Happy 2012!

The beginning of the year is always an exciting time. During the month of January, resolutions and grand plans for the year ahead flow with ease. I have an exercise that I like to go through this time of year to help create the best year possible. This process will greatly assist you in seeing those resolutions become reality and grand plans become actionable baby steps. I have been practicing this New Year Process for a few years and its fantastic how well it works, so I wanted to share it with you. The process is powerful, and I can assure you its fun too!

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This is fancy formula I use for the New Year Process.

Step 1: Reflect back on what you were grateful for in 2011. Write down what you appreicated. What did you learn? What surprised you? What did you gain? What did you lose?

Step 2: Breath in deep, bringing yourself into the present moment. Look at the categories below and decide which ones really resonate with you. What do you want to change in your life? What are you ready to take action on? What area or category needs the most attention for you to live in balance? What makes you happy or would make you happier?

• Activities
• Contributions
• Emotions
• Family
• Friendship
• Food
• Finances
• Fitness
• Home Environment
• Habits
• Leisure
• Learning
• Love
• Physical Health
• Spiritual Life
• Time
• Travel
• Work

Step 3: This is the juicy good part! After picking the categories you really want to improve – write down in your journal what you want to create in your life during 2012. Remove all limits on yourself and think about what really makes you happy and light your inner fire.  Use a fresh new page in your journal (or new sheet of paper) for each category. Write out your ideal life so that it’s sensory specific; how it looks, feels, tastes, and sounds. I would recommend starting with the top 5 categories you would like to focus on in 2012 and take your time with this. You don’t have to write everything out in one sitting. The process is for you to create your goals with joy…so enjoy it!

To make the New Year Process extra jazzy with a Super Power Punch,   I have been incorporating my top categories with Goddess Leones Calendar and Guidebook. It is fun to create with the creative beauty of her artwork. She has tools in the guidebook that help break down your big goals down into actionable baby steps.

The guidebook is full of exercises to help you release the past and move forward with what you really want. Click on the image below to head over to Goddess Leones website and learn more. They are less than 10 dollars and worth every penny!

Now is the best time to decide what you really want for 2012. I invite you to practice the New Year Process and share with it those close to you. In sharing your goals and dreams, it holds you accountable and brings light to that inner fire! Don’t just think about what you want this year….GO DO IT!!

Thanks for spending time with me on the blog today. I honor you for wanting the best for you.

May you shine bright in 2012 and light up the world around you as live your life full of passion and on purpose!

Feel free to leave a comment and share this post with your friends on facebook. I really appreciate the facebook love and enjoy reading the comments!  The more people living on purpose in 2012- the happier the planet will become.

Much Love,

Sue

Hello!

This raw food recipe post was inspired for New Years Eve. I saw an article in the local newspaper about making a healthier low fat fondue for News Year Eve. The recipe mixed a bunch of “low-fat” cheese  served with the traditional bread for dipping. I knew I had something better and that fondue can be enjoyed without dairy.  Click play on the video below to watch me make the vegan cashew cheese for New Years Eve 2011. BTW, this recipe tastes great year-round!

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Vegan Cashew Cheese Fondue

Makes  8 servings

Ingredients:

1 c. cashew pieces

¼ c. pine nuts

1 carrot

½ red bell pepper

3 tbsp nutritional yeast

2 tbsp agar agar

4 or more thsp water

Juice of ½ lemon

1 c water

1/4 tsp sea salt

Steps:

1. Mix agar agar with 4 tbsp of water
2. Toss everything in blender
3. Pour into serving bowl and enjoy with fresh veggies such as carrots, broccoli and sugar peas. The longer this recipe sits, the thicker it will get. So if you’re looking for a thicker fondue, make it 3 hours before serving.

Ready to Serve & Enjoy

Thanks for watching today.  May this year be your healthiest yet, by feeling the most at ease with your body and IN LOVE with LIFE.

If you found this recipe demo enjoyable please help me share my passion for healthy food by sharing this video with your friends on facebook. Wishing you lots of joy in 2012.

With Love,

Sue

Work and your wellness – How Service got in the Fresh Start Wellness System

I wanted to write a  gratitude post and share a very personal video with you today.

