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A colleague had this edict attached to her outgoing messages and it really spoke to me today.  When I worry about loved ones, I am very guilty of neglecting my own health and I've been warned about this repeatedly.  Guess this was the reminder I needed today as I sat considering skipping a meal to sit somewhere and fret.

"I Promise to Take Care of Me.

For myself and the people that love me.

I promise to take care of my health.

When I am in good health,

I am a strong woman.

When I am strong I can help myself and the people around me.

I deserve to put myself and my health before anything else.

I will spread this message to all of the women in my life who

need to take care of themselves.

This is my promise."

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I'm intrigued by this.

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I'm not a clean eater yet, but I try to eat organic as often as possible and I'm working on increasing raw foods. I have phased out a lot of "fake" foods (processed, man-made junk) lately, but it's still a struggle. Although I think longevity is, to an extent, beyond our control, I do believe the raw diet Mr. LaPallo subscribes to helps A LOT. Think about it. The person who taught him to eat this way was his father - a physician who likely saw a lot of sick people.

Further, when I do behave and get a steady diet of raw fruits and vegetables, I can really see a difference in my skin and hair (this usually takes a few consecutive days to a week). It gives you a glow, and skin problems clear up. I have a friend who strictly adheres to her 5-a-Day rule and has FLAWLESS skin. I'm fascinated whenever I see her. You would think she's wearing foundation, but nope, it's all her (I have to get my fruit in with smoothies because I'm lousy at the 5-a-day rule). When a close family member of mine recently added more raw fruits and veggies and drastically cut back on refined sugars and processed food, it wasn't long before she was mistaken for someone literally half her age. If it has that effect on your skin, imagine what's happening inside. I think we really underestimate the value of proper nutrition.

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Parlez Vous Francais?

I don't, but I'm digging this song anyway. Lyrics anyone? please? (The only word I've caught so far is "bedroom" LOL)

Trop Fresh Monsieur Nov from skwal on Vimeo.

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