Weather-related stress is real and can tax your body – Supplements can help

Isn’t it interesting how you keep busy and stay active until 9 or 10 p.m., even having dinner that late, in the summer months? But in the dead of winter, you put on your comfy pants, eat something hearty and hunker down in bed by 8 p.m.?
While we have already discussed ways to embrace a decline in mood and motivation, it might help to understand what really happens to your body in winter and how colder, darker days can affect your system.
There is science behind why it is more difficult to practice positive thinking and get regular exercise during January and February, especially if you live near a large body of water that creates cloud cover or produces lake effect snow. The same can be said if you live near or north of the 45th parallel. Known as the halfway point between the Equator and the North Pole, at this latitude, most people experience full-blown winter with 15 or more hours of darkness, temperatures below freezing and regular snowfall.
Prolonged lack of sun and cold weather can tax your body like any other source of energy-depleting stress, similar to fighting with your kids, being at odds with your spouse or feeling overwhelmed at work.
It unknowingly strains your mood as well as your metabolism. As your energy dips, your desire for food increases because your body is trying to replenish it. Plus, the cold shifts your body into “hibernation metabolism” and triggers cravings for sweets and carbs.
Darkness also causes your body’s internal clock to get out of whack by throwing off melatonin production. Melatonin is the primary hormone that governs your body’s sleep cycle. Melatonin works at night, synchronizing repair and a restful night’s sleep. It helps restore your energy for the next day. When melatonin levels or its production go haywire, it can lead to sleepless nights and cause you to feel like you are always dragging.
People also underestimate the power of the sun! It produces vitamin D and photon energy – both critical to health and wellbeing. The sun interacts with skin to make vitamin D, a nutrient severely deficient in the winter in northern climates.
There is a good bit of evidence that vitamin D deficiency plays a role in seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which can contribute to fatigue, food cravings, and other symptoms of depression. Vitamin D also is vital to calcium metabolism, proper immunity, good mood, and breast and prostate health.
In addition, the sun also produces photon energy, which is stored in cell membranes. Your ability to store and use this energy is based on the amount of omega 3 fatty acids in your diet. Omega 3 is often lacking in Western diets and can lead to the winter blues. Several studies also have confirmed that people with higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids are less likely to report symptoms of depression.
Rather than run to the doctor for a prescription for antidepressants, or try to will your lethargy away, there are some ways to counteract the season’s drain on your energy with supplements:
• Melatonin is one of the best cures for regulating your sleep and maintaining melatonin levels
• Vitamin D3 can be consumed in the form of dietary supplements in locales where the sun is sparse
• B vitamins also can help control stress and depression
• Essential fatty acids like omega 3, daily DHA or Leptinal can help get photon energy to your brain
• Squalene also delivers oxygen and photon energy, reduces dry or cracking skin, and helps with circulation, especially people who feel cold in their extremities
• Regular exercise, especially weight training, helps build muscle, boost your resting metabolism and balance hormones
Consult a health food store or nutritionist for other herbal remedies, proper dosages and when is the best time to take supplements. Many vitamins help your body make and use energy and deliver lacking nutrients vital to brain function, mood, motivation and metabolism. Herbs and nutrients can make a difference!
But maybe you need more than that, like an escape from the chaos and confusion – or persistent cloudiness! Sedona Soul Adventures exists to help people like you learn how to access the wisdom of your own body and soul. Master teachers and healers will lead you to the heart of your own life and soul so you can see the sun again. Call now toll free 877-204-3664 or Click here and your Angel Guide will call you today!

WHAT IS A SEDONA SOUL ADVENTURE
AND HOW CAN IT CHANGE MY LIFE (OR RELATIONSHIP)?

At Sedona Soul Adventures, we are masters at helping you to have the life (or have the relationship) you’ve always dreamed of. How are we able to do that? Because we custom design each retreat around YOU and what YOU want and what YOU need (or both of you if it’s a couple). We spend a lot of time connecting with you before you come to Sedona, really getting an idea of what’s going on, what’s happening and what you want to have happen. Then we custom design a retreat of one-on-one private sessions utilizing over 40 of Sedona’s most amazing and experienced healers and practitioners. Each session builds one upon the next, first removing the blocks that are holding you back and then moving you into connection on all levels – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. You receive the tools to maintain that connection after you return home, because when you are living in connection on all levels, your life becomes joyful and amazing. Sound too good to be true? Click here to read stories from some of the thousands of people whose lives (and relationships) have been forever transformed by their Sedona Soul Adventure.
Click Here for more information on our customized retreats.
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Or call us toll-free at 877-204-3664 to speak to your own personal Angel Guide.
If you knew what could happen, you’d be calling right now.

The Moon is Void of Course today (January 15) at 11:52 PM (Eastern) until January 16 at 8:00 AM (Eastern) and the Moon is in Cancer.

The Moon is Void of Course today from and the Moon is in Cancer. Don’t make any important decisions while the Moon is Void of Course. For a deeper explanation of Moon Void of Course Click Here. Cancer has to do with emotions and our homes and our families. The Moon’s home base is Cancer, so the Moon feels the most at home here.
When the Moon is in Cancer it is a time of deep emotions. It’s a time when we can connect with people on a deeper level, especially with our families. It is a time when we yearn for peace and serenity. It is not a good time for change, as we will resist any kind of change during this period and we will be more attune with things that are familiar (notice that the root of the word “family” is “familiar”).
Anything you would want to do around the home now would be favored, especially making your home a more comfortable place. Also anything having to do with helping your family or nurturing your family is very beneficial. Family get-togethers can be very harmonious during this time, especially if “neediness” is not involved. People can tend to be a little more secretive and moody during this time and also overly-protective.
This can be a very healing time and a wonderful time to really connect with our deepest desires and what it is that drives us. Be very careful during this time about your stomach, gall bladder, and lymphatic system. Avoid over-eating, especially “comfort” foods. Give your family a big hug and tell them you love them.
And always remember, Astrology and other tools are simply that – tools. It’s good information to have, but it does not mean that this is the determining factor or controlling your life. We all have free will in all the choices that we make. I like to look at it as good information that can be
transcended.
Many blessings,
Debra Stangl
Founder
Sedona Soul Adventures
http//SedonaSoulAdventures.com
877-204-3664

