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Patricia Eslava Vessey — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:00:36 +0000

Hi Everyone,

You’re invited to a wellness fair like non other! This one is all about you. See the attached flyer, grab a friend and join us for this amazingly fun event.

You Are Invited to Our 2013 Health & Wellness Fair

Patricia Eslava Vessey — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:26:14 +0000

PROTEIN FOR BREAKFAST MELTS INCHES AWAY

Patricia Eslava Vessey — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:43:38 +0000

It’s that time of year again – let the diets begin. Seriously though, if you are interested in cutting calories and slimming down, skipping breakfast is the last thing you want to do.

Studies of both adults and children have shown that breakfast eater’s weigh less than those who skip breakfast. Skipping breakfast has been associated with overweight and obesity.

Participants followed by The National Weight Control Registry who had lost at least 30 pounds and kept it off for at least one year reported eating breakfast as a key strategy for maintaining weight loss. Of this group, 78% were regular breakfast eaters and only 4% said that they never ate breakfast. They also followed a low calorie and low fat diet.

Many of the studies linking breakfast to weight loss looked at a healthy breakfast containing protein.

A new study published by the British Journal of Nutrition found that eating more protein for breakfast leads to a greater and longer feeling of fullness if you’re looking to lose weight.

Another study by Heather Leidy, M.D. of the University of Kansas Medical Center she suggests, “that people trying to lose weight should eat more protein at breakfast to help them maintain their diet and avoid overeating. Alternately, if most of a person’s protein is consumed at dinner, hunger is reduced at the following breakfast, which could lead to over-eating later in the day.”

The most common perception by many has been that a high carbohydrate breakfast is the best way to give the body the energy and jump-start for the day. However, these new research findings make it clear that cultivating a habit of eating protein-good reduced fat protein, such as fat-free turkey bacon, eggs, egg whites or yogurt keeps the body full and satiated for longer. This staves off hunger pangs that make you want to reach for those high fat and calorie-laden foods that add unnecessary pounds to your body.

If you are serious about changing your weight, reducing your caloric intake and melting those inches away, having protein for breakfast just might be the new diet you’ve been looking for.

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Sweet, Sweet, Sweet Potatoes & Your Health!

Patricia Eslava Vessey — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:09:10 +0000

As the new year draws closer and along with it our renewed commitment to change our eating habits, you may want to consider adding sweet potatoes to your meals. Eating sweet potatoes is a very healthy option with many side benefits. Read about them here.

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/11-reasons-to-love-sweet-potatoes.html#

Up next, New Year’s resolutions, goal setting and creating your best year ever workshop!

Happy Holidays From Integrity Coaching & Training Systems

Patricia Eslava Vessey — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 19:56:25 +0000

Wishing you the Happiest of Holiday Seasons, overflowing with love, filled with everlasting peace, abundant joy and heartfelt gratitude.

I pray the star of hope may rise anew in our hearts as we move into a new year filled with opportunities to collectively create peace on earth and goodwill for all.

Abundant Blessings from my heart to yours.

Patricia

Gratitude and Affirmations for the Holidays

Patricia Eslava Vessey — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 06:34:28 +0000

With Thanksgiving two days away the idea of gratitude was on my mind today. And so I led my yoga students in a guided meditation on gratitude.

Having the attitude of gratitude can be healing for mind, body and soul.

When we cultivate a daily practice of recognizing and acknowledging what we are thankful for, we open ourselves to seeing and experiencing the world from a different, perspective. And this can do much to ease the stress and depression that often accompanies the holiday season.

If you are trapped in a cycle of replaying and dwelling on the negative events of the day and-or season, you just may find yourself replacing that old cycle with a positive one as you create a daily gratitude practice.

Gratitude Activity

At the end of the day write the answers to these questions in your journal. Choose to do this daily for a minimum of two weeks.

What am I grateful for today?
What really cool thing did I learn today?
What did I appreciate about myself today?

Holiday Affirmations

Repeating these holiday affirmations to yourself will support you in making conscious healthy choices this holiday season.

This holiday season is about gratitude.

It’s about family.

It’s about love.

Taking care of myself is an act of love.

This is going to be a special holiday season.

I find the time to move my body.

I drink water and feel the power of a well-hydrated body.

I’m attracted to healthy foods.

I hold a vision of my healthy and strong body.

My choices support this vision.

With every healthy choice I feel so good.

I enjoy the holidays at a deeper level now.

