Fancy Genesis

The more I think about the idea of jumping into a healthier lifestyle, the more I started wondering about what it actually means. Obviously, the idea is to get back to a healthier version of you. That’s pretty simple, right? My mind as a trainer always goes to one simple question. Why did you stop? Ask yourself that right now. Why did you stop eating healthy? Why did you stop exercising? I’m sure all of you have had hiccups in life that can derail us from our goals. We all try to climb the mountain of good habits to only fall back down when those hiccups come up again. So, how can we jump into a healthier you? How can you find your ice axe to stop the free-fall down the mountain? These are five simple elements for you to focus on and can become your ice axe. Hopefully, these are simple enough to get you started today, but also are easy to remember the next time you’re looking for motivation.  Just get Started Simple right? Do you want to know the best time to ...

When it comes to wellness and having a healthy relationship with both your mind and body, mindful eating is the way to go. It is exactly what it sounds like—using the mind to guide what you put in your body. Most people use mindful eating without even knowing it, but people who have been trying to diet and/or suffer with eating disorders have thrown away the mindful approach. Of all the “diets” out there, this one is the most successful as it puts you in tune with your body and allows you to eat exactly what and how much food you need. Here are some tips on how go about this! Eat what your body tells you to eat.  You may think that eating what you crave will lead to disaster, especially if you are one of those people who craves massive amounts of junk food. The thing is that cravings tell you what your body NEEDS. Once you give into the craving, your body will be begin to be satisfied because you have given it sufficient nutrients. This will eventually lead to mu...

Here are 3 of the most beautiful smelling and body hydrating recipes I found for body lotions (homemade). ALOE VERA MOISTURIZER: Ingredients: 4 parts aloe vera gel 1 part vegetable glycerine placeholder Method: Pick several leaves from your aloe vera plant. Extract the gel by scraping the juicy flesh off the skin with a blunt knife, bit by bit. Strain the gel through a piece of fine gauze or light fabric to remove any lumps.Once you have the desired quantity of strained aloe vera gel, mix in the vegetable glycerine.Store in the fridge in a screw-topped glass jar. You will love using this moisturizer. It feels light and refreshing on the skin, is cheap and easy to make, and contains no toxic chemicals. LAVENDER BODY LOTION: Ingredients:  1 teaspoon borax 1 cup rose water 2 tablespoons olive oil a handful of lavender flowers 2 cups of boiling water placeholderMethod: Dissolve 1 teaspoon borax in 1 cup rose water, then slowly add 2 tablespoons of warmed olive oil, bea...