Embrace winter’s lower energy – and the opportunity to rest

You’ve hit the hump, surviving the shortest, darkest days of the year.
The Dec. 21st winter solstice signifies a gradual shift to more daylight, but temperatures continue to fall and snow to mount through February in most of the United States and Canada. Spring doesn’t officially arrive until March 20, meaning it’s time to find creative ways to stay physically active and mentally resilient.
Due to the lack of sunlight, many people suffer from depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), during the winter months. However, research reveals low energy during winter is routine. It’s normal and natural to experience a slight seasonal variance in mood and behavior.
So don’t beat yourself up if you aren’t going, going, going all the time. Embrace the opportunity to rest.
Some, such as followers of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), see decreased energy in wintertime as a reflection of the season’s energy. Rising (yang) and falling (yin) energies cycle as the seasons change. Winter’s yin energy is quiet, slow, and reflective. As winter turns to spring, the bright, expansive and upbeat yang energy ushers in a season of rebirth and renewal.
Nature and the animal kingdom express universal energies by their patterns and behaviors, which are mirrored in the energies of the human body and human experience. Just think of the animals that grow a winter coat, pack on extra weight and hibernate. Remember your perennials that go dormant underground, but will sprout through dirt in the spring.
The same goes for humans. The season’s energy invites us to enjoy extra sleep and to savor comfort foods. The colder, inclement weather forces us to spend most of our time indoors, which can be a good thing because it also causes us to slow down, self-reflect and ponder our life’s purpose.
Here are some ways to mindfully manage difficult emotions, excessive eating and low energy during these months:
• Use the down time to focus on healing, letting go and cultivating new connections
• Set aside time to practice conscious breathing
• Find ways to check in with yourself and quiet the mind
• Incorporate restorative activities into daily routines
• Light scented candles or enjoy a hot bath with essential oils
• Build a fire in an indoor fireplace; enjoy the sounds, smells, warmth and light it radiates
• Curl up and get lost in a book
• Invite bright colors into living spaces
• Try gentle yoga, t’ai chi or stretching; commit to some form of regular movement
• Listen to relaxing music or soothing nature sounds
• Take a nap or cuddle with your child or pet
• Participate in physical and social activities that bring joy and meaning
• Find ways to enjoy the outdoors: Go on a nature walk, try snowshoeing or take pictures
• Play or do something you did as a kid: Ice skating, building a snowman, sledding
• Appreciate the cycle of the seasons and life
Maybe your soul is in need of some Sedona sunlight. Or your body is calling out for a little pampering. Whether you need a holistic retreat, spa retreat, couples retreat or are seeking a spiritual awakening, Sedona Soul Adventures can custom design any retreat to meet your needs. Whatever kind of getaway you need to get your life back on track, we’ve got it! Call now toll free 877-204-3664 or Click here and your Angel Guide will call you today!
Don’t feel guilty about getting a little extra rest, being lazy and loafing on the weekends this winter. But if you are prone to being quiet, introverted and low energy, don’t let it lead to lethargy, never leaving the house, or too much introspection. Strive for balance, perspective and inner peace. If it helps, remember: “This, too, shall pass.”

WHAT IS A SEDONA SOUL ADVENTURE
AND HOW CAN IT CHANGE MY LIFE (OR RELATIONSHIP)?

At Sedona Soul Adventures, we are masters at helping you to have the life (or have the relationship) you’ve always dreamed of. How are we able to do that? Because we custom design each retreat around YOU and what YOU want and what YOU need (or both of you if it’s a couple). We spend a lot of time connecting with you before you come to Sedona, really getting an idea of what’s going on, what’s happening and what you want to have happen. Then we custom design a retreat of one-on-one private sessions utilizing over 40 of Sedona’s most amazing and experienced healers and practitioners. Each session builds one upon the next, first removing the blocks that are holding you back and then moving you into connection on all levels – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. You receive the tools to maintain that connection after you return home, because when you are living in connection on all levels, your life becomes joyful and amazing. Sound too good to be true? Click here to read stories from some of the thousands of people whose lives (and relationships) have been forever transformed by their Sedona Soul Adventure.
Click Here for more information on our customized retreats.
Click Here for more information on our Couples Retreats.
Or call us toll-free at 877-204-3664 to speak to your own personal Angel Guide.
If you knew what could happen, you’d be calling right now.
 

The Moon is Void of Course today (January 12) at 11:22 am (Eastern) until January 13 at 7:25 pm (Eastern) and the Moon is in Gemini

The Moon is Void of Course today from and the Moon is in Gemini. Don’t make any important decisions while the Moon is Void of Course. For a deeper explanation of Moon Void of Course Click Here.
Gemini is the symbol of the Twin, so during this time you (and everyone else) will see both sides of everything. This can be good in some situations, but it can lead to indecision and people changing their minds for seemingly no reason.
Gemini is the most intellectual and mental of the signs, so it is a good time for writing and communication. Also a good time to do research (but remember, don’t make any decisions right now based on your research). Also a very favorable time for negotiating. Because things can be so changeable, it is also a good time for people being flexible. An excellent time to take a short trip.
And always remember, Astrology and other tools are simply that – tools. It’s good information to have, but it does not mean that this is the determining factor or controlling your life. We all have free will in all the choices that we make. I like to look at it as good information that can be transcended.
Many blessings,
Debra Stangl
Founder
Sedona Soul Adventures
http//SedonaSoulAdventures.com
877-204-3664

The Moon is Void of Course today (January 11) from 5:58 am (Eastern) to 7:26 am (Eastern) and the Moon is in Taurus.

