January 4, 2023 · in addiction· Health· Health weight loss· Podcast

Ep #149: How to QUIT Sugar, Alcohol, or Coffee

I’ve attempted to quit plenty of things over my lifetime, as we all have. But ever since 2020 I’ve discovered an entirely new level of discipline. It’s like something suddenly clicked in my brain and I was able to conquer many of my addictions, cravings, and urges.

Things I’ve kicked since 2020, sugar, gluten, coffee, alcohol, pizza, chocolate, my addiction to social media, gossiping, and much much more.

Since noticing this huge shift in my ability to conquer these things, I’ve began to reverse engineer what has been happening to me, which is a lot, and I’ve actually formulated a whole process that I’m now coaching people through, but I wanted to share a small piece with you today to assist you in your resolutions for 2023.

My theme this year is to become a New ME in 2023. I started setting my intensions a few weeks ago and created a free workbook for all of you. If you’re on my email list then you should have received it, if not then you can sign up via this link: http://eepurl.com/cOWSW5

The goal with this workbook is to clearly identify the person you’re hoping to step into, then identify the specific habits you need to develop in order to embody that potential you know you have.

So what I’m getting at here, is that quitting anything obviously starts with HABITS and I’m going to teach you what I’ve found to be the most effective habit forming strategy. And of course, schedule a coaching session with me if you’re needing additional help and accountability.

MY CALENDAR

https://calendly.com/crystalescobar/30-min-free-mini-session

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October 4, 2017 · in Health weight loss· Life of a Wannabe· My Thoughts and Feelings

Trying To Conceive Baby #5 After Tubal Reversal

I absolutely NEVER thought I’d be writing this post.

We are officially “trying” for another baby. It’s crazy how life throws you curve balls. When I made the decision to get my tubes tied, I was 100% positive it was the right choice for me. I couldn’t imagine going through another pregnancy or sleepless nights caring for a newborn. The day after my surgery I remember bawling my eyes out. Literally crying like a baby. I couldn’t believe I had made such a permanent decision (the whole story is on my YouTube channel). Now here I am, 2 years later, post Tubal Reversal surgery, praying for baby #5!

It’s been 6 weeks since my Tubal Ligation Reversal surgery and the doctor has given us the green light to start trying to conceive baby #5. To be completely honest, this has been an emotional rollercoaster of a journey thus far. One minute I’m worried about whether or not I’ll be able to get pregnant, and the next moment I’m worrying about how hard pregnancy and new borns are. Watch my recent YouTube video for a full update on how I’m feeling.

Right now I’m just focusing on getting my body as healthy as possible. Starting with a full body cleanse and taking daily fertility vitamins from Fairhaven Health. I’ve never really thought to take any kind of fertility supplement in the past when trying to concieve, but since I’m almost 37 and only have one working tube due to the Tubal Ligation, I feel like I need all the help I can get. I recently came across these products for both men and women that I thought would be helpful in preparing my body for conception.

FH PRO for Women is a premium clinical-grade fertility supplement designed to promote egg quality, improve ovarian function, and enhance overall fertility in trying-to-conceive women.

Based on the latest scientific research, FH PRO supplies you with a complete spectrum of proven antioxidants, including CoQ10, Vitamin E, and alpha lipoic acid, to protect your eggs against the damaging effects of oxidative stress as the result of age and environmental toxins. FH PRO for Women also contains both myo-inositol and d-chiro inositol, ingredients that have been shown to promote hormonal balance and insulin sensitivity, and to support ovarian function. In addition, FH PRO provides comprehensive preconception vitamin and mineral support, including an optimal dose Quatrefolic™ – the most bioavailable form of folate.

FH Pro is intended to complement Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), including IVF, IUI, and other fertility treatments. However, it can be taken by all trying-to-conceive women, including those with PCOS and those of advanced maternal age. Let your fertility specialist know that you want to improve your conception odds with FH PRO for Women!

FH PRO for Men is a premium clinical-grade fertility supplement designed to promote male fertility by decreasing oxidative stress, improving sperm function, and enhancing overall nutritional status.

The role of oxidative stress in male fertility has received a great deal of attention recently, and rightly so – oxidative stress leads to decreased sperm count and motility, and causes damage to sperm DNA. The comprehensive antioxidant formula in FH PRO for Men reflects the latest research in this area, and is designed to reduce the deleterious effects of oxidative stress on male reproductive health.

Comprised of a proven array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, FH PRO for Men is the most complete male fertility supplement on the market. FH PRO is designed to improve all major sperm parameters – count, concentration, motility, morphology, and DNA integrity.

