What will YOUR 2019 look like?

What will YOUR 2019 look like?

2019 Is going to be YOUR best year EVER!

If you’re like me, you’re super excited to welcome in 2019 and all the opportunities for personal, business and spiritual growth that it offers each of us.  And, if you’re not excited- it’s time to start and I can help- keep reading!  New Year’s is a special and sacred time where we can feel proud of what we’ve accomplished and grateful for all that we’ve experienced.  Plus, we can set ourselves up to attract our desires, reach out goals, stay open to guidance and live our best lives possible!

Let’s start by dreaming big and imaging our vision in detail of everything that we wish to bring into our lives. Did you know that in numerology the number 2019 resonates with creative self-expression, relationships, optimism, inspiration, tolerance and inclusiveness?  When you’re dreaming of your 2019 vision, image expressing it as a person who tends to be optimistic.  A person who has a rich ability to creative self-expression, a person who is tolerant and compassionate, and a person who is innately aware of their own infinite potential.

The next part it a little more challenging- visualizing how to get those dreams into action.  Don’t worry, I’ve put together my 3 top tips to help you get there!

#1: Get to know and stay in touch with your why and don’t forget to dream big!

Be unapologetic about your BIG VISION.  Your vision should be totally limitless, and while you may not be able to reach your vision in just one year, it will get you into the right direction.  Once you’ve created your vision, then ask yourself- WHY?  This is an important step because when you have a strong motivation attached to your vision, you’re much more likely to achieve it.  For example, if you set a goal to make $10k per month in 2019, you then can discover your why.  Maybe it is so you can spend more quality time with your family or give more money to your favorite charity or maybe it’s traveling for a week 4 times during the year.  You see once you know your why, that dream becomes much more real and tangible!

 

#2: Set a plan but be flexible

Once you have your BIG vision and you are connected to your why, now you can set a plan by choosing a specific goal that will help you reach your big vision.  Now that you have your goal, I recommend doing what I like to call a brain dump.  A brain dump is everything and anything that you need to do in order to reach your goal.  The things you put on this list should take only 15-60 minutes, no longer.  If they are longer than 60 minutes, break them down more!  Then, take this list and prioritize what to do first, and pick on thing to do per day.  I know your thinking, just one thing?  Believe me it works!  When you add too much to your plate you end up getting side tracked and only doing things half assed- never actually getting them done.  When you are moving through each day without completing any of the tasks that lead you to reaching your goal, this creates stress, anxiety and overwhelm.  No one wants that, so please do the one thing and move on…. Here’s the tricky part- life is going to happen, so be flexible!  Things will need to adjust or maybe even change; allow yourself some space for this to happen.

 

#3: Make self-awareness, self-care and self-love a priority

Here’s a fact that most people ignore: IF YOU DO NOT MAKE YOUR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH A PRIORITY YOU ARE GOING TO SUFFER.  Hey, you might be able to eventually reach your goals but how do you feel- like shit if you ask me!  The focus should always be placing a priority on feeling good every day.  So, what makes you feel good?  I encourage you to figure that out and create a daily routine to support that.  For myself I know that when I spend time in the morning reading, setting intentions, journaling and moving my body right away- I feel good.  I know I feel good when I eat nutrient dense foods.  I know I feel good when I take breaks during the day to walk.  I know I feel good when I am in service of others.  I know I feel good when I make true connections.  I know I feel good when I check in with myself throughout the day and reframe my thoughts, if needed.  So again, I ask you- what makes you feel good?

Why not make 2019 the year you re-connect with yourself, the year you finally put yourself first, and the year that you become so self-aware that it is actually easy to become radically responsible for you own life and happiness?  Why not live your best life in 2019!!

Lastly, I will leave you with this important reminder.  If your goals include: getting into the best shape of your life, learning better eating habits, creating wealth, or simply just taking better care of yourself- DITCH THE GUILT.  I promise you nothing that you could have eaten or spent too much money on or skipped a workout for, could be as unhealthy for you as the negative self-talk and old shitty stories that you are telling yourself in your head.  DON’T PUNISH YOURSELF for it, LEARN FROM it and do better next time. Let’s make 2019 your best year EVER and create so much self-love by loving your amazing body STARTING TODAY and caring for it inside and out.

Sending you light and love for an amazing 2019,

Carmen

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3 Ingredient “Healthier” Holiday Dessert Recipe

3 Ingredient “Healthier” Holiday Dessert Recipe

When it comes to the holidays sugary foods are all around!  Why not make a healthier version of one of your favorites- FUDGE!  I am excited for you to try this 3 Ingredients “Healthier” Holiday Dessert Recipe!