The Moon is Void of Course today from and the Moon is in Taurus. Don’t make any important decisions while the Moon is Void of Course. For a deeper explanation of Moon Void of Course Click Here.
Taurus is the bull and although this is a time when people can be very stubborn, it is also a time when we are attracted to calm and comfort., especially in our homes and our surroundings. This is a time when we tend toward the familiar and any kind of drama (especially with family members) will be especially unwelcome.
This is a time when we yearn for and crave serenity and peace more than at any other time. It is also a time when we will feel more patient. Money and financial aspects are highlighted now, although when the Moon is Void of Course we may feel a need to possess things or possess other people. Be especially careful of your head or eyes. It’s not a good time to go to the dentist. Also, be very mindful of your ears and throat and your thyroid.
And always remember, Astrology and other tools are simply that – tools. It’s good information to have, but it does not mean that this is the determining factor or controlling your life. We all have free will in all the choices that we make. I like to look at it as good information that can be transcended.
Many blessings,
Debra Stangl
Founder
Sedona Soul Adventures
http//SedonaSoulAdventures.com
877-204-3664

Sedona winters sparkle with sun and fun, making it a great time to visit

No matter when you visit Sedona, the incredibly beautiful red rock formations and energy vortexes are ever present. But there are several perks to visiting in winter: Fewer tourists, off-season lodging rates and pleasant weather. Situated in the high desert under the towering southwestern rim of the vast Colorado Plateau, at an elevation of 4,500 feet, Sedona has a temperate, semi-arid climate, with mild winters, abundant sunshine and clean air. High temperatures average around 60 in February and March. You can go out with a light jacket and still enjoy hiking, biking, or visiting the energy vortex sites. Yet, you might be lucky enough to experience a fresh snowfall before it melts. This picturesque town, with a population of around 12,000, is surrounded by red rock monoliths named Coffeepot, Cathedral and Thunder Mountain and serves as a four-season playground for visitors. It draws spiritual seekers, metaphysical followers, outdoor enthusiasts, and tourists interested in history, archaeology, arts and culture. The city also hosts some big events in the winter, which you could plan your Sedona Soul Adventures customized spiritual retreat around:
• Sedona Marathon Event, Feb. 1: For the 9th year, more than 2,500 runners will participate in 5K, 10K, half or full Marathon races, taking participants through the scenic Coconino National Forest District, known for its magical red rock formations, and through the city.
• Sedona Yoga Festival, Feb. 6 – 10: With a focus on yoga and expanding consciousness, this multi-venue event offers three days of yoga and kirtan.
• 20th annual Sedona International Film Festival, Feb. 22 – March 2: The nine-day festival features more than 150 films from around the world, including features, documentaries, shorts and animation, and includes workshops, panel discussion and filmmaker conversations. The Special Guest this year is Susan Sarandon.
There are so many options when considering Sedona as a vacation destination. Maybe you want to pair a spiritual retreat with a short ski weekend in Flagstaff or a visit to the Grand Canyon or you are just looking for a winter getaway in a sunny locale or a unique Valentine’s Day escape where you can reconnect with your partner.
Sedona Soul Adventures specializes in couples’ retreats by putting together a blissfully private retreat for two. Our couples’ retreats ensure you’ll meet one-on-one (or two-on-one) with the master healers and teachers of Sedona. As you relax into their loving care, you’ll feel the tensions and resentments melt away.
Natural landmarks aside, you’ll also find world-class lodging, dining, shopping and spiritual healers. We are proud to say that is one thing that makes Sedona Soul Adventures stand out: Our practitioners are the best Sedona has to offer. All of them have been called to Sedona to do their sacred work, some from as far away as Germany and Holland. They are Sedona’s most advanced spiritual guides, healers, intuitives, psychics, body workers and energy workers.
Whether you are seeking a return to wellness, peace with your partner, or insights on how to heal hurts from your past, we can help. Call now toll free 877-204-3664 or Click here and your Angel Guide will call you today!