FH PRO for Men is intended to complement Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), including IVF, IUI, and other fertility treatments. However, it can be used by all men who are actively trying-to-conceive. Let your fertility specialist know that you want to improve your chances of conception with FH PRO for Men!

For 10% off at FairhavenHealth.com use coupon code: BALANCED10

My Positive Affirmations:

I believe I will get pregnant if it be God’s will for my life and my family. Being pregnant is a beautiful gift. It’s hard sometimes, but I can do hard things. I will not allow fear to deter me from fulfilling my unique purpose. I trust that God has my back and no matter what comes my way, I will be strengthened by God’s love for me.

“Your spirit wants to be challenged but your brain wants to stay safe. There is nothing wrong with living a safe life, accept that NOT pursuing your dreams is more painful than working through the fear and overwhelm that comes with going for it! “

~Jody Moore

January 13, 2017 · in Health weight loss· healthy weight loss drinks· Isagenix· Weight Loss

New Year Resolution

Weight loss is the number one made New Year Resolution, and yes, I’m one of these statistics. Not just to lose weight, but a full on overhaul of my mind body and soul. I want to get healthy physically, mentally and spiritually. I’ve always been real health conscious even since I was younger. I’ve understood the concept of cleansing the body for over 15 years now. In fact, my first experience with cleansing was the Master Cleanse. The one where you just drink lemon juice for days. Not only was that one impossible to stick with, but I ended up gaining way more weight after my 3 day attempt. Since then I’ve done more research on the topic and found that it’s atually not that smart to go more than 2 days on a liquid diet because it begins confusing your metabolism and creating long term damage. Also, it’s extemely important to be providing your body with an abundance of nutrition on those days.

I’ve been pregnant and nursing for 6 years straight and haven’t been able to do a cleanse all this time until now. Monday was my first day back on the 30 Day Nutritional Cleansing Program. It’s the same program I’ve been doing for over 12 years, in between having babies of course, and it’s the one that initially helped me lose 25 lbs and go from a size 10 to a 5 in less than six weeks. Also, has helped me lose the baby weight each time.

The holidays set me back just a little. I can still fit in my size 5 jeans, but not in a flattering way, more of a perfect muffin top kinda way.

First step to cleansing… Take your BEFORE picture.

You know how all before pictures the people always look depressed? Well, here’s my “HAPPY but I know I can improve” before picture.

Watch my Insta Stories to see my work in progress and next week I will post a progress picture and new blog post to go with it.

We all want to lose weight fast. We are also becoming a more health conscious society rather than a “being skinny” obsessed people. Don’t get me wrong, losing weight is still a priority for most women, especially moms. We put our bodies through so much in order to bring these little babies into the world. Then we pretty much devote all our time and energy into raising them. Needless to say, it takes a tole on our bodies and our health. More and more we are realizing that our health can NOT be put on the back burner while we raise our children. Our health is exactly what will power us through the many hours required for caring for our family.

Weight loss is great, but health is essential. That’s why I’m so passionate about Nutritional Cleansing! Because it’s not just another diet that we do for a week then fall back to our old eating habits. It’s a lifestyle change that everyone can do. Just give it a week and you will see what happens. It’s the perfect way to jump start better eating habits. You will first cleanse out all the toxic junk that your body has become addicted to. Diet coke, fast food, energy drinks and sugar. Then you really are starting fresh. A clean slate. You will be amazed at how much easier it will be to do a whole 30 program, go gluten free, or to get off that diet coke completely.

When I first did this program back 12 years ago. I had gotten to a point where I basically lost hope that I would ever be able to lose weight and keep it off. I had tried EVERYTHING! But what I didn’t know back then is that we are ALL toxic. It’s the sad truth but we are exposed to so many chemicals whether we like it or not. Our air is polluted, our water is polluted, our food is not only polluted but it is depleted of nutrients. These are all facts that I’ve learned over the years. There are multiple documentaries surrounding the topic. Sadly the majority of us are going about our lives in ignorance, just trusting the masses but not realizing that we all need to take responsibility and be proactive about our Health and get EDUCATED.

We wonder why we don’t feel good, can’t lose the weight, or overcome addictions. We are sick and tired of being sick and tired.

My husband and I have been coaching people through cleanses ever since we met. Doing this has actually been our sole source of income. We made our first million at age 27 and have been semi retired since then. So that kind of shows you just how incredible this program is and that it actually works.

Here were my very first before and after pics. Not the best quality because they are so old.

