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That one time we went to Hawaii and Ben reminded m That one time we went to Hawaii and Ben reminded me to work on my posture. 👀🤷🏻‍♀️
You make it easy. ❤️ You make it easy. ❤️
🍄 +🥥 + ☕️ = 💪🏽 How many superfood 🍄 +🥥 + ☕️ = 💪🏽

How many superfoods are in your coffee?? Chaga, Lion’s Mane, Collagen & MCT oil in my creamer. Mushrooms are DENSE with vitamins and minerals that promote mental health & immunity. ✌🏽#holisticnutritionist
Isn’t she beautiful?! I still can’t believe we Isn’t she beautiful?! I still can’t believe we have our very own sailboat! 😆 If you know us personally, you’d guess this was Ben’s idea but, believe it or not, it was mine! #ProudMoment ⛵️ This landlocked chick, pruned for practicality, found spiritual freedom and a man cut from the opposite cloth in 2010. And now SHE is talking him into new adventures! Click the link in my profile to watch the video of our first days on our Hunter 35.
This reminds me of an Alanis Morissette song, “I This reminds me of an Alanis Morissette song, “Isn’t it ironic? Like finding yourself white knuckling in FRONT of a plow after the most snow in 15 years?” 😐
It’s sunny and 50° ☀️ There’s a 99% chanc It’s sunny and 50° ☀️ There’s a 99% chance of finding a Nebraskan wearing a tank top or flip-flops outside right now.
Having an “off” day, week, or season? Sometime Having an “off” day, week, or season? Sometimes change, confusion, or disappointment can feel overwhelming & it’s easy to get caught up with what we see or feel. Lately when I feel confused or irritated by something I don’t understand, I try to remind myself that I don’t have a bird’s-eye-view of life. Faith is hope in the things we can not see. God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow, and he knows how this puzzle goes together. “All things work together for my good” — Something might look or feel off right now, but it’s just one piece of a greater puzzle. I can try to force it to work how I want, but it’ll never look quite right & it’ll throw the rest of the puzzle off. My practice is to take a deep breath and say, “Everything is going to be fine.” I remember times when I felt off in the past and how they worked out. This “puzzle piece” might look like a mistake but it just needs a few others to connect before it fits perfectly.
Evidence ⛵️We bought a sailboat! Click the lin Evidence ⛵️We bought a sailboat! Click the link in my bio to watch my video from the first days on our Hunter 35.
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Health & Wellness, Lifestyle · March 5, 2018

4 Things I Learned From Going Vegan

One of the questions I get the most is, “Are you still doing the vegan thing?” There’s often some misconceptions about the vegan diet, so I thought i’d explain why I chose this diet and the four things i’ve learned since committing to it.

“Vegan” means different things to different people.

I try to be both sensitive and transparent when claiming the “vegan” title because it can have different meanings for different people. I first experienced the benefits of a vegan diet after traveling to countries who ate this way. 10 days in Costa Rica detoxed my body in a way no other diet or medicine had; I noticed an incredible difference in my digestion, energy, and sleep quality, which reversed immediately after returning to the States. I started researching benefits to the vegan diet and quickly learned there were more pros than just personal health.

Eating a vegan diet dramatically impacts the environment for the better. It’s not that eating meat or dairy is a bad thing, it’s the amount we’re eating and the unethical ways we produce it that have harmful effects on world ecosystems. It’s this unethical factor that motivates veganism as a lifestyle. Those who commit to a vegan lifestyle not only eat a plant-based diet, they also eliminate animal products like leather and silk, and reject brands who practice animal testing.

>>Resources: Cowspiracy, Grain Brain, Chasing Coral.

Plan ahead for dinner parties or eating out.

I started easing into the vegan diet by first eliminating dairy milk, cheese and all meat except fish. After a few months, I started to notice my body reacting negatively to any meal that included meat, dairy or eggs.  This was when I eliminated everything else and committed to a 100% vegan diet. Since I can’t control the ingredients used at restaurants, and I want to be respectful of family and friends who host meals, I will either eat something small beforehand, research the menu, or choose the most vegan-friendly options available.

>>Click to read: Beauty Boosting Vegan Smoothie

A lot of vegan substitutes taste better.

