One question I get asked a lot from people who are starting to change their lifestyle is where do I start? 

This is a great question!  While I have a lot of answers to this question (including equipment, recipes, etc.), I am giving you two of my mightiest answers that will be instrumental in your long-term success!

My “down & dirty” answer to this questions is below, and are actually directly from my Juice Yourself Healthy downloadable book (yea, so check that out gorgeous!).

Start with Small Steps

What you need to know as you begin your journey is that it doesn’t matter where you are right now.  What‘s important is the end result, and the first steps you are going to take to get there.

- Focus on now, today.

- Love yourself.

- Commit to yourself.

- Start with the first step on your journey…today.

Create a Support System

Whether you face a complex health issue or are simply starting a juicing regimen for better health, it’s important to create a support system.

When I found out I had cancer, I felt stunned and overwhelmed.  I knew I needed to make changes to my diet and lifestyle, yet didn’t know where to begin.  Thankfully, I created a support system that guided and buoyed me whenever I needed it.  In fact, it continues to do so.

Everyone’s support system looks different.  You might rely on a close friend or loved one to help you.  You might prefer a local group who can offer a range of resources.  You might hire a personal coach – like myself – to apply his or her expertise to your unique situation.  You might join an online forum. You might also consider joining one of my programs for a different level of support at your perfect pace.

We all resonate with support differently; the key is that you create a system that works for you.  Do whatever it takes to avoid feeling alone or alienated.

Let me know where you are and what your struggles are in the below comments. I would love to hear from you…

I am all about making differences in our life – if we didn’t, we would be constantly geting the same results, right? So, when I was invited to participate in this weeks worldwide blogging movement to support education and change for young girls – well, I couldn’t pass it up.

Warning! This content is like no other on my blog!

So after my invite, I sat and watched the many videos that The Girl Effect organization has, and it really hit home how much of a difference we can make in the lives of others. HUGE difference. And, if you know me personally, you will know how important education is to me. In fact, I wanted to be a school teacher when I was growing up! Who knew I would be teaching people around the world about green juicing, self-care and green lifestyle changes?!

But the education we’re talking about here is simply the fundamental stuff for young girls. The things we in the “western world” tend to take for granted. This educational foundation for these young women will in turn have global impact…and is so needed.

So yes – WOW – the below video on The Girl Effect had an amazing impact on me…please spend 4 minutes to watch it, won’t you? Imagine when you were 12 years old…just imagine…then, help make a difference.

As a result of this profound impact on me, I pledge to donate 10% of all of October’s sales to The Girl Effect cause…won’t you join me?

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Please leave your comments below on your thoughts, your reaction, your support…whatever is on your mind. Thanks for being you.