Mediate . Relax. Repeat !

Meditation has come into a modern day transformation by knocking its hippy stereotype and becoming more commonly accepted in todays' world. Mediation has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, help control appetite and metabolism levels ( yes shocking but true ) and overall rate of happiness.

Meditation is not difficult, but like all skills it will take time and practice. It is all about developing the ability to produce a meditative, very relax state in a small amount of time. Meditation can be bought on through several practices such as,

1. Mindfulness : ‘being present’, letting your mind run, and accepting whatever thoughts come up, while practicing detachment from each thought.

2. Zazen: is the generic term for seated meditation in the Buddhist tradition, but in the modern Zen tradition, it is often referred to as ‘just sitting’. It is a minimal kind of meditation, done for long periods of time

3.Guided visualization: is a popular form of meditation that involves concentration upon an image or imaginary environment. It is usually done while listening to a recording.

 

Tips on Meditation

 

1. Find a quiet place
2.Breathe Deeply
3. Check In
(settle into your body by observing your posture, notice sensations where your body touches the floor or chair )
4. Allow your mind to be free (consider the why )
5. Take this relaxed state with you through out your day

Check out this quick tutorial for proper mediation
 

Will Mediation change your life? Yes ! Will it aide in a more stress free life ? YES! Can Meditation help boost your Immune System ? Yes and Bonus Mediation has been proven to heighten brain function in the area that controls Appetite ! 

 

5-20 minutes A day to be healthier , less stressed and more Fit !!!

 

Be Fit. Fine and Flawless 

Summer Salads : Fruit Salad w/ a honey yogurt Sauce

Fit.Fine.Flawless will be sharing Summer Salad Ideas all week long. Try one of our Feature Recipes and Post a Pic using Hashtag #FFFlawless for a chance to be a Fitness Feature on a July Blog Post !

Keep it Light and Fresh this summer with Simple Salads that will keep your taste buds motivated to stay healthy !!! Here is an Awesome Fruit salad and Yogurt Combo. It was amazing so I had to share. Plus it was something my kids would eat also.

 

 

Dress up your fruit salad with a savory honey yogurt sauce

 Curb that sweet tooth with just a dollop of yogurt on top of a bowl of natural goodness!!

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain yogurt (Greek yogurt to cut calories and fat)
• 2 tablespoons good honey
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Seeds scraped from 1/2 vanilla bean, optional
• 1/2 orange, juiced
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1/2 pint fresh blueberries
• 1/2 pint fresh raspberries
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and cut in half
• 1 bunch seedless green grapes, halved

Directions

Combine the yogurt, honey, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds in a bowl and set aside. Combine the orange juice and banana slices in a separate bowl. Add the berries and grapes and gently mix the fruit mixture together. Spoon the fruit into serving bowls and top with the yogurt.

 

I am sure you will love this recipe as much as me and my family have. Also you can make this as a prep snack meal for the entire week. Post pictures of you and Your Family enjoying summer Salads using the hashtag  #FFFlawless.

 

Enjoy

Stay Fit. Fine and Flawless

 

 

 

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving:

Calories193Total Fat0.5g Saturated Fat0g Protein7g

Total Carbohydrates 46g Sugar 32g Fiber 5g Cholesterol 3mg Sodium70 mg