First off, thank you for being here and interested in your health.
I am grateful to share this personal story with you as it has lead to a major improvement in my health.

I lost those 30 pounds of stubborn excess weight and founded

Inspire Balanced Wellness after getting this message.

You are the creator of your life, and your choices determine your health & happiness.
This may seem like an obvious statement to you, or maybe it is brand new…

Gratitude is like a good health meter.

Making choices that support our growth in a positive way ~ leads to happy feelings.
And the opposite is true. Making bad decisions will ultimately lead to bad feelings.
As you read on and watch the video please put all personal judgements aside.
Because, I had to learn this simple lesson the hard way and was hurt.

Hopefully, you can learn from my life lessons and avoid some pain

Looking back, I am grateful for the mistake and having got the message.
That is what allows for massive personal growth and inner healing.

Simplified into 3 steps :
1. Being able to forgive yourself and get the message,
2. Make good decisions and take new actions,
3. Heal and move on with grace ‘n gratitude.

Of course,  it DOES NOT seem as easy as 1, 2 3 when you are going through a major change in your life.
At the time of a crisis, it is just that. A meltdown period to mourn, learn and rebuild.

I shot some emotional video footage for ya in the hot Soronan Desert of Mexico getting into the juicy detail of this story.

Maybe the 120 degree heat will warm you up, and you’ll feel so fired up you will want to quit your job! LOL…

If the outside temperatures don’t warm you up, maybe the story will warm your soul to see how I turned

a big mistake and lesson into an opportunity for growth!

Click play on the video below to watch “Service in Mexico” now

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Thanks again for stopping by the blog and being you. I appreciate you.

Please share this video with your friends on facebook and leave me a comment

down below if you’d wish. I would love to hear your thoughts on happiness at the workplace.

How much do you enjoy your work?

With Gratitude & In Service,

Sue

Hello! Day 2 of the Juice Feast went by fast!

I’m tired and feel like cuddling up with a blanket or sitting by the fire. However, before I rest I want to share these recipes I made today. Wonderful creations that nourish the body! Yum!! Love the fresh juice and variety of what you can create at home. So fresh and delicious and maximum nutrition!

During Day 2 of the Juice Feast the juice is flowing. Here are some juice recipes that were served up today. This first recipe was filmed in my bath robe during the morning. Toward the end the video my father makes a guest appearance and tries the green juice.

It’s the Green Queen Juice! To watch the video click play below.

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The Green Queen

• ½ bunch dandelion greens
• 5 stalks of celery
• 1 apple
• 1 beet (golden or red)

Juice the above ingredients and enjoy!

Hope you enjoyed the video and give the Green Queen a try. Let me know what you think about this drink or what your favorite green juice is  in the comments below.  It is always great to hear from you! If you’re partaking in the juice feast  don’t forgot about the facebook page . The page offers supports and good reminders that people are doing this too! Your comments and support are appreciated!

If you don’t have a juicer to process your vege’s your blender can make juice! Here is the secret tip ~ use a nut milk bag to strain your pulp! A Vitamix works the best for this. Enjoy the video demo by clicking play on the video below.

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Blended Green Prince

Blend in Vitamix:

• 2 tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 ½ c spinach
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp or less bragg’s amino acids
• Pinch of sea salt

Strain with nut milk bag into bowl. Enjoy the green juice!

Orange Sunrise

• 4 oranges
• 6 carrots
• 2 apples

It is best to juice the oranges with a citrus juicer and the carrots and apples with a single agar juicer. Mix together the juices and let the vitamin C and beta carotene flow into your body!

More juices to come! I highly recommend you try the Choco-Wanna Bee Juice posted yesterday. It tastes and smells like chocolate! Either that or I’m really craving chocolate and enjoying the carrot juice! Good stuff…these juices are making my skin glow and belly release bloating…that is good news! Would love to hear your thoughts on these juices and your experiences with juice feasting.

Cheers to radiant health,

Sue

Hello there.

Grab a glass and enjoy abundant juice!

