Relax

Please Relax

Relax is a word in the English language that can easily be lost in the lives of busy Moms. Relaxing is something that is brand new to me but a welcomed change in my busy life with 3 young, active, growing children. Today I was treated with a gift certificate of a massage to a wonderful day spa and had the pleasure  to meet and be massaged by a woman who truly has the gift of touch. 

A full body massage is definitely an elaborate, expensive way to spend an hour. However, I believe allowing yourself to feel and become completely, fully relaxed is an important part of full body health. Kelly from Body Benefits Day Spa in Milton, MA used scented oils, hot stones and her bare hands to take me to that very wonderful, truly important state of mind and body: complete relaxation. Dimming the lights, softening the music and the flicker of candlelight may help to relax you at the end of a long day but having someone massage the stress of daily life away is truly a gift. 

All of us need to take some time to relax each and every day. Your busy life style may only allow for a few extra deep breaths upon waking each morning and before retiring to sleep each evening. But make that time for yourself. Take care of yourself by incorporating relaxation into your daily regimen. And if it is in your budget to add a full body massage every now and then I highly recommend such a luxury (and Kelly!). 

Take care of yourself. Love fully. Smile and laugh often. Eat clean, whole foods. Exercise and relax each and every day....you are worth it!

Putting my feet up after a long beach run: January 1, 2013

Breakfast Like Royalty!

I love a good, hearty, filling, healthy breakfast and thankfully my kids are the same way. We start each and every day with a smorgasbord of foods. My favorite sweet way to start the day is with my protein pancakes. They are super healthy and super fast to make.
Directions:
1/4 C Bobs high fiber hot cereal (or 1/3 C quick oats if you can't find Bobs)
3 egg whites
1 Tablespoon cinnamon or less if you don't love cinnamon like I do
1/2 smashed ripe banana
Mix all ingredients well. Warm a nonstick pan (or spray a pan with non stick spray) and spoon out little pancakes on pan. I like mine the size of a deck of cards or smaller. Cook for a few min (2-3) on each side until done all the way through. While these are cooking I get my Greek yogurt and mix it with 1/2 cup wild blueberries and more cinnamon (I told you I love cinnamon!). I dip my pancakes into my yogurt mixture for a healthy, filling, extra yummy way to start the day! Tell me what you think after you make these!