The "On Purpose" Place

Two New Spring Classes forming...

2010-03-30T18:30:00.006-04:00

Wellness Essentials has two new classes forming this spring.
Click on the links for more details

BEGINNER MEDITATION SERIES

SPRING GROUP DETOX PROGRAM

2010-03-17T11:13:00.004-04:00

New facebook page for the biz.....check it out and stay tuned for education, treatment specials, events, classes, workshops offered by Wellness Essentials and Natural Skincare by ME;-)..Lisa Catherine

Natural Skincare by Lisa Catherine....a division of Wellness Essentials

2010-03-17T11:07:00.002-04:00

After my second Zumba class I am already doing much better! Going to try out One on One training next month...hopefully! Been VERY VERY busy ....all good stuff.

Want to share a link to a new Yoga Studio...I am excited it is just opened in Meriden because there are actually class times I can get to. Here is a link. There is an open house this weekend ....all the details on their site.

Dharma Yoga Central CT
www.dharmayogacentralct.com

OH MY...I did it..still breathing hard though!

2010-03-03T01:59:00.005-05:00

Now I MUST Be serious about all this to be posting such awful pictures. I keep telling myself these are the "befores". Every time I look at them I am reminded WHY I am doing what I am doing.

Well, I had a great excuse NOT to go to my first Zumba class...but then I remembered I told you guys I was going...so I dragged myself and actually had TONS of FUN. What an awesome workout......I am hooked.

Yolanda the instructor was super. I told her it was my first class. Can't say she was easy on me but I can say she made me feel encouraged and certainly made it great fun to get all red faced and sweaty. The music is great, the moves take some coordination but definitely do-able, especially with practice.

I am clearing my work schedule as much as possible for the Tues night 7pm class

Anyone adventurous enough to join me at Body Temple Fitness in Wallingford? The drop in price for this class is $10.oo or you can save money by buying packages. Here is a link. See my previous post for more details and a link to their website.

my work_out mantra "Butt be Gone"...what's yours?

till next time,
peace,
Lisa

Phase two of ME progress ~ Zumba Classes at Body Temple Fitness in Wallingford, CT

2010-03-01T17:36:00.006-05:00

Real quick......tomorrow night will be my first night of Zumba Class....If I can still move...I will get you all the details!

In the meantime, check out my newest goldmine find! An awesome one on one personal training studio

http://www.bodytemplefitness.us

Facebook, twitter AND blogging!!!

2010-02-16T22:50:00.027-05:00

I am grateful for "Living on Purpose"

woo hoo....who would of thought...a website, a new Facebook page, tweeting on Twitter, blogging at blogspot and Newsletter...I am learning ...the biz is growing....

Here is a link to the "On Purpose Place" website!
Here is a link to my new facebook biz page!
Here is a link to the archives of my new Natural Skincare Newsletter!
Here is a link to check out my tweets on Twitter!

Enjoy.....and please pass them on
peace.Lisa

I did IT!

2010-02-07T18:13:00.004-05:00

Well, I successfully finished my detox. I did lose 4lbs (fitting back into my more recent favorite jeans.....next goal...that one pair of skinny jeans...Then,I will treat myself to new clothes! I feel great and am ready to continue on to phase two of my "healthy changes" for 2010.

I am very proud of the ladies and gents in the group that compeleted this detox with me. It is not easy to make changes and it certianly wasnt easy to have to be as disciplined as need be for this program. Feeling great and being on a path to best health is a awesome reward.

I will be organizing another group program the end of March and then in July. If any one is interested in more information about the progam, feel free to email me at naturalskinwe@sbcglobal.net

Tomorrow, monday the Feb 8th I am dragging my butt to the gym to start a more regular exercise program. My plans are to work out home 3 days a week and the gym 2. When the weather gets a bit warmer, Macy(my dog), Misty(my cat) and I will be starting our walking program. I will share the details of that when we start.

For now, I will be staying on a whole foods diet, limiting sugar, caffine, alcohol and red meat....new focus on the exercising...of course,splurging a little every once in a while....and living on purpose ;-)

peace,
Lisa

Morning of day six

2010-01-28T09:02:00.003-05:00

Well. obviously I am not good at journaling. Actually, I have been a bit crabby the last few days. Even my daughter stayed away. Woke up this morning with a bit more energy than usual which is a very good sign. The next few days are not going to be easy. Really getting down to very simple food choices and more of the protien drink. I actually like the drink with the soy milk...not really looking forward to it plain but I have gotten this far and wont stop now!

