Lofty goals for 2014 - Are you living the life you want to?

 

 

 

If you follow me on Instagram, you saw this post in the new year.  I have never been one to really follow through with resolutions.  I vowed to exercise more times than I can recall, but never really followed through, because this, as well as my other resolutions, were empty promises.  While this years' resolutions are lofty goals for a city-loving girl who loves to shop, I do realize that my approach to life has sometimes left me feeling dull. Focused on wanting  new clothes when my closet is full, wanting to live in a warmer climate, instead of appreciating the beauty of my surroundings, and focused on thinking that a slimmer waistline will drastically improve my life, instead of appreciating the fact that I was given a fully functioning body that can take me where I want to go without too many limitations.   

 

So here are five things that I have done so far in order to stay on track:

 

1. I have found one thing each day that I love about winter - even when the temperatures reached -30c (a biggie for me!)

 

2. When the weather, and all the fashion blogs I read, make me crave a shopping outing, I shop my closet, bake something or accomplish a task that I have been postponing for a while.

 

3. Showed more appreciation towards my husband and kids. Instead of nit picking at what they haven't done, I thank them for what they have.

 

4. I have planned a few DYI projects that will up cycle things we have and prevent me from purchasing new ones.

 

5. Searched the internet for homemade beauty and cleaning products in order to waste and consume less.

 

 

What steps  are you taking in order to keeps your resolutions or live the life you want to live?  Let me know, I'm always happy to know what you guys are up to! 

 

 

Thanks for reading!

Amelie



 



Cucumber Lemon Green Juice

Today I am sharing with you one of my favorite juice recipes.  It is the first juice I made and although I grimaced quite a bit at fist, I now really look forward to it.  It is super simple to make and uses things that a plant-based cook surely has in his/her kitchen. 

It tastes super refreshing and is sure to give you the energy boost you need during cold winter days!

 

 

 

 

 

Cucumber Lemon Green Juice

 

Ingredients

 

A bunch of organic spinach

A bunch organic kale

Half a cucumber

2 celery stalks

1 lemon, peeled

2 green apples (I often leave them out, but if you like it a bit sweeter, it is good to add them)

1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled

2 cups filtered water

 

 Method

 

Wash all ingredients properly and peel lemon and ginger. 

Place all ingredients in juicer or vitamix.  If using a blender, mix until you get a thick watery paste.  Place fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and empty juice over it.  It may take a few minutes in order to separate the juice from the fiber  (fiber may be kept and used in muffins).  Serve and enjoy!

 

 

Thanks for reading!

Amelie