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So its been a while since i posted a blog! My apologies, I have a lot going on in my life at the moment :) Recently got married May 31st, and am now… 6 months pregnant with baby #2! On top of all that our business TruSelf Organics has been keeping us very busy! Today on my Instagram page I posted a picture of a delicious breakfast I cooked for baby love and I. Here is what Ive been cooking for our main breakfast meals lately… Cream of Buckwheats with chia seeds, fresh organic pina y frescos :) Cream of Buckwheat is both gluten free and wheat free (yes i know, disregard the "wheat" in the name, its confusing) but it is pretty easy stuff to digest and with this baby getting bigger by the hour, Im starting to run out of room in there for food AND a baby! Its also a PERFECT starter food for your young baby who is now ready for solids…please don't buy that gerber crap. Its GENETICALLY MODIFIED and just full of filler ingredients that are hard for your little ones tummy to breakdown and digest. Pretty breakfast :) 
Ditched the flowers and added some raw almonds…before i devoured it i thought i should take another pic. Pictured are the ONLY vitamins I take. 
So before I let the day go by any longer, I thought Id share with you what it was exactly that I posted earlier :)
Here is the recipe: 2.5 Cups organic cream of buckwheats .5 cups purified water (or milk/cream..please use RAW!!) handful of chopped strawberries and pineapple sprinkle of chia seeds crushed raw almonds topped with local fresh butter local raw honey 1. Boil water 2. add in wheats and turn burner to low 3. add in fruit and chia seeds 4. stand there and stir…and stir…and stir until its thick (abt 10min) 5. serve in bowl, top with butter, honey and almonds Do it up however you want! This recipe is really easy and…i just had a MARVELOUS thought… adding in raw cacao powder maybe even fresh raspberries. Totes doing that tomorrow! mmm…now I'm hungry again. Story of my life! So there you have it! A simple recipe any one can make. Even if you have NO cooking skills at all. Just don't burn the heck out of it cause it makes a big ass mess to clean ;) For more info on how to eat, what to eat and some good recipes, download my ebook. Check it out for yourself here. Have a wonderful day you BEAUTIFUL people. Yes, you really are beautiful….dont forget that shit either. Love and Light, Amanda
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In todays society where it is easier and more convenient to get processed food than nutrient dense super foods, one has to take personal responsibility for their actions. And by actions I am talking about what you eat, what foods you buy, and how you take care of yourself and your family.
I posted today a 15 second instagram video of baby love and her morning ritual, making smoothies! I had several of my followers (which are amazing btw) ask for the recipe to the smoothie we made together! Ingredients:
WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU EAT LIVER?! ITS SO GROSS! Yes liver, to me anyways is unpalatable but I knew it was so important to have this "superfood" in not only my diet but baby loves diet as well, I did my research and eventually came across Liver Pills. THANK GOODNESS I FOUND THEM! Did you know? TruSelf Organics detoxifying facial mask in conjunction with a plentiful reserve of naturally derived vitamin B12 is the best way to combat ANY form of acne. The benefits of including this superfood in your diet are endless. The main reason we take this supplement is because it provides our bodies with the essential vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats that are essential to healthy brain function and development. The specific fatty acids that are needed in order for humans to maintain healthy brain function and growth are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), DHA (docasahexaenoic acid), and AA (arachidonic acid) and Vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is so essential to the human body. If you are B12 deficient you might be experiencing a whirlwind of health issues ranging from behavioral issues (ADD/ADHD), panic attacks, anxiety, depression, numbness or tingling in limbs, and loss of memory just to name a few... In order to have a reserve of this essential vitamin in your body you must get it straight from the source. This means NOT SUPPLEMENTING YOUR B12 WITH SYNTHETIC, LABORATORY MADE B12. You can find vitamin B12 in:
To recap on why including Liver is essential in your diet I have taken the following information from google. Desiccated Liver:
Lots of Love and Blessings, xoxo Amanda xoxo To Purchase TruSelf Organics Dexotifying Facial Mask click here. 
