Keep The New Year Fresh

It is the end of the first of twelve months and just thought I pipe in with some ideas to keep the New Year fresh and alive. Remember all those great things you said you would accomplish, enjoy, and make room for?

Here are some ideas that will help wake up your brain and keep you motivated until the warmth of Spring is on your back:

Goji Tea
Instead of a caffeinated beverage in the morning, why not try some Gogi Tea? Gogi berries are off the chart in antioxidants and are a great way to wake up your system. Take about 1 t. of dried Gogi berries and put them in a coffee cup. Add hot water and let steep. You can eat the berries when they get soft and plump. Try this throughout the day as an antioxidant boost.

Change Your Exercise Routine
You might be thinking, "Why do that? I just got into a routine." Changing up what you do is a great way to stay interested in working out. For instance if you like yoga, now is the time to check out different studios just in case you need a change of scenery. Maybe you need a more zen-like environment, smaller class size, or a more convenient schedule. You generally pay by the month so now is the time to think about making a switch. Or if you are content, stay put and bring your hands together in Namaste to give thanks that you are healthy and are making the time to treat your body well.

Buy a Great New Cookbook
Purchasing a new cookbook is a great way to make meal planning and food preparation more fun or should I say tolerable. Cooking is enjoyable when you are in the mood, but if you are the chief cook and bottle washer, this task gets old. I love the new Canyon Ranch cookbook Nourish. The recipes are delicious and easy to make. The pictures make my mouth water. This might be a great Valentine's gift for your favorite cook, or for yourself if that cook happens to be you.

Get a Body Treatment
Don't wait for your next spa vacation to treat yourself to a luscious massage or pedicure. Once a month body treatments are a great way to relax and refresh. Some days it just feels awesome to either climb onto a heated massage table or stick your feet in hot bubbly water.

Coming soon, what is the best chocolate for Valentine's Day.