And here are my most recent ones after baby #4

The weight loss is just an exciting side benefit to cleansing the body. Other things you will notice when cleansing out the junk is, getting a handle on your food cravings, increased energy, stamina, and mental clarity. We have coached thousands of people through a 30 day program and have seen all kinds of amazing results. What it all comes down to is the simple fact that it WORKS and that’s why my husband and I have been able to achieve tremendous success financially. We are living our dream all because we continue to share what we KNOW with others.

My sister in law is my most recent success story, but I have thousands more just like hers.

Click HERE to get started on your 30 day program!!!

Watch this awesome 5 minute video called “ARE YOU TOXIC?”

Get my FREE PDF Meal Plan HERE!!!

August 12, 2016 · in drinks· Health· Health weight loss· healthy drinks· healthy weight loss drinks· Isagenix· recipes· Weight Loss

My Top 3 Healthy Drink Recipes to Prevent From Snacking

One of my biggest secrets to maintaining my weight loss is DRINKS! If you can find healthy low calorie drinks to sip on through out the day, you’ll be surprised how it will help you resist the urge to eat. You all know I’m obsessed with Kombucha, but I’m also obsessed with my Dandy Blend. Between all the yummy options from these two drinks, I really don’t have time or the room in my tummy to snack on junk food between meals. Also, if you’re a huge coffee drinker and would like to quit, then this post is for you. I have the perfect healthy replacement right here.

I want to share my top three drink recipes using Dandy Blend.

Info On Dandy Blend

100% caffeine-free, gluten free,

No-GMO’s, bitterness and acid free.

It tastes remarkably like a rich, full-bodied cup of coffee, no brewing, dissolves instantly in hot or cold liquid.
It is caffeine free, and has no acidity or bitterness. It is the only herbal coffee substitute in the US that features both the health benefits of dandelion root and the rich, full-bodied flavor, smoothness and texture of real coffee. Many say that, because it lacks bitterness and acidity, it actually tastes better than coffee.
It is made of water-soluble extracts of roasted roots of dandelion, chicory and beets, and the grains of barley and rye. Nothing else is added. While they make no claims for Dandy Blend other than that it is a delicious herbal beverage with the taste, body, and texture of coffee, the ingredients – dandelion, chicory and beet roots, and barley and rye grains – are all health-promoting foods respected throughout the world.
The sweetness some perceive in Dandy Blend is primarily from the fructose that occurs naturally in the roots of dandelion and chicory. Many people require no additional sweeteners.
It contains over 50 trace minerals in each cup, most of which the body uses to help synthesize compounds needed in metabolism.

To Americans, dandelion may be considered a weed, but to people all over the world it is a valued vegetable and highly respected herbal medicine. It is one of the top six herbs in the Chinese medicine chest.

If your doctor or health practitioner has recommended that you give up coffee, and/or add dandelion to your diet, Dandy Blend is by far the easiest way to do that AND still continue enjoying the flavor and texture of a good “cuppa joe” at the same time.

DRINK #1: Hot Coconut Latte

8 oz. of hot water
2 tsp. Dandy Blend
1 tsp. Coconut oil (see benefits of consuming coconut oil here)
15 drops of Sweet Leaf English Toffee Stevia drops
2 oz. almond milk (optional)

DRINK #2: Protein Latte

8 oz. water
3 cupes of ice
2 scoops organic vanilla protein
1 rounded tsp. Dandy Blend
10 drops of Peppermint Mocha stevia drops
sprinkle of cinnamon (optional)

DRINK #3: Iced Dandy Blend

4 oz. water
4 oz. unsweetened almond milk
2 tsp. Dandy Blend (more or less to taste)
5 drops of vanilla creme stevia drops
5 drops of chocolate stevia drops
Top with home made coconut whip cream (this is also good on the hot coconut latte) YUM!!!

April 5, 2016 · in gluten free· Health weight loss

Raw Gluten Free Pie Crust

Over the past couple of years I’ve been trying out new gluten free and raw recipes. This pie crust is one of my faves. Eating raw is way more abundant in nutrition so that’s why I’ve been trying to encorporate more raw foods into my diet. When you cook your food, you’re compromising the natural occurring enzymes and vitamins. A few months ago I invested in a food dehydrator and I’m so glad I did. There are so many fun things you can make in a dehydrator. Fruit leathers, crackers, chips, cookies, and so much more.

When you use a food dehydrator in place of an oven, you are preserving most of the nutrition in your food because of the minimally elevated temperature over a long period of time. It’s ideal for maximum retention of nutrients.

“Compared to canning and freezing, dehydration comes out on top in regard to the conservation of nutrients. The United States Department of Agriculture indicates that on average 40% to 60% of nutrients are lost when food is frozen for storage, while canning can result in a whopping 60% to 80% loss. Home food dehydration, however, produces only an average nutrient loss of 3% to 5%!”

