Happy New Year – A Gaiam DVD Giveaway for you!
January 4th, 2010
Happy new year, everyone! It’s inspiring to feel the clean slate that comes at the start of not only this year, but this decade. At the same time, how many of you shrink away from resolutions and goal-setting because you’ve failed in the past?
I tend to agree that resolutions don’t really…work. Aggressive goals and firm resolutions for a new year can be overwhelming. This year I’ll lose 70 pounds! This year I’ll stop procrastinating! Maybe you will. But it’s likely that this year will be a lot like last year unless you change your approach.
The all-or-nothing mentality? It’s soooo 1999.
This year, why not focus on the present instead of the long term? It’s easy to create grand schemes to lose weight this year, yet allow yourself one last scone because, well, it’s barely January. Instead of thinking 12 months ahead of yourself, I suggest focusing on the present moment. Right now. What can you do now to move you in the right direction? What decision can you make today?
What are some of your intentions going into 2010? More importantly, what’s the very first step you’ll take?
When Gaiam contacted me to review their Mayo Clinic Wellness Solution DVDs I was excited because this is a company that generally puts out a great product. What I loved about the DVDs overall is that they employ a similar approach to what I’m talking about today – small changes over time, nothing dramatic, common sense applied now. For weight loss? The DVD suggests eating real, fresh food and includes a starter yoga routine. It even comes with a cute booklet full of stress relief techniques. I smile seeing a weight loss program that addresses stress and not just calories.
By the way, Mayo Clinic is one of the top medical centers in the country and is known for its integrative approach. This ain’t your grandma’s doctor! It’s a sweet surprise to hear doctors recommending changes in diet and lifestyle instead of just writing prescriptions.
Each DVD focuses on a different condition:
Weight Loss
Insomnia
High Blood Pressure
Arthritis
Type Two Diabetes
Fibromyalgia
Heart Health
IBS
Back Pain
Menopause
Check ‘em all out here
Instead of screaming promises like “Lose 10 pounds this week!” the Gaiam approach is one of moderation and common sense. I really enjoyed the calm tone to the DVDs. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with information or emotions when it comes to healing your body, but these DVDs are presented in a balanced and even manner. Nothing fantastical, or over the top. Just the level-headed approach you’d want from a doctor or yoga teacher, or might I add, a health counselor.
I’m happy to announce a giveaway for a free Mayo Clinic DVD from Gaiaim! If you win, you can choose any video from their selection.
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This post is part of The Kathleen Show’s Prevention Not Prescriptions blog carnival. Small, smart steps today mean fewer prescriptions tomorrow!
