# 7 Health & Wellbeing

I am in recovery from an eating disorder.I think this goes hand in hand with depression and generally called comfort eating or secret comfort eating in my case.Or maybe just sugar addiction.

I have tried so many ‘diets’, hypnosis,hypnotic gastric bands to try and fool myself into thinking I was healthy.

When I joined Arbonne I was introduced to their ‘Clean & Lean 30 day detox’.I have detoxed before for up to a week and lost weight and felt better for it but still fell back into bad habits and gone straight back to where I started.

This was different and like lots of things recently came at just the right time.

I had finished my course of CBT and with the inspiration from people like Ruby Wax (Insane New World)Buddha,Meditation,Yoga,Mindfulness,Tai Chi and being an Arbonne Consultant I decided that I was really going to empower myself,come off my medication and kick my life into action.

The programme is supported by Arbonne (arbonneinternational.co.uk) and the facebook page gives you lots of recipes and support from nutrition expert and Arbonne ERVP Sarah May Stubbins.

Basically it is 30 days eating ‘pure and clean’,no dairy,wheat,sugar or processed foods.

A few weeks beforehand I did cut down on these food groups so it wasn’t such a shock to my system.

I have even taught myself to cook,using spices and herbs instead of reaching for the easy processed options,this a huge step for me!

I have now made the decision to stay with this way of eating as I realize how ill,these ‘fake’ foods have been making me over the years.

Obviously I will have to make slight exceptions when I am out for dinner or socializing but it’s seriously no hardship to eat clean most of the time.I don’t want to feel sluggish and bloated,I don’t want to have headaches,sickness,grey lifeless skin.I want to be vibrant,energized,glowing and most of all happy and proud of myself.

#arbonneinternational.co.uk #hatattic.com

 

 

# 6 A passion for Fashion

This week I went to the simply amazing Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition at The Barbican for the second time.The level of genius in the one exhibition is incredible,are these people just attracted to one another?Jean Paul,Pierre & Giles,Madonna,Grace Jones,Stephen Jones to name but a few.As I wandered around I wanted to touch everything,try everything on, be part of it.It is not the first time I have felt like this, the Vivienne Westwood a few years back at the Victoria & Albert had me licking display cases, Viktor & Rolfs dolls house,the current Wedding Dresses at the V & A made me want to actually get married as long as I could wear one of John Gallianos creations.

I can sew and I’ve always loved clothes but I’m not a fashion designer,I just love the ‘vibe’ of these exhibitions.The creative energy crackles in the air and inspires me to be the best I can be in my own way.That is why I am a buyer of weird and wonderful things,hats,accessories,gifts,jewellery.

You will have the opportunity to sample my creativity very soon 10 weeks time infact when my webshop opens.

Please look out for http://www.hatattic.com ,it’s going to be fabulous darling.x

 

 

# 5 Arbonne

I had an epiphany during one morning during my meditation that I wanted to use the knowledge and life lessons I had learnt in the past six months to help other people.I did not want a normal 9-5 or 10-6.30(as the case had been) working for other people who don’t really care what happens to you as long as the job gets done.My plan was to help,educate and benefit people in my way.

I didn’t really know how to start on this adventure,I got too excited and curtailed my meditation before I got to that bit! Off I went to my C.B.T, I could make a plan later.

That evening I had been invited by my Chiropractor to her practice to a launch of her new business,I assumed it was something to do with the spine!

Welcome to Arbonne.

This was so perfect,the products,the philosophy,the timing.

Not being daft I wanted to try the products first before I made any decisions as to whether I wanted to be a Client or Consultant,so off I went with a lovely gold bag of RE9 anti-aging goodies.

That night I followed the programme and again the next morning(smiling to myself wondering if it does indeed show visable differences within 24 hours) before going to meet my Mum for lunch and the amazing film Yves St Laurent.

Bearing in mind I had not been looking my best due to the stress,depression and anxiety of being bullied,sacked and then having to go through months of treatment.I was nicely surprised when my Mum remarked to the lovely glow I had and what had I done?

That was it,if my Mum ,who is very fussy about skin can see a difference already it must be good.

A week later I was an Independent Consultant for Arbonne International.

I am so grateful that I was given this chance to get myself back on track.

It has given me focus ,when I had none.

It has given me back my confidence,in that I know I look and feel better.

I love the products(and believe me I’ve tried nearly the whole catalogue).

I am more than happy to recommend it to everyone I know(or don’t, yet).

With the addition of the fantastic Clean & Lean 30 day detox using Arbonne nutrition products,I have lost weight and can now start afresh with my eating habits.

Having spent all of my adult life harbouring my secret eating disorder,I can now put it aside and eat like a normal human being instead of squirraling away food(sugar) in my handbag for everyone is out.

At last I can be me.

I can go around hugging all of the trees in the world,as long as I can get more people to protect the trees and the planet by being mindful and using Arbonnes pure,safe and beneficial products in their everyday life.

Thank you Arbonne for giving me the tools,Angela for introducing me and the Universe for making me see the error of my ways and having faith in me.

http://www.arbonneinternational.co.uk

Ask me for more information,I am more than happy to show you the products and be part of making your life better.

 

# 4 Exercise

# 4 Exercise.

# 3 My Family

My wonderful family inspire me all of the time with their love and support which is very much reciprocated.They are bold,strong,very funny and beautiful in every way.

My world was shattered when my Nan died.She brought me up,she was my guiding light,my best friend,my room mate and most of all my security blanket.

But with the help of my Mum,Aunts & Uncles and cousins I was able to get my act together and, although plagued with Depression,I managed to carve out a pretty good life.Up until eight months ago….

I grew up with the ‘Maleficent’ view of children being ‘beasties’,there was no way I was going to get fat and grow a living being inside me.So imagine the surprise when my two little ‘nieces’ were born and I crumbled into doting,heartfelt silly mode.

I have so much admiration for Jo and Mellany who are such amazing Mums,they inspire me in the way they took to the task of bringing up a little person so easily and brilliantly.And I thank them and of course Dads,Neil and Alistair,for bringing these bundles of pure joy into our lives.

Innocence

Love

Energy

Fearlessness

Laughter

Smiles (from day one where Ruby is concerned)

Silly chatter and giggles

Careless dancing and singing

Bright eyes

Soft curly hair

Awe and wonder

Curiosity

Exploration

Everything being new

And so much more…..

Their birth timing was perfect.

They never fail to make me happy.

They give me reason to carry on.

They have made me re-evaluate my life in every aspect.Because of Red and Ruby I am reborn into my life,they are now my guiding lights,my main inspiration.