Hi beautiful people! Today I thought I would talk about eating local, supporting local hardworking farmers and how eating clean foods can reduce your skin sensitivity, acne and other skin issues. No Farms = No Food. Plain and Simple. It seems obvious but yet hundreds of thousands of people still shop at giant commercial food chains. This is all fine and dandy but do you REALLY know where your food comes from? Like seriously, have you seen the farm, the conditions of the farm or met the farmers who grew the food you just bought? Probably not but if so, KUDOS to you!  {this picture always makes me laugh}  {Monsanto hard at work, killing us, our food, our land and our water supply} Purchasing foods from a large food chain may be cheaper, but how much cheaper is it when the food you eat makes you sick which makes you have to go to the doctor and get on expensive medicine? It seems like an oxymoron to me... When you buy non-organic foods UNLESS you know the exact source of the foods, most of the time its GMO (genetically modified or genetically engineered) and covered in round-up, agent orange, herbicides ect... This, in my personal opinion has been a leading cause of cancers, diseases and a plethora of other health, land and water issues. Im super big on purchasing food that has been grown by hard working farmers that live in the same town as I do! A great way to start doing this is to check your area for local farmers markets. They are usually on the weekends so more people have the opportunity to shop at them. I know where we live, there are a TON of farmers markets all year long. Have you ever tried farming? Gardening? Its hard work! It is a serious time commitment and requires endless dedication to the land, animals and the people. Some items we always source from our farmers markets are:
If you are like baby love (my daughter) and you cant go just a few months of the year with blueberries, cherries and other fruits, the easiest way to save them is with a vacuum sealer! This way you can enjoy the fruits and veggies of your choice all year long! As you can tell from the slide show, baby love is heavily involved with the community, farms and agriculture where we live. Kids LOVE nature. It is natural for them to be outside, enjoying what God (or whatever you believe in) has given us. I highly suggest getting your children outdoors more and let them touch, taste, see, and smell the world and all its blessings!
So...Im sure some of you may be wondering what to do if you have no access to locally grown foods and farmers markets? If you cant seem to find a farmers market in your area, try looking for and buying regional brands. This too helps keep the money you are spending every week (or day) on the food you consume in the area in which you live! How can clean/local eating help clear my skin? This is an amazingly powerful subject in my opinion. As you may know I am also the owner/ creator of TruSelf Organics a skin and beauty care company. Skin is my thing! I did not always have clear skin though. It was a work in progress for me that was made easier with clean eating and products, like TruSelf Organics that contained simple yet natural and extremely effective ingredients! I too struggled with bad skin, rashes, eczema, and the lack of knowledge on how to eat clean. BUT! An old dog CAN learn new tricks. This New Year is the perfect time to retrain your ways of eating and living. It's the perfect time to educate yourself on products that may be causing your skin to break out. With this being said here is a list of foods and ingredients you must eliminate out of your diet and stop putting onto your body in order to achieve clear healthy skin and a healthy body that will last you:
Just to name a few.... You make think "well SHIT! Thats all I have in my cupboard right now!" It's ok. Just start by recognizing what is holding you back from a healthy body and clear radiant skin. TruSelf Organics skin and beauty care products do not contain ANY harmful ingredients. We actually do the opposite with our products. Our goal is to source the highest quality, most natural yet powerful ingredients that work with your body instead of working against it. Did you know? The average American woman lathers over 500 different chemicals on her body before walking out the door each morning? With that and a poor diet, no wonder so many people suffer from health issues and bad skin. It's a double whammy on your precious body! Start today by loving yourself, eating clean and using TruSelf Organics to reach your optimum health and to achieve clear, radiant skin. I hope this blog post finds you well :) If your interested check out my most recent youtube video of our visit to a local farm where we got to bottle feed baby lambs and goats! Lots of love, blessings and positivity! xoxo AMANDA xoxo
Part of what Nutritionists teach is true.
