Love you!

Wow Phil,

I have managed to dry the tears, gather the emotions and have sat down to jot you a note. I do believe that you may have possibly saved my life and sadly I am not talking out of line.

I am a 41 yo mom to two amazing kids that need their mother. Especially my son as he is disabled and will need somebody in his corner for many years to come. I also have a daughter that needs a healthy role model to ensure that she does not have food hang ups. They deserve somebody that can engage them, play with them and not be falling asleep after a couple hours at the park, that is if I can make it to the park. But most of all I have decided, upon some deep reflection, I deserve to be healthy, happy and be able to grab life - to enjoy it to the fullest.

I am tired of going to sleep each night worried if I will wake up in the morning because

When out of town friends come to visit me in NYC the first question is, "where's the raw desserts?"  So I decided to put together a list of my top five tasty treats, and as you might have guessed, most of them include cacao.

1.  Moon Pie - One Lucky Ducky
Coated with a chocolate covering, stuffed with a rich creme filling and fluffy cupcake like interior, this chocolate delight is the latest craze and everyones favorite.  Take your time eating it though, its a heavy treat.

2.  Gnosis Chocolate - Various Stores
Vanessa Barg rocks this company out with 100's of stores carrying her chocolate worldwide and over 30 stores in NYC alone.  This handmade organic raw vegan delight is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth, while at the same time providing you with super potent nutrients.  

This past LIVE Episode was spontaneous, but there will be notifications in the future.  I want to be available to answer any all all questions from weight loss, juicing, and the raw food lifestyle... to consciousness, love, and being in the present moment. 

I look forward to answering your comments on a future show.  Stay tuned, and enjoy!

Episode 1: Recorded Live Q & A Video with Philip McCluskey

Emma MacDougall, has written a very heartfelt informative ebook that is essential reading for the couples who have decided to go raw.

Its not very often that two people in a relationship will go into eating raw at the same time, its super rare actually.

Most of the time its one of you that makes a big decision to change your life by changing the way you eat.

It might not seem like a big thing, but oh it is! When you look back to your relationship, a lot of it revolves around food, eating out, sharing desserts, and cooking together.

But if one of you starts to become ill (like I did) and really want a new direction in life, then raw eating can really draw you in.

It’s usually a similar story... You (or the partner) starts looking into raw, you spend hours on the internet, looking at YouTube videos and interviews, reading raw books and getting really into the lifestyle and actually getting excited about it.  But, if your other half does not share this excitement, then it can be a super drama.

The most amazing thing about eating mostly raw foods is what it can do for your mind.  Yes that’s right, it changes the way you think.

I speak from experience and I know Emma does too.  You start to really connect with nature and fall in love with the beauty of the world, but you also begin to look into other matters and issues that you may have not given a second thought to.

I was quite obsessed with raw and used to get really upset when my husband would not think the dishes I was making were as great as I did. He would always say its ok, but I still like cooked food.

After spending a long time preparing food I would feel quite hurt when he went to the fridge and made himself something he was used to.

Because of the way I was awakening to other things in my life, it really freaked him out. I started looking into what some would say ‘conspiracy theories’, but I would say perhaps the truth to what is really going on in the world that most others just choose to ignore.

Me Raw, You Cooked is Emma’s story of how she found the raw diet and what it did to her relationship. She actually split up from Rod for quite a while, calling off their wedding and living apart, both not knowing what was going to happen in the future.

This ebook is also a love story and I shed a tear a few times reading their beautiful letters to each other.

I am very happy to say as well that they were recently married and have learnt to deal with their raw relationship, and have worked out how to keep each other happy.

Emma has also got some fantastic recipes in this ebook as well, which are aimed at appealing both the diets of the raw person and non raw. It’s more than just a book you read once… you can come back to time and time again.

If you are raw yourself, and someone you share your life with doesn’t quite understand, then leaving a copy of this ebook for him or her will really help. You can both figure out how to speak to each other with not getting too emotional.  Life is all about give and take and Emma really helps for you to learn how to do this.

Priced at approx $13.00 US it really is an inexpensive way to sort out a huge drama you may possibly have with being raw!

For more information please visit: http://merawyoucooked.com/

And while modern life and luxuries may have eliminated many of our needs for support, no amount of technological "advances" can take away from our need to connect, share and inspire one another. In fact, it's quite the opposite:

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In celebration of International Women's Day, the biggest WISH there’s ever been is coming true. On March 8, 2010, women from all around the globe are invited to attend W.I.S.H. Women’s International Summit for Health - a series of free on-line interviews with leading health and wellness experts who answer the most pressing questions faced by women today.
 
For 10 days, thousands of women will come together to hear the stories and share the wisdom of a star-studded list of 40 speakers (like Marianne Williamson, Neale Donald Walsch, Dr. Mercola, Mallika Chopra, David Wolfe, & Rainbeau Mars to name a few.)

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You heard me right! How can we all become Terra-ists; greater supporters of the earth?

Terra comes from the Latin word for Earth, land or terrain. When I say Terra-ist, I am referring to a group or tribe of people that ARE the next evolution of conscious community here on Earth. To be a Terra-ist means that you take great conscious care, and have love for YOUR earth, land and terrain in which you live.

In my eyes, those that choose to be a Terra-ist speak compassion through their words; have integrity in their actions and ways in which they choose to live. With the state of our world today it is becoming increasingly obvious that in order to continue to thrive on this planet, we must nurture our home space, our surroundings and most important of all, our bodies which are our vehicles in making all things possible.

