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    Born Free: From Devastation to TransformationA Holistic, Quick-Start Guide to Helping

    Every Woman Transition with Grace into the Unique Woman She Truly Is

    Copyright Tina Aurelio & Enza Manduca 2014ForzaDonna Women in Strength

    All rights reserved. Please download only authorized electronic editions, and do not

    participate in or encourage electronic piracy of copyrighted materials without the written

    permission of the author.

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    This book is dedicated to:

    Every woman who has ever felt she was not strong enough

    Every woman who has ever felt not beautiful enough

    Every woman who has ever felt not loved enough

    And to the men who have loved and supported these women along the way

    thank you.

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    Dear Father in Heaven,

    Grant us your strength and love in our new journey.

    May your Light guide us and your Love fill us.

    May we touch others as you have touched us.

    Let us not forget our truth.

    Watch over us and make us a channel of your Love and Peace.

    Amen.

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    Table of ContentsForeword .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

    Reviews and Recommendations: ...................................................................................................................................... 6

    The Four Pillars of Happiness ............................................................................................................................................ 8

    Pillar I Abundance.............................................................................................................................................................. 11

    Pillar II Body......................................................................................................................................................................... 15

    Pillar III Mind ....................................................................................................................................................................... 28

    Pillar IV Spirit ...................................................................................................................................................................... 33

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    Foreword

    Each and every one of us is born free, but it is through our life experiences and oursubconscious programming that we become imprisoned. Our thoughts, when runningbelow our conscious awareness, subject us to a boat without an anchortossedemotionally to and fro. The book you have in your hands is not by coincidence. If yourereading this book, then you have realized that you are imprisoned, and you are seekingemotional freedom to embrace the life God intended you to have. I have made it my life'swork to help people become free again, to live with joy, and to have hope.

    The ladies whove written this guide have seen their share of heartache, and have learned

    how to become free again after much pain, struggle, and loss. It is their hope, and mine, thatyou read each word slowly, and allow the words to sink deeper into your awareness, sothat you realize that you deserve freedom too. It is also our hope that you learn to have joy,to have hope, to love yourself, to forgive yourself for the past, and to shake off those

    chains

    building pillars of hope to give you a solid foundation from which to fly!

    I am Vanessa Head, an intuitive therapist, and it is my honor to write the foreword to thisbook. This book is a labor of love, and it will always give back to others through the lessonsthat Tina and Enza have learned on their journey. May their words reach your heart, light apath and help you on your journey back to freedom. You were bornfree!

    God bless & much love,Vanessa Head

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    Reviews and Recommendations:

    Born Freeis a soul searching, strength building, dream affirming guide for todayswoman. Co-authors, Enza Manduca and Tina Aurelio speak to all of us on a journey to self-discovery, drawing from a place of lived experiences. What better way to learn than fromtwo women who have been on their own journey of transformation? This e-book is filledwith practical and thought provoking steps to set you on the right path of transformation. Ifyou have the desire to live with purpose and intention, Born Free will provide the fuel,inspiration, and direction to make that happen. Women constantly battle with making theirhappiness a priority: Enza and Tina not only show you how but also show you why its

    important.

    Michelle Edwards, HRPA, CCP, AECP, NWS

    International HR Leader, Global Mining CompanyBoard Member Charitable organization committed to supporting, enabling and celebratingvolunteerism

    Board Member Charitable organization preventing violence against women and children

    Independent, Career & Lifestyle Coach

    Entrepreneur Co-Founder, Training Ground Academy

    Enza Manduca is the woman you have been searching for your entire lifeshe is the

    answer to your prayers! And with her ability to coach and mentor you, you can live the life

    you truly desire, and you can unleash your best qualities and step away from any limiting

    beliefs! Enzas passion and desire to empower women is beyond wordsits pure love and

    lightand is a gift that she uses to eloquently help surface the powers and strengths that

    lie deep within each of us. So if youre ready to live your fullest and most rewarding life,

    you will resonate with ForzaDonna perfectlyget ready to spiral upwards as youre given

    the tools, support, mentoring, and resources to expedite your journey.

    Congratulations and welcome to those who are ready to make the shift!

    Elisa Graci N.W.S., R.D.H.Nutrition & Wellness Specialist

    Business Owner-Entrepreneur

    Founder of Synergy Movement

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    When my mom and I first started training with Tina two years ago, we couldn't begin to

    imagine the ways she would influence change in our lives. She has not only worked with us

    toward our fitness goals, but she has given us both brand new perspectives on ourselves

    and lifes challenges. She always manages to tirelessly share her own adventures and

    lessons learned for the sake of teaching, and her drive and determination, as it manifests in

    her own life, is infectious to those around her. We have both come so far as a result of thework Tina puts into her coachingit's hard to imagine any other path than the one she

    helped us both follow.

    Heather Sobie and Cathy Sobie

    Whether Tina Aurelio is conducting a Pilates class or giving you one-to-one personaltraining, you can be sure you will be challenged and changed. She is an encyclopedia ofknowledge when it comes to health and fitness and gets her students and clients results.

    Her Monday evening Pilates class has huge lineups to get inside and her personal trainingschedule fills up quickly. For years women, and even men, have turned to Tina to achievetheir health and fitness dreams and for years she has delivered. This book will give youspecial insight to the woman many of us affectionately call Coach T.

    Elyas BurneyMember of Holistic Bodyworx since 2010

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    The Four Pillars of Happiness

    Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in Harmony.

    - Mahtma Ghandi

    First, we want you to know that you were born free and that you have the right to live free

    and in happiness. Freedom is your divine right. However, it takes a determination to walk

    in the fullness of this gift. To help you along the way, weve designed this guide to take you

    from a place of weakness to a place of self-worth and strength.

    Second, we know how you feel; wevebeen there, and thatswhy we want to share what

    weve been through and how we transformed our lives. Know that we have struggled,

    whether it be in wealth, love, or self-acceptance. And we felt sorry for ourselves and then

    hated ourselves for feeling that way, we felt guilty, we felt ashamed, and we felt that allthose self-destructive thoughts about ourselves were justifiedwe were wrong.

    Freedom means you are unobstructed in living your life as you choose.

    Anything less is a form of slavery.

    - Wayne Dyer

    So where do you start?The first step is to identify what you want and define your journey.

    Your belief in this thought will bring forth all the fruits that are your birthright: wealth,

    love, happiness, health, quality relationships, etc. But most of all, youll discover what

    loving yourself really meansonly then will the miracle happen. And remember: Yourethe only one responsible and accountable for you, so all your actions and thoughts reflect

    how you believe in yourself.

