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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gina Ratcliff is a Certified Holistic Health Coach , published author , public speaker , leads workshops on nutrition and health issues , and offers individual health and nutrition coaching to those ready to move from “ diet ” to “ Live It ” health . You can contact her at www . ginaratcliff . com , www . liveit-healthy . com or liveithealthyutah @ gmail . com
of leafy greens . There is a huge connection between mood and food .
5 . Be kind to yourself . Have a good positive chat with yourself about your plan and the steps you are taking to extricate yourself from the situation . Chart your progress and reward yourself in positive ways . Be Creative .
Breathe ! It ’ s going to be okay ! Be proud of yourself for the steps you are taking toward your health and wellness . Remember patience , the debt wasn ’ t created in a day and will take time and effort but the result will be restored balance … mind , body and spirit .