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Even as children, we learn important life lessons that carry us through our lives. I was eleven years old, and sitting on the dock at the cottage our family was renting that summer, when I saw a seagull flying over the water looking for food. I was totally fascinated when from way up in the sky the bird came down with an incredible splash and flew up with a prized fish in its mouth. I sat there in amazement at the birds focus and by its ability to see the fish below the surface of the water from such a distance.

This small but important moment was a turning point in my life. What I learned stayed with me until adulthood: If I want something, I must keep it in my sight and be totally focused on the end goal; otherwise it will get away.

Many years later, I heard someone say that your thoughts go out into the universe and come back to you manifesting in your life as reality. This concept, that what you think is what you attract, rang true for me and has since proven itself to be an exceedingly important principle to live by. Time and time again this philosophy has shown itself to be true and is now a defining principle that underlies how I approach all of my goals, actions and choices.

So what practices can you use to go after your dreams as directly as the seagull did his dinner?

Here are the steps I consistently use to make my dreams a reality:

1. Begin with writing down your goal: Writing things down gives them strength and cements them into your consciousness.

2. Create a picture of what you want in your mind’s eye and visualize yourself in the state of completion: How does it feel, taste, sound? Where will you be when this occurs; what will you be doing?

3. Get really creative and infuse the goal with all of your emotions and creative energy: You may choose to create a vision board to help you stay focused on the end result.

4. Finally surrender your goal and let it go. You have to trust that it will show up in the best way possible; perhaps in a way that’s slightly different then you pictured.

Now that the Olympics are taking place in England, we see numerous examples of the discipline it takes to achieve a long-held goal. An athlete, who wins a gold medal, may have spent years visualizing themselves on the podium holding that precious medal. And of course they had a teacher or mentor to show them where they needed improvement. And, you can be sure that the athlete had an unwavering sense of self-worth.

Another important point for anyone who truly wants success is: You are the company you keep; so surround yourself with people who are positive and successful. The energy of successful people rubs off and supports you in your quest. And after you have achieved your goal, remember to keep an attitude of gratitude for all you have been given. Never doubt that you deserve the very best, as the universe is always working on your behalf.

I like to say: Life is like a restaurant; you have to put your order in. Always expect the best and above all, never, ever give up.

I’ve had many opportunities since that time as an eleven year old, to test the principles of success I learned from my friend the seagull and because of that, I now live a life of incredible success and joy. Try these principles out for yourself and see how your life changes for the better. I promise you’ll even surprise yourself.

In health,

Jane Durst – Pulkys, BSc., R.N.C.P., C.N.P

 


Hi, Jane Durst Pulkys here, Toronto’s leading holistic nutritionist and health expert. In this video I talk about diets and why they don’t work. My interpretation of the word D.I.E.T. is “Doomed Investment Every Time”. People consistently fail at dieting and losing weight long term because they don’t make healthy eating and living a central part of their lifestyle. 

What I recommend people do is to follow the 80/20 rule. The 80/20 rule means that what matters most is what you do 80% of the time. So what you do is eat amazing, health rich foods 80% of the time and then give yourself a 20% window to eat some of the treats you enjoy. This makes it so that you don’t completely deprive yourself and maintain balance while leading a healthier lifestyle.

Jane Durst Pulkys, www.creativehealth.ca, talks about the 5 winning daily practices for maintaining a healthy body weight.

In her video Jane explores the 5 key daily components that the successful people use to keep themselves at their optimal body weight; nutrition, exercise, hydration, sleep and stress management. Jane gives easy to follow tips for each practice to help viewers easily incorporate these essential habits into their daily lives.

Standing in the women’s change room at the local health club, I watched a woman climb on to the bathroom scale. Her mouth flew open as she read the numbers and her hand clasped her mouth. Deflated she slowly climbed off and walked away with a distraught look on her face. I knew in that moment her day had been ruined by the number she’d seen on the scale. If only she knew the real secret to weight loss. For the last century people have spent millions of dollars to achieve the perfect weight and it doesn’t work!

