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The time that I tried reflexology…

May 8, 2013 By Bree 4 Comments

Earlier this week, I had the chance to go to Natural Recharge in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., to try something I’ve never done before… Reflexology. According to Dictionary.com, reflexology is “a system of massaging specific areas of the foot or sometimes the hand in order to promote healing, relieve stress, etc., in other parts of the body.”

OK, if you’re anything like me (a bit of an “alternative medicine” skeptic), you’re thinking, “Yeah, that stuff doesn’t work.” Well, people, you would be wrong. I was wrong. Reflexology does work. So much so, that when I woke up the next morning, I was sore – as if I’d gotten a full-body massage. But, it was that delicious kind of sore. I felt so relaxed, and at ease – despite the soreness (which a couple of Aleve took care of). And, the staff and atmosphere at Natural Recharge was phenomenal.

Guy, this appointment alone may have made me an “alternative medicine” convert. While I won’t be shucking “traditional medicine” anytime soon, I will most definitely be incorporating some alternative methods into my lifestyle.

In fact, I’ll be heading back to Natural Recharge soon, to get a couple of other treatments:

Mini Raindrop Massage - Massage experts will present the process of integrating Essential Oils and a massage together for either emotional or physical well-being. The Raindrop Technique is a relaxing and energizing sequence of applying therapeutic-grade essential oils combined with specialized massage techniques that bring structural and electrical alignment to the body.
Zyto Compass Scan - This simple assessment uses your skin’s electricity to determine bio-markers and the body’s systems out of balance (not diagnostic, for educational purposes only). Using the Zyto Compass Scan with the use of Young Living Essential Oils and Nutritional Products can help you measure overall improvements weekly or monthly. It also can give you an indication of stressed systems in your body. Each scan provides a full detailed report of biomarkers out of sync.

I can’t wait!

About Natural Recharge

Natural Recharge is a wellness center offering alternatives to improve and maintain optimal health.

Their mantra is “We believe that the world offers many treatments and preventative therapies that can energize and empower the body’s own curing potential. We offer a mix of natural remedies that can enable your body to wellness and to alleviate pain.”

They are located at: 4050 W. Maple, Ste. 201 | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301

Phone: (248) 203-7744 | Email: info@MigunLiving.com

Website: http://www.naturalrecharge.com | Twitter | Facebook

Hours: Mon – Thu: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm | Fri: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Sat: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Grand Opening

Set your calendars for our ribbon cutting ceremony and name change to Natural Recharge. There will be door prizes, great food and drinks.

Where: 4050 W. Maple, Ste. 201 | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48301.

When: May 14, 2013 at 4 p.m. (Open House from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.)

Register for door prizes and get FREE sessions with the LiteCure laser, or on the Migun Beds, Reflexology Massage and Functional Movement Screen test!

*Bonus*

The wonderful folks at Natural Recharge are offering the following benefits to The Mom with Moxie readers (valid for the month of May 2013 only):

Migun Bed Packages – An Additional session added for each 5 sessions purchased ($40 value).
10% off the purchase of a Massage Bed or Migun Mat.
Functional Movement Evaluation and Training a $90 value can be purchased for $45.
Laser LiteCure Packages – Any package purchased, that was referred through The Mom with Moxie (Bree Glenn) can get an additional session free ($85 value).

Disclosure: Natural Recharge provided services to me as a TweetTeam.com member. All opinions expressed are my own.

My April #Shaklee180 Video: How I Stay Motivated

May 4, 2013 By Bree Leave a Comment

Hello, good people! Bree here, with my month two Shaklee 180 weight loss update.

This month, I broke even. That’s right, no weight loss. However, with how crazy April was, I’m OK with that. I thought, for sure, that I would’ve gained.

In looking at some of the other Shaklee 180 bloggers posts, I’m super-impressed with what they’ve been able to accomplish.

But, it kind of bums me out that I haven’t done as well.

This month, my video is all about how I stay motivated – in spite of not having as much success.

My Motivation

There are really four things that keep me motivated to try harder to live more healthfully.

Setting a good example for my son. Kids do what they see their parents do. So, if I want him to live a life, full of good eating and healthy living, then I need to do the same.
Being able to my son, without tiring so easily. Anyone who knows my son knows that is full of energy. Seriously, the kid is at 110 percent All. The. Time. I need as much energy as I can get, to keep up with him.
My mom is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Even though genetics play a large part, studies show that maintaining a healthy weight and eating a healthy diet may help reduce my risks of getting it.
Have you seen my husband? Yeah, this one is totally vain, on my part. But my husband is in really good shape, eats well and exercises regularly. I can’t let him be the only with a hot body, can I?

So there you have it – my four reasons for staying motivated – even when my successes aren’t as big as I’d like them to be.

I’d love to hear how you stay motivated to eat and live healthfully. So, leave a comment below.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. I have received free products, online support, and incentives for participating. My opinions are my 100% own. People following the weight-loss portion of the Shaklee 180™ Program can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week.

Emotional Eating: My April #Shaklee180 Update

May 2, 2013 By Bree Leave a Comment

Happy May, everyone!

You have no idea how glad I’m am, that April is o-v-e-r.

Seriously, guys, last month was an emotional roller coaster of epic proportions.

Family deaths, sicknesses, craziness at work… I’m telling you, April sucked.

But, I am a firm believer that from every experience – good or bad – comes a life lesson.

My lesson: I’m an emotional eater.

Meaning, instead of eating the Shaklee 180 products and sticking to their recommended diet and exercise plan, I totally fell off the “healthy eating” wagon.

Instead of dealing with all of the crap going on, in a healthy way, I turned to food – really tasty, but really bad-for-me food.

With so much going on, I just didn’t make “me” a priority. And as a result, my diet was horribly bad and the amount I exercised was close to none.

However, by the grace of the health gods, I didn’t gain any weight. (Phew!)

Now that I’ve realized I’m an emotional eater (only took me 30+ years), I’m working on dealing with it. Here are a few resources on dealing with emotional eating:

Are you an emotional eater? How do you handle it? Let me know, in the comments section.

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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. I have received free products, online support, and incentives for participating. My opinions are my 100% own. People following the weight-loss portion of the Shaklee 180™ Program can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week.

A Quick #Shaklee180 Update: Two Weeks In

March 16, 2013 By Bree 2 Comments

Last month, I posted about being selected as one of 90 bloggers, to be a Shaklee 180 blogger. I’m a couple of weeks into the program.

Moving forward, I’ll be posting monthly updates, with my weight loss accomplishments. I’ll also be posting a vlog, monthly, talking all about my struggles and successes following the Shaklee 180 plan. My first update post won’t be until the beginning of April.

In the meantime – in the interest of “putting it all out there” – here are my before shots…

And, since I’m already COMPLETELY MORTIFIED, here are my before numbers…

That 159.4 lbs is actually nearly seven pounds less that I was, at the beginning of the year. So, I’m already off to a good start. Stay tuned for my post and vlog, next month!

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation blogger program. I have received free products, online support and incentives for participating. My opinions are my own. People following the weight-loss portion of the Shaklee 180™ Program can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week.

Great News for my Waistline… I’m a #Shaklee180 Blogger

February 20, 2013 By Bree 9 Comments

Yesterday, I posted about being a good example for the kid, by living healthfully.

Today, I’m posting some super-exciting, semi-related news… Out of 460 bloggers, I was chosen as one of 90 to be a Shaklee 180 blogger. What this means, is that for six months, beginning March 1^st, I’ll be receiving products, free of charge, from Shaklee to help me achieve my weight loss goals.