Coffee and the benefits to your health and wellbeing

In the mission toward health, coffee has been demonised by many professionals and often non-professionals as something that is not good for you.  In moderation, coffee can be a powerful tool to increase your metabolism, decrease hunger and impact your digestive system.  A little coffee doesn’t have much of an impact on your central nervous system and if you have it in moderation and completely enjoy the process it can be a positive thing for your nervous system.  It may not be for everyone and if you have any concerns, see your doctor.

Addiction is the issue with coffee mostly.  It is when people can’t cope without it or have too much of it using it as a stimulant rather than something that is for enjoyment and health.  If you Google the health benefits of coffee you will find some joy in the fact that it’s alright to drink a little bit of it and simply moderate it and avoid addictive behaviours toward it.  Also look at the downside to it if you have too much while being aware that where there is one PHD that says it’s good for you, there will be one that says it’s bad for you so go with manifesting the good side with no more than for example two coffees a day.

Women are confused about coffee and let’s face it, the battle of the evidence on both sides can be debilitating but I happen to know that what you think you become so think about coffee as something that is for moderation, health, wellbeing and enjoyment while making sure you consider good quality coffee that has no chemicals in it and embrace this ancient ritual as something that enhances your life and isn’t a crutch.  Don’t be lost in the battle and begin to see that you can and will win the war on the PHD’s by deciding from your own internal governance system that tells you what is alright for you to have and what is not.

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Overcoming the expectation of perfectionism

The media and other mediums have caused a mass perfectionism epidemic where women are expected to be perfect all the time.  I know what this is like as the victim of military abuse and having suffered severe trauma and a near death experience.  People think you should be skinny and perfect overnight and better right away, but it doesn’t often work like that.  It’s a journey for all women out there and I want to normalise weight concerns because I’ve had them, so have others out there so don’t be so hung up on what you look like.  Don’t be so perfectionistic toward yourself or others because the world isn’t made perfect.  There are imperfections everywhere and if you happen to have some like most people do, don’t be ashamed of them, be happy that you are unique.

Vanity has its grips on the world.  It is destroying the freedom of many women while it’s important to overcome it and love your body and self now, it is just as important to look after yourself.  I know what it’s like to be sabotaged and to be destroyed so I can’t do this for you but in that understand that people will do things that are cruel and inhumane toward women when it comes to looks but you must be greater than any war that is waging in the world and win over the enemy at large which is the ideal image of a woman that has you feel you are not good enough.

So when others are expecting you to be perfect as people do me, even given everything I have been through, it’s important not to make excuses but to be kind to yourself, be loving toward yourself and be able to rise in life no matter what occurs so you can live your life, winning the battle against the enemy that tries to take you out of the game because of looks.  Be as stunning as you like, while loving yourself for the true beauty you are and make sure you look after yourself and take time out as I have had to because I was destroyed to be able to be the change you want to see.

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Overcoming vanity and the opinions of others to win the war

The world has gone image conscious mad. It seems like worth is being placed upon the way women look, what they do and how perfect they seem to be.  It appears that women must be immaculate and thin all of the time to be deemed a worthy woman.  It’s a battle out there for women and the war needs to be won because they are suffering at the hands of a bombardment of images that are deemed perfect when the reality is that perfection is in the eye of the beholder. This war has been waging since the invention of the media and mediums where gossip has taken storm in the world causing women to think that they are never enough because imperfection has been a weapon used against women for generations.

In understanding this battle, you begin to see that perfection is internal, it is your internal self and your inner beauty that really counts.  Be as stunning externally as you like, but don’t place your worth on what the war out there is teaching women.  I know it’s difficult, I know you may struggle but don’t look at it if it’s concerning and impacting you.  Just live your life, do what you want and win this war hands down by making sure you look after yourself starting from the inside out.