    Before we begin, wed like to share our personal stories with you to show you that anything

    is possible if you just believe. And wed like to share why we decided to create this book

    and what the title signifies.

    Tina AurelioOne night, I found myself on the edge of a cliff,

    calculating if the fall would be enough to kill methats why I was there

    after all. How does someone get to this state? Well for me it was: a brutaldivorce, losing my children, losing my job, losing my friends, and feeling

    betrayed, un-loved, and discarded. I thought all of that was enough to

    justify my decisionI was not needed anymore.

    And then a guardian angel saved me, shouting: Enough!

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    And at that moment, I vowed to God and prayed, Fatherguide and heal me so that I can

    be of greater service to others.

    And with just those few words my life began to change.

    To change, you must overcome your painful pastan overwhelming task to say the least.One of my most difficult tasks was to accept change, to face my fears, and to heal and

    forgive my past, so I could be happy in the present. But through this, I came to understand

    my self-worth and to understand that it had nothing to do with my past, but only to do with

    the present moment. I discovered: that my self-worth is a part of who I am, that I am

    beautiful simply because I exist, and that I am lovable simply because I am!

    Enza Manduca-In 2005, I walked away from my 16-year marriage.

    The situation was dysfunctional, and I only found the courage to walk

    away through the Grace of Godthat was my strength. However, I had

    no idea how or what Id have to do in order to make a new life for meand my two young daughters. I struggled for many years through a lot

    of trial and error and pain, but eventually I put the pieces of my life

    together and become the woman that God had always intended me to be.

    The process of transition was overwhelming and difficult. There were many days when I

    prayed that God would help me so that my life wouldnt feel like such drudgery. Ispent

    endless amounts of time and energy reading and listening to self-help and personal

    development guides, yet I was still stuck. Idsit in church listening to the scriptures that

    said we were supposed to live life to the fullest and that life was supposed to be full of joy

    and happiness. Was it not for me? Id ask. Unfortunately, at the time I couldnt see past the

    stress and efforts I had been making to keep my life from falling apartI couldnt see the

    many, many blessings that had been bestowed upon me.

    These experiences brought us togetherGod brought us togetherand from them we

    decided to help others and co-author Born Free, a title which comes from the 1966 film

    Born Free. The film follows the lives of three orphaned lion cubs. Joy and her husband,

    George, care for the cubs until they reach young lionhood, when two are sent to the zoo, but

    the smallestElsaremains with Joy and George. Eventually, Elsas lioness characteristics

    take charge and she causes trouble in the village. From that incident, Joy and George are

    told they must return Elsa to the wild or send her to the zoo. Joy refuses to send Elsa to the

    zooshe wants her to be freeand works to prepare her for a return to the wild. Elsas

    transition, however, is quite difficult. It is marked with pain and she has to tap into instincts

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    shes never used before, but in the end Elsa is victorious and shes able to live a life of

    freedom, and through her hardship, is able to return to her divine right and authentic self.

    Keeping with the lion themeremember that amazing scene from The Lion Kingwhen

    Simba, who thought he was responsible for his fathers death , runs away to hide and live

    with his two new-found friendsTimon and Pumbaa. As he views his reflection in thepond, his father, Mufasa, comes to him and says, Simba you have forgotten who you are

    and so you have forgotten me. Look inside yourself. You are more than what you have

    become. Remember who you are!

    Were not sure what has brought you to this point of transition, but we want you to use it as

    an opportunity to transform yourself and your life into greatness and vitality, and we want

    you to remember who you really area strong, beautiful, capable woman with a divine

    purpose and destiny.

    In this guide, weveconsolidated the steps we took to heal and rebuild our lives, andcreated an easy-to-follow, quick-start checklist that gives you small, actionable steps you

    can take to transform your life. And the steps, when followed consistently, will translate

    into fundamental and monumental change!

    One last note: Your life is comprised of four pillars of happiness: abundance, body, mind,

    and spirit. In order to create a sense of wellbeing, harmony, peace, and happiness, balance

    and alignment are necessary in all four areas. Remember this, and if youre ready, letsget

    started!

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    Pillar I Abundance

    If youre in the luckiest one percent of humanity, you owe it to the rest of humanity to

    think about the other 99 percent.

    Warren Buffett

    Love many, trust few and always paddle your own canoe.Erin Davis 98.1 CHFI

    As women we tend to leave our finances in the hands and care of othershusbands,

    financial planners, friends, even. However, it is imperative that we empower ourselves to

    become financially independent and free, that we stop relying on others to take care of our

    finances, and that we start to take an interest in our financial situation. To do this, you need

    to always have your own income source so you never need to rely on anyone else for

    money. You also need to learn as much as you can about your finances and remember,[S]he who pays, decides.

    Did you know?

    47% of women over the age of 50 are singlein other words, they are financially

    responsible for themselves.

    Statistically, womensretirement incomes are less than mens.

    Women are financially more vulnerable during and after a divorce.

    Single mothers who have gone through a divorce struggle to regain their lives, while

    additionally trying to make ends meet.

    It is often difficult to have a career, run a household, and take care of yourself and finances,

    but it is vital to your overall wellbeing and happiness. Therefore, we encourage you to open

    your mind and consider different ways you might earn an income, particularly those ways

    that will provide you with flexibility and freedom.

    Consider the following example from Robert Kiyosaki, New York Timesbestselling author,

    multimillionaire investor and business owner. In Kiyosakis book, The Business of the 21st

    Century, he outlines the most powerful business trend in the world todaynetworking. Its

    a new way of looking at businessa way that aligns with our Information-Age economy as

    opposed to the Industrial-Age economy that centered on mass-advertising. And its why

    worldwide networking sales have exceeded $166 billiondirectly benefiting 85 million

    people worldwide.

    Participation in the networking industry teaches you how to build an asset that will

    generate income foryouan asset that builds residual and passive income and that offers

    the same tax advantages as a big business. And for the woman who needs to run a

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    household, while managing her career, her finances, her family, and herself, this is the

    perfect business model because it is home-based and allows you to receive significant tax

    breaks.

    And lets not stop there. This business model also allows you to create wealth through

    leveragedoing more with less. In other words, you work smarter instead of harder, andwork strategically and purposefully. But in order to do this, most of us must shift our

    mindset from the idea that getting a good education and a good job will make you wealthy.

