New weight loss tool – Mind Munch-ease

Need to change your negative self-talk, stop sabotaging yourself,
get your mind right or change your perspective?

Impossible?

 Not anymore!

Mind Munch-ease is an innovative, practical and empowering weight loss tool to turn all those excuses into changed behavior and weight-loss success.

 Most of us know that leading a healthy lifestyle / losing weight  has as much to do with our minds as our eating habits. And one of the most common ways we sabotage our own goals is by convincing ourselves that we can’t achieve them. We blame our environment, our genes or our lifestyles, and we end up making countless excuses rather than making changes.

 That’s where Mind Munch-ease fits in.

The 51- pack of cards – Takes each thought, emotion, habit or environmental cue we use as excuses and quite literally, turns them around!

Every negative is replaced with its opposite: a positive, affirming and empowering statement that puts you right back in control and leaves no more room for excuses!

How Mind Munchies work:

 With the excuses on one side and the ‘flip side’ on the reverse, using the cards couldn’t be easier! Just pick an excuse from the pack (ie: I can’t lose weight because I have a slow metabolism) read it, and then turn the card over to find the alternative mind-set. With enough use, you’ll turn all the old excuses into new, positive habits – and you’ll be well on your way to a healthier you.

The pack of Mind Munch-ease, can be bought for just

R170.00 *

and can be purchased directly from Unique Lifestyle

To order, for banking details, international prices, overseas shipping / postage costs or

any other enquiries please e-mail sandy@uniquelifestyle.co.za

The winner of the Unique Lifestyle competition…

I ran a competition in my free monthly newsletter and the prize was two tickets to attend the Shape Wellness workshop in Cape Town. All one had to do was tell me why you deserved to win. Of all the entries I received Halley was the most deserving.

Halley Davids and her mom at the Shape Wellness Workshop in Cape Town

 

This is what she had to say after the workshop:

First of all, from my mom and I, thank you so much!!!!!!!

Being a wife, mom and employee at a company I felt that I was loosing myself in my life and not fully living it.  I thought I was doing a great job living my life by just caring for others.  Wow! was I fooling myself.  
My aha -moment came when you said that “me-time” should be diarised like any other appointment or activity. I’ve applied that advice and it works for me.  I now have time for myself and because of that I feel treasured and important. Everybody says that I somehow seem more light- hearted and energised.

The Shape Wellness Workshop reminded me that I am very important and also need care.  I can tell you, Sandy that I felt like Cinderella at the ball.  The goodie bag that I received was full of wonderful gifts which I really appreciated. I’m taking small steps to healthy living, but I feel like a million dollars already.

Thanks to you and Shape Magazine, I’m enjoying my life again and looking forward to the next Wellness Workshop.

Shape Wellness Workshops – Cape Town

 

After a morning of talks and lunch – delegates had the opportunity to view sponsor stands, Unique Lifestyle products, chat to speakers and spend the afternoon having sample therapies before leaving with a goodie bag filled to the brim.

 

After the talk – at a table with my products

Pampering

High tea

Shape Wellness Workshops – Johannesburg

Summerplace, Johannesburg – on Arrival

Breakfast around the pool.

A MORNING OF SPEAKERS:

 SANDY GOLDBERG – WEIGHT LOSS
“Change your mind, change your shape”
TOPIC: TOP TIPS FOR CHANGING HOW YOU THINK

 MANDY STRATFOLD – MONEY
“Live your life, don’t be a passenger!”
TOPIC:  TEN POINTS TO PONDER ON FINANCIAL WELLBEING

NEIL TUCK – SELF INSIGHT
“How do we maximize the chances of a constructive response
to our defining moments?”
TOPIC: DEFINING MOMENTS

 SHELENE SHAER – HAIR & BEAUTY
“My aim is to create a look for you that you can work with
And makes you a confident individual.”
TOPIC: HEAVENLY HAIR

Lunch – the rest of the afternoon visiting sponsor stands, pampering, pampering and more pampering!