Got on the scale for the first time since I started Saturday. I lost 2lbs!! woo hooo...a nice side effect from this. I am watching my portions more this time around. Last time went a little over board on the nuts and eggs.

Tonight the group meets. I am looking forward to touching base with everybody. Have gotten a few emails of encouragement THANK YOU

DAY ONE DONE!...

2010-01-24T10:39:00.016-05:00

Me, Jan 2010

Yesterday, Jan 23, 2010 was day one of a 2 week detox diet I have committed myself to. I have decided to post here every day to journal my experience. This new year I have alot to do both professionally and personally. I have created a mindset to incorporate them into one. Working with/for mostly women these past 16 years, I hear time and time again that they know what they need to do make the changes they would like...........they just don't do it. They tell me if only motivation could be put in a pill they would be all set. Actually, with all the rip off stuff out there I am surprised no one hasn't come up with that.

I am here because I believe I have found a way to help. I wont lie and say it is as easy as taking a pill. It is however "free".

Here, is where I am going to begin testing it on myself.

The detox diet program I am doing was created by Dr. Adam Craig. The first time I did the program was in November 2006. I remember getting to the end and wanting to keep going because I felt so great!!...I want to feel like that again!
You will notice I am not posting measurements or weight. I am not doing this diet to lose weight...however, a better/leaner/healthier body is a goal in the big picture. This detox is the best jump start I know of. There is no better motivator then beginning to feel better.

Studying holistic health and wellness coaching, along with years of working with clients to improve the health of their skin, has taught me that only when one becomes truly proactive will the changes happen. The first step is careful study of ones own personal assessment. The second step is making the commitment to be proactive. The third is to tell someone else!(a clue) Fourth, have a plan, Fifth, just START!

My assessment involves multiple areas of my life. I have made the commitment to be proactive...Now I am telling you!I made a plan of action.I have decided to start my changes and growth with a detox diet for several reasons, here are some of them

~I know my body has been abused and overwhelmed with toxins from the processed foods I have eaten and uncontrollably, our environment.
~ Physically I have too much body fat
~ I feel sluggish
~ I have noticed a change in my muscle tone
~ I feel icky in my clothes,
~ mentally not as focused as I need to be for what I want to accomplish
~ truly want to give my body a break from toxins
~ my skin is looking dull and is breaking out
~ I need to take more care in my food choices
~ Ultimately ....I want to start out the gate feeling my best

This program consists mostly of organic,whole food choices, elimination of foods,a medical grade nutritional support product, and lots of water. The hardest part for me is the control to stay away from sugars, the urge to just grab something to eat without thinking about what I am putting in my body, and mostly, food prep. The first time i did it I told myself if I couldn't do this for two weeks I was a loser........being hard on myself to begin with, I knew I couldn't let myself be a loser!
IT WORKED!

I have a lot of work in many areas to get done.......50 is around the corner and I have made a commitment to myself that I will be feeling FABULOUS AT FIFTY years YOUNG! And, with any luck, I will accomplish my goal and learn alot in the process that I can share. (Now there is another clue to the answer I think I have found.) Stay with me and stay tuned.....this is for you as much as for me.

Please feel free to post comments, suggestions and of course words of encouragement because I know I will need them!

So,here goes day one report!
actually went very well. I had to work early and wished I had prepped the night before but I got it done.

BREAKFAST
did my warm water/lemon/Cayenne pepper first thing
had oatmeal with blueberries and green tea
SNACK
almonds
LUNCH
did the "drink" with soy milk...actually better then I remembered
salad with lots of veggies and tofu ...was a little hard watching the girls eat their take-out burgers, fries and hot dogs...but I survived just fine with a smile in my heart believing in myself...AND, I told them all what I was doing!!
SNACK
almonds and strawberries
SUPPER
brown rice, chicken and spinach

Didn't drink as much water as I probably should of but did get in alot of green tea.
Never felt hungry, just a little annoyed I couldn't have some of the peanut butter cup in the fridge, had company and wished I could of had a glass of wine.

So far today is going well with the exception of a serious craving for my Sunday morning cup of coffee........

Will try to post tonight with an update of the day

Till then
peace,
Lisa

Attitude of Gratitude

2010-01-18T20:34:00.007-05:00

My Mantra for the New Year! pass it forward

Thank you for all of you who have purchased "Love this Life" Tshirts from my website link...so far we have raised $50 to go towards our 2010 walk campaign.

The newsletter is ready http://tinyurl.com/yct3ka3

The On Purpose Website has lots of new great content. www.onpurposeplace.com

The Essence of Earth Store now has some skincare products, a book store and awesome t-shirts. www.onpurposeplace.com/store.html

I HAVE TO GET OFF BUTT!....the focus for Feburary is loose the butt I grew while building the website!!!

I need a walking and a workout buddy....any volunteers!

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T13:59:00.004-05:00

Wow am I glad 2009 is over. LOTS to look forward to in 2010. Been working hard getting ready for a great new year. Lots of updates to the website.
www.onpurposeplace.com

A new page called Military Hearts ...a special place to show our gratitude. Ok,so how's this for inspiration... my brothers 3rd child(the 2 oldest are in the Air Force)is leaving for boot camp this weekend...I don't know who I am more proud of the kids or their parents!
www.onpurposeplace.com/militaryhearts.html

My Fundraising Page

2009-08-11T08:34:00.001-04:00

My Fundraising Page

Shared via AddThis

Team "Love this Life" ...my next project

2009-08-10T18:06:00.012-04:00

My daughter Lindsay is a Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer Survivor. I am very proud of her attitude and fortitiude. Please help me help her support the The Leukemia %Lymphoma Society.
We would love to have you join her team.

Any and all support is appreciated.
Ways you can help

Wine Tasting Fundraiser
September 29th, 2009
at
Gouviea VIneyards in Wallingford, Connecticut

You can find out more about Lindsay and her team events at my website http://www.onpurposeplace.com/LindsLTL.html

Visit David Culiner's "Love this Life" website
check out his gig, make a purchase and
10% will be donated to Lindsay's Team "Love this Life" fundraising
http://www.lovethislifewear.com/?Click=38

SEE LINDSAY ON DAVID CULINER'S BLOG AT (third post down)
http://lovethislifeomnimedia.blogspot.com/

Help us spread the word
cut & paste the above links in an e-mail to all your friends

Join our Team
http://pages.lightthenight.org/ct/NewHaven09/estagirl

Light The Night Walk is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's evening walk and fundraising event. It is the nation's night to pay tribute and bring hope to thousands of people battling blood cancers and to commemorate loved ones lost.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) funds lifesaving research that has contributed to major advances in the treatment of blood cancers and treatments for other types of cancer, such as chemotherapy and stem cell transplants. These treatments have helped patients live better, longer lives. New targeted therapies that kill cancer cells without harming normal tissue are providing drugs and procedures that are improving quality of life.

Make a donation at http://pages.lightthenight.org/ct/NewHaven09/estagirl

Be sure to check my Web site frequently to see my progress.
Thank very much for your support!

peace,
Lisa Catherine

The Billy Bash Report

2009-08-10T18:03:00.004-04:00

for pictures and all the details of the success of the Billy Bash visit
www.goodbyebillyblog.blogspot.com

2009-07-19T17:46:00.008-04:00

skinnying details up for a very special project....gonna try to do my part to help raise awareness for the need to do something about the tragic, desperate increase of the incidents of suicide.....

Let those you care about KNOW you care ...and that they "Make a Difference"!

This link will take you to my website with suicide information resources and fundraising. http://onpurposeplace.com/suicideawareness.html

Check out one of the awesome bands that are donating their talents!

they are The dB3 Band.
http://www.myspace.com/davebrunetteband

2009-06-27T13:59:00.005-04:00

going to see an awesome Eagles tribute band this afternoon in Waterbury.
http://www.e2tribute.com/Check them out! www.myspace.com/e2tribute

Tomorrow going to ride with the Poker Run for the Wallingford Wishing Well.

http://wallingfordwishingwell.org/

........all good causes....all dependent on the CRAZY weather

2009-06-22T23:36:00.003-04:00

There will NOT be something planned for Billy at Rosie's at this time...for updates go to:
http://www.goodbyebillyblog.blogspot.com/

Rest in Peace Billy Higginson

2009-06-17T21:06:00.008-04:00

We will miss that smile!!

For pictures and videos of Billy and another place to post visit:

http://www.goodbyebillyblog.blogspot.com/

Happy Monday!

2009-06-15T11:04:00.002-04:00

I LOVE MONDAYS! Home doin' my thing ;-)
Hope you are all blessed with a happy, healthy day!

lovethislife Omnimedia Blog: A Girl Gets Her Wish (And A Guy Gets His Guitar)...#links

2009-06-08T15:24:00.000-04:00

lovethislife Omnimedia Blog: A Girl Gets Her Wish (And A Guy Gets His Guitar)...#links

2009-06-08T11:50:00.008-04:00

then there is Myspace....there now too!
http://www.myspace.com/199560341
one of my newest "friends" the Ice Brothers are a great orginal band to check out!
www.icebrothers.us

posted by Ice Brothers ~ icebrothers@comcast.net
"We're trying to rustle up some ticket sales for the show at the Space in Hamden (295 Treadwell St, Hamden, CT) on June 28th so please email us if you can help out. It's shaping up to be a cool show with Kevin Squibben and a couple other alternative bands on the bill. Show starts at 6pm."

Lots of great bands and music links starting to happen there to go along with Music ~ "On Purpose" Link on the website:
http://onpurposeplace.com/music.html

Tv show coming to Wally world 2010!!

Syncronicity

2009-06-08T11:37:00.004-04:00

David Culiner is sooooo right when he says:
"Celebrate Synchronicity and Lessons From Fellow Humans at all times (and laugh...lots)."
Check out his blog and what he posted about Lindsay's story!
"A Girl Gets Her Wish (And A Guy Gets His Guitar)"
http://lovethislifeomnimedia.blogspot.com/

2009-05-31T10:33:00.003-04:00

We Love Bernie!
We had a full house at Bellisima. What a tribute to Bernie that so many came out to sit inside, on such a beautiful day ....just to get a "dose" of Bernie!
Thank you to all that attended. Your contributions totaled $350.00 which has been given to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Linds and I are wearing our "Love this Life" shirts in this pic.
Check out them out through our website and help support Lindsay's Leukemia & Lymphoma "Light the Night" walk in October!
www.onpurposeplace.com/store.html

Bernie Siegel & Love this Life

2009-05-27T23:20:00.006-04:00

Getting Excited about Bernie Siegel coming to Bellisima Salon.
for more info go to
www.onpurposeplace.com/llsfundraiser.html

Lindsay is working on details for her "Light the Night" team that will be walking for The Luekemia & Lymphoma Society ...Oct 3rd at Lighthouse Point in New Haven, CT

David Culiner of Lovethislife.net will be working on t-shirts for her.
Check out his stuff and support her cause by clicking on the "Love this Life" banner at www.onpurposeplace.com/store.html

always learning...

2009-05-25T17:03:00.001-04:00

ok,I am offically a Tweeter...http://twitter.com/onpurposeplace

this is an awesome idea...pass it on!

2009-05-25T16:06:00.003-04:00

htp:///www.peaceinthewater.com

"Love this Life" Wear Rocks!!

2009-05-22T00:43:00.010-04:00

Shop at lovethislifewear.com from this link and a percentage of your purchase will be donated to my daughters "Light the Night" Walk for LLS in October

http://www.lovethislifewear.com/?Click=38

2009-05-15T18:51:00.002-04:00

You guys HAVE to check out this artist and his website!

http://www.lovethislife.net/

David YOU ROCK!

peace,

Lisa

2009-04-19T12:08:00.007-04:00

I am very excited to announce that

Bernie Siegel, MD

will be at Bellisima Salon

in Wallingford, Connecticut

May 30th 2009

He will be doing a short presentation and book signing to help us raise money for the

Luekemia & Lymphoma Society Connecticut Chapter.

My daugher Lindsay is also forming a team for

the LLS "Light the Night" walk

Oct 3nd 2009 at Lighthouse Point in New Haven, Ct

You can find all the details at

www.onpurposeplace.com/llsfundraiser.html

www.onpurposeplace.com/cancer.html

http://www.berniesiegelmd.com/

2009-03-30T23:14:00.000-04:00

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Carly Simon & Beauty from the Inside-Out

2009-03-20T16:14:00.007-04:00

Life is really so COOL! Lindsay and I had the opportunity to do a presentaion to a group of mothers and middle school aged daughers last week. (pics and more info will be up on the website soon http://www.onpurposeplace.com/) I talked about skin care and beauty from the inside~out. Lindsay was the photographer taking portraits of the moms and daughters, and my brother John from Hunters Ambulance did a talk about teen safety. We all had a great time! I would like to thank John and the ladies from Rushford asking us to participate. I will update with a website to go to for information about the Mother/Daughter Evenings Out they provide to the Meriden/ Wallingford community.

From this night came the inspiration for my next BIG project. I am starting to gather facts and details for a Womens Natural Health and Healing Workshop in the Fall of '09. All the profits will be donated to support the Avon Breast Cancer Event in NYC the second weekend of Oct.'09 in Memory of Chinelcie (Brandi )Cole. Brandi was(and still is in my heart) a perfect example of Beauty from the Inside-Out. Her long, very courageous, battle with cancer may have ended but the lessons, inspiration, laughter and love will live in any life she touched.

Brandi's two amazing daughters will be walking this walk. And boy what walk!! The have already had to start training for this 39 mile, overnight event. What a tribute to their mom that they are so dedicated to giving back!

I will keep you updated as the details unfold. In the meantime, I found some new fun music by a favorite classic "Beauty" from the Inside~Out. She has released a new CD with some great fresh stuff in her unique feminine style .....CHECK IT OUT AT
http://www.carlysimon.com/

try out a dose of Steve Maraboli!

2009-02-02T15:58:00.002-05:00

I am blessed to have started the new year in a new home with "renewed" inspiration. This past weekend syncronicity struck again!!

While visiting a dry cleaner I saw a coupon for a whole health expo would be nearby the next day....that was cool enough ...the fascinating part was that the Keynote speaker was a man who hosts an internet talk radio show that I have been enjoying for sometime.
Steve Maraboli is his name. He also owns an international company called A Better Today. He is an amazing man ...truly a man living "ON PURPOSE".

Check him out at http://www.stevemaraboli.com/ or his company and his work at
http://www.abettertoday.com/index.html
or his radio show
at http://www.empoweredlivingradio.com/index.html

In no way will my description give justice to who and what he is about....all I can say is that I was CALLED to that expo...got in trouble for changing some personal plans to
attend ;( ........HOWEVER, the inspiration I received was amazing and well worth it. I feel blessed to have been there...He has been a huge facilitator in my journey. I will be referencing his work alot in the future.

Nameste,
Lisa Catherine

My first time voting!!

2008-10-17T07:59:00.003-04:00

I am embarrassed to say I registered this year for the first time and will be voting ........for the "first time"!!!!!

check out this very cool video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhDRVKDcXQo

Meditation Class

2008-10-13T18:43:00.003-04:00

I wasnt suppose to do any classes this year but this one came together too perfect not to get it out. It is a beginners Meditation Class. If you go on the website you can download the information. www.onpurposeplace.com/medclass.html I found an perfect room and have a great teacher to get us started. Check it out!

My first"real" Ren.Faire Experience

2008-10-13T17:10:00.002-04:00

Well, I couldn't of shared a more beautiful, fun day with a more perfect person for the experience, my dear friend Sharyn. Going to a Renaissance Faire is liberating to say the least. I had to have a turkey leg, a pickle from the pickle man( boy was he a characte)!! No longer am I a mead virgin....I even did the "slurp!"Too much fun to list it all here! If you have never gone put it on your bucket list.

working on website~check it out!

2008-09-28T15:30:00.005-04:00

Please check out the website I am building. It is multifacited to say the least. The goal is to create a place to learn and network. http://www.onpurposeplace.com/ It will be growing and changing daily!

I NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!
peace,
Lisa

woo hoo! My first post!

2008-09-28T12:14:00.001-04:00

So, I am no longer a blogger virgin! I am excited to be here and am looking forward to lots of cool stuff. Life is certianly a " Cool Ride"!!!