This war is one that women need to win.  Lives are being lost in action for the eating disorders and body dysmorphia while women are losing themselves in the game of perfection while not loving their imperfections.  It’s a long and arduous road for the world to recover from what it has done to women.  There is a lot to answer for, for the way that women are used as pawns in a greed and vanity game where to win this war you must care, but don’t care too much.  Be mindful of your health and wellbeing, accepting that sometimes you may go off the wagon and so what! It’s a fact of life that nobody is absolutely perfect!

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Fighting for what you want for great results

Sometimes you have to fight for what you want because the enemy may try to take you out of the health and fitness game.  As you go on this mission, make sure that you remain true to who you are while ensuring you take things head on for results that are what you want.  In doing this you are able to beat the enemy at its own game by fighting for what you know is meant for you.  Sometimes you may lose your footing and be setback and it’s what you do with that setback that matters.  Do you wallow and stay there, or do you rest up, take things on and fight for what you know is meant for you – true health.

This is one mission worth embarking on because the way for you to succeed is not always graceful, although you can create it that way as much as you can.  Unfortunately, external forces my attempt to strike you out but you must always remain true to the task at hand and keep going no matter what occurs.  In this article I want to emphasise that the fight is necessary in this day and age because of the amount of temptation in the world, the bombardment of advertisements, the media, social media and the endless list of things that stop women from succeeding at the health mission.

Being wiped out happens sometimes so make sure you re-group and get yourself back on track and that is who Battle Babes is for also.  It is for those who have been struggling and who want to get back on track or starting out so you can win the war on weight, body image and fitness.  You can win this war hands down and if you fight sometimes, you will get through any resistance to make way for a life that is healthy, amazing and very much about loving your body and self no matter where you have been and embracing your mission for where you are going.

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The process of getting back on track after a setback

In life we are all human and, in this mission, it’s important to understand and appreciate that you can’t be perfect all the time.  Things happen in life and your quality of life depends on your health, while don’t be to upset if you let yourself go or you for reasons outside of yourself struggle.  When it comes to your weight, it isn’t a reflection of you and the person you are regardless of what society has conditioned you to think and the bombardment of images from the media have you feel about yourself.  I know what it’s like to struggle and to have setback after setback and the best thing you can do for yourself is to love your body and self no matter what because being a prisoner of the war on weight, body image and fitness will only impact your mental health and have you unable to connect when you truly need to with others.  These insights will assist you to find ways to overcome the thoughts about yourself in the instance of a setback and get back on track with power and precision:

1. The mirror and scales are not the enemy.

   The enemy is the thinking that you aren’t good enough and that you are not a good person for letting yourself go. It is the negative self-talk or external talk of others that may have you think that you are not where you are supposed to be, but you are right where you are meant to be – turning things around.  As you use the mirror and scales, notice your thoughts and how you feel about yourself and take the time to give yourself some love instead of hatred so you can win the war on weight, body image and fitness for a life that is amazing and profound as I know you may have been haunted for most of your life by these thoughts.  Be sure to embrace the power of reframing for a mind that works for your greater good.

2. Reframe your thoughts to manifest what you want.

   I write about this a lot, and reframing is one of my favourite things to do because the enemy may try to make you think things about yourself that simply are not true but can become true if you allow the negative thoughts to rule you. As you reframe your thoughts, you turn a negative into a positive by thinking or writing down the opposite of what you think or even what other people say and balance your emotions for outcomes that are profound. When you change your thoughts, you change your mind.

3. Know what you want.

   As you know where you are going and what you want your mission seemingly impossible becomes possible. It becomes something that you are able to achieve in milestones so seek professional assistance to set some goals if you need help and go about methodically and systematically achieving them with precision.  As you know where you are going, you may come across some obstacles so be sure to embrace them as part of the journey and live your life with health and win the war on weight, body image and fitness by having a health vision for yourself to be the best you can be.