We have become so obsessed by calories, low fat, high fibre, low carbs and diets galore. What if this had nothing to do with weight loss? Imagine never counting another calorie for the rest of your life and achieving the perfect weight? Well you can and it is simple.

The Secret is not food, it is habits. Take a look at the people in your life who look like they never have to worry about their weight. They make it look easy and they can eat pretty much eat anything they want. How is that possible? They have a secret. They practice daily habits that ensure they never have to go on a diet. Starting with these daily habits right now can ensure that you are on the road to success. You’re never too old

, never too late, never too overweight, and never too sick to change your habits.

What are the habits I’m talking about? Number one,
these people drink between five and eight glasses of water; no pop, juice or milk (that is for infants). They avoid the five new food groups which are fast, frozen, fried, junk and processed. These people have a diet mostly devoid of white foods such as bagels, muffins, cookies, donuts, pancake and white bread. What they do eat is five fruits and seven veggies every day. Who ever said fruit was fattening? By eating whole, live foods they feel satisfied because foods rich in minerals are what your cells actually crave. Also, these people enjoy meat, chicken, eggs, nuts seeds and whole grains. When on the run they look for fresh foods, not food that comes in a bag, box or pick up window. When they travel they bring along green drinks and nut bars so that they don’t have to eat the processed food that they are usually faced with.

They get up early so that they can plan their day. Exercise is definitely part of their daily regime. It is not an endurance test for them but something they really enjoy doing and their secret is that they have planned the night before what they will be eating and doing the next day. They exercise almost every day. They believe in balance and if they take time off to balance themselves. These habits are done not as a punishment but as a reward. If they have over indulged on the weekend, they cut themselves a bit of slack and start fresh on Monday with the same healthy habits as before.

They LOVE food and they feel energetic. Having a bowel movement every day comes because of the healthy foods they eat. Their dinner plate is full of colour and they do their best to stay away from the beige foods: pasta, pizza, but they do indulge once in a while. Fat is their friend. Taking two tablespoons of flax oil every day makes them feel satisfied and helps their cravings for sugar leave. They love to eat food from the Garden of Eden and they rarely consume food that is found in the middle of the grocery store. When at a party they look for the fresh veggies and dip and always ask for extra veggies in the restaurant. Their grocery buggies are full of live food. Microwaving is a no-no as they understand that their bodies cannot digest these foods because of the harm microwaves does to the energy of food.

Every day add one of these habits into your daily regime and watch how easy it is. Focusing on adding things into your life is much harder than denying yourself. It is much easier than you think and the results are amazing.

Take the stairs at work, park your car further away and begin your new daily habits and start to really enjoy your body as it is the only one you have. Discover your new found energy which will last a lifetime. Doing all of this, you will NEVER have to weigh your self-esteem!

Jane Durst Pulkys BsC., CNP., RNCP

Hi I’m Jane Durst Pulkys, from www.creativehealth.ca. This is my absolute favourite morning shake recipe. This shake fills you up, provides your body with hours of energy and does wonders for your health.

The key ingredients include: Ground flax seeds, which provides the body with fiber and helps prevent high cholesterol and diabetes. Fresh fruit, which provides the body with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Beneficial oils, which provides the body with Omega 369’s, is anti inflammatory and improves skin and hair. Whey protein, which provides the body with lots of energy.

Protein Shake Recipe - Jane Durst Pulkys - Toronto Nutritionist

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients: 

1. 1/2 cup pure filtered water

2. 2 heaping tbsp, Ground Flax Seeds

3. 1 1/2 cups mixed fruit

4. 2 tbsp omega oils (EFA – Plex by Flora)

5. 1 1/2 scoops TrueHealth protein powder

Directions: Add ingredients to a blender or large mixing container. Blend for 1 minute or until all ingredients are completely blended. Serves 1 person.