If you believe you are hungry, you may actually be thirsty. Drink a glass of water and wait 20 minutes. If you are still hungry, then eat.  Choose lean protein (which will fill  you up) and  healthy vegetables.

Deep breathing is a great way to calm yourself and energize your body. A good deep breathing technique is to sit comfortably, breathe in for 5 counts, hold your breath for 5 counts, and breathe out for 5 counts.

Be sure to place your hands on your belly – if your belly isn’t rising with each inhale, you’re not breathing deep enough.

Do this for 1-2 minutes.

To truly achieve vibrant health you must know why you want it. Take time today to write down at least 20 reasons why vibrant health is important to you.

Review your list every day.

A key to getting in shape is determination and consistency.

Notice how your body responds to exercise and truly enjoy all the benefits of exercise. The more you focus on the benefits the easier it will be to motivate yourself to stick with your fitness plan.

A recent study at the University of New South Wales in Sydney found that women who spent 20 minutes mixing sprints and jogging lost three times the fat off their legs and butt in 15 weeks than those who jogged steadily for 40 minutes.

A healthier alternative to peanut butter is almond butter. It has six times the calcium, three times the amount of Vitamin E and twice the iron of peanut butter. But, always watch the label – not all are create equal. Watch the sugar content – choose the one not infused with additional sugar/carbs.

Wash your fruits and vegetables right before eating them. If you wash them and then store them in the refrigerator, the moisture can lead to bacteria and mold growth.

If you are stressed, your body is unable to properly digest food. Your body must focus on dealing with stress, leaving less blood volume for other functions like digestion.

To increase consumption of fruits and vegetables place them in easy view, on the top shelf of the refrigerator and hide high calorie food in produce drawers.

For a non-toxic all purpose cleaner – Fill a spray bottle with equal parts distilled water and white vinegar and a few drops of Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap.