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Vol. 1, Issue 1: June 28, 2007 FROM THE DESK OF THE DIVAS
Already we've had some exciting feed back. Check out what these divas are saying:
Isn't that just enough to make you giggle out load? Here's a cool one from Tonya Kay:
So far everything you see has been whipped together by Amy and I. Cool 'eh. We're quite a team. I'm the chatter box, and she's the style and beauty. Okay, it's true. We're both stylish, chattery and beautiful, and when we team our skills together, this has been the result. We're pretty happy about it. Okay, one more juicy one:
To those of you who have been sending your feedback, thanks so much! We’re busy getting ready to for our 7 Day Diva Detox that will be officially starting up on July 14th. The registrations are coming in and we’re pretty excited about the super BOOST this detox is going to be for all of us. I mean, bikini season has really just begun, we've still got time to tighten up and get out there! This week’s article offers some secrets to getting your "Oompf" back, and was inspired by my dear mom. Hope she'll forgive me for this one, but as you'll see, it somehow seemed fitting for this pre-detox week. Love and hugs!
Kitchen Tip #1: AMY'S CRAZY MANGO PEELING TECHNIQUE
Now here’s the fun part! One at a time, take your 2 big pieces of mango in one hand and with the other, take a small drinking glass and slide the edge of it up the inner edge of the skin. The mango flesh and most of the juice will slide right into your glass! Trim any skin from the other bits of fruit and you’re all set!
JUICY TREATS Amy’s Favorite Green Smoothie
Toss everything in the blender and blend until smooth. If you like a thick smoothie, use frozen fruit and/or less water. If you like a thinner smoothie, use more water as you blend.
Feature Article: 3 SECRETS TO GET YOUR "OOMPH" BACK
Her words really resonated with me for a few reasons. I mean, I know that feeling so intimately--“Sitting around getting fat.” I'm all too familiar with the feeling of being STUCK, almost paralyzed, in my health process. Even though I know perfectly well what to do to feel better and eat better, I just sat there - pure inertia*. *(Inertia is the property of matter by which it remains at rest or in uniform motion in the same straight line unless acted upon by some external force. Merriam-Webster Online) So, when I got this letter from my mom, I thought to myself, why is it that despite the fact that we all know perfectly well WHAT we’re supposed to do to be healthy, we don’t do it and instead fall back into old patterns, cravings, and introversion? What prevents us from just getting up and doing what it takes to feel great? Having pondered these and similar ideas rather obsessively for the last 15 years, I’ve got a few thoughts on the subject. Generally our decisions to overeat, binge, and just get down-right lazy about health, are triggered by events or circumstances in our personal life and immediate environment. Perhaps it’s a communication upset, a loss of someone or something significant, feeling unproductive or without clear purpose. Sometimes there’s someone in our environment bringing us down. No matter what the circumstances, we cannot separate diet and food issues from our emotional situation or physical environment. We can’t always predict when life is going to throw us a fastball. Recently life threw me a super high-speed fast ball, a curve ball, and a bowling ball - simultaneously. (During the month of August, I’ll be sharing a four part series of mini stories that tells the whole adventure in juicy detail.) But you know what, no matter what life throws at us, we always have a choice in how we RESPOND. The point of power is in how we choose to react to the events and circumstances of our lives. Which brings us to the question of the day: How do we, as divas, jump up and heed the call to health and high energy? Here are three powerful secrets that dare to answer this question: 1. Take a Walk.
No matter what state of mind you’re in, no matter
what is going on around you, taking a walk is going to help. In
fact, the worse you’re feeling, the more it will help. Not only
will you feel better, but this will make a huge difference on your
energy and overall motivation.
Food is a marvelously complicated subject, and one of the best things you can do to break that cycle of addictive food habits is to DETOX! The 7 Day Diva Detox that we’ve put together is designed to do exactly that. When you’re in an eating rut, taking a day to fast followed by several days of cleansing raw foods and loads of fresh water makes a HUGE difference in energy levels, self-confidence, and yes dear sisters, it helps drop a few un-wanted, un-needed pounds.
3. Find a Supportive Community
No matter what endeavor you’re undertaking, doing it with the support of a community, a buddy, a sister, is guaranteed to boost your results. If you’ve not yet signed up for our free 7 Day Diva Detox, then please take a moment to do that now. We’ll be starting our detox on July 14, and just these 7 Days alone will help you put all 3 of the secrets mentioned in this article into place. Sign Up to Reserve Your Spot for The 7 Day Diva Detox Now! We’re sure glad you’ve signed on to receive these newsletters. You’ve stumbled upon a marvelous opportunity to explore new possibilities and embrace change in a community of inspiring women. We’re thrilled to have you along for the journey. Pull out the canvas, the adventures have only just begun... With love from us both, Tera & Amy The Divas Recommend:
The Best Way for Anyone Join us for the 30 Day Body Enlightenment System that has helped hundreds of women and men find out the raw food diet that works for them! That’s right! It’s back and it’s back to stay!
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Did
you know that there is a really easy way to get those juicy mangos
out of their skins? There is! Just hold your mango stem-end up on
a cutting board. Using a nice sharp knife, cut the mango from top
to bottom, parallel to, and as close to the pit as you can. Repeat
again on the other side of the pit. Trim as much of the remaining
fruit from the pit as you can. 
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Fresh Mango (peeled)
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Do a Detox 