**  Chilling with my good friends Dhrumil, Courtney Pool, and Heather Pace in NYC at Dr. Junger's crib.  Check out my yummy Green Super Soup, and Heather's amazing chocolate turtles.  Video Here

**  Step by Step instructions on how I make my Post Workout Green Smoothie Protein shake.  Video Here

WEIGHT LOSS & JUICE FASTING LECTURE

WHEN: 2/25/10  TIME: 7:00PM

WHERE: CATCH A HEALTHY HABIT CAFE

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On My 100-Day & 60-Day Juice Fast!"

Have you been feeling sluggish or tired? 

Maybe you're just ready to give your body a break... 

There's nothing like a juice fast to detox your body, lose excess weight, or address a certain dis-ease you may be working on overcoming. 

Whatever the reason may be, juicing can help. 

Juicing directly attacks stored fat in the body, which is where many of the toxins are stored.  As the toxins are forced into the bloom stream, we now have an opportunity to eliminate them, which will result in a happier and healthier body.

Whether you are going to do a 3 day, 7 day, 14 day, or 31-day fast; we've got a fresh new recipe for you to try each and every day.  Go for it, its time to get juicy!

These fun and incredibly fast recipes prove how convenient juicing can be.  Full of yummy recipes and beautiful photographs that will have you feel healthier, lose excess weight, and begin to glow! 

Raw Food Juice Bar Will Help You: 

•  Save Time with 31 Juice Recipes
• Lose Weight without Stress
• Purify, Detox, and Clean your system
• Increase your Energy, Drive, & Stamina
•  Be Inspired to Love Yourself more!

And, all the recipes are:

• 100% Raw
• 100% Vegan
• 100% Vegetarian
  
• 100% Dairy Free
• 100% Gluten Free

"In Raw Food Juice Bar You'll Find Quick Raw Food Juice Recipes for..."

31 Amazing Juice Recipes from Philip McCluskey & Friends:

Shazzie, Gabrielle Brick, Heather Pace, Courtney Pool

SPECIAL BUNDLE:  Purchase Both Raw Food Juice Bar & Raw Food, Fast Food Together!

Note:  My eBooks are delivered as Adobe Acrobat .PDF files, and are available for instant download right after payment.

 

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Maybe some of the excitement and buzz around the program (or your own exercise routine) has started to wear off for you.  Careful... that is when you really need to buckle down.

Skipping a day or two can turn into a week, and then next thing you know it you'll be forgetting about it all together.  I'm here to encourage you to stick it out, stay focused, and remain in the flow.

Here are some Tips to keep you motivated.

Jamie Oliver wins TED award.  See brilliant video here.

QUESTION OF THE DAY:  Tell Me Your Thoughts About Jamie's Vision?

(Please comment below)

Out of all my favorite cheesy dishes I’ve converted raw, this one has to be my favorite because it is so much like a familiar dish.  I found comfort in the smell of melted butter tickling my nose, the sound of the noodles slipping and slithering through the creamy cheese texture and blessing it by sprinkling fresh pepper like fairy dust. As a child, for me it was once all about cage-free cheesy pasta from Kraft fresh out of the box! Luckily today I choose more vibrant versions of this dish that are living and leave me oh so satisfied.

Photo: Getti Images

“Fake it till you make it!” A friend of mine once encouraged me when

Many people been asking what I am eating during the P90X workout program...

Last month I drank just juice to get prepped and clean...

This months its all liquids too, but including in smoothies and blended soups.

AM MEAL
Every morning I have a green smoothie with 2-3 scoops of Sun Warrior Raw Protein Powder and a full bag of spinach.  This stuff is amazing because not only is it a raw vegan product, but its low in calories and provides me with 15 grams of protein per serving, which is essential when lifting weights.  Vanilla is my favorite!

I usually take about 2-3 scoops in my green smoothie within 45 minutes of completing my workout.  This is key to properly fueling your body.

PM MEAL
In the evening I make a blended green soup with Sun Warrior Ormus Supergreens & spoonfuls on top of spoonfuls of Spirulina.  I also add a full bag of spinach to this, with other things like tomato, celery, cucumber, garlic, red bell pepper, cayenne (2 tablespoons at this point), spices, etc.

Each smoothie is a full blender-ful.  And yes, I get enough protein!  : )

And... that's it!  Feeling light as a feather, happier than I can remember in a long while, focused, clear, energetic, and healthier than I have ever been, EVER, in my life. 

There is a shift coming folks, and now is the time for you to take the reigns and call in all those dreams you have been holding in your hearts for all these years!

Suki recently touched on the changes in raw diets. I have also noticed these shifts and it made me think about how uniquely different all of our journey’s are.  While discovering and transitioning to a raw lifestyle it can be easy to look up to the popular figures out there, I know I have and still do. But what is also a key in maintaining and succeeding in the lifestyle is remembering your individuality.  That’s why I feel compelled to share my raw parenting story.

Being a young single mother in itself is a journey. The support I have has left me feeling blessed in this role. As you may know I am the proud mother of a beautiful, lively 5 year old prince.  I often share that he is my reason for going raw.

While I was raised vegan in my infant and toddler years and later transitioned to a vegetarian diet, I reached a point in my life where I had realized that it wasn’t enough.  When my son was about 2 years I started to go through a transition.  I had a successful job that I loved, was able to take care of myself and my son and had the support of my mother and my son’s father who was still very involved. I thought I had everything I needed, yet I would come home exhausted and was constantly depressed and feeling lonely.

Check out my latest video P90X: Day 9 - Increased Energy

Wow, what a wild could of days!

Talk about ENERGY!

In this video I share about the ridiculous amount of increased energy I have while drinking only liquids and being on the P90X program.