I love and support my body through this holiday season

This is easier than I thought

This is fun and enjoyable

This is about gratitude and love

Happy Thanksgiving and many blessings to you always, Patricia

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Reduce Hot Flashes and More with Clinical Hypnosis

Patricia Eslava Vessey — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:19:02 +0000

“When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier.” ― Diane Von Furstenberg.

If you or someone you know suffers from hot flashes, and feels uncomfortable taking replacement hormones, hypnosis can help. Not only is hypnosis effective with hot flashes, by regularly participating in this powerfully effective process you can improve your overall sense of well being, eliminate stress, fears, anxiety, limiting beliefs and destructive habits.

Hypnosis can support you in creating and thriving in a healthy and fulfilling life.

Here’s the Article:

ScienceDaily (Oct. 31, 2012) — Clinical hypnosis can effectively reduce hot flashes and associated symptoms among postmenopausal women, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Baylor University’s Mind-Body Medicine Research Laboratory.

“The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.”
― Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

Contact me to pursue this alternative therapy for hot flashes or other for other areas in your life.

Blessings to you always, Patricia

Meditation for Life Purpose

Patricia Eslava Vessey — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:21:02 +0000

Sometimes what we are unable to articulate clearly can be discovered in a meditation – visualization. Give this meditation a try even if you are unclear about your life purpose. Then notice what begins to unfold in your life.

Using symbols to represent that moment when you achieve a goal, state of being or life purpose can be a powerful way to create the changes you want in your life.

1. To begin, get yourself in a comfortable position, close your eyes and take several slow, deep breaths while allowing your body to completely relax as your mind begins to focus.

2. You may wish to request and see sense or imagine the presence of your wise self, higher self, God or other entity to be with you during this process.

4. Then, allow yourself to visualize a symbol that represents your life’s purpose or goal you wish to achieve. It can be something tangible, or something that represents qualities you would like in your life such as love, joy, creativity, success, confidence etc.

4. Imagine the symbol at the top of a mountain, with a path leading directly to it.

5. Now, imagine yourself walking, running or dancing to the top of the mountain.

6. Hold the symbol in your hands, and imagine being surrounded with magnificent and radiant light. Then, take the symbol into your heart and notice how that feels.

7. Return from the mountain.

8. Come back to the room slowly and open your eyes.

9. Write about your experiences in your journal.

I hope this was valuable. Many blessings to you on your journey.

Patricia

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Increasing Your Inspiration

Patricia Eslava Vessey — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 23:03:50 +0000

Most of us would love to feel more inspired more often. Feeling inspired can bring passion and purpose into our lives, make us feel alive and brighten our outlook on life. So how do we become more inspired? How do we invite more inspiration into our lives?

Give this guided meditation a try.

1. Sit comfortably, take a deep breath and as you exhale close your eyes and begin to relax.

2. Allow yourself to think about moments of inspiration and creativity you’ve experienced in your life whether large or small.

3. Also think about some moments when you wish you’d felt more inspired.

4. Now, using your imagination, picture yourself as an inventor, working away in your own studio or laboratory. Imagine the space as brightly lit, and imagine feeling joyful, light and extremely intelligent.

5. Now see yourself suddenly inspired by some brilliant idea. (It doesn’t matter whether or not you can identify this idea to yourself.) Just feel the excitement you have, as you are inspired with this brilliant idea. Notice where in your body you feel the feelings and allow them to grow and spread throughout your entire body, feeling more and more excited….

6. Now imagine other people gathering around and being excited and impressed by your new idea. Imagine them shaking your hand and congratulating you. Take time to fully enjoy this experience!

7. Come back slowly and notice how inspired you feel.

Hope you enjoyed this meditation. Sending you many blessings. Take good care.

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SOLD OUT – Will Honor LivingSocial Hypno-Weight Loss Deal!

Patricia Eslava Vessey — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 16:34:55 +0000

Hey Everyone,

The LivingSocial Deal is SOLD OUT, However, we will still HONOR THE 2 FOR ONE, DEAL $30.00 PLUS FREE STRESS RELEASE CD for these TWO classes:

Tonight: August 17, 5:30-8:30 PM Highline Community College, Building 14, Room 103. Park in the EAST PARKING LOT. See the map here: http://maps.highline.edu/pdfs/maps.pdf

AND, Thursday, August 23, 6-9 PM Same location and room.

So grab your friend or come alone. You’ll be happy you did. You’ll learn to eliminate emotional eating, love healthy food, love yourself, love exercise and more….

YOU MUST CALL, TEXT OR EMAIL TO SAVE YOUR SPOT!

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