A couple of weeks ago, we took a trip to “God’s Country” – Sedona, AZ. We stopped along the way in Williams, AZ and stayed 2 hours in that little “train” town. Lucky for us, it was National Train Day. We boarded a steam engine train rode it for 45 minutes through a canyon. We stood at the back in the caboose with the conductor. The train ride was like blast from the past. Listening to the engine release it’s steam, the whistle blowing, and looking out at the beautiful country side made me wonder what it would have been like to travel across America a hundred years ago on a train.

Most of the trains leaving Williams go to the Grand Canyon. Williams is the gateway to the Grand Canyon. I recommend stopping and checking out this darling little town if you are ever traveling from Flagstaff to Kingman, AZ on Interstate 40.

Steam Engine National Train Day

Last Sunday, I took my annual trip out to the Valley of Fire located about an hour north of Las Vegas. Like last year, my friend, Janice, accompanied me on my quest to view the desert in full bloom. Armed with my new Canon Camera that takes amazing photos, we enjoyed and took pictures of all the breath-taking views and wildflowers. It was a bit windy that day, but when is it not? Taking pictures of wild flowers with 25 mile per hour gusts was challenging, however, my camera was able to pull it off.

We had a fabulous time connecting to nature and just being. I came home filled up and ready for the week ahead. I hope you enjoy my favorite pictures of that day.

Love Vicki

Cactus Bloom

Canyon full of Desert Marigolds

Breath-taking Wildflowers

Desert Marigold

I am thrilled to announce that we finished our 30 day Trial Release Diet last Tuesday with amazing results.

First off, I learned so much about myself. When my negative emotions came up, I became aware of my response then released the ugly stuff and felt better which kept me in the flow. I experienced being free from my emotions dictating to me what I should eat and when. I, also, discovered that my negative emotions had weighed me down emotionally and physically. A.M. learned that her negative emotions really zapped her strength. When she was using the 9 questions and releasing, she felt physically and emotionally stronger with clarity. Both of us felt lighter and in the flow.

Second, we both lost close to the same amount of inches. During those 30 days, I lost the total of 9.25 inches and she lost the total of 8.5 inches. Tthe best part of this type of diet is that it was so easy. I plan to use the 9 releasing questions to loose more inches and stay in the flow. I love the idea that I did not struggle during this time and I was happier because of releasing. Why would I stop what is working? Of course my ego /mind is not too happy that I am not feeding it a bunch of fear and frustration- so I will be on the look out to make sure it does not stop me from continuing to be successful.

You might say, “It worked for you two but I have too much stress in my life to think about releasing and I do not have time to ask the questions.” Well, this was not the ideal time for A.M. and I to do the Release Diet. We were both under a great amount stress during this 30 days. During that time, I was preparing for a new workshop that I would be presenting with three other friends on a new subject for me. It was a bit stressful to say the least. Getting 4 women to be in consensus can be a challenge. I even had to create a new workshop for my part and then presented it during the 30 days. I had a lot to release to stay happy and in the flow. I was able to do so and had a marvelous time at the workshop. A. M. was just downsized from her job of over 15 years- just a little stress there. She said if she was not releasing all the time she would have gained inches instead of losing inches. She said that her cravings for chocolate usually increase with stress and they were under control during those 30 days. Her releasing kept her exercising and feeling more at ease about her future endeavors.

In conclusion, if you know how to release unwanted emotions- then use all your releasing tools and use those 9 questions which are in the first blog about this release diet 30 day trial and start releasing. If you are not familiar with emotional releasing, learn more about it. Go to www.releasetechnique.com or www.sedona.com and sign up for a live class or buy the basic release set of CDs. Please investigate this process- it will change your life for the better. Love yourself enough to learn these tools. Experience more joy and success in your life.

Here it is the end of week three of asking the 9 releasing questions and releasing the emotional stuff that comes when I do so. This week I was able to exercise more often and felt great. I was in the flow – I have been able to accomplish a lot. A.M. told me that the days she felt off were the days she had forgotten to do the 9 questions. Then she quickly got back into asking the questions and releasing.

Emotional Results:
I have been feeling courage and free all week. A couple of times I was challenged by outside dramas but released my way through them. I kept taking everything to love. Nice. A. M. has noticed, after doing the 9 questions regularly, that she needs more structure in her day. She has started working on time management.

Physical Results: I keep forgetting to eat- until I get too hungry. I think this week I will try to eat 6 small meals a day and see if I can stop forgetting to eat. I lost a total of 2 inches this week all over my body. 3/4in. in my waist. So far in 3 weeks, I have lost a total of 6.75 inches. I am very happy- my skinny jeans are fitting nicely.

A.M. lost a total of 1 1/2 inches – 1″ in her hips. She has been finding time to exercise. After releasing her emotional stuff, one day she did 5 hours of different types of exercise. She is doing better at choosing healthier food. Her best days are when starts them with fruit and yogurt. She has lost nearly 7 inches so far- yea!

I have a wedding to go to in June- I may be looking quite slim by then – if I keep this up after the 30 days. It really has not been hard. I know I will feel better if I continue which is a wonderful incentive, too.

What I have noticed far is this- we both continue to lose inches by just letting go- our lives seem to have more balance and life is just easier. It is a simple concept- no cost. It is total free. I feel more responsible and empowered.

Until next week….
In Joy,
Vicki