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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.