    There are other factors, and in this economy there is no stability or security in working a

    job. Instead, you need to take control and create residual incomeincome that is not

    dependent on your time or personal energy and grows exponentially. This type of income

    starts off smaller than a salaried job or hourly wage, but it has the potential to grow far

    beyond what you could earn even if you worked 24-7, and it is much more stable and

    secure!

    Furthermore, consider the following excerpt from Robert G. Allens Multiple Income

    Streams:

    Money is one of the most important subjects to study in your entire life. Some of

    lifes greatest enjoyments and most of lifes greatest disappointments stem from the

    decisions you make about money. Whether you experience great peace of mind or

    constant anxiety will depend on whether you get your finances under control. Your

    relationships will be greatly affected too. In fact, most divorces in our society result

    from disagreements about money. Thus, understanding moneyhow to make it and

    keep itis absolutely essential to your life, to your relationships, to your happiness,

    to your future.

    The goal here, at least in what weve found, should be for you to add at least one new

    stream of income to your life every year. That way over time these streams will overflow

    and your life will be full of prosperity and freedom. Allen continues:

    The first question we usually hear is, Why multiple income streams? Before we

    answer that, well ask another, How many streams of income did it take in the

    1950s for most families to survive, or even prosper? The answer: one. But the

    world we live today is very different. Most families today cant even survive on two

    income streams, let alone one. So multiple streams are necessary if you want

    reliable income and freedom in your life. Prosperous people know this and they

    know that if one stream dries up then they have many more to tap into for support.

    Those who only have one or two streams become much more vulnerable and

    oftentimes if they lose one of their streams, it wipes them out.

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    Our advice is to create an income stream portfolio full of sources that are different and

    diversified. This way if one stream dries up, you will have time to adjust and you will be

    safe.

    Want more tips on how to transition your way to financial freedom? Weve got em:

    Get Your Papers in Order- Get yourself a paralegal who can draw up a will and power of

    attorney for you. This is something you never want to leave to chance, so act on this

    immediately.

    Calculate Your Net WorthAlthough this is a very scary proposition for many women, its

    necessary. First, list everything you own and list everything you owe, then subtract the two

    so that you know your starting point. You need to know where you are currently so that

    you can chart a course for where you want to go! Second, do everything in your power to

    eliminate your bad debt, and stop purchasing things with credit cards. As you begin to take

    control of your financial situation, you will begin to feel empowered and will likely want tohave a solid plan in place for the future.

    Mediate If youre currently separated and negotiating a divorce, the best advice we can

    offer is that you do everything in your power to mediate a settlement. A law suit is

    extremely stressful, extremely expensive, and will rob you of your energy and joywe

    know from experience. So even if you have to give up some of what you think is rightfully

    yours, trust us, you will make up for it with the freedom to move forward and create a

    wonderful new life for yourself.

    I (Enza) was in litigation for several years and the process nearly destroyed me, but I wasso caught up in my position and the process to get what I felt I deserved, that the whole

    process nearly killed me. I was so stressed all of the time, so nervous, and so worn out that

    it took me a long time to recover. And when a resolution was finally made, I settled for less

    than I had originally wanted, I restored peace to my life, and began rebuilding everything.

    Lesson I learned: Assess the facts, know that you will have to compromise, cut your losses, and

    move on!

    Buy SilverThis is a great little investment that you can start to make. Economies are

    extremely unstable today and at approximately $25/ounce, silver is extremely affordable

    and a unique commodity because it is limited in world supply. So we suggest that instead of

    buying your loved ones and friends trinkets they dontneed, buy silver for yourself and as

    gifts for themits the currency of a princess, and one that will grow in value over time.

    Build Wealth and GiveAndrew Carnegie once said, Surplus wealth is a sacred trust to be

    managed for the good of others. And its true. A great misconception is the belief that the

    way to have more is to hold on to it tightly. The reality, however, is that we are designed in

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    Gods image and therefore, we are happiest and most fulfilled when serving and giving.

    When you serve, you find happiness, and when you give, the universe gives back and you

    usually end up with more than you gave. Since we advocate a holistic approach to wellness

    and life, we encourage you to give so that as you prosper you will grow as a person and be

    fulfilled. Personal growth requires that you give money away. If you dont have enough to

    give, you can start by giving your time. And remember, good things that cant be calculated

    or quantified are set in motion when you give.

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    Pillar II Body

    To keep the body in good health is a duty ... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our

    mind strong and clear.

    Buddha

    Tinas Weight Loss Story:I had always been overweight. So to combat this, I tried every

    new diet I could during my teenage and young adult years. And by the age of 21, Idfinally

    achieved my goal weight120 pounds. Now, keep in mind that this took me five years to

    achieve. The reason: because I used to yo-yo dieta lot. Meaning I would lose five pounds

    and then gain seven. It wasnt until I finally decided to stick to a very low calorie plan of

    640 calories a day that I got down to my goal weighta weight I maintained until about

    age 27 when I was pregnant with my son, Rudy. As a pregnant woman, I gave myself

    validation to eat whatever I wanted as often as I wanted and wound up weighing in at 220poundsyes, a total weight gain of 100 pounds!

    And back I went to my 640 calories a day. Then one year later, I was down to 115 pounds.

    GreatI enjoyed looking thin only I was starving myself. My skin was gray, my hair was

    falling out, and my nails were cracking, but I was thin and could slip into any outfit I

    wanted! Heres the truth:I was weak, unhealthy, and could barely get up in the morning

    and be present for my demanding life. Two years passed like this before I got pregnant with

    my second son, Michael. And on the day he was born I weighed 260 pounds.

    I had to lose the weight, but decided that this time around I was going to educate myself. Iwas tired of starving! So I studied the physiology of weight loss, studied cognitive therapy,

    learned what foods had the most nutritional value for me, and most of all, learned what

    supplement plans would optimize my weight loss. And a year and a half later, I reached my

    goal weight of 120 pounds without starving. Im healthyno gray skin, hair loss, or

    cracking fingernailsjust healthy and full of energy!

    Now, let us show you how a properly maintained bodythrough proper nutrition and

    exercisecan lead to happiness and a life of freedom!

    First off, nutrition. For the longest time, both of us felt overwhelmed, exhausted, anddepressed, but neither of us knew how much these feelings tied into our nutrition, or lack

    thereof. Once we started to get serious about eating clean, we began to feel better, to feel

    more energetic, and really started to feel the benefits of a proper diet.