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What to do if you lose your momentum and how to get back on track

When it comes to health, many women lose momentum and their routine sometimes and it’s not the end of the world.  It is an opportunity to learn, grow and evolve while looking at your habits and behaviours knowing that the world doesn’t revolve around the way you look but your health is up there with one of the most important things in lives.  In times of Covid and a more sedentary way of life, it can be difficult to manage your health so these insights will assist you to regain momentum and get back on track:

1. Seek professional guidance.

   It is important to understand that it’s alright to ask for help. It is alright to admit you don’t have it all together and you might just need some external guidance to be able to support your long-term health goals.  When asking for help, make sure you seek someone who is compassionate with you and is about body love, not being just about being thin but health being the most important thing.  We all backslide at times, so be gentle with yourself because phases of life may seem unkind so surround yourself with help you know will be kind.

2. Be alright with yourself regardless.

   Let’s face it, things happen such as Covid kilos, hormones, poor choices at times and stress or other things that are conducive to weight gain and ill health. The thing to remember is that your body shape and size means nothing about you, but your mental health and the way you view yourself means everything to your wellbeing. Be alright with yourself at the times of life you may age, your shape and body may change and make sure that you love yourself and your body for the phases it goes through and don’t succumb to social pressure and expectations and do subscribe to living for your own true wellbeing in body and mind the way you are and into the way you want to be.

3. Establish a new or restored routine.

   Routine can be everything. I know having had Covid, hormones running rife and life challenges that it can be difficult at times.  It’s important to not try to push yourself too hard to begin with but to establish a routine that you can stick to for the rest of your life.  This is something that I find easy most of the time but sometimes we have to admit when the enemy forces get us, and we just can’t do what we did before at the level we did so we must scale it back and begin again or from where you are at.  So, begin your new routine or restore your old one depending on where you are at but don’t let anything get in the way of your results, not the opinion of others or your own self-doubt.  Be the type of woman who gets up in the morning and no matter what is happening, go with it and restore your health while making sure you enjoy a long-term sustainable routine.

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Exercise and overcoming depression for improved quality of life

Let’s face it, often if you are depressed the last thing you want to do is exercise, but I can assure you that it’s something that will change your mood.  When it comes to partaking in exercise, moving your body will invoke as most already know, endorphins and counteract the impacts of cortisol production while getting you outside, amongst people and life.  I know what this is like after going through life challenges, hormonal changes and my life not turning out the way I thought it would while also in these trying times with Covid circulating the world and other pressures as a woman.   Weight gain often comes with the lack of motivation, and it becomes more difficult to get moving but the thing to remember is that any setback can be treated like a step forward because if you look, you can learn from your depressive thoughts, feelings and emotions and find a gift in it to be able to move powerfully forward and get moving again.  These insights will assist you to overcome depression for improved quality of life:

1. Realise it’s a journey.

   Most people these days are looking for a quick fix to their problems but overcoming depression with exercise isn’t an overnight thing. I of course believe in miracles but know that for most people it’s a journey of re-establishing your routine and embrace the journey because it takes effort, I know to be able to get back out there, get going and get doing what you want to do again.  When you realise it’s a journey, you are more patient and understand you need to take actions toward feeling better and if you start small and build up, you will find over time you begin to feel better, your body functions better and you are able to feel the endorphins you are seeking.

2. Start small and build up.

   You don’t need to thrash yourself to feel endorphins when it comes to exercise. Of course, if a good hard workout is what you respond to and you are ready for it go for it but don’t think that you need to go hard to begin with to feel the healing effects of exercise.  Just starting is the first thing and then build gradually up to a place where you consistently feel the effects of your hard work.  I know it’s so confusing in this day and age about how much exercise to do to gain results so seek professional assistance where needed to guide you and make sure you take it one step at a time being kind to yourself for the impact of exercise to improve your quality of life.

3. Allow yourself to feel pleasure.

   Depression often makes people feel like they aren’t allowed to or able to feel a sense of pleasure. Exercise will bring you pleasure and so will the results it creates in your body so be sure to allow yourself the joy and pleasure you can experience by partaking in it regularly.  Pleasure is something that is not just for the lucky people, all people are able to experience it if you put your mind to it.  I know right!  You may not feel like doing the hard work to get where you want to go but think about the results you will create by getting going and getting into it while making sure you look after yourself and seek professional guidance where required.

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