~The Ultimate Dehydrator Cookbook

Now let me share this amazing versatile raw pie crust recipe with you.

Step 1. Place buckwheat flour (you can buy the buckwheat groats and blend yourself to make the flour, or you can buy it already blended into flour), macadamia, almond meal, coconut, 1/4 cup organic 100% maple syrup, pitted dates (soaked), vanilla stevia, salt and cinnamon in a food processor (I use the Vitamix) until smooth.

Step 2. Line pan with parchment paper, place batter in pan and press.

Step 3. Place pan in food dehydrator at 145 degrees for 2 hours. If you don’t have a food dehydrator then you can simply bake in the oven at the lowest heat for 30-40 min.

It’s so fun to get creative with the toppings. My favorite is chocolate hazelnut butter with fresh strawberries and coconut whip cream.

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Raw Gluten Free Pie Crust

by Crystal Escobar April-4-2016

Let me show you how to make this amazing raw gluten free pie crust.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Buckwheat flour
1/2 cup Ground macadamia nuts
1/2 cup Almond meal
1/4 cup Shredded coconut
1/4 cup Organic maple syrup
4 (pitted) Dates (soaked for 30 min)
2 tsp. Sweet Leaf liquid Vanilla stevia
1 pinch Cinnamon
1 tsp. Sea salt

Instructions

1. Place buckwheat flour, macadamia, almond meal, coconut, 1/4 cup maple syrup, dates, vanilla stevia, salt, and cinnamon in a food processor until smooth.

2. Line pan with parchment paper, place batter in pan and press.

3. Place pan in food dehydrator at 145 degrees for 2 hours.

Details

Prep time: 30 min Cook time: 2 hours Total time: 2 hours 30 mins Yield: 9

For more of my gluten free recipes you can purchase my Meal Plan book now on Amazon!

February 17, 2016 · in Health weight loss· kefir· recipes

Kefir Cheese

Kefir has so many possibilities. For instructions on how to make your own Kefir then read THIS POST. One of my favorite things to make with Kefir, is Kefir cheese. Basically all you do is drain out the liquid whey in order to create a more dense consistency. Perfect for sweet or savory spreads. Before we go into all the different recipes for spreads, let me show you how simple it is to make your Kefir cheese.

Ingredients:

Milk kefir
Coffee filter

Instructions:

Place a coffee filter into a strainer, then set the strainer in a large bowl. Pour the Kefir into the coffee filter.

2. Drain overnight in the refrigerator or until the desired thickness is achieved. Save the whey in a closed container in the refrigerator (there are lots of ways to use the whey, one of them being, a starter for cultured veggies).

3. Remove finished cheese from filter. Use in recipes in place of cream cheese–will have a more sour and stronger taste than regular cream cheese.

One of my favorite ways to season kefir cheese is with a pinch of garlic, salt and pepper. So simple, yet so yummy. Perfect on tacos and veggie patties.

We even like to add a little salsa or avocados to create a probiotic packed chip dip.

Another fun idea is to add fresh squeezed lemon juice, some lemon zest and stevia. I love to dip strawberries in this.

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Kefir Cheese

by Crystal Escobar February-17-2016

Learn how easy it is to make kefir cheese

Ingredients

2 cups Milk Kefir
1 Coffee filter

Instructions

1. Place a coffee filter into a strainer, then set the strainer in a large bowl. Pour the Kefir into the coffee filter. 2. Drain overnight in the refrigerator or until the desired thickness is achieved. Save the whey in a closed container in the refrigerator (there are lots of ways to use the whey, one of them being, a starter for cultured veggies). 3. Remove finished cheese from filter. Use in recipes in place of cream cheese–will have a more sour and stronger taste than regular cream cheese. 4. One of my favorite ways to season kefir cheese is with a pinch of garlic, salt and pepper. So simple, yet so yummy. Perfect on tacos and veggie patties.

Details

Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 23 hour Total time: Yield: 4 servings

Ep #149: How to QUIT Sugar, Alcohol, or Coffee

Trying To Conceive Baby #5 After Tubal Reversal

For 10% off at FairhavenHealth.com use coupon code: BALANCED10

My Positive Affirmations:

New Year Resolution

Click HERE to get started on your 30 day program!!!

Get my FREE PDF Meal Plan HERE!!!

My Top 3 Healthy Drink Recipes to Prevent From Snacking

No-GMO’s, bitterness and acid free.

Raw Gluten Free Pie Crust

Kefir Cheese

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