WHAT IS A SEDONA SOUL ADVENTURE
AND HOW CAN IT CHANGE MY LIFE (OR RELATIONSHIP)?

At Sedona Soul Adventures, we are masters at helping you to have the life (or have the relationship) you’ve always dreamed of. How are we able to do that? Because we custom design each retreat around YOU and what YOU want and what YOU need (or both of you if it’s a couple). We spend a lot of time connecting with you before you come to Sedona, really getting an idea of what’s going on, what’s happening and what you want to have happen. Then we custom design a retreat of one-on-one private sessions utilizing over 40 of Sedona’s most amazing and experienced healers and practitioners. Each session builds one upon the next, first removing the blocks that are holding you back and then moving you into connection on all levels – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. You receive the tools to maintain that connection after you return home, because when you are living in connection on all levels, your life becomes joyful and amazing. Sound too good to be true? Click here  to read stories from some of the thousands of people whose lives (and relationships) have been forever transformed by their Sedona Soul Adventure.

Click Here for more information on our customized retreats.
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Or call us toll-free at 877-204-3664 to speak to your own personal Angel Guide.
If you knew what could happen, you’d be calling right now.

Commit to Living Deliberately, Living Deeply in the New Year

The gifts have been opened. A month of celebrating has come to an end. And the bills from all the entertaining and gift-giving, or the regular bills you put off to please your children or put on appearances, may be starting to roll in.
Kudos to you if you buy things on a cash-only basis. But sadly, debt is a dirty little secret most people are carrying – a burden that is likely weighing you down, creating problems in your relationships, and making you feel like you are perpetually living a lie. Being a slave to credit cards and other payments can feel like a noose around your neck.
Rather than harp on debt and make you feel worse, the focus of this post is to get you thinking about how you can begin to live more deliberately in 2014. Often, debt is a manifestation of a deeper problem. It’s like any other vice or addiction, or having an affair, or secretly gorging yourself at night. Maybe you have been trying to mask feelings of unworthiness or unhappiness, or you have some need to keep up with the Joneses, or shopping gives you a temporary “high” – like an alcoholic taking a drink or a drug addict taking a hit.
What does it mean to live deliberately? It means making conscious choices, once you have carefully considered the pros and cons. It means you stand in your truth and set limits with yourself and others. You don’t give your kids everything they want out of guilt, realizing they can handle the word “no” and you are preventing them from growing up to be self-entitled, superficial, spoiled adults.
You think about the consequences of your decisions. You stop living on autopilot or mindlessly paying with your credit card and quit buying things you don’t need to temporarily feel better. You clear out the clutter – mentally and spatially – knowing less is more when it comes to possessions that matter and negativity clogs your creativity. You get clear about your income versus expenses and figure out ways to cut costs and start living within your means. You save for what you want, and then decide if you really want it when it comes time to pull out those hard-earned greenbacks.
Living consciously means being fully, presently aware. If you buy a new car or a big house, you understand the yin and yang trade-offs before ever signing the loan. Any choice we make has opposite effects – one positive and one negative. The yin of a big house is it’s spacious, comfortable, impressive and likely in a safer neighborhood. The yang is that you have to work longer and harder to make the payment – or forego vacations and other fun since you have less “play” money. You sacrifice other parts of your life, like leisure and family time.
When you live connected to Source, and yourself, you are totally aware of the long-term consequences of your decisions. That’s why it’s critical to tune into your body and pay attention to how you feel when making a major decision. When you go through life making rash decisions, or live to accumulate material possessions, you skim the surface of life and continue to feel unfulfilled. You see only the immediate gratification of a new house or car, or how it will make you look to others. Then you wonder why you are stressed, sick and tired, trapped on the treadmill of work and spend, work and spend, or stuck in a job you hate. – Marla Miller
Whatever you are struggling with, either solo or as a couple, Sedona Soul Adventures wants to help you face it, heal it and connect with and bring forth the person you came to the planet to be. Your Angel Guide can help create the personal or couples spiritual retreat that’s right for you. Call now toll free 877-204-3664 or Click here and your Angel Guide will call you today!