Part of what Doctors teach is true. Part of what Personal Trainers teach is true. What I believe is...no way is the "standard" way. I take bits and pieces of credible information to create a total lifestyle plan for myself. I believe in awareness of the mind, body and soul. When you have awareness you possess perception and perception alone will resolve all your problems. I do possess a Bachelors degree of science but I am not a certified nutritionist, trainer or doctor. I practice what I preach and my personal results have been so life altering that I feel it is necessary to share it with the world. You cannot argue with results and the results I have seen in my own personal life have been so beneficial to my overall health, physical and mental well-being I want to share my knowledge with all who want to take the time to listen/read what I have to say...and to those of you who follow me, THANK YOU! I do this all for you guys. To try and make this world healthier and happier one person at a time. Sure you may take some of my advice to your doctor and have your doctor say that "I am crazy. I don’t know what I'm talking about." But then do this for me....ask your Dr. to pull up his/her shirt. Most doctors are more unhealthy than you, yourself! You have to take things with a grain of salt.....Drs are important in my opinion when emergency medical intervention is necessary, otherwise, our bodies were perfectly designed and created to fix themselves! That’s why we have an immune system, that’s why we have these amazing brains and hearts. They work. Let them do their job. My fiancé and I conduct our own personal research as well as we seek out the information we are looking for through credible sources such as: • Weston A Price Foundation • Dr. Mercola • Paul Chek • Sean Croxton (JERF) Every single person is different. We all possess different physiological chemistries. That is why I tell everyone whether it be via YouTube, Instagram or email, to tailor these workouts and "suggestions" of how to eat and live to ones own needs. What works for me, might not work for you. I do not follow a set standard or practice, that is why I have not pursued an education in nutritional health, physical health ect... I do not believe in one particular practice. I believe in using all the resources I have to make the best choice possible. I want people to learn how to listen to their bodies so you can give your body what it needs! Most importantly I want people to learn how to LOVE THEMSELVES.....that is truly my mission and goal. To teach and preach self love. xoxoxo SMM xoxoxo  My ebook is FINALLY here and ready for download! I have put countless hours, love, and dedication into providing you with the most informative info out there in this 60+ page ebook. I cover 18 in depth topics and debunk many nutritional myths along the way. Below I have provided you with the exact table of contents list that you will find in your copy of The Love Yourself Lifestyle! 👇👇 BUY HERE 👇👇 Table of Contents:
Section 1: Introduction Section 2: You Are What You Eat § Reading Labels § Hydrogenated Oils § Processed Sugar Section 4: Food Additives § Artificial Sweeteners § MSG § Artificial Dyes Section 5: Preservatives § BHA/BHT § Nitrates § Proply Gallate § Sulfites § TBHQ Section 6: Genetically Modified Food Section 7: Microwaves Section 8: BPA Section 9: What Is Real Food? § Whole Foods § Unprocessed Foods Section 10: Healthy Meat § Antibiotics in meat § Conventional farming vs. Organic farming § Farm raised vs. Wild raised seafood and fish Section 11: Fats § Saturated Fats § Monosaturated Fats § Polyunsaturated Fats § Cholesterol § Essential Fatty Acids § Fats to avoid Section 12: Grains Section 13: Glycemic Index § High Glycemic § Low Glycemic Section 14: The Love Yourself Diet § Hormones § Leptin § Insulin Section 15: You Are What You Drink Section 16: Knowing What Your Body Needs § Short term response to consuming too many carbohydrates § Long term response to consuming too many carbohydrates § Correcting the problems associated with consuming too many carbohydrates § Short term effects of consuming too many fats/proteins § Long term effects of consuming too many fats/proteins § Correcting the problems associated with consuming too many fats/proteins Section 17: Loving Yourself Section 18: The Choice Is Yours **PLUS** You will receive the following BONUS material:
I have had several of my followers email me and as I LOVE being able to communicate with you one on one, I cant return all your questions. A lot of what most people are emailing me about, the answers can be found in my ebook! Many customers tell me this is ebook is now their mini nutrition, health and fitness bible! SO what are you waiting for? Download your copy today and start living a life of self love and happiness! xoxo, Amanda Hey everyone! I know it has been a while since i have blogged, posted a workout or even said hi! To those of you who have stuck around, I truly appreciate your patience! I have been very busy with my family and... life! Im sure you can all relate :) Sometimes life gets us going too fast. We all need to take the time to stop and smell the roses more often. So thats what I've done. Layla is getting bigger, the weather is getting warmer, and summer is under way! I have been hard at work on my family, dialing in on some awesome recipes, and as for myself I have been doing super high intensity cardio workouts. This is something different from the last bit of workouts I have posted. The workouts I have been doing range from 9 minuets long to 20 minuets long. Its perfect! What I try to do is wake up every morning and get it in before my day begins. I have found it very beneficial to take time for myself in the morning as my days always seem to gradually get busier as the day progresses. Its easiest for me to complete my workouts in the morning before everyone is up and going. I know it isnt always easy to find time, but like I always say, its a lifestyle! You make time to get your nails done and hair done, so make time to focus on your pure inner beauty as well! Your body is your temple and you have to keep it looking just as nice on the inside as you invest in making the outside look pretty. Take it one day at a time and live in the moment :) Namaste xoxoxo 