Discussing Unique Lifestyle’s weight loss tools with a delegate

Pampering, pampering

and more pampering

and loads of fun!

Goodie bags on departure

 

 

Countdown to the launch of Mind Munch-ease, Unique Lifestyle’s new weight loss tool

Last time I dealt with printers I almost got an ulcer and I am generally laid back! It was a nightmare from beginning to end. I was advised by a sales rep on the gramage of the paper and the printing process based on a sample of a card I gave them. Firstly the orginal deadline was moved daily, with broken promises on when I would get the finished product. When the “finished” product eventually arrived I was shocked. I had asked for a glossy (UV varnished – for those of you know about printing processes) fairly thick card. Well what I asked for and what I got were two completely different things. What I received was a set of cards that looked like they had been cut out of a magazine (quality of the paper) with no gloss / sheen to be seen! Needless to say the whole lot went back. And the whole process began again.  

That has put me off designing new products (a few years) until a few weeks ago when I came up with a concept / tool to help people who struggle to lead a healthy lifestyle / lose weight. So the concept was developed, the artwork designed, the copy edited and then it was time to…. you guessed ….find a printer.  

Funny how things work out. A friend returned my call at exactly the same time a printer phoned on my cell to arrange an appointment. After I had made the appointment, my friend (who was still on the landline and had overheard the conversation on my cell) suggested I get a quote from a company that she had been associated with  for a couple of months. I made an appointment and went to see them.

What a pleasure! A level of professionalism that one expects but seldom finds.  They have given me advice and answered all my e-mails & phone calls promptly. They gave me a very competitive quote for digital printing (they also do litho) which I accepted.  Their service has continued to be excellent. I gave them the files yesterday – this morning the rep called to make an appointment to see me so that I could see the proofs and sign them off. No delays, no excuses, no errors – it ’s like a dream!

I signed of the proofs about an hour ago. They are fantastic and I am getting really excited. The product will be launched to my clients and subscribers of my free monthly newsletter on the 13 May and at the Shape Wellness Workshops on 15 May 2009. 

To find out more about the product BEFORE the general public or to make use of a ONCE OFF SPECIAL PRE-PRINT PRICE all you have to do is subscribe to Unique Lifestyle’s free newsletter. To subscribe go to www.uniquelifestyle.co.za 

Watch this space for more about the launch of  Mind Munch-ease.

PS If you need printing advice, quotes and professional and efficient service – Contact Pieter Blake at Hirt & Carter in Cape Town

Weight loss tool product launch – 19 May 2009

Which of the following challenges stop you from achieving your  healthy lifestyle or weight loss goals?

Self sabotage,  not being able to get your mind right,

giving in to negative self-talk, emotions 

Think it’s impossible to change?

Not anymore!

Read this blog on

19 MAY 2009 for the

LAUNCH OF A NEW INNOVATIVE, PRACTICAL AND EMPOWERING

WEIGHT LOSS TOOL

 to turn all those excuses around!

No gimmicks or quick fixes rather a healthy way to

change your mindset and keep negative thoughts and habits at bay.

 

 

Newsletter – April ‘09 – The Gift of Perspective

What we see depends mainly on what we look for

                                                                                                John Lubbock

 Click on the attachment (below) to read

This month’s Gift of Health is

 The gift of perspective

Newsletter-April ‘09-The Gift of Perspective

If you are not currently subscribed, and wish to receive Unique Lifestyle’s monthly newsletter,

please follow the link in this months post!

Hope you enjoy it!

Your comments and feedback are always appreciated!

Shape Wellness Workshops

As women we have multiple roles and they keep piling up.  I have found one of the main causes of weight problems in women is that the responsibility and demands placed on them every day usually result in not making time for their own needs.

