

This book inspired me to lace up my running shoes day after day.

Slow Jogging: science-based natural running for weigh-loss, health & performance benefits:

Amazon reviews helped me find good pair of running shoes and I took off running. By early December I was able to run my very first half-marathon without stopping. Sadly, in early January, I had an overuse injury and it was painful just to walk. The pain forced me to find an alternative form of exercise. My friend suggested the stationary bike and hula hooping or jump roping for 40 minutes. She said that the jump rope would be even better for me, but I didn’t have a proper surface for jumping. My only options were grass or gravel.

I discover Hula Hooping

A hula hoop is a beautiful thing. You can take it anywhere for a fun workout on the go!

Hula hooping it was! At first I rushed to the nearest Target hoping to find a fitness hoop, but the only option was a feather light toyshop hoop. It was a decent attempt, but I could not last more than 5 seconds before the hoop fell to the ground with a dramatic crash. My partner even politely asked me if there was any way that I could hoop more quietly ??. Every time I dropped the hoop it felt like the crash got louder so I decided that I needed to find a different hoop. My partner ordered us matching fitness hoops that night.

A few weeks later our fitness hoops arrived and I started looking online for hula hooping workouts. I had tried setting a timer for 40 minutes and turning on the tunes, but the time seemed to last forever. It was boring and unsustainable and I knew that I needed to find a more enjoyable way to hoop. When you are standing still and struggling to keep the hoop spinning around your waist; 40 minutes feels like an eternity. I quickly noticed that there were hardly any hula hooping workouts on YouTube. I found only 3 instructors who posted hula hooping videos that were longer than 30 minutes.

I will never forget the day that I discovered Bee Varga The Hula Hooper. It was my 2nd day and I was trying to figure out how I would pass the 40 minutes. At the time, I was still learning how to keep the hoop spinning around my waist. I gave this workout a shot because it fell just under my targeted time frame.

30 Min Weighted Hula Hoop Basics Workout For Weight Loss | Burn Fat, Get Lean and Dance:

This workout changed my life forever. I know that sounds dramatic, but it is completely true. This lady was so bubbly, fit, fun, and inspiring. I was so lost as I stumbled along throughout this workout, but I made it to the end and felt so happy.

Later that week, I was working through a coding tutorial on Udemy and decided to check and see if they offered a hula hooping course. To my surprise, Bee Varga had a course here too and I noticed that she had glowing reviews. I almost bought the course, but decided to check out her website directly. I promised myself that if I stuck with hula hooping long enough to enjoy it I would soon treat myself to one of her courses.

I continued with her YouTube workouts and looked forward to see what colorful dress she would be wearing and what fun we would have with our hoops. Every day she introduced fun and challenging moves with names like: the tease, ginga, bunny girl, bunny boy, and the pump (to name a few.) I quickly started looking forward to my hoop workouts more than my other workouts. It was a great total body workout that felt more like play! By February I decided that it was time for me to get a proper dance hula hoop so I watched Bee’s hula hoop buying guide.

Hula Hoop Buying Guide:

This buying guide was so helpful and helped me figure out where to begin my search for the perfect hoop. I promptly rushed over to her recommended site: The Spinsterz. It took me forever to choose my hoop, but once I placed my order I was so excited and couldn’t wait for it to arrive.

My sparkly hoop arrived and it was love at first sight! It was such a wonderful upgrade compared to my foam encased fitness hoop. I was so excited and thrilled about hula hooping that I messaged Bee on instagram to thank her for her wonderful classes. She suggested that I record myself hula hooping because it would be an amazing way to keep track of my progress. I took her words to heart, but I definitely felt intimidated because at that point I was super shy and hated taking videos of myself.

That Friday I took a clip of myself hula hooping (that day I hula hooped happily outside for 2 whole hours) and sent it to her. She was so supportive of my journey and it inspired me to keep going. After I had done most of her You Tube workouts, I treated myself to her 30 Day Hula Hottie Program. This lead me to what I believe is a life-long love for hula hooping and an appreciation for my body. I could go on and on with this story because there is a lot more, but I will save that for another post and shift gears from here.