Here is the protocol for my SMM parasite and anti fungal cleanse:
I would recommend doing this cleanse for as long as possible (recommended 6 months). As parasites and fungus' die off, they release toxins into your body that make you feel like shit so be warned that cleansing or detoxing the body is very difficult to stay committed to as the side effects become super gnarly at times. They will go in waves though. One day you will feel like a garbage can, and the next day you will feel like you are as light as a feather..the ups and downs are what make it hard for people to stay strong. I, myself have felt like crap a TON during this cleanse. This is just what I recommend as I have found this cleanse to be affective to my body and overall health. Although there is plenty of information in books and on websites that have different protocols for a cleanse, this is what I recommend doing as the results I have seen within myself are why I am encouraging you to do the same. Check out my youtube video on my SMM cleanse :) So many of us are preparing easter baskets for our kids family or friends this Easter season. When I stopped to think about what I was going to put into my daughters easter basket this year it hit me that I refuse to put nasty GMO Cadbury eggs and giant fake sugar loaded chocolate bunnies in her basket. I wanted to put all natural, organic DYE FREE and ARTIFICIAL COLOR FREE treats in it. Your probably thinking well...she's a kid and it comes once a year, why not let her eat crap for 1 day? Living healthy and eating right is a WAY OF LIFE not just a random decision. I want my daughter to be able to make the right choices when she is old enough and on her own. When is there a better time than now to instill these priceless values within her? Being a parent is about giving your kids the right tools to succeed in life and the tools they need to live a healthy happy life. It starts and ends with us, the parents. This easter my daughter is getting an all natural easter basket with organic goodies. Here are some alternatives to the traditional easter basket treats that are going in Laylas basket:
I am going to be adding a few more things to her basket but this is all the "candy" she is getting and im sure it will last a pretty long time. Sugar beets are one of the #1 items that are GMO this is why I chose organic candies because I do not want her eating things that throw off her genetic expression. This is important to pay attention to in young children as they are still growing and their genes are continuously expression themselves and changing. The most expensive item was the chocolate eggs, but I have a special plan for those so I paid extra for them. To each their own. I do not judge others who do not choose to do the "healthy lifestyle" living but this is the best way to live I feel and I want to share my journey with you all! HAPPY EASTER!!!!!! When I was a young mother I trusted EVERYTHING my doctor told me...even when they told me to smear my precious newborn baby with toxic chemicals. No wonder her skin was always so sensitive. Our skin is the largest organ our body has! While I was at Meijer (a local grocery store) the other day I was on a mission. Not a mission of grocery shopping in-between 130000000 people but on a mission to find things I use to buy and use to turn those products around and to TRULY read the labels. What I found was shocking. Most hospitals here in MI anyways all have the Johnson and Johnson "sensitive" newborn lotion that is #1 choice of hospitals readily available for all new parents to smother their newborns with :( I too was one of those vulnerable parents that fell into the trap. We all want what is best for our children especially our precious newborns....So we buy the best of the best. Of course your going to buy the first thing the hopsital gives you to use once you leave and go home because its #1 choice of hospitals and used by most people. what most people including myself failed to realize is what toxins I was putting all over my baby. I still cannot believe I used this stuff on my newborn and baby!
Let me break it down for you of what some of these chemicals...I mean ingredients really are:
Pretty scary stuff huh? Im not trying to scare you but I got your attention didn't I? Fear sure as hell works to grab peoples attention. So now your probably thinking, "well what the hell? I have like 10 bottles of that in my nursery from all the baby showers I had!" Its ok, your not the first person to have a stock pile of this stuff laying around. Here is a all natural healthy and non-toxic alternative...are you ready? COCONUT OIL!!! yes Coconut oil will work wonders on your brand new (and grown up) baby's skin. Of course there are some rare occasions where your child might be allergic to coconuts but at least you will know what they are allergic to instead of trying to decipher through a "honey-dew" long list of possible culprits. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER...pass it on :) |
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