I have been saving the books I’ve read so far this month for another round-up at the end of June, but wanted to write a separate post for Marissa Vicario’s new book “Your Holistically Hot Transformation” for a couple reasons.
Number one – if you have the Kindle app, right now until Wednesday, June 15th, 2016 you can pick the title up for FREE (click here for Amazon.ca and click here for Amazon.com) and because Marissa was kind enough to offer one of her books (hardcopy – not via Kindle) to one of my readers so keep reading to the end to enter to win!
In reading through Marissa’s book, so much of what she suggests and recommends is completely in line with what I believe and recommend when coaching people so I felt an instant connection with both her and her book. There is so much information out there with today that it’s easy to get swamped in information and be left without any idea of what to do or where to start when it comes to making healthy life changes.
Change doesn’t have to start with some huge flourishing move, a small change in the right direction is not only more manageable, but more sustainable long term anyway. Through her book Marissa tells you how she transformed her life, and how you can begin to change yours too.
And you might be surprised at how easy it really is.
Challenging – but easy.
Probably my favourite thing about Marissa’s approach is that she believes as I do – that every person’s body reacts differently to different foods and because of that there is no one eating style that will work for every person. Period. There are things that will work for everybody like choosing water over processed drinks, and eating fewer processed foods and more natural ones, but overall each person must be their own detective to figure out what particular foods work best for them.
Another thing I really enjoyed was the small “Put It Into Action” steps she sprinkles throughout the book. These are ideas and tasks you can start right away to start to make positive changes without turning your entire life upside down.
Marissa also explains other alkaline versus acidic foods, super foods, shares recipes, information and lists on stocking a healthy kitchen and more making this a well rounded easy read for beginning (or continuing) on your healthy living journey.
The Giveaway:
As I mentioned above, Marissa has been kind enough to offer one of my readers a hardcopy of her new book. I find “real” books are easier to use when trying to go back and reference them, so even if you’ve taken advantage of the free Kindle promotion, you are still welcome to enter this giveaway!
To enter: Leave a comment below telling me what is one change you’ve made in the past year that has lead to you living a healthier, more holistically hot life! A winner will be chosen on Monday, June 20th.
Update: Winner has been chosen!
Congratulations Catherine!
For me, the answer would definitely be taking more time to relax and trying to work smarter not harder. Stress is so bad for your health and learning to take better control of my work load has really helped me to stress less (usually, but not always 😉 ).
For a bonus entry tweet the following (then leave a separate comment with your twitter handle and telling me you tweeted):
[Tweet “I want to #win @MarissaVicario ‘s book, Your Holistically Hot Transformation! #HolisticallyHot”]
Pick up Holistically Hot for FREE on Kindle until June 15th, 2016 click here for Amazon.ca and click here for Amazon.com
Good luck, and enjoy!
Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. I was provided with a free copy of Marissa’s e-book (which you can get too by following the links above before June 15th), and wanted to share it with you as well as give you the chance to win a copy!
Vera K says
I always strive to eat more unprocessed foods.
Catherine jotcham says
I tweeted!! (Had to make some bad spelling tho since it was too many charectures lol
I have started going to excersis classes & doing work outs at home to try and keep active. And thanks to suzi ive started using spinich and flax in my shakes!!!
While pregnant with baby #3 I totally fell off the wagon with my fitness. I was going to 3 fitness classes a week and still exercising at home. My nutrition was really good as well. But sometimes life gets in the way. Moving, totally renovating an ENTIRE house while being pregnant and having 2 other kids my life was chaos.
But now with my house almost done and the baby’s a year old I’m finally getting back to me. I’m taking time to get a workout out in or go for a walk . Taking time to breathe and chill out. I need it, my kids need it. It makes me a better mom.
I’ve been trying to make several small changes; drinking my water, exercising at home, taking my vitamins, making sure I get my protein and I am almost three weeks Pepsi free!!
I tweeted!!
I have chosen to enjoy the simple things in life along with a healthy diet and exercise. 🙂
I’m trying really hard to get more sleep – it impacts every single part of my day!