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    We know most of you are so busy and stressed that you reach for sugar and caffeine to

    energize yourself. Dont forgetweve been there. But know that this energy only creates

    negative imbalances in your system and can lead to unhealthy addictions. Instead of sugar

    and caffeine, you want to eat low-glycemic and anti-inflammatory foods to give you an

    optimal lifestyle and wellness.

    The best way to start is to start a detox. This will eliminate any toxic substances that are

    destroying your cells and keeping your digestive system from working properly. Note:

    Your body depends on brain number two, your digestive system, and is responsible for

    providing the rest of your body with health and vitality.

    To help you along, we have created an easy-to-follow 14 day detox meal plan:

    Detox Meal Plan 14 Days*

    *from Wild Rose Cleansing Program

    Column 1: Eat less than 20%. Eat 80% or more of your diet from both Column 2 & 3 combined.

    COLUMN 1

    Protein Foods

    Acid Forming Foods

    COLUMN 2

    Starch Foods

    Alkaline Forming

    COLUMN 3

    Bulk Forming Foods

    Neutral Foods

    Most Recommended:

    Fish (eat all you want even if over

    20% of total diet)

    Acceptable during program:

    Beans (dried)

    [fresh beans; see

    Column 3]

    Beef

    Coffee

    (Black- max. 2 cups/day)

    Eggs (whole)

    Most Recommended:

    Almonds

    Millet, Buckwheat

    Rice (Brown)

    Acceptable during program:

    Apples

    Apricots

    Berries (blueberries, raspberries, etc.)

    Cherries

    Lemons

    Peaches/Pears/Plums/Nectarines

    Most Recommended:

    Chives; Garlic; Ginger

    Onions (Includes: leeks, green onions,

    shallots, etc.)

    Tea (herbal, without milk added)

    Coconut Water, Unsweetened

    Almond Milk, Unsweetened

    Acceptable during program:

    Arugula; Artichokes; Asparagus

    Avocado; Beans (Green)

    [dried beans; see Column 1]

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    Grains (whole)

    These include barley,

    kasha, bulghur, oats, rye, wheat

    berries, spelt, kamut, amaranth,

    and quinoa. [Millet and buckwheat

    are

    80%; see column 2]

    Lamb; Lentils; Liver

    Nuts [except Almonds

    are 80% see Column 2]

    Oatmeal (also see grains above)

    Peas (dried)

    [fresh peas; see

    Column 3 under Acceptable]

    Poultry; Pork; Prunes (cooked)

    Rhubarb (cooked)

    Rice (white)

    [brown rice is 80%;

    see Column 2 under Most

    Recommended]

    Seeds (i.e. sunflower, flax,

    pumpkin, etc.)

    Soy Beans; Tofu (plain,

    Unsweetened only)

    Veal; Wheat Germ

    Not recommended during

    program:

    Buttermilk

    Popcorn

    Potatoes (baked)

    Pumpkin/ Squash/ Yams/ Sweet

    Potatoes

    Sesame Seeds

    Soy Milk (with no sweeteners)

    Tahini

    Tomatoes (fresh only)

    Bananas; Currants; Dried Fruit (date,

    figs, etc.)

    Grapes

    Melons (including Cantaloupe,

    honeydew, etc.)

    Oranges

    Pineapple

    Raisins

    Figs

    Tropical Fruit

    Not Recommended at any time:

    Cake, Candy and Ice Cream

    Cereal (processed)

    Flour Gravy

    Fruit Juices with sugar and

    pop/soda

    Oily Nuts and Peanuts

    Sugar (white or brown)

    Beets and Beet Tops; Bok Choy

    Broccoli; Brussel Sprouts

    Butter

    Cabbage; Carrots; Cauliflower

    Celery; Collards and Chards

    Corn; Cucumbers; Dandelion

    Eggplant; Endive; Escarole

    Herbs for seasoning, e.g. basil,

    Oregano, etc.

    Kale; Kohlrabi; Lettuce

    Mustard Greens; Okra

    Oils: all oils except peanut oil

    (e.g. olive oil, flax oil, sunflower oil)

    Parsley; Parsnips, Peas (Green)

    Peppermint

    Peppers (green & red, orange,

    yellow)

    Radicchio; Radishes; Rutabagas

    Seaweeds (kelp, nori, etc.)

    Sorrel; Spinach; Sprouts;

    Turnips

    Vegetable Seasoning (without

    yeast in the ingredients)

    Watercress

    Not Recommended during program:

    Cottage Cheese

    Mushrooms

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    Cheese (of any kind)

    Seafood (Shell fish)

    Yogurt

    Note: It is recommended that you use organic foods as much as possible for this program.

    So for best results, eliminate gluten, dairy, and sugar.

    Additional Recommendations: Foods to eat in moderation: salt, rice and soy milk, tomato

    or V8 juice. Open up the spice cupboard! Use everything from curry and turmeric to

    cayenne. Plus all your favorite garden herbs!

    Disclaimer:Please consult your doctor before starting a Nutritional and/or Fitnessprogram.

    Easy Breezy is a delicious green smoothie that you can blend and take with you for your

    breakfast and/or lunch. Eat a lean protein source with this and youllhave a healthy meal

    that will keep you energized throughout the day.

    Easy Breezy Detox smoothie:

    Fill the blender full with a combination of kale, mixed greens, and spinach, then:

    Add 3 scoops of Nutrimeal Free (USANA)

    1 cup of coconut water

    Half an avocado

    1 tablespoon each of sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, gogi berries, chia seeds

    Blend and enjoy!! We promise you will feel ah-mazing.

    WATERDrink half of your body weight in ounces daily. Start the day with 16 ounces of

    water and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Then drink another 16 ounces of water with

    chlorophyll to help keep the body alkaline. Install a filter on your kitchen tap so that you no

    longer have to drink water stored in plastic bottles. Buy the sexy Voss glass water bottles

    and then store and transport your water in them.

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    WEIGHT LOSS- Before you get started, its important to figure out why you really want to

    lose weight. This step isnt as straightforward as it sounds. You need to be honest with

    yourself.

    Is it to fit into that sexy red dress youve been eyeing at theback of your closet? Is it to be

    lighter on your feet?

    Think of everything that motivates you and then write it down and keep it with you.

    Preparation and understanding your whyare crucial for weight loss success and crucial

    when dealing with sabotaging thoughts and temptations. Therefore, its an essential step in

    the process and one that you cannot skip. You should read over your why at least twice a

    day until youve reached your goal, and after that whenever you feel yourself struggling.