This recipe is “Dad” approved and only requires 3 ingredients and minimal time.  So what have you got to lose?  Make it in advance and store it in the freezer until your ready to share it’s deliciousness!
GET THIS:
1/2 cup Cashew Butter (Almond Butter work too)
1 cup Chocolate Chips (Try Enjoy Life or Lily’s)
1 1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract
dash Sea Salt (if your cashew butter is not salted)
DO THIS:
1. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In cycles in the microwave (stir between) melt the cashew butter and chocolate.
3. Remove from microwave when creamy and combine, then add the peppermint.
4. Pour into the loaf pan and smooth out evenly.
5. Pop into the freezer for 1 hour.
6. Slice into 16 equally sized squares.
Would you like more recipes like this? Check out my blog!
How Do You Relate: Body Image.  Self Worth.  Happiness.

How Do You Relate: Body Image. Self Worth. Happiness.

Body Image.  Self Worth.  Happiness.

I use to relate all three of these, often.  I remember the first time someone asked me how much I weighed I was in 6th grade.  She was in high school and I looked up to her, to be clear I idolized her.  My weight at the time was something like 70lbs but she made it seem like it was a lot….
This shaped the start of my preoccupation with my body image, weight, self worth and happiness.  For over a decade I obsessed about my weight, under eating, over exercising and being all up in my head with constant comparison and judgement. Anyone remember buns of steel with Tamilee Webb?
It’s so easy to tell ourselves (especially as women) that we won’t be satisfied or find true happiness until we achieve a certain dress size or scale weight. The truth is, it isn’t our weight that makes a difference, it’s how we treat ourselves and our body that matters. The lie I use to tell myself over and over and over was: once I reach X weight I will be happy.  Guess what?  I got to the weight and wasn’t happy.
Ok, so here’s the truth.  Your weight does not define you, but how you treat yourself does.  Society tells us you need to be skinny or gives you a permission slip need to accept your unhealthy body. So WFT are we suppose to do here?!?!
First thing to know, to accept, and to understand is that you are worthy of happiness, love, and everything you desire at any weight or dress size. The most important things to consider is how you treat yourself- body and mind.  Eating shitty food, day in and out is abusing you body.  It makes you feel like shit, both physically and mentally.  Again, this is the point here- YOUR WEIGHT DOES NOT DEFINE YOU BUT HOW YOU TREAT YOURSELF DOES.
Believe me, it can be a struggle, and sometimes I still struggle.  What I try to do is focus on listening to my body and daily movement, not to achieve a certain weight.  I focus on feeling good everyday, and I encourage you to do the same. Write out how you want to feel, and then write out what makes you feel that way.
So whether you are looking to gain weight, lose weight, have more energy or feel amazing, treating your body with respect and listening to what it needs to going to be the best.
What do you think and feel about this?  Let’s chat!  Shoot me a message at carmen@carmenohling.com or connect on social media.
Working to live my best life and helping you to do the same,
Carmen 🙂
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Happy Halloween: Chocolate Frosted Pumpkin Bars (GF, DF, Paleo)

Happy Halloween: Chocolate Frosted Pumpkin Bars (GF, DF, Paleo)

Chocolate Frosted Pumpkin Bars

(Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Paleo)

Bars:
1 cup almond OR cashew butter
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 egg, beaten (sub flax egg for vegan option)
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Frosting:
1 cup dairy free or stevia sweetened chocolate chips
1/4 cup cashew milk (or almond)
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 tsp. vanilla extract
dash sea salt

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl until mixture is smooth.
  3. Spread batter into 9×9 square pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  4. Bake for 30 minutes, or until done.
  5. In a pot on the stove, stirring melt the frosting ingredients.
  6. Place into a bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove bars from the oven and let cool, then spread frosting on top.  I recommend using about 1/3 of the frosting and saving the rest in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  8. Slice into 9-12 pieces.
  9. Enjoy!

Check out the video here:

Chocolate Frosted Pumpkin Bars

Happy Halloween!!!

Matcha Green Protein Smoothie

Love matcha, ya me too… What I don’t love is all the sugar that traditional coffee shops put in their matcha!  So today I am sharing with you an easy way to enjoy matcha, plus it has almost 20 grams of protein in each smoothie.  This could be a great way to start your day, to drink after a workout, or simply a healthy treat at the end of your day.

Enjoy!

Eat Real Food.  Be Healthy.  Feel Amazing. 

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STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALL AND BE EVERYTHING TO EVERYONE!

Are you finally ready to let go of doing it all, feeling overwhelmed and not finding joy in your life? I remember the day I said “no more” and  I let it all go!  I’ve created this guide with 3 simple steps for you to get started and find more joy in your everyday life and way less stress!

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