Weight Loss Power: Energy Boosting Tips of the Sages

by Mariana Bozesan

People go in search of a more authentic and purposeful way of living for a hundred different reasons. Sometimes it's a specific health condition that prompts them to begin their quest. Sometimes it's simply a nagging suspicion that a richer, more vibrant way of life is possible. But though the reasons for seeking a more healthful life are varied, many of the results are the same—one of the most common being increased energy and vitality. The following tips from Sageera's experts help to rekindle our flame for a life filled with passion, power and purpose.

The Raw Deal, David Wolfe¹: Raw food expert David Wolfe says, "Fruit is the most beautiful food on the planet!" and says that a diet that focuses on raw-food can not only greatly increase our levels of energy and vibrancy, but can help us to feel more healthy, pure and clear inside and out. When we eat foods that have not been robbed of their life-giving properties through cooking or other kinds of processing, our mental and physical energy levels dramatically increase. As David puts it, "Eat life and become more alive!"

Goal Power, Brenda Schinke: Professional life coach Brenda Schinke is still amazed by the response she gets when she asks her clients, "What do you want in life?" Most answer the question in the negative- "I don't want to weigh X," "I don't want the job I have," etc. Very few people, she says, focus on what they do want. "I want to weigh 117 pounds" is an example of a more specific and positive goal, says Schinke. Fill in the details, she advises, to make the goal even more tangible. What will your goal look and feel like? Put it in the present tense. "I weigh 117 pounds, and easily slip into my favorite red dress. Friends mention how great I look, and my husband says I'm hot." The simple act of rephrasing our most important goals in a positive, quantifiable way can add energy and excitement to our efforts!

Color Your World, Mariana Bozesan: Adding more color to our wardrobe and surroundings can add a tremendous boost to our day-to-day activities. Color stimulates, motivates and captures our attention, so go for some truly bold shades to add energy and vibrancy to your day. Hot pinks, sky blues, key lime greens and sunny yellows are just a start. Simple, affordable ways of adding color include painting the walls a new hue, buying a few brightly colored accessories that can easily be incorporated into a number of outfits, and bringing in some brightly colored fabrics through the use of curtains, throws and pillows.

Minding Your Own Business, Byron Katie: According to author Byron Katie, when we think thoughts that center around what others should do—He needs to get a job, You need to take better care of yourself—we are moving outside of our personal jurisdiction, and robbing ourselves of energy. Similarly, when we worry about things like earthquakes, floods, war, or death, we are straying even further outside of our own business and intruding into God's territory (Katie defines God simply as "reality"). Katie advises that a simple but powerful way of increasing our own power is to bring our thoughts back into the arena of our own business: our own lives and choices. This simple adjustment can not only help us accept things more gracefully, it can free up tremendous amounts of energy, formerly being squandered on things outside our control².