Wowza! Can you believe how fast this year has flown by? It seems like just yesterday I was shoveling March snow, and now a full spring and summer have passed and we are looking at the fall leaves on the aspen trees. Like the leaves changing color and dropping, shedding old skin to allow for new growth- fall is a time to let go. To let go of old un-serving emotions and un-serving habits that don’t support the best you.

The beginning of November is a wonderful time to cleanse the body with a 3 day Fall Juice Feast and let go of anything unwanted.

So let’s feast together and support each other!

You’re invited to the

Fall 3 Day Juice Feast Nov. 4th, 5th and 6th

Intentions:

Have as much fresh, home-made juice as possible while avoiding solid foods for 3 days, to allow the body to rest, cleanse and detox. It is Fall, so let’s focus on what is in season and how it can help our bodies. Root vegetables for grounding into our true selves and cleansing the liver & Leafy greens for chlorophyll to help cleanse the blood.
Note:This fall juice feast is for you so treat yourself with LOVE AND DO WHAT YOU FEEL IS RIGHT FOR YOU. Do 100% juice and fast completely from food OR add one juice or more a day, whatever you want to do. You are fully responsible for yourself. We will start with the intention of 100% FRESH JUICE for 3 days and intend to inspire others to juice fast too. This is a supportive group event. Recipes will be shared, emotions released, bodies cleaned and excess weight shed.

Details:

• I will post my recipes with video juicing demonstrations and tips here on the Be Well With Sue blog each day.
• Currently 45 people are participating in the Fall Juice Feast.
• There is a facebook event page up: Practical Raw Food Living 3 Day FALL JUICE FEAST. Come stop by so we can support each other and share with ease!
• I’d love to hear from you and want to know what you’re drinking and how you feel.
• Due to the video recording details and time restraints, the videos will be posted for each day by midnight.

Fresh Start Fall Juice Feast – Day 1

Fresh Carrot and Orange Juice was on the menu today. Check out the video demo now by clicking play.

Enjoy and happy juicing!

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Fresh Carrot and Orange Juice

serves 1-2

mix together:

3/4 cup fresh carrot juice

1 cup fresh orange juice

Steps: 1.Process carrots to make juice in a single ajar juicer. 2.  Use a citrus juicer to make fresh orange juice.

3. Mix it together and enjoy!

Other drinks I had during the juice feast:

Green Get UP

• ¼ bunch of dandelion greens
• ¼ head red cabbage
• 1 lemon (skinned removed)
• 3 stalks of celery

Juice the above ingredients and enjoy!

Green Machine

3 servings

This one is a bit bitter and can clean your machine! Get ready for pure chlorophyll booster on your body!

• ½ bunch leafy kale
• ½ bunch dinosaur kale
• ½ bunch parsley
• 1 cucumber
• 5 stalks of celery
• 2 cloves of garlic

Juice the above ingredients and enjoy!

The Green Queen

• ½ bunch dandelion greens
• 5 stalks of celery
• 1 apple
• 1 beet (golden or red)

Juice the above ingredients and enjoy!

Royal Red

• 2 apples
• ½ bunch dinosaur kale
• 1 cucmber
• 1 beet

Juice the above ingredients. Mix with a spoon and add a pinch of salt. Enjoy!

Choco-Wanna Bee

• 2 heads romaine lettuce
• 4 carrots

Juice the above ingredients and enjoy!

I tell ya’ this one tastes like chocolate mylk, but way better for you!

I’m off to make a green drink…

Sue

Hello!

When it comes to your health and wellness ~ one word symbolizes all you need. BALANCE. Balance your food choices, Balance your Weight! Watch the video below and get inspired to create balance for yourself today!

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Have a wonderful day! I wish you balanced radiant health and beauty everyday! If you found this video helpful, please help me spread the message of balance by sharing this post with your family and friends on facebook. It helps to have those around you on-board with the balance concept and not pulling you to extremes!

In Love and Balance,

Sue

A Raw Superfood traveling tip ~ bring Blondie along!

Hello!!! Here is traveling tip and excellent smoothie you can make on the go or at home. I call it Blondie…this smoothie makes you feel vibrant, light and happy.

