Episode 35-how to stay on track with your goals during the summer.

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Pick out one goal and break it down into baby goals. Once you feel confident with one goal, move to the next one.
Plan out your meals ahead of time. I love using my Pittsburgh based meal prep company for all of my meal needs. Right now we have our subscriptions on sale where you can save over $20 by using the code SUMMERREADY on our ordering website. Our subscriptions allow you to forget about needing to plan out your meals since we do all the planning and picking for you. You also have the option to select your meals if that is your thing.

When I first started my healing journey I did a food sensitivity test and it came back I was sensitive to over 100 foods! What I found was that if you struggle with leaky gut (which most of us do) those tests will never come back completely accurate. In this episode I talk about what I did instead to figure out what I was truly sensitive to and guess what, it is free! I put together a FREE swap guide to with my top better for you swaps that are all dairy free, gluten free, soy free, and alcohol free. Those are always the 4 main food groups I suggest eliminating to start if doing all 8 is too overwhelming. You can get the free guide with the link below: https://www.alliannaskitchen.com/free-anti-inflammatory-guide/

The holidays are my favorite time of the year! For years it was also the most stressful time of the year because I always feared what I was going to eat at celebrations. The thing is when you make diet and lifestyle changes from a place of doing what you need to do to feel in alignment with how you want to feel, you do not want to jeopardize feeling good. I always pack food and treats to take with me and share with others when I am celebrating with friends or family. For me, it is not worth it to eat something that I know doesn't make me feel my best. In order for me to show up as my best, I have to give my body the best! On this week's episode we talk about how to navigate the holidays and how to feel your best during one of the best times of the year.

When it comes to making healthier choices it comes down to balance. There are absolutely some things I cannot be flexible with-I need to avoid certain foods because they make me so sick. But there are other things that I can still enjoy on occasion that do not make me sick and I allow myself to eat-like the occasional french fries when I am out. This week's episode is all about balance. Be sure to check out Thrive Market which is my go to place for all of my healthier swaps. Use my code ALLIANNA and save $$$ on your first order.

On this week's podcast I interview my good friend and someone I look up to-Tammy Holmes. Tammy is a psychic medium who has read over 60,000 people all over the world! She has been featured in People's Magazine after helping the Phoenix Police locate a missing piece of a puzzle for a tough case. On this episode we talk about how to tune into your intuition. You can read more about Tammy on her website. https://tammyjholmes.com/about/

Food sensitivities can manifest in odd ways. Over the years how my body copes with things I am sensitive to changes. Certain foods give me rashes, cause ringing in my ears, brain fog and so many other odd things. A few years ago I tried adding cheese back in my diet after years of avoiding it and I was shocked to find out how my body handled it. Check out episode 29 to hear all about food sensitivities and how they can manifest.

My Dad had always talked about personal development growing up but I didn't get into it until I was older. When I was in college, I started a job that was really big on doing a little bit of personal development daily. I was shocked to see how big of an impact that work had on me. Today, I strive to do 15 minutes a day. Whether it is reading a book or listening to a podcast I have found that it makes a big impact on both how I feel and show up. A few of my favorite people to listen to and follow are Brendon Burchard, Ed Mylett, Lewis Howes, and Jamie Kern Lima.

Are you a highly sensitive person? This episode is for you! As someone who feels things so deeply, I often feel the pain and hurt of others. It is a blessing in a lot of ways because it has given me the gift of empathy, but it can be exhausting too if I do not properly take care of myself. I remind myself that in order for me to serve others to my fullest extent, I first must serve me. Check out this week's podcast to learn more.