 

My primary focus has been to get women to put themselves back on their “to do” list – to find ways to relax and pamper themselves and to find balance. The Shape Wellness Workshops in May offer women the opportunity to do just that!

 

I’m very excited to have been invited to speak. I hope you’ll take some time out to treat yourself because you deserve it.

 

From the Shape Website

 

“With plenty of solid health advice from our expert speakers, you’ll learn something new. Come and spoil yourself with goodies from our sponsors and an entire afternoon’s pampering, courtesy of a host of therapists. You’re in for a treat that’ll leave you relaxed, refreshed and feeling great!”

 

WHERE AND WHEN

Johannesburg
Fri, May 15 and Sat May 16 (May 16 fully booked)
Summer Place, Hyde Park

Cape Town
Fri, May 22 and Sat, May 23
The Lord Charles Hotel, Somerset West

Durban
Sat, May 30
The Boathouse, Ballito

Cost R549 pp 

 

TO BOOK / FOR FURTHER DETAILS click on the link below -

http://www.shapemag.co.za/workshops/wellness_workshops/index.php

 

Burning calories – daily exercises for the non-athletic

We all know that in order to lose weight we need to eat less or exercise more. I found this list of daily exercises for the non-athletic (that includes me!) with the number of calories burned. Calories can be burned by the hundreds by engaging in strenuous activities that do not require physical exercise. I’m sure athletes will also find some useful information that they weren’t aware of!

Daily Exercise for the Non-Athletic

Exercise                                                       Calories burned per hour

Beating around the bush                                             75
Jumping to conclusions                                              100
Climbing the walls                                                     150
Swallowing your pride                                                 50
Passing the buck                                                        25
Throwing your weight around (depending on your weight)      50-300
Dragging your heels                                                    100
Pushing your luck                                                         250
Making mountains out of molehills                              500
Hitting the nail on the head                                           50
Wading through paperwork                                        300
Bending over backwards                                               75
Jumping on the bandwagon                                        200
Balancing the books                                                      25
Running around in circles                                            350
Eating crow                                                                  225
Tooting your own horn                                                  25
Climbing the ladder of success                                   750
Pulling out the stops                                                      75
Adding fuel to the fire                                                  160
Wrapping it up at the day’s end                                    12

To which you may want to add your own favorite activities, including:
Opening a can of worms                                               50
Putting your foot in your mouth                                   300
Starting the ball rolling                                                   90
Going over the edge                                                     25
Picking up the pieces                                                  350
Let’s all get out there and burn some calories!

 

With thanks to  http://madtbone.tripod.com/diet_excuses.htm

Support Reach for a Dream – Cooking dems etc

The purpose of the Reach for a Dream Foundation is to fulfil dreams for children of all income groups and of any race, colour or creed, between the ages of 3 to18 who have been diagnosed by a doctor as having a life-threatening illness. Fulfilling dreams enables children to experience the reality of a life for which they often yearn. The positive effect of the “dream come true” lingers, and children often respond better to their medication.

“Acclaimed chef and author Sharon Glass is in Cape Town to deliver cooking demonstrations in support of the Reach for a Dream Foundation. ”

 

Sharon Glass will be holding 2 cooking demonstrations on Thursday, 26 March 2009 at the Pick ‘n Pay School of Cooking in Cape Town. They will  be held at 9:30am and 6.30pm respectively. Tickets are on sale for R150.00 per person and a portion of the proceeds from both ticket and cookery book sales will go towards Reach for a Dream. Each demonstration accommodates only 65 people, so to avoid disappointment purchase tickets now. Call 011-483-3924 or e-mail sharon@sharonsrecipes.co.za.

If you can’t get to Sharon Glass’s cooking demonstration there are so many other ways to support Reach For A Dream - click on this link Reach for a Dream  and  choose how you’d like to GET INVOLVED .

There really is something for everyone, and the best thing is, that it all helps making very special dreams come true for our brave dream children.

“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” -Eleanor Roosevelt