Click play on the video below and enjoy!

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Will you be making Blondie? I would love to hear about your favorite superfood smoothie creations. Please feel free to post your most yummiest, nutrient dense way to start the day with a smoothie down below in the comments and spread the smoothie LOVE around the WORLD. Thanks for watching today. Please share with your friends on facebook and get  blending today!

Blondie Superfood Smoothie:

Blend the following in a VITAMIX:

2 bannanas

1/4 avocado

1/4 c. coconut flakes

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 tsp Earth (Vitamineral Earth from HealthForce Nutritionals)

spring water to cover ingredients in the blender

YOUR pure love and intention to LIVE WELL

One smoothie at time…our bodies get true nourishment that tastes divine!

To your radiant health and beauty,

Sue

2 Take Away Points from Longevity Now

Some people I know say they are “here for a good time, not a long time”.

I respond “well that’s good to know, I’m here for a good time AND a long time. Living healthy is Fun!”

Come experience an event with David Wolfe and you will enjoy the healthy party! This video was taken inside my

hotel room at The Longevity Now Conference.

If we’re not friends yet come on over  I have more pictures to post  from the weekend.

In the video below I recap some key points from the Sept 2011 Longevity Now Conference. I hope you enjoy

the video and choose to live a long healthy life ~ with radiant beauty. Click play to watch now and you’ll see

a recent picture of me with my 93 year old grandmother!

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Claim control of those two areas in your life….the years you experience will be full of “the best day ever” and you’re likely to

have more years to share with your grandchildren.

If you enjoyed this post please share it with your friends on facebook, give me a like and have a wonderful rest of your day!

Be Well,

Sue

The Chia Seed Blue Smoothie Recipe for weight loss is a classic you can adapt with any frozen berry.

This chia seed recipe post was created in response to Missy’s question on the BeWellWithSue facebook page. I hope you enjoy the chia seed raw food Q & A. Even with my crazy blooper on camera! OMG I can’t believe that happened…Click play to watch the video and laugh at my mistake around 8:16…never done that on film before!

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Chia seeds are great for endurance and weight loss. Give the little seeds respect and let them fuel you like a warrior!

Chia Seed Blue Smoothie Recipe

• 2 bananas
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup coconut flakes
• 1/4 -1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• spring water (enough to cover fruit in blender)

Blend in your VITAMIX and enjoy the Chia Seed Blue Smoothie!

Please share this post with your friends on facebook and leave me your comments! It’s always great to hear from you and see the recipes spread wide so many can enjoy the health benefits of chia seeds.

To your radiant health,

Sue

It’s a classic from Sproutology!

The Live Lentil Salad with sprouted lentils is a raw food favorite in the Thomas house.

You gotta try it and let me know what you think. Click play to watch Sue in the kitchen make the live sprouted lentil salad.

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Yeahh! It’s good. I’ve had construction workers who eat the Standard American Diet  tell me the salad is awesome and ask for the recipe! To me that means anyone can enjoy sprouts and raw food when make a delicious salad. It’s easy to make and will last a few days in the fridge for healthy leftovers at lunch time! The Sprouted Live Lentil Salad is great served with crackers.

Live Sprouted Lentil Salad

Serves 4

3 c sprouted lentils

3 stalks celery

½ red bell pepper

1 carrot

¼ medium red onion

½ bunch of parsley

Feta cheese (optional)

Dressing:

2 tbsp lemon juice

1/3 c olive oil

½ tsp sea salt

Steps:

1. Sprout lentils! Chop vege’s and parsley. Mix sprouted lentils, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, red onion and parsley in a large bowl
2. Juice one lemon, 2 tbsp is good for the dressing
3. In a separate smaller bowl mix lemon juice, olive oil and sea salt with a fork
4. Pour dressing on salad and mix
5. Top with feta cheese (optional)

Enjoy!!!

I got a little distracted with the guest in the house…I apologize for that. Just so you know I don’t jump out of planes

I hope you enjoy the recipe and always LOVE to have your feedback and comments down below. Tell me how the like live sprouted lentil salad. It’s super fun to hear about your picnics and adventures after eating superfoods!

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