WHAT IS A SEDONA SOUL ADVENTURE
AND HOW CAN IT CHANGE MY LIFE (OR RELATIONSHIP)?

At Sedona Soul Adventures, we are masters at helping you to have the life (or have the relationship) you’ve always dreamed of. How are we able to do that? Because we custom design each retreat around YOU and what YOU want and what YOU need (or both of you if it’s a couple). We spend a lot of time connecting with you before you come to Sedona, really getting an idea of what’s going on, what’s happening and what you want to have happen. Then we custom design a retreat of one-on-one private sessions utilizing over 40 of Sedona’s most amazing and experienced healers and practitioners. Each session builds one upon the next, first removing the blocks that are holding you back and then moving you into connection on all levels – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. You receive the tools to maintain that connection after you return home, because when you are living in connection on all levels, your life becomes joyful and amazing. Sound too good to be true? Click here to read stories from some of the thousands of people whose lives (and relationships) have been forever transformed by their Sedona Soul Adventure.
Click Here for more information on our customized retreats.
Click Here for more information on our Couples Retreats.
Or call us toll-free at 877-204-3664 to speak to your own personal Angel Guide.
If you knew what could happen, you’d be calling right now.

Moon is Void of Course from 8:46 pm – 11:58 am in Aquarius

The Moon is Void of Course today (January 3) from 8:46 pm (Eastern) until January 4 at 11:58 am (Eastern) and the Moon is in Aquarius. Don’t make any important decisions while the Moon is Void of Course. For a deeper explanation of Moon Void of Course Click Here.
When the Moon is in Aquarius, you will feel an interest in new things, far out things. There is a sense of emotional detachment during this time. There is more of a focus on ideas and intellectual pursuits than on emotional connection.
You may feel a bit more blunt during this period and other people may be more blunt with you. This could actually cause tenseness in your relationships, so be aware of that. For most people during this time, friends become more important than family. More focus might be placed on people in general as opposed to individuals (social consciousness).
This is a good time for people working with technology, with electricity and electronics and other types of science. New and original (even unconventional) ideas can best be fostered during this time.
This is a very good time to do things to strengthen your cardio-vascular system. Be careful with your joints, veins and eyes. Be careful when handling electrical appliances.
This is an excellent time for meeting with groups or in clubs and a wonderful time to contemplate (but not decide on) a new adventure in your life.
And always remember, Astrology and other tools are simply that – tools. It’s good information to have, but it does not mean that this is the determining factor or controlling your life. We all have free will in all the choices that we make. I like to look at it as good information that can be transcended.
Many blessings,
Debra Stangl
Founder
Sedona Soul Adventures
http//SedonaSoulAdventures.com
877-204-3664

Moon is Void of Course from 6:11 am – 12:03 pm in Capricorn

The Moon is Void of Course Course today (January 2) from 6:11 am – 12:03 pm (Eastern) and the Moon is in Capricorn.
Don’t make any important decisions while the Moon is Void of Course. For a deeper explanation of Moon Void of Course Click Here.
When the Moon is in Capricorn it’s a time of being dependable and following through. People will be working harder and it’s a wonderful time to really utilize your concentration and your focus.
Capricorn is continually striving for financial security, so making efforts along that line will be very good.
People may seem a little more stern during this time (as they are focused on their own concentrated efforts). But within the family, this is a time that brings out familial connection.
It’s a very good time to begin construction or to sell real estate and it’s a very good time for communication with influential people.
Be careful of your knees during this time. Also, be careful to not expose yourself to colds. This is also a time when skin ailments can flare up.
It is a very good time to do anything that involves really utilizing your will power.
And always remember, Astrology and other tools are simply that – tools. It’s good information to have, but it does not mean that this is the determining factor or controlling your life. We all have free will in all the choices that we make. I like to look at it as good information that can be transcended.
Many blessings,
Debra Stangl
Founder
Sedona Soul Adventures
http//SedonaSoulAdventures.com
877-204-3664

How to Eat and Drink Whatever you want, whenever you want and lose weight and have the body of your dreams.

I know it sounds impossible but that’s exactly what happened to me.

Can you believe these pictures? Even after all these years, I’m still amazed.
And you have to understand that I struggled with my weight for over 40 years. I was on every diet in the world — Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Nutri System, South Beach, Stillman Diet, the Dolly Parton soup diet, vegetarian, vegan, I went raw for 6 months, juice fasts, etc., etc. I had a personal trainer 3 times per week for over 2 years, I bought all the exercise machines, I took all kinds of over the counter diet pills, etc. etc, etc.. – I would lose the weight but always gain it back (plus more) the minute I would even start looking at food again, all the while hating my body and wanting it to be different.
I started ballet dancing at the age of 3 and I have a vivid memory of my body being criticized when I was 8 years old. I was put on my first diet at the age of 12. And looking back, I wasn’t fat! I just wasn’t tall, and I didn’t have the long arms and long legs and long torso that you need to be a ballet dancer. So that criticism at the age of 8 and the relentless monitoring of what I ate began a life-long struggle that showed up as me hating my body.
Every day I used to wake up and think about what would I eat today. My good mood or bad mood at the beginning of the day was determined by what the scale said. I recently found something I’d written in one of my journals “95% of my unhappiness comes from my weight”. Isn’t that so sad?
And then suddenly, something happened. I moved to Sedona, Arizona in 2001 and in 2002 I started Sedona Soul Adventures. One of the wonderful things for me is that I have access to all these incredible healers and practitioners in Sedona and I’ve been doing my own personal healing work with them since 1999. I had been doing a lot of work around loving myself, loving every part of my personality, but I wasn’t focusing that much on my body. And one day as I was meditating, something came together for me and I just really “got it” that there was nothing wrong with my body except that I wanted it to be different and I felt so betrayed by it.
Somehow something converged and I just decided to stop.
I decided to stop all the crazy dieting.
I decided to stop all the neurotic working out.
I decided to stop thinking about it and worrying about it and talking about it.
I figured I would balloon up to 250 pounds. But that’s not what happened. Over the next few months, suddenly 40 pounds melted away. I wasn’t dieting, I was eating whatever I wanted and I was only going hiking with my dog, because I love to go hiking with my dog here in beautiful Sedona. I went from a size 14 to a size 6. It just melted away.
And as I looked back I realized what had happened. That I had finally started loving my body. That the processes I was doing for loving myself had taken hold and started showing up in the most tangible way possible with how my body looks and feels.
So now I teach that to other people. Each January, I do a 6 week Teleseminar on “The Only Diet That Works – Loving Your Body into the Weight and Health You’ve Always Wanted”. I do it with two other people, Rick Reynolds (who has lost and kept off 80 pounds for over 6 years) and Leslee Vogal, who has over 20 years experience herbal medicine and Ayurveda. It’s always so much fun and so inspiring.
Here’s what one of the people who took it last year said:
“I am writing this 11 months after taking the Loving Your Body course:  I am so much happier!!!  I am no longer in this terrible relationship I had with food and my body.  If I want to eat something, no matter what it is, I eat it and enjoy it. I exercise more because that is what I feel my body wants and enjoys AND I have lost a lot of weight…..  I can’t tell you how much (since I don’t weigh myself), but at least 3 times a week I am complimented on my beautiful body and the progress that I am making!!!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
Stephanie Springel
So if this something that calls you, Click here for all the information. We’re having a FREE Preview on Saturday, January 4, 2014. It will really help you to jump start the process. Click Here to register for the FREE Preview.
And I hope you have a wonderful 2014!
Debra Stangl
Founder