    9 Common Thinking ErrorsGary D. Vogin, M.D. Wedmd.com

    1. All-or-nothing thinking: you see things in only two categories, when theres really a middle

    ground (e.g. Im either completely on my diet or Im completely off it).

    2. Negative fortune-telling: you predict the future negatively, without considering other

    possible outcomes (e.g. I didnt lose weight this week, so Ill never be able to lose weight).

    3. Overly positive fortune-telling: you predict the future too positively, without considering

    other possible outcomes (e.g. Ill be able to eat just a little bit of this food I crave, feel

    satisfied, and then stop).

    4.

    Emotional reasoning: you think your ideas must be true even though objective evidence

    says not (e.g. I feel like I just have to have something sweet right now).

    5. Mind reading: youre sure what others are thinking, even in the absence of compelling data

    (e.g. Shell think Im rude if I dont try the brownies she baked).

    6. Self-deluded thinking: you rationalize by telling yourself things you dont really believe at

    other times (e.g. If no one sees me eating, it doesnt count).

    7. Unhelpful rules: you mandate actions without taking circumstances into consideration (e.g.

    I cant waste food).

    8. Justification: you link two unrelated concepts to justify your eating habits (e.g. I deserve to

    eat this because Im so stressed out).

    9.

    Exaggerated thinking: you make a situation seem greater or worse than it really is (e.g. I

    cant stand this craving).

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    Healthy Eating Plan Approved Foods

    Proteins

    Tuna Scrambled Eggs Turkey Bacon

    Salmon Poached Eggs Chicken Bacon

    White Fish e.g. Halibut Soft/hard boiled Eggs Egg Whites

    Cottage Cheese low fat Omelets no cheese Turkey

    Poultry no skin Lobster Shrimp

    Steak lean cut Extra Lean Ground Beef Low Fat/ Sodium Deli Slices

    Pea meal Bacon Low Fat Cheese Low Fat Milk

    Tofu (in-moderation) Soy Beans

    Whey Protein

    Carbohydrates

    Vegetables (Non-Starchy Good Carbohydrates eat as much as you want)

    Arugula Artichokes Parsley Radicchio Turnips

    Zucchini Tomato Bean sprouts Leeks Celery root

    Alfalfa sprouts Bean Sprouts Bok Choy Chicory Cabbage

    Mushrooms Dandelion Greens Escarole Radishes Pumpkin

    Lettuce Spaghetti Squash Peppers Chives Chard

    Rhubarb Beet Greens Celery Cauliflower Snow peas

    Romaine lettuce Endive Fennell Ornions Okra

    Asparagus Bamboo shoots Collard Scallions Broccoli

    Cucumber Water Chestnuts Eggplant Spinach Kale

    Sauerkraut String/wax beans Broccoli Brussels Sprouts

    Summer squash

    Vegetables (Starchy Carbohydrates Use Sparingly)

    Potatoes Carrots Corn Peas Yams

    Sweet Potato

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    Fruits - Low glycemic 2 per day

    Apples (1) Grapes (1cup) Peaches (1)

    Berries (All 1 cup) Melon (1 cup) Cantaloupe (1 cup)

    Orange (1) Grapefruit (1/2) Kiwi (2)

    Nectarine (2) Pineapple (1 cup)

    Fruits High glycemic Use sparingly

    Bananas Tropical Fruits Grapes Watermelon

    Breads / Pasta / Cereals 2 servings per day

    7-Grain Whole Wheat Pasta (1/2 Cup)

    Flax Seed Oatmeal 1 packet- unsweetened

    Pro-Biotic Kashi Go Lean (1/2 Cup)

    *Best bread Hollywood lowest calories

    High fiber no sugar cereals (1/2 Cup)

    High protein Pita

    Note: 1 slice of bread = 1 serving

    Other Carbohydrates Sub for above if desired

    Yogurt No fat / no sugar

    Brown Rice (1/2 cup)

    Quinoa sparingly (1/ cup)

    Milk 1% low fat or less

    Fats 2 per day

    Cheese (low fat/2 oz. per day only) Nuts almonds / walnuts limit 20 per day

    Butter very sparing Olive Oil (2 Tbsp. /day) Avocado (1/2 per day)

    Natural Peanut Butter: 1 Tbsp. Almond Butter: 1 Tbsp.

    Nuts Almonds 20 / Walnuts 9 halves

    Spices

    Add spices to taste but make sure they do not contain added sugar.

    **For salad dressing, use oil & vinegar (but not balsamic vinegar, which contains sugar) or lemon juice

    & herbs & spices. Prepared salad dressings without added sugar!

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    TREATS

    1 Serving of Fruit

    No Sugar Jell-O

    Plain Popcorn

    The main foods that you avoid on this eating plan include:

    Soft drinks with Sugar

    Foods containing trans fat

    Desserts of any kind

    Chips, Doritos, crackers, pretzels, etc. Fried foods

    White bread / Bagels / Croissants

    White Pasta Cake, ice cream, cookies, chips, brownies, butter tarts, pudding.

    High-Sodium

    Alcohol (for the time being)

    Be Wary of:

    Sauces

    Condiments

    Caesar salads at restaurantsalways ask for the dressing on the side Oils in cooking

    Butter in cooking

    Triggers:

    Sugar Substitutes Splenda etc. triggers cravings for sweets.

    Foods high in Sodium Retains fluids, acts as appetite stimulant, hypertension/heart disease.

    Avoid alcohol Empty calories, triggers cortisol release for belly fat, lowersinhibitions.

    Do At Every Meal:

    Drink one glass of water with each meal you eat.

    Make sure you take a multivitamin along with an Omega-3 and calcium/magnesium

    supplement. Best taken twice per day: one at breakfast and one at dinner.

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    Each meal that you consume should be made up of four components:

    Protein

    Healthy Carbohydrates

    Fiber Healthy fats

    Healthy Eating Plan Sample Menu

    Breakfast

    3oz. Protein

    1 Fruit

    1 slice of bread or 1 cup High fiber cereal No sugar added.

    Mid-morning snack

    Choose 1 of the following:

    Tablespoon of Peanut Butter/Almond butter

    1oz. low fat cheese

    Protein Shake

    Lunch: The Big Meal

    5-6oz. lean protein

    1 full plate of any (vegetables or salad)

    cup of brown rice

    1 tsp. olive oil and vinegar (olive oil / with lemon juice or wine vinegar)

    Mid-afternoon snack:

    20 raw almonds

    1 Fruit

    Dinner

    6 oz. protein

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    1 full plate of vegetables (olive oil / with lemon juice or wine vinegar)

    1 fruit

    No Sugar Jell-O

    Note: Meal Plan Charts are from Holistic Bodyworx Inc.

