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Selfish Wellness Program

The 21-day SELFISH Wellness Program

‘Put your oxygen mask on first’
‘You can’t fill from an empty cup’
You’ve likely heard these motivating phrases previously- did you act on them? If you did, it meant you were being selfish. Congratulate yourself!
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Being SELFISH is a good thing!  It’s about the importance of being self intuitive, self sufficient and self happy through self care lifestyle practices. Bottom line? It means you take care you first, leaving you strong enough, resilient enough and with enough energy  for all the rest.
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Being SELFISH isn’t just about treating yourself with dark chocolate, locking the door to take a bubble bath or binge watching 12 hours of your favorite new show…. (note: we don’t condone doing these from time to time, especially if that’s what brings you JOY!)
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But you also have a choice to create a life you DON’T NEED TO ESCAPE FROM.
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Enter the SELFISH Wellness program.

This program is focused on discovering your inner power to help you find balance, stop saying should’ve/would’ve/could’ve and to feel more than you’ve felt since … ??
We do this through nutrient-dense food,  thought provoking exercises, mouthwatering recipes, solutions for dealing with those who aren’t on your path, private facebook group with weekly interactive live kick off calls and check-ins, recipe demos, mini-meditations, simple & soothing stretch workouts, fun self-care challenges and more!
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Plus, one of the greatest benefits comes from the power of the community participating in the program alongside you.
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Self-care isn’t one size fits all. And healthy isn’t a size.

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Each of us are working through our own challenges. We’re all different with where we are on our path. So there’s flexibility in this program to control how lightly or deeply you engage.  It’s stress free and we’ll be there every step of the way.

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It’s estimated that it takes a minimum of 21 days to form a new habit. Be SELFISH and prioritize yourself to commit to the SELFISH 21-day Wellness Program with us for a stronger immune system, a more powerful digestive system, cleaner skin, deeper sleep, eliminate cravings, lower toxic load, reduce weight and gain tools to manage your selfcare your way.
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The Sedona retreat exceeded my expectations on every level.  Monique and Jennifer are experts in their fields and they gently, lovingly and enthusiastically led us for 5 days.  Our time was laid-back but purposeful – each day nurturing us with yoga, hiking, relaxation and dining on the most spectacula plant-based meals.  Monique is so welcoming in the kitchen, there can be an element of culinary education if you want it.  The combination of twice daily yoga, experiencing beautiful Sedona, and eating the healthiest of food truly had a restorative effect on my body…and it was these wise and wonderful teachers who had a transformative effect on my heart and soul.
Peggya  2022 retreat participant

Exciting special collaborations!

Taking care of ourselves isn’t just about food. How we move and breath has an effect on how we feel, how we sleep, and even on our nervous system! I’m thrilled to announce these collaborations:

MINI MEDITATIONS designed specifically for this program Jennifer Goodman.
SOOTHING TAI CHI SESSIONS focused on honoring your body through meditative movement with Jason Sherman
January 8th – 28th
We kick off on Sunday, January 8th and run through Saturday the 28th.
Do this from anywhere! Fully virtual!
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After registering via Papal (or reach out for additional payment options) you’ll receive an email with further details including pertinent dates to mark on your calendar.
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What’s all included?
  • a guidebook with thought-provoking exercises
  • a recipe book full of easy mouthwatering recipes
  • shopping lists
  • solutions for eating out
  • ideas for dealing with those who aren’t ‘eating your food’
  • a separate kick off call
  • weekly interactive live check-ins
  • live recipe demos
  • mini-meditations
  • simple & soothing workouts
  • fun self-care challenges
  • daily support
  • tools you can use for a lifetime
  • a private Facebook group
Have you been putting off your dreams? Suppressing them? Unsure how to reach them? This program is focused on discovering your power as you find balance and confidence, feel more alive, pain-free, happier and with boundless energy.
We are so excited to have you join us!
Payment can be made via
  • PayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MoniqueCostello/347.00
  • Zelle:  to monique@happyeatshealthy.com

Selfish Wellness Program 2022

The 21-day SELFISH Wellness Program

‘Put your oxygen mask on first’
‘You can’t fill from an empty cup’
You’ve likely heard these motivating phrases previously- did you act on them? If you did, it meant you were being selfish. Congratulate yourself!
.
Being SELFISH is a good thing!  It’s about the importance of being self intuitive, self sufficient and self happy through self care lifestyle practices. Bottom line? It means you take care you first, leaving you strong enough, resilient enough and with enough energy  for all the rest.
.
Being SELFISH isn’t just about treating yourself with dark chocolate, locking the door to take a bubble bath or binge watching 12 hours of your favorite new show…. (note: we don’t condone doing these from time to time, especially if that’s what brings you JOY!)
.
But you also have a choice to create a life you DON’T NEED TO ESCAPE FROM.
.

Enter the SELFISH Wellness program.

This program is focused on discovering your inner power to help you find balance, stop saying should’ve/would’ve/could’ve and to feel more than you’ve felt since … ??
We do this through nutrient-dense food,  thought provoking exercises, mouthwatering recipes, solutions for dealing with those who aren’t on your path, private facebook group with weekly interactive live kick off calls and check-ins, recipe demos, mini-meditations, simple & soothing stretch workouts, fun self-care challenges and more!
.
Plus, one of the greatest benefits comes from the power of the community participating in the program alongside you.
.

Self-care isn’t one size fits all. And healthy isn’t a size.

.

Each of us are working through our own challenges. We’re all different with where we are on our path. So there’s flexibility in this program to control how lightly or deeply you engage.  It’s stress free and we’ll be there every step of the way.