Another fun way to enjoy transitioning into a vegan diet is by taste-testing. Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme Market, and Trader Joes all have great vegan sections. Ben and I found vegan meat substitutes that we liked more than the non-vegan version. Try meatless meatballs, vegan orange chicken and (my fave) veggie burgers with mushrooms, black beans and sweet potato. Yum!

Most people dwell on the concept of eliminating meat and cheese when the reality is most of your daily diet doesn’t include either. The truth is, most of the flavor in your daily diet likely comes from fruits, vegetables, herbs or seasonings.  The top 15 flavorful ingredients in my daily vegan diet include: peanut butter, hummus, black beans, mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, avocado, rice, bread, apples, tomatoes, tofu, soy sauce, lemon pepper and sea salt.

>> Click to read: Plant Based Diet Grocery List

Veganism is like the gateway drug of green-living.

Truly, any element of green-living will cause you to think of other ways to live more clean and holistic. I started practicing yoga a few years ago, which has helped me to be more mindful of how i’m caring for my body. In addition to eating a plant-based diet and incorporating regular yoga practice, I have grown to be somewhat OCD about recycling – Ben can attest to times i’ve picked through our garbage because I noticed he wasn’t recycling.

There’s serious conviction in green-living. Once you’ve been educated on the state of the environment and the benefits of simple changes like eating vegan, recycling, and using reusable bottles, there’s a sense of guilt that comes with with living any other way. Doing these things makes you feel good in every way and stirs a fire inside to do more.

>>Click to read : 20 Simple Ways to Make a Difference – Preserve & Protect our Planet.

I hope you found this blog post helpful. If you did, please leave your thoughts in the comments below and share with your friends or family. You can also follow Freely Mi on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. As always, I am so grateful for your support – it really helps Freely Mi reach more people like you.

LOVE Michelle

In: Health & Wellness, Lifestyle · Tagged: Diet, green living, holistic, Nutrition, Plant Based, Recycle, Vegan, veganism, Wellness

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You make it easy. ❤️ You make it easy. ❤️
🍄 +🥥 + ☕️ = 💪🏽 How many superfood 🍄 +🥥 + ☕️ = 💪🏽

How many superfoods are in your coffee?? Chaga, Lion’s Mane, Collagen & MCT oil in my creamer. Mushrooms are DENSE with vitamins and minerals that promote mental health & immunity. ✌🏽#holisticnutritionist
Isn’t she beautiful?! I still can’t believe we Isn’t she beautiful?! I still can’t believe we have our very own sailboat! 😆 If you know us personally, you’d guess this was Ben’s idea but, believe it or not, it was mine! #ProudMoment ⛵️ This landlocked chick, pruned for practicality, found spiritual freedom and a man cut from the opposite cloth in 2010. And now SHE is talking him into new adventures! Click the link in my profile to watch the video of our first days on our Hunter 35.
This reminds me of an Alanis Morissette song, “I This reminds me of an Alanis Morissette song, “Isn’t it ironic? Like finding yourself white knuckling in FRONT of a plow after the most snow in 15 years?” 😐
It’s sunny and 50° ☀️ There’s a 99% chanc It’s sunny and 50° ☀️ There’s a 99% chance of finding a Nebraskan wearing a tank top or flip-flops outside right now.
Having an “off” day, week, or season? Sometime Having an “off” day, week, or season? Sometimes change, confusion, or disappointment can feel overwhelming & it’s easy to get caught up with what we see or feel. Lately when I feel confused or irritated by something I don’t understand, I try to remind myself that I don’t have a bird’s-eye-view of life. Faith is hope in the things we can not see. God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow, and he knows how this puzzle goes together. “All things work together for my good” — Something might look or feel off right now, but it’s just one piece of a greater puzzle. I can try to force it to work how I want, but it’ll never look quite right & it’ll throw the rest of the puzzle off. My practice is to take a deep breath and say, “Everything is going to be fine.” I remember times when I felt off in the past and how they worked out. This “puzzle piece” might look like a mistake but it just needs a few others to connect before it fits perfectly.
Evidence ⛵️We bought a sailboat! Click the lin Evidence ⛵️We bought a sailboat! Click the link in my bio to watch my video from the first days on our Hunter 35.
Look! I made a rainbow 🌈 Clem wasn’t impresse Look! I made a rainbow 🌈 Clem wasn’t impressed.

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