    Portion Size Guidelines

    Even on Lifetime Maintenance, its important to beable to judge your portion sizes,

    especially for higher carb foods.

    How much is cup? These charts should help you estimate portions at a glance.

    Grains, and Pasta Think of

    cup rice, cereal, or pasta baseball

    Fruits and Veggies

    1 medium fruit or cup cut-up fruit A tennis ball

    1 cup green salad A fist

    cup cooked vegetables A scoop of ice cream

    Protein and Cheese

    2 tablespoons peanut butter Two tea bags

    3 ounces beef, chicken, or pork A small pack of tissues

    3 ounces beef, chicken, or pork The size of palm of your hand

    1 ounce of cheese A pair of dice

    1 ounce of nuts One Ping-Pong ball or small childs handful

    Measurements

    1 cup A fist or a baseball

    cup A large egg

    Buy a CoolerInvest in a small cooler to ensure that you stay on track with your eating plan.

    Plan your nutritious lunch and snacks the night before and then you are ready in the

    morning to quickly pack your cooler and know with confidence that you have all you need

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    to eat healthy. Plus, not only will you feel better, youllsave money that then you can re-

    invest into your self-care regime.

    SupplementsVitamins, if properly understood and applied, will help us to reduce human

    suffering to an extent which the most fantastic human mind would fail to imagine. Albert

    Szent-Gyorgyi (1893-1986) Nobel Laureate, Physiology and Medicine

    In order to have optimal health, you need nutrients, both the macronutrientsthe

    carbohydrates, proteins and fats we eatand the micronutrientsvitamins, minerals,

    antioxidants and trace minerals. Recent studies show that nutrient levels in our foods

    today have diminished because of over processing and the exhaustion of nutrients in our

    farmlands. When our diets contain foods that are over processed with preservatives that

    removes most of the nutrients our bodies would receive. Because of this and the exhaustion

    of our farmlands, it is no longer possible to receive all the nutrients we need even when

    consuming a very good diet. Therefore, intelligent cellular nutrition requires more

    knowledge and effort on our part to ensure that we at least get base amounts of all the

    essential nutrientsyes, this means supplements.

    According to Lyle MacWilliams Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements:

    In 2002, the American Medical Association (AMA) reversed its long-held anti-

    vitamin stance and began to encourage all adults to supplement daily with a multi

    vitamin. A landmark review of 38 years of scientific evidence by Harvard

    researchers Drs. Robert and Kathleen Fairfield convinced the conservative Journal

    of the American Medical Association (JAMA), to rewrite its policy guidelines

    regarding the use of vitamin supplements. In two reports, published in the June 19,2002, edition of JAMA, the authors concluded that the current North American diet,

    while sufficient to prevent acute vitamin-deficiency diseases, such as scurvy and

    pellagra, is inadequate to support long-term health.

    Insufficient vitamin intake is apparently a cause of chronic disease. Recent evidence

    has shown that suboptimal levels of vitamins (below standard), even well above

    those causing deficiency syndromes, are risk factors for chronic diseases such as

    cardiovascular disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. A large portion of the general

    population is apparently at increased risk for this reason.

    Since it is impossible to eat the amount of nutrients that you require to keep your cells

    healthy at the cellular level, we recommend that you take a high quality multi-vitamin and

    mineral supplement for optimum nutritional support. For the cost of a latte a day, you will

    be provided with what you require for optimal health and energy levels.

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    Vitamins are essential to lifewe cant state this enough! They contribute to good health

    by regulating the metabolism and assisting the biochemical processes that release energy

    from digested food.

    Exercise Youre 20 Minutes Away from Being Fit!

    Take a Walk:It is necessary to incorporate at least 20 minutes of exercise into your dailyregimen. As we always say, Youre 20 minutes away from being fit! Just walking for 20minutes will provide all the mental and physical benefits you need, and to add a challenge,opt to hold on to hand weights for added toning!

    You will need: Running shoes, free weights.

    Do Yoga: It makes your life better!

    Physical: Makes you flexible, and gives you a long, strong, lean, and confident body.

    Mental: Take the time to breathe deeply. This helps to calm you and brings life

    sustaining oxygen to your cellsit rejuvenates the mind to its natural state with a

    sense of tranquility.

    Psychological: Your habits in everyday life are always demonstrated on the mat.

    Regular Yoga practice gives you peace of mind, it gives you the strength and courage

    to be constantly expanding and improving your lifekey components to happiness!

    Neurological: When you are relaxed and peaceful your bodily systems are brought

    back into homeostasis. Therefore, you can steer yourself toward a healthy and

    happy lifestyle.

    Intuition: Yoga practice gives you the opportunity to make space in your body, to

    release tension and to calm your mind. Only then will you be able to tap into your

    intuition and receive better guidance on your choices and decisions.

    Creativity: Practicing Yoga prepares your mind and body to release negative,

    blocked energy. This will balance your energy and release stress so that your

    creative self can express itself in the world.

    Connection: Yoga practice connects us spiritually. We are all connected as one toserve each other in love.The practice brings us to the realization of togetherness, of

    being kind, of loving each other, and of understanding that our actions will be

    intended for the greater good of ourselves and others.

    You will need: Yoga mat and comfortable clothing.

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    Lymphatic Drainage: Your lymphatic system carries away your waste and toxins, and

    unlike the heart, it does not have a pump. Therefore, working and stimulating your

    lymphatic system is essential to your health. Use a drybrush before you shower to help get

    the lymphatic system going first thing in the morning. You can also jump on a rebounder.

    Not only is this great for cleansing the body of toxins, but its an incredible energy boost

    just bounce and see how incredible you feel! And finally, you can also stimulate the bottom

    of your feet with a tennis ballit feels amazing and just that simple actions stimulates

    every major organ in the body and gets energy flowing to them.

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    Pillar III Mind

    We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy

    follows like a shadow that never leaves.

    Buddha

    A Story from Enza: Have you ever thought that if you ignore an emotion or feelinglike

    angerthen it no longer exists? I did. Then I discovered that the body traps those negative

    emotions, so even if you arent actively thinkingabout them, they are directly affecting your

    body. So much so that those trapped negative emotions can create an acidic state in the

    body and can often lead to disease!