.
It’s estimated that it takes a minimum of 21 days to form a new habit. Be SELFISH and prioritize yourself to commit to the SELFISH 21-day Wellness Program with us for a stronger immune system, a more powerful digestive system, cleaner skin, deeper sleep, eliminate cravings, lower toxic load, reduce weight and gain tools to manage your selfcare your way.
.

Exciting special collaborations!

Taking care of ourselves isn’t just about food. How we move and breath has an effect on how we feel, how we sleep, and even on our nervous system! I’m thrilled to announce these collaborations:

MINI MEDITATIONS designed specifically for this program: TBD
SOOTHING STRETCH SESSIONS focused on the fascia and honoring your body through movement with Stacey Stone
January 9th – 29th
We kick off on Sunday, January 9th and run through Saturday the 29th.
Do this from anywhere! Fully virtual!
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After registering via Papal (or reach out for additional payment options) you’ll receive an email with further details including pertinent dates to mark on your calendar.
.
What’s all included?
  • a guidebook with thought-provoking exercises
  • a recipe book full of easy mouthwatering recipes
  • shopping lists
  • solutions for eating out
  • ideas for dealing with those who aren’t ‘eating your food’
  • a separate kick off call
  • weekly interactive live check-ins
  • live recipe demos
  • mini-meditations with Nia Washington
  • simple & soothing stretch workouts
  • fun self-care challenges
  • daily support
  • tools you can use for a lifetime
  • a private Facebook group
Have you been putting off your dreams? Suppressing them? Unsure how to reach them? This program is focused on discovering your power as you find balance and confidence, feel more alive, pain-free, happier and with boundless energy.
We are so excited to have you join us!
Payment can be made via
  • PayPal:  https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MoniqueCostello/347.00
  • Zelle:  to monique@happyeatshealthy.com

The 21-day SELFISH Wellness Program

The 21-day SELFISH Wellness Program

‘Put your oxygen mask on first’
‘You can’t fill from an empty cup’
You’ve likely heard these motivating phrases previously- did you act on them? If you did, it meant you were being selfish. Congratulate yourself!
.
Being SELFISH is a good thing!  It’s about the importance of being self intuitive, self sufficient and self happy through self care lifestyle practices. Bottom line? It means you take care you first, leaving you strong enough, resilient enough and with enough energy  for all the rest.
.
Being SELFISH isn’t just about treating yourself with dark chocolate, locking the door to take a bubble bath or binge watching 12 hours of your favorite new show…. (note: we don’t condone doing these from time to time, especially if that’s what brings you JOY!)
.
But you also have a choice to create a life you DON’T NEED TO ESCAPE FROM.
.

Enter the SELFISH Wellness program.

This program is focused on discovering your inner power to help you find balance, stop saying should’ve/would’ve/could’ve and to feel more than you’ve felt since … ??
We do this through nutrient-dense food,  thought provoking exercises, mouthwatering recipes, solutions for dealing with those who aren’t on your path, private facebook group with weekly interactive live kick off calls and check-ins, recipe demos, mini-meditations, simple & soothing stretch workouts, fun self-care challenges and more!
.
Plus, one of the greatest benefits comes from the power of the community participating in the program alongside you.
.

Self-care isn’t one size fits all. And healthy isn’t a size.

.

Each of us are working through our own challenges. We’re all different with where we are on our path. So there’s flexibility in this program to control how lightly or deeply you engage.  It’s stress free and we’ll be there every step of the way.

.
It’s estimated that it takes a minimum of 21 days to form a new habit. Be SELFISH and prioritize yourself to commit to the SELFISH 21-day Wellness Program with us for a stronger immune system, a more powerful digestive system, cleaner skin, deeper sleep, eliminate cravings, lower toxic load, reduce weight and gain tools to manage your selfcare your way.
.

Exciting special collaborations!

Taking care of ourselves isn’t just about food. How we move and breath has an effect on how we feel, how we sleep, and even on our nervous system! I’m thrilled to announce these collaborations:

MINI MEDITATIONS designed specifically for this program:
Nia Washington, NIASHANI Wellness,  joins us to lead the mini meditations. Nia wraps her heart and soul into her meditations while pulling from her experience as a music producer, a massage therapist, and health coach which result in tranquilizing and soulful moments of calm.
SOOTHING STRETCH SESSIONS focused on the fascia and honoring your body through movement:
Stacey Stone, Stone Bodyworks Fitness, will lead a weekly sessions to help us find strength and resilience in our body.

I’m Stacey Stone.  I am a Movement Specialist that wears many hats; personal trainer, yoga instructor, ELDOA instructor, health coach, and body wizard. I am a teacher of movement and of breath.  I believe that by honoring the way in which the body was designed to move and breath- and applying these principles to our daily lives, we have the power to greatly improve the quality of our life.

I specialize in helping people move better- even in the presence of aches, pains, and old injuries. I am truly passionate about sharing my knowledge of movement practices that promote mobility, strength, and ease of movement as we age. In doing so, I hope to empower people to make movement a priority in their lives.

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January 10th – 30th
We kick off on Sunday, January 10th and run through Saturday the 30th.
Do this from anywhere! Fully virtual!
.
After registering through Eventbrite, you’ll receive an email with further details including pertinent dates to mark on your calendar.
.
What’s all included?
  • a guidebook with thought-provoking exercises
  • a recipe book full of easy mouthwatering recipes
  • shopping lists
  • solutions for eating out
  • ideas for dealing with those who aren’t ‘eating your food’
  • a separate kick off call
  • weekly interactive live check-ins
  • live recipe demos
  • mini-meditations with Nia Washington
  • simple & soothing stretch workouts
  • fun self-care challenges
  • daily support
  • tools you can use for a lifetime
  • a private Facebook group
Have you been