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Wean Green – Grown Up Style

Stevie O — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:00:23 +0000

I love things to be planned, organized and…well…pretty. Every Sunday I (mostly) plan out my meals for the week, it motivates me to make good choices, and it takes the thinking away in the craziness of my days. I always plan dinners, but this week I decided I was going to plan my meals AND prepare snacks for a few days at a time. I get so busy that I forget snacks…and for me, eating every three hours keeps my energy up during the day and my cravings down in the evening. I portioned out the first four days and on the fourth day will do it again for Friday-Sunday.

Now here at Wean Green we love to show off how we are using these cubes in fashionable and functional ways. I love this..I should have taken a picture of how great it looks hanging out in my fridge. Motivation, yes. Inspiration, for sure. I am pumped to go through this rainbow of goodness as my week progresses. No thinking, just grab and go. I have a small lunch cooler if I venture out. Perfection.

I bet you are dying to know what some of the snacks are that I have planned right? Here is what I have in the picture (other than the coffee):

	Morning	Midday
Monday	Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries & Almonds	Raw Veggies & Hummus
Tuesday	Watermelon & HB Egg	Cucumber, Ham Slices and Spreadable cheese
Wednesday	Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries & Almonds	Coffee meeting! Latte & Mini Treat

Ditch The Fat Chat

Stevie O — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:33:42 +0000

“When you say “I am,” the words that follow are summoning creation with a mighty force, because you are declaring it to be fact. You are stating it with a mighty force, because you are declaring it to be fact. You are stating it with certainty. And so immediately after you say, “I am tired” or “I am broke” or “I am sick” or “I am late” or “I am overweight” or “I am old,” the Genie says, “Your wish is my command.”"

-The Secret Daily Teachings

“I am…” I have seen great speakers lecture about the implications of ‘I am’ , I have read and studied the power of our thoughts, our words. That being said, I’m not immune, my go to is I’m TIRED….it’s a struggle to keep these words from my lips! When you declare that something is so, it is, you just SAID it. Ya dig?So how about these declarations… I am FAT. I am UNMOTIVATED. I CAN’T. I hear these statements on a daily basis…over and over again from clients. I understand where it comes from, we’ve all been there – but it’s got to go, enough with the fat chat! When you hear yourself making an ‘I AM’ (or I Can’t) statement that doesn’t give you the warm fuzzies…acknowledge it and turn it around. So instead of damaging dialogue you pump yourself up with…I am FIT, I am STRONG, I am HEALTHY…you get the idea!

“The way you think, is the way you feel, is the way you act.” – Unknown

Lotsa Love!

Stevie

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New Years, Fresh Beginnings

Stevie O — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:06:15 +0000

I used to mouth off to anyone that would listen that resolutions are ridiculous. Why would we not choose to be the best we can be ALL year?! Why would we wait until January to quit smoking or to lose weight? What is wrong with RIGHT NOW?? As most of us do, I mellowed and grew with every year that passed me by. Looking back I can see that I was so ANTI-resolution because they never went well for me…hence the reason I thought they were silly.

As we approach 2012, I feel excited and hopeful for the upcoming 366 days. For me personally, the word Resolution is related to not following through with a goal….I much prefer to plan my Fresh Beginnings. New habits, new rituals to take care of myself, new ideas – all to be launched in the New Year! Striving to be the best you can be regardless of the time of the year is important, but let yourself be swept away by the anticipation of a new calendar year. It’s exciting to plan and create our 2012 self. So get a piece of paper and get busy, with the extra day in the coming year we just *might* have time for it all! Happy New Years!!!!

One of my Fresh Beginnings is a monthly newsletter for my work as a Life Coach. I envision it as a helpful resource, full of valuable information for my audience. If you would like to receive it please enter your email here. Much gratitude!

How We Raise ‘Em!

Stevie O — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:29:49 +0000

From birth, we watch over our children with a fierce protective instinct. We love them, we nurture them, we gently guide them as they grow. Wean Cubes are a great example, doing our best to eliminate toxins from their food while protecting the environment we pass on to them.

There is NO question that we love our kids, but what do we model for them, what do they see? Do we show them how to set themselves up for a life complete with a healthy body and overall wellness? Do we model a physical, well rounded lifestyle? If we do model it, which many of us do, I believe another important question to ask ourselves is…do we include them in it?

My honest answer to this question is not always. I have three girls, Grade 6, Grade 5 and a Kindy. When they were younger and I went out for a run, I wanted solitude, this space was sacred to me…is sacred to me. I planned all of my activity sans children. I would see Mom and Baby classes and said ‘No thank you!’. During the crazy years when the kids were all small, exercise was my getaway. Not that there is anything wrong with that..in fact, it kept me sane during those years! But as our family evolved, my fitness wasn’t just about me any longer. I started to feel guilty as I headed out the door and they were watching Sponge Bob.

As they grow, there is no excuse for me to leave them behind….and now, I have three blue-eyed sidekicks! We go to the park and all try pull ups…we sprint with the dogs, we do insane little intervals of jacks, squats and crunches. I drag them to nutrition seminars, I involve them in choosing and preparing our foods. And when I run, I invite them to ride their bikes with me….well sometimes I invite them…running is still my ‘alone’ time…

My intention for my girls is that they know how good it feels to take care of their health, and that as adults they that don’t even have to think about how to live a healthy life – they just do it, it’s ingrained in them, it’s just how they were raised.

Stevie

Wean Team’s Life Coach & Personal Trainer

Stevie O — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:58:22 +0000

Stevie is a Life Coach, Personal Trainer and all around Whole Life enthusiast! She scoffs in the face of societies ‘ideal body image’ and guides women through a journey that leaves them healthy, confident and jazzed about their lives! Stevie’s love of leading others in fitness began while volunteering at her local YMCA teaching step classes. This passion led to many certifications including one of her favorites- Stott Pilates and of course Personal Training Specialist. The knowledge she has gained from CTI- Coaches Training Institute has inspired her as she continues the path to a fully certified Life Coach.
Women both locally and long-distance have participated in Stevie’s ‘Body Bliss Coaching’ and those a little closer see her for some fitness face-time! “I get to watch women as they quiet their inner mean girl, embrace a positive holistic lifestyle, all while shedding the padding that they feel is holding them back. Seriously, for me it just doesn’t get any better than this.”

Stevie believes that a holistic, healthy life includes decreasing toxins to our bodies and our environment. If you peeked in her bag you would see a cube of protein powder, a cube of almonds and a cube of dates! Always on the go with a great husband, three sweet girls and two crazy dogs, she spends her time living her dream life and building ideas to get people to theirs.