    Therefore, expressing your feelings positively and appropriately is necessary to ensure that

    your emotions are flowing through your bodyotherwise they get trapped and thosenegative emotions can lead to illness. I know all of this because before my healing journey, I

    was of the mindset that feelings were bad and that I should do whatever possible not to

    express them. As I began to heal, I learned that our feelings are wonderful gifts God gave us

    to help better guide us. I worked with an energy healerVanessa Head (The Clarity Centre

    in Ontario)who taught me to stomp out my anger and bounce to re-energize me. At

    the time, I had no idea just how much pent up anger was stuck in my body, but I loved

    learning a technique I could use to cleanse my system of that anger.

    From my own experience, I know many of us live our lives carrying negative emotions with

    us because we think they are often too painful to address. Im here to tell you that you mustaddress them if you want to achieve happiness and harmonyit is critical to release those

    emotions from your body!

    To help you transition, weve created the following list of actionable steps:

    AffirmationsAs you transition, it is crucial to speak positive, affirming statements to

    yourself on a daily basisstatements that will keep you calm and peaceful. We both use

    Louise Hays method of saying positive affirmations in front of the mirror on a daily basis.

    Since our lives are a culmination of our thoughts and what we eat, it is vital to our

    wellbeing that we reprogram our thoughts by continually stating what we want.

    Remember, whatever you focus on grows, so focus on what you want, not on what you

    dont want, write your affirmations in present tense, and say them with a knowing that they

    are true for you:

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    My physical and emotional healing is in progress.

    Life supports me and brings me only good experiences.

    I now choose to love and approve of myself. I accept my own power. I am forever

    young in spirit.

    Tapping Emotional Freedom Technique - EFT is a form of psychological acupressure based on

    the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture, but without the invasiveness of

    needles. Instead, simple tapping with the fingertips is used to input kinetic energy onto

    specific meridians on the head and chest while you think about your specific problem

    whether it is a traumatic event, an addiction, pain, etc.and voice positive affirmations.

    This combination of tapping the energy meridians while voicing positive affirmation works

    to clear the "short-circuitthe emotional blockfrom your body's bioenergy system, thus

    restoring your mind and body's balance, which is essential for optimal health and the

    healing of physical disease.

    There are many videos on Youtube that demonstrate this process for youits simple,

    effective, and best of all, its free. This is a great place to start as you clear those blocked

    emotions within your body and gain emotionally alignment.

    Vision BoardSet clear goals and intentions for your year and then solidify them with a

    visual map/vision board. Its imperative that you know where you are going and that you

    live your life by design and not by default, and what better way to remind yourself of these

    things then through picturesthe mind loves pictures!

    Have fun creating your vision board, get a bunch of magazines or clippings from online, and

    create your dream life! Take it further and create a creation box: weve also put together

    beautiful boxes and filled them with various things we want to have and accomplish and

    then placed them under our beds!

    Blessing JournalNothing can change your current situation as quickly as expressing

    gratitude can. Keep a blessing journal and list all of the things that you are grateful for on a

    daily basis. When you record what you are grateful for it opens the way for even more

    gratitude to come into your life, and when you maintain this practice, you stay in harmony

    with nature and creativity.

    Without this beautiful practice, you can often get stuck in a trap of being easily

    disappointed in life. Look at your life; you have been given so much. We are women, born in

    a free country that gives women freedoms and liberties. Rejoice! There is an amazing scene

    in the movie Secretariat, where the lead character, a woman, is trying to raise money by

    offering breeding shares for her racing horse. She comes across a lot of opposition as she is

    asking for more money than anyone has ever asked for a breeding share. In the moment, as

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    everyone is telling her no, she declares, I dontcare how many of them say no. Imnot

    going to give up, and I will spend every moment rejoicing. The movie is based on a true

    story, and eventually she is able to raise the money she needs to race her horse, which goes

    on to win the Triple Crown in record time. So remember, miracles happen, and when it may

    seem hopeless, rejoice about the things you do have!

    MeditateMeditate on a daily basisthis simple act will literally alter the state of your

    consciousness and lift it to a higher level. If you are unsure how to start, then try listening

    to guided meditations, or if you feel more comfortable on your own, set a timer and sit in

    silence as you focus on each of your breaths. Either way, you put your body in an expansive

    state to receive.

    DetachThis is an essential technique that you mustmaster. It is critical for you to

    understand that you have absolutely no control over anything or anyone, so it is best to

    stop trying to control these things and just allow your life to flow. You must also

    understand that you are here only for your own personal journey, no one elses. So detach

    from the outcome and embrace the journey!

    Change Your ThoughtsEvery negative thought will manifest into a negative outcome, just

    while every positive thought will manifest in a positive outcome. So in order to make sure

    that you are manifesting positive outcomes, you need to complete a step-by-step analysis of

    those negative thoughts one at a time. For example: When you look in the mirror how often

    do you love the way you look? Most women beat themselves up about the way they look

    maybe you think your thighs look too big in that new dress, or maybe your eyes go right to

    you waist and you wish it was thinner. Either way, when your focus is critical or negative

    about the way you look, the whole times you wear that dress your focus will be on the

    negatives. So, lets turn it around! Go back to the mirror, now instead of thinking the

    negative, realize just how beautiful you are. Love how you feel and have confidence in your

    bodythink this and your self-worth will radiate from you!

    Declutter & Get OrganizedThe best way to move your life forward is to let go of the past

    were not just talking about past events, but also material things from your past. As a

    materialistic and commercialized society, we often have more things than we really need

    knick knacks, souvenirs, shoes, etc. Most of our lives become so cluttered with stuff that it

    starts to clutter our minds and moods. We recommend you do a major cleanse and get ridof as much as you can. And if youre a woman going through a divorce, dont hold on to any

    furniture from your marriagethings hold energy and these things hold energy that can no

    longer serve you in a positive way. So sell or donate it and make a fresh start. And when

    youre creating a new space for yourself, remember that less is morekeep things simple

    and organized, and buy inexpensive organizers that can help you keep all your things in

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    order. As with art, you need a blank canvas to create something amazing, so de-clutter your

    surroundings and live your best life.

    Other suggestions: Create an atmosphere where you enjoy your family and friends through

    experiences, rather than through gifting unessential things that accumulate into clutter.

    Because those memories will outlast any trinket that you give.