It felt like an uphill battle until I hit a plateau

I had spent the entire year (from August of 2020) desperately trying to lose weight. I did a month long fitness challenge with a personal trainer and then jumped right into another program created by another trainer. I had a regimen of weighing myself daily (I learned this from my tiny stint with noom) and taking my measurements once a week.

After my foot recovered in March I started running again, hula hooped, did a 90 day weightlifting program, some buti yoga and was eating clean and tracking my macros religiously. I did get some great results by late spring, but by the end of summer I was exhausted and felt like I had plateaued. It was very discouraging and I felt like my hard work was no longer paying off.

In September I decided to do things differently. I talked with Bee about my struggles to get her expert opinion. In addition to being a world class hula hooper, Bee is also a Personal trainer, Olympic Weightlifting Instructor, Kettlebell Coach, Jump Rope Instructor, Holistic Massage Therapist, and Cupping therapist. I knew that she would be a good person to ask for advice.

Time to become a specialist

She suggested that I become a specialist and try just hula hooping because it would be enough for me to reach my goals. At first I didn’t want to believe her. How could I possibly sculpt a beautiful physique and get fit and healthy with just hula hooping? It took me awhile to adjust to this concept and I decided to give it a try.

That month I stopped running, weightlifting, yoga, intermittent fasting, and all forms of food restriction. I had also decided that I wanted to heal from an eating disorder that I didn’t realize was still an issue so the timing was perfect. After 3 weeks of just hula hooping I decided to weigh myself purely out of curiosity. To my surprise I had lost a few pounds and I felt fantastic!

New Month New Goals:

In October I started learning about the Law of Attraction. I read a book called “Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires” by Esther Hicks. It talked about how to manifest your desires and live the joyful, fulfilling life you deserve. I am intrigued by this whole concept and way of thinking and I want to continue to learn more.

November is here and I plan on reading a book called: “Delicious Alignment: How 25 Women Learned to Love and Transform Their Bodies Using Abraham Hicks and the Law of Attraction” by Rhonda Ryder.

My goal is to read this book and apply what I learn to my own life. I hope you will join me! I think that hula hooping and applying lessons learned about the law of attraction will be a fun way to help me reach my health and fitness goals. I am also going to blog about the lessons learned and share my experience with you!

It was so nice to meet you. Thank you for taking time to read about my hula hooping journey. Are you curious about hula hooping yet? Hopefully I will see you again soon!

Until next time,

<3 Whisper

5 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer

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November 25, 2021

The holidays are here and the countdown to the end of the year is near! Make the most of the end of this year. Here are 5 ways to spread holiday cheer.

5 Ways to spread holiday cheer:

1. Count your blessings.

To me, Thanksgiving marks a shift in the seasons. I am personally not big on celebrating Thanksgiving now that we live far away from our families. I used to enjoy the opportunity to share a meal with loved ones and friends. Now I spend Thanksgiving counting my blessings. When we are in a state of feeling grateful, the stress and depression seems to lessen (at least for me it does.)

I also count my blessings in the morning as a way of practicing positive affirmations. This helps me get my day started on a positive note! Give it a try and if you start feeling sad or down think of one of the blessings that you wrote down.

2. Do something nice for someone.

Little acts of kindness count and go a long way. Compliment the first 2 people you see today. Send a good morning text to friends. Pay it backwards by paying for the coffee of the person behind you in line. Leave a positive comment on your favorite blog or YouTube channel. Do the dishes. Go out of your way to do something kind today!

3. Start a new family tradition.

Holidays are a wonderful time to start traditions. You don’t even have to have a traditional family to enjoy new traditions. By this, I mean that even if you live alone or don’t have family nearby; you can still enjoy the joy that comes from a new tradition. Go solo and make new friends or invite a friend to join you!

Volunteer at your local soup kitchen. Adopt a family in need and create a gift basket for them. Participate in your local toy drive. Go Christmas caroling. Growing up my cousins and I loved making ginger bread houses at Grandma’s the day after Thanksgiving.

Try a new and fun activity. I highly recommend hula hooping. It is something fun that everyone can try.

