MOTIVATION!!!!

I am really going to talk about MOTIVATION today!!!  I am currently motivated to LOSE WEIGHT, meet new friends, eat RAW foods for the SUMMER and grow my DIVA BRAND!!  All these GOALS and DREAMS are NEVER going to happen without a bunch of hard work, determination and a POSITVE support group.
This weekend was great!!  I spent the weekend with my hubby who is my bestest friend and family.  We hit up the gym and spent hours getting nice tans by the swimming pool!!  I realized that Eric is all I need right now!  He is the only person in my daily life pushing me, encouraging me and motivating me.  He is a POSITIVE force reminding me that I am on the right track and that we can succeed together!!!  I am not going to mention a comment that I was told this weekend but I will say that the words..  "impossible", and "unrealistic" have now lit a fire under my butt to PROVE THEM WRONG!!!
I am a very optimistic person and I do achieve things and have had many of my DREAMS come true already.  I always think of this bible verse Phillipians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.  I trust that God has by back and that He has a plan for me.  God does not want to see me fail.  I also believe than things happen for a reason and people in your life come and go.  I am choosing to keep the negative nellies and the debbie downers far away from me.
As far as losing weight goes, Eric and I have been eating an 80% -100% organic diet, and limiting certain foods.  We hardly eat out and rarely drink pop and sugary drinks.  We take RAW daily vitamins and certain foods that are supplements for extreme health.  We have been doing great and feeling great.  My goal is to stick to an 80%-100% RAW food diet for the SUMMER!!  I know that foods that are alive provide many health benefits.  I know that vegetable and fruits, and protein are and ideal diet that promotes weight loss.  I also believe in staying away from acidic foods and following and alkaline diet.  So with all the knowledge I already have about diet, vitamins, food and health I feel confident we will achieve our goals.
Now for the workouts, we decided on Easter 2014 that we needed to get moving and join a gym.  We have equipment at our house that was only used about 1-2 days a week.  We thought by having a membership it would encourage us to workout at least 4-6 times a week.  And we were right!  We have consistently been at the gym 4-6 days a week!!  We are very proud of ourselves and are noticing results.  Every time we go to the gym we have conquered the day!!!  LOL I hope this motivation lasts for the rest of our lives.

I am very much so interested in meeting new friends as well as re-connecting with old friends.  I hope to join a women's club or society this summer.  I am looking to find people with similar interest in cooking, food, diet and activities.  If you know of any groups please leave me a comment!

I sell these clothespins for $6  They are super glittery and super cute!!  I have become obsessed with clothespins and use them for just about anything!!!  They are especially cute for decorating with banners for holidays!

I cut burlap into similar sized rectangles, then added glittered wooden letters with hot glue and hun on a pink satin ribbon with my glitter clothespins!!!!

 

These 6 inch black clothespins are also available on the etsy shop for $7.50.   I also have 9 & 12 inch sizes available in many colors!!!

This picture is a great example of how to decorate with a jumbo clothespin!!!  I added a sheep leopard ribbon to each clothespin which you can find ribbon in any of your favorite prints!! I made a card stock sign using a printed JOY and a leopard scrap book paper and glued to a black card stock!!  I think you can get really creative here with the words/colors/themes.

I want to talk about how I can stay MOTIVATED in my new DIVA Brand!!!  I find that working at least 1 hour each day on my business will help get my business going.  I have spent months planning and creating products an now its time to spread the word.  please check out www.greekdivaboutique.com and my new etsy shop www.etsy.com/shop/greekdivaboutique for all the items I have for sale.  I know my friends and family are not going to make anything happen for me, yeah they can share a business card and maybe tell a friends but, NO ONE is going to get things done for you!!  YOU have to do it!!!!  You are the only person standing in your way!!! I say surround yourself by positive people even if that means you stand by yourself!! I am tired of defending my thoughts and being told I am living in a cloud!!  YES I CAN BE SUCCESSFUL AND SO CAN YOU!!!!!!  
I am a Pisces and yes I am a DREAMER!!  I know I get these crazy ideas and my family and friends think I am NUTS!!!  But, I know that I just have to find the right people that are interested in the same things I am! I  thank you Lord for PINTEREST!!  Please follow me on www.pinterest.com/helengreekdiva

Have a fabulous day!!!  I am going to head to the pool and get my swim and tan on!!!!!


Thank you for taking the time to read my blog today! If you have any encouraging thoughts please leave a comment!
~Greek Diva
Helen Day