    Get EfficientLearn to make lists and shop in bulk, especially when you find yourself

    wasting your weekends on numerous trips to the store! We used to be those women, but

    eventually realized that we wanted more time to do the things we really wanted in life

    efficiency is key. We suggest at the beginning of each month, you use one weekend to buy

    all your household cleaning and toiletry products in bulk and anything else that you think

    you might need for the month. Once you have a plan, youll notice how much more efficient

    you are and instead of spending the weekends running errands, you can use this time to

    strategize and build your future, or spend the weekend cooking foods for the upcoming

    week/month.

    Another way to help with efficiency is to create daily checklists so that you can remember

    everything that you need to do on a daily basiswe find that just a simple list can help us

    stay more efficient and organized.

    Time StrategyIt is critical to understand that your time and energy are irreplaceable

    theyrelike liquid gold. Weve found that it is best to spend at least one hour per day

    working on your yearly goals, and at least one full day each year mapping out your goals for

    the year. To start, set three clearly defined goals that you want to accomplish for the

    upcoming yearwe suggest one of your goals be financial and that one be health related.

    Once youve created your goals, spend some time at the beginning of each week planning

    the tasks you will complete that week to help you get closer to your goals. Then, as we said

    above, spend one hour every day completing tasks that will get you there. Weve found that

    its best to complete these tasks early in the day, otherwise other priorities or unforeseen

    emergencies may take up your day and before you know it, your goals will become

    unattainable.

    And remember:

    If you keep doing what you have always done Youll keep on getting what youve always

    got. W.L. Bateman

    In addition to goal strategizing, wed also recommend that you limit the amount of time you

    spend returning emails and on social mediaboth can waste your time and zap your

    energy. Also, be aware of any timevampiresin your life and ensure you limit these, as

    well. To do that its best to assigneach task an allotted amount of timeset a timer and

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    when the time is up move on to your next task. Another tip: ensure that you do set time

    limits to your conversations too because some people will keep you an hour to state a point

    that could have been made in 10 minutes! And rememberyour time and energy are like

    liquid gold!

    Keep it easy Just YouTube it!Virtually everything you could possibly want to know is onYouTube, and the best part is its free! Try listening to videos on self-help, goal setting,

    affirmations, etc. as you get ready each morning. And if you have young children and find it

    difficult to get out and exercise, then just YouTubeexercise/yoga videos and exercise right

    at home!

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    Pillar IV Spirit

    No matter what you might be facing right now or what comes up in the future,

    remember two things, God is with you and He is in control.

    Joyce Meyer

    If you think you will get through life by managing it all on your own, yourecertainly

    headed for an awakening. Its too hard to figure it all out on our own, especially when

    absolutely nothing is in our control. So we advise you to:

    SurrenderSurrender your life to Gods willto a higher power and purpose that knows

    what is best for you. Most of us dont want to surrender ourselves because it runs opposite

    to our ego, which wants to control everything, but without surrendering, there is no peace.

    TrustTrust that all will be well, and trust that God will be there to look after youif He

    can keep the Earth rotating on a specific axis, then He can take care of you, too!

    AcceptThis can be very difficult, especially if youvebeen mistreated by others, but if you

    do not embrace what you have been throughthe good and the badand accept that it

    came your way so you could grow and learn, then it will hold you back reliving the past. So

    if you dont want to stay where you are, then accept the situation and let go.

    In this world, we all experience disappointments, but as we let go of those

    disappointments, we make room for new and exciting situations to fill that space. We once

    heard a wonderful story about a mule that fell in a well in a South American country. Thefarmer had no idea how to save the mule, so he decided that he would fill the well up with

    dirt in order to essentially bury the mule and put it out of its misery. The mule, however,

    felt the dirt being thrown on top of him, and decided to shake it off and stomp on it. This

    process caused him to rise higher and higher until he eventually reached the top of the well

    and walked free.

    ForgivenessForgive others and set yourself free. Every time you dwell on the negatives of

    the past, youllget depressed because those bad moments will take hold of your present.

    And when you do that, you tend to only manifest more of the same. So instead of

    manifesting more negative feelings and situations, ask God to help you forgive those who

    wronged you and experience what it is like to feel free!

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    We hope that you found Born Freeextremely enlightening and the four pillars extremely

    achievablewe know you can transform your life as we did! And as you begin to

    implement these techniques and strategies in your life, youllbegin to love and approve of

    yourself and youll reconnect to that amazing life-force power within youa power that is

    the very essence of God. This transition is really a yellow brick road experience, and like

    Dorothy, you will discover that you always had the power within you. It was only through

    lifesdisappointments and fears that you never noticed what had always been within you.

    As you continue in your journey, you will transform and grow into the amazing woman that

    you were always destined to beone who is strongand one who is, most importantly,free!

    In the end, its not between you and them, its between you and God.Mother Teresa

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    Born Free Quick-Start Checklist

    ABUNDANCE

    Add an additional income source to your annual revenue portfolio

    Get your legal papers in order

    Calculate your net worth

    If you are in litigation, mediate a settlement

    Buy silver

    Build Wealth and Give

    BODY

    Nutrition eat low-glycemic and anti-inflammatory foods

    Detox to eliminate toxins from your system and get your digestive system working optimally

    Drink half your body weight in ounces daily

    Add a high quality nutritional supplement into your daily regime for optimal health and wellbeing

    Exercise incorporate at least 20 minutes of exercise daily

    Stimulate lymphatic drainage by drybrushing your skin, jumping on a rebounder and stimulating thebottoms of your feet with a tennis ball

    MIND

    Affirmations speak positive, affirming statements to yourself on a daily basis

    Tapping use this technique to help clear emotional blocks from your bioenergy system

    Vision Board create a beautiful vision board depicting your goals and dreams

    Blessings Journal maintain a daily gratitude practice

    Meditate daily to help put your mind in an expansive state to receive

    Detach master the practice of detachment, stop trying to control the outcome and allow your life toflow

    Change your thoughts meditate only on what you want, you literally manifest your thoughts

    Declutter & Get Organized cluttered surroundings will clutter your mind and mood, move your lifeforward by getting rid of the things of your past

    Get efficient make lists and learn to shop in bulk so that you use your time wisely

    Time Strategy guard your time like liquid gold and spend at least 1 hour per day working on actionitems towards your annual goals

    SPIRITUAL

    Surrender surrender your life to Gods will in order to be in peace

    Trust trust that all will be well and everything is exactly as it should be

    Accept accept that everything you have been through was necessary in order for you to learn andgrowif you want to move your life forward, accept and let go

    Forgiveness forgive others and yourself in order to set yourself free

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