What Do I Do With my Hula Hoop? Start Hooping Checklist | Minka & Bee Varga the Hula Hooper

Here is a FREE online Kickstarter course for beginners to get you started:

https://www.beevargathehulahooper.com/kickstarter

4. Sing songs and play cheerful music.

Singing is uplifting and it encourages us to breathe deeply. Even if you believe that you “cannot” sing; you should still give it a try because it will raise your vibration. And if you don’t feel confident in your voice, turn up the tunes and rock out!

This time of year, it feels like Christmas music is playing everywhere. I was honestly a little shocked to see the Christmas decorations on shelves the day after Halloween. Also, I feel like they started playing the Christmas music earlier this year. I have been holding out at least until Black Friday.

5. Send out Christmas cards.

This one is my favorite because I am on a mission to keep the art of writing handwritten letters alive. So snag a set of Christmas cards or take out your pretty paper and stickers and have fun creating your own cards. This can even become a fun holiday tradition that you share with friends and family. You don’t have to write a novel. Just write something short and sweet from the heart.

Often times, people feel stressed around the holidays. Tensions are high as everyone is preparing meals and getting ready for gatherings and planning out their holiday shopping.

I know that in the past, I used to worry about gaining weight over the holidays. It seems to be a hot topic this time of the year. This year I am trying something new. I’m going to focus less on how my body looks and more on the wonderful things that it can do!

Remember to be kind to yourself throughout this season. Worrying will not make the stress go away. It will only amplify the things that could go wrong. Instead, try to stay present and focus on making happy memories.

I hope you will have happy, safe, and fun holidays this year!

❤ Whisper

I Need a Vacation From Social Media

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November 29, 2021

November was a stressful month. This week’s holiday carried some frantic energy and then random expectations were being hurled my way. This morning I made my decision. I need a vacation from social media.

This has happened before

I really do enjoy social media and I feel blessed that we have such an easy way to stay in touch with friends and family. The last time that I took a clean break from social media was in 2015. I had gone back to school to complete my undergrad degree and was studying computer science. Back then I was a total social media addict and I knew that the only way that I would be able to learn anything using my computer would be if I took away the distractions. Social media was a huge distraction because it had become a lifestyle. I was constantly checking in, posting pics, and scrolling my feed.

I took a dramatic approach and completely deleted all of my social media accounts. The only thing that I had left was my WordPress blog which I just retired over the summer. This was the best decision and my social media free life lasted for 2.5 years.

Break-up withdrawals

I had mild withdrawals in the beginning because I had made some major life changes. I quit the full time job I had been working for the last 3 years to start a new full time job at a local high school. I was also a full time student and my boyfriend and I had bought our first house. When you make big, bold, changes; sometimes you lose friends. This happened to me and my life felt a little deserted, but I had school, work, and life to keep me busy.

It was a magical time in my life

It was also a magical time in my life. Shortly after this lifestyle overhaul, my bf and I got our passports and dreamed about traveling. In fall of 2016 we almost left the country permanently. We went as far as moving there and even buying a car, but we missed our cats so much that we came back. I made it back in time to start the fall quarter of my Sophomore year. I filled the social media void by blogging my a$$ off. I also made it a point to stay in touch with a few close friends (1 to be exact.)

During the last quarter of that time period (in 2017), we created an online business that rapidly took off. It was a pleasant surprise and that August I decided to create social media accounts to see if I could advertise the business with them. It was so nice to reconnect with friends and family after being gone for so long.

Back at it again

It took no time at all for me to become a social media addict once again. I can proudly say that I have been addicted for the last 4 solid years. I made a few attempts to take a break from social media, but they were all in vain. I never lasted for more than a day.

In June I started hula hooping every single day and posting about it in a private facebook group. It was totally out of character for me because I am very private and shy, but this ritual helped me to grow as a hula hooper and build my confidence. There was no way that I could take a social media break because I was committed to my daily post and my weekly reel. I posted in the group every single day for 150 days and then I decided that it was time for me to find a new flow.

Hula Hooping and Law of Attraction

My hula hooping teacher, Bee Varga the Hula Hooper, inspired me to start learning about the Law of Attraction. Since September, I have been reading books about the law of attraction and I plan on applying what I learn to hula hooping and my life.

I am learning how to raise my vibration by thinking “better feeling thoughts.” This sounds simple, but actually applying it takes practice. I have noticed that it is extremely difficult to feel good when I am stressed. This is what made me decide that I need a vacation from social media.

I need a vacation from social media.

After 150 days of daily hooping & posting, I felt a little burned out and decided to shift my attention. I stopped overtraining and I even take days off. I used to worry that if I rested or took a day off that I would lose my progress. Now I realize that rest is just as important as work.

This week it felt like social media was being extra demanding of me. It caused me so much stress and yesterday I felt so drained that I could barely move. This morning, when I was working in the garden I tried to pinpoint the source of my stress. Taking a break from social media just felt like a “better feeling thought.” I thought about how I just want to be less accessible and focus on myself and my goals. I also like the thought of living my life in real time without seeking the likes and approval.

Living in real-time

Edification and validation is nice, but this morning I thought about how I don’t need the approval of others to know that we are kicking a$$ at life. Occupying your own space can be so liberating.

Before I make a big, bold, decision I usually do a mental or written pros and cons list. This morning I realized that we do not need social media to promote our business. In fact, I will have more time and energy to spend in helpful places if I spend less time on social media.

If you want to be free just be.

This may sound like an open-ended or incomplete thought, but it gives me hope because it reminds me to stay present. Sometimes life gets so hectic and we get so caught up in pushing and chasing goals that we forget to just be.

There is freedom and so much joy in the present moment if we choose to spend time there. I know that social media was giving me an excuse to check out. The doom-scrolling was starting consume my time and my energy. I was spending less time outside and I wasn’t even reading. I just started to feel depressed and drained. I’m so glad that I caught myself and decided to take this as a sign.

My Game-Plan.

I don’t know exactly how long I will be away. I deactivated my Facebook and my Instagram accounts and I uninstalled them both from my phone. I still have messenger on my phone because it is my primary form of communication. The minute I figured out how to hit pause, I felt like a major weight had been lifted. All of that chatter and pressure I was feeling seemed to dissipate into thin air. This really feels like freedom.

I don’t need to keep up with the Jones’s. I just need to live a life that feels good for me. I realized that worrying and stressing will not magically make things better. If I worry and stress about my sales being low it will not increase my sales. Instead, it may work against my best interest by draining me of my motivation. I would rather use my energy to create my dream life. I think that if I strip away the distractions I can make it happen.

When will I be back?

When will I return to social media world? I really don’t know… It could be tomorrow, it could be a week from now. It could be a year from now. I am keeping this open-ended and plan on navigating with my feelings. This is not like me at all. I usually set things in stone and am not very flexible, but this is part of the journey of raising my vibration. I am going to focus on feeling good and thinking better feeling thoughts.

How long is your ideal vacation?

If you could plan an ideal vacation, how long would it be? Would it be a weekend? 2 weeks? Forever? I think I am going to treat this like a vacation. I get to take this time for myself. I have never thought this way before, but I’m trying to think in new ways to get better results.

Stay Tuned

Because I was feeling so down, I missed reading a chapter in the “Delicious Alignment” book. When I first thought about reading the book, applying it, and blogging about my journey; I thought that I might do a daily post, but I quickly realized that this is not realistic. I am reading this book slowly and am trying to really digest and embrace the process.

I plan on staying flexible, but also consistent and now that I’m not distracted with social media I may be able to spend more time cultivating these goals. We only have so much time in each day, but we have the power to make the most of each moment. It starts with our thoughts and the little things that we do each day.

Have you been feeling a little stressed lately? Here is a relaxing neck stretch and self-care session. You don’t even need a hula hoop to benefit from this video:

November is coming to a close and December is right around the corner. Do you have fun plans for the holidays? Are you doing your Christmas shopping? If you want to give a fun and healthy gift to yourself or a loved one try out one of these hula hooping courses. The benefits are endless and the joy you feel from each workout will be incredible. Visit this link below:

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Thank you for joining me today. It felt good to get that off of my chest and to share my upcoming vacation plans. Have you ever taken a break from social media? Comment below to start the conversation!

❤ Whisper

5 Ways to Stay Active During the Holidays

Health

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December 8, 2019

We are in the midst of the holiday season with Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas and New Year’s on the way. It is a joyful time, but can also be quite stressful. Throughout this season it is common for people to worry that they may lose the momentum they gained with their workout plans and healthy lifestyles. Holiday parties, seasonal dishes, and drinks make it more challenging to resist the holiday fare and it seems like temptation is everywhere. Today we will be looking at 5 Ways to Stay Active During the Holidays.

Another common challenge is that many people travel for the holidays to meet with friends and family. This can make it challenging to maintain a consistent workout routine. A little planning can make a big difference in maintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout the holiday season.

5 Ways to Stay Active During the Holiday Season:

Dress for Success- While you may be crunched for time, you can still find quick ways to be active. Make it a point to wear comfortable shoes that you can walk in or bring a workout bag with backup shoes. Park further away from the grocery store so that you can get more steps in or walk a lap around the mall before doing your shopping. Little actions add up!
Think Outside the Gym- Just because you may not be able to make it to the gym does not mean that you have to miss a workout. Start your days with light stretching and body weight exercises like squats, jumping jacks, and planks. Utilize FREE online resources like Youtube to get your workout done in the comfort of your own home. Websites like Fitness Blender, Blogilates, and HasFit offer a wide variety of free home workouts.
Set up a challenge– A little accountability goes a long ways. Find a 30 day yoga challenge or a squat challenge and invite your family and friends to join you. Or simplify and try to get the most steps. Most phones come with a step counter. Get creative and cheer each other on.
Find workouts that don’t feel like work– Meet a friend or coworker for a power walk during your lunch hour. Go for a stroll with your dog or your neighbor’s dog. Go ballroom dancing. Try ice skating or rollerskating with friends. Take a Zumba class. Go for a nature walk or a hike. Find fun ways to move your body everyday.
‘Tis the Season to Spread Joy- The holiday season is full of community events and may places have a Turkey Trot run, Jingle Bell run, and a Polar Bear Plunge (for the New Year.) These races are usually 5k (3 miles) or 1 milers (with lots of walkers) and are not very competitive. It is a fun and festive way to stay active and spread joy. Also, going Christmas caroling, and window shopping through your town are fun ways to get out and get moving.

Here are a few more reminders:

Stay Hydrated- It is easy to slack on water intake during the holidays because there are so many options. Water may not seem as desirable when there is hot chocolate, tea, coffee, and festive cocktails. Start your day with a glass of water then carry your water bottle with you and keep filling it. Staying hydrated will also help you to process the holiday goodies more efficiently.
Advocate for your health- People often say “everything in moderation,” but the truth is that not everything is for everyone. Remember that you get to choose what you consume and enjoy. Be mindful of your needs and desires. Just because something is in front of you does not mean that you need it. Eat when you are hungry and make sure that you are consciously making the choice to enjoy your food. If you feel overly tempted then take some time to step away and go for a short walk.
Find ways to stress less- The holiday season, without a doubt can be much more stressful than other times of the year. Stress increases cortisol which leads to inflammation in the body. Find ways to cut down on stress with meditation, yoga, and taking time for you.

Hopefully, now you feel well equipped with ways to stay active this holiday season. If you weren’t looking for 5 Ways to Stay Active During the Holidays, please have a look at some of our other articles below!.

Body Goals

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January 12, 2022

Hello there, Whisper here! It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? I’m still here, but I have been somewhat wallowing in the winter blues. Let’s face it. The world feels uncertain and divided and it is easy to feel down about it all. Thanksgiving came and went. Winter Solstice already happened. Christmas is already history and 2021 swiftly came to a close. This is the time of year when many people start thinking about their goals for the new year and some new year resolutions. Let’s talk about “body goals.” What do you think about when you think about the term “body goals?”

What do you think about when you think about the term “body goals?”

What comes to mind when you think of “body goals?” For some reason, I think of those seductive pinterest pins that show off the gym bunnies and ripped men. Or those lovely little infographs that say, “if you take a cold shower, drink your coffee black, don’t eat until this hour, follow these macros, measure yourself every week, and do these exercises X amount of times then you can look like this.” Cue gym bunny.

