"It's the same things."

“What message is going to make the biggest impact on the health of our FORM Family today?” I wonder.

I have so many things I want to write about and SO many things I want you to know and SOOOOO many things to share that I know will help people to feel a bit better today.

The problem? I can’t decide on which one of those ‘things’ is the best ‘thing’!

Today’s message is pretty simple: It’s the same things.

The things that prevent heart disease are the same things that can prevent Type II Diabetes. The things that prevent Alzheimer’s disease are the same things that keep your waistline slim. What provides you with more vitality and joy are the same things that will keep you mentally sharp and feeling sexy.

Practicing these simple seven things will change your life. I know this to be true‐ based on science and based on my own life experiences.

What are the simple seven things, you ask?

Spirit Be grateful. Be forgiving. Love deeply. Laugh a lot. Sometimes happy hour is better medicine than a trip to the gym. (Sometimes…not all the time!) Sometimes intimate conversation is time better spent than creeping on Facebook. What does your soul need?

Sugar Avoid it. This includes the artificial stuff. Eat a rainbow of plants, clean protein, and tons of healthy fats. I have been accused of being extreme in this area, but I stand behind it 100%.

Sweat Every day if you can. Small bursts of activity equal big results. When you sweat, you detox. Strengthen and stretch because you love your body‐ not because you hate it.

Stress Set boundaries for yourself and live with integrity. Do not allow other people’s crap to stink up your life. Breathe deeply. Design the life you want for yourself.

Support Surround yourself with likeminded people who support you instead of sabotage you. Kick toxic people to the curb…or at least ignore them. And pray for them so they won’t be so toxic anymore. ☺

Sleep Be purposeful and protect your sleep. Value your sleep. Do not sacrifice your sleep to drag a tired body out of bed to exercise at 4:30am. Do not sacrifice your sleep to troll the internet at night. Listen to your body and give it the rest it deserves.

Supplement Even when we are doing all the right things, it is still hard to get all the nutrients our body needs. Consider a probiotic, mineral supplement, Vitamin D3, and fish/cod liver/krill oil.

Every choice we make has a consequence. That choice can lead us down a path of longevity, vitality, and abundance or down a path of sickness and despair.

How empowering is it to know that you have that control?

YOU have the ability to make just a few small changes that will lead you (or keep you) on a good path. YEAH!

When making the good choice is hard, think about your life goals. Do you want to be able travel the world when you retire? Do you want to play with your grandchildren? Do you want to walk your daughter down the aisle? Do you want to spend your earnings on the things you love rather than on medical care?

When you focus on your long‐term goals, that can of soda doesn’t seem so important.

Namaste!