I swear, I’m not hating on people who follow these protocols. I’m simply conjuring up the images that come to mind when I think of “body goals.” Basically, a beautiful body that is currently out of reach for me. Many of these guidelines work for people and I definitely got some results when I tried them, but in the end they weren’t sustainable.

Here are 5 tips for a healthier body:

I am learning from my own experience, that the best tips are small and sustainable. These are some of the habits that I am trying to create in my own life.

I got locked out and took it as a sign from the universe.

What do you think about when you think about the term “body goals?”

A funny thing happened about a month ago. I got locked out of my original pinterest account and haven’t been able to log back in. I had the same pinterest account for years. Probably since at least 2017 when I fed into all of the tutorials and body goals propaganda. I tried the diets and the programs and this last year I took it all more seriously than I ever have, but by the end of the summer I had to make some big and bold changes.

I found myself feeling discouraged and burned out because I was not getting the results that were promised and I started to feel like something was wrong with me. Sometimes I still feel this way. I almost wish that those promises were real because then I could follow a routine and not think too hard about it. I got some results, but in the end I felt exhausted and drained and that did not feel that great.

Why was it funny to get locked out? I have decided to take it as a sign from the universe to let the old account with those old ideals and body goals go. That’s a nice way to get some closure, isn’t it?

It’s time to begin anew.

If you have been following my journey; you probably know that I am healing from an eating disorder. A few days ago I made the “mistake” of weighing myself. Let’s just say that according to the number on the scale, I’ve gained some weight over the last few months.

My knee jerk reaction was to shame myself and to feel upset about “messing up.” I took a deep breath and told gently told myself to reflect on the reasons why I was feeling this way. I discovered that this reaction happened out of habit. When life gets stressful I used to blame myself or my weight, but those days are over. It’s time to begin anew.

When I feel stressed I still feel myself gravitating towards those old and obsolete habits and reactions, but I am trying to replace the old habits with new and healthy ones. I know that changing my thought patterns is going to take time, patience, and practice, but I am ready to put in the work.

My new body goals

I caught myself in that moment right before I took a nosedive and I made a commitment. From now on I am going to base my body goals on things that I would like to be able to do. What are some new skills that I want to acquire? What are fun ways that I can celebrate my body and it’s beautiful abilities? Most importantly, I am going to focus on feeling good about myself the way that I am. Right here. Right now.

My workout of choice doesn’t feel like work!

I have had to shift my mindset in every way and it is still a daily work in progress. The good news is that my workout doesn’t even feel like work. I am a hula hooper and my hula hoop has been my happy place that I look forward to spending time in every single day.

My teacher is Bee Varga the Hula hooper and her hula hooping courses have changed my life. In August, I subscribed to her Hooping studio which is a treasure trove of courses, tutorials, and fun flows.

The Complete Hula Hooping Learning Experience:

Here is a little tour through Bee’s Studio. She gives advice on where and how to start your hula hooping journey and suggests an order of courses to follow.

This is the amazing hula hooping flow that I am currently learning:

In November, Bee suggested that I do her Showgirl 2 course with a friend. It was on my wishlist, but at the time I didn’t think that I was ready. This course is full of twin hooping (hooping with 2 hula hoops) and at the time I couldn’t even spin two hoops around my waist. I took the leap of faith and it was the BEST decision I could have ever made. Working through this course has transformed my entire life and I am just getting started. My strength, stamina, balance, flexibility, and mobility has improved so much in a short span of time.

I’m signing off for now, but I will be back soon. I have a lot to tell you. Stay tuned!

❤ Whisper

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Stay Tuned

Have you been feeling a little stressed lately? Here is a relaxing neck stretch and self-care session. You don’t even need a hula hoop to benefit from this video:

5 Ways to Stay Active During the Holiday Season:

Here are a few more reminders:

What do you think about when you think about the term “body goals?”

Here are 5 tips for a healthier body:

I got locked out and took it as a sign from the universe.

It’s time to begin anew.

My new body goals

My workout of choice doesn’t feel like work!

The Complete Hula Hooping Learning Experience:

This is the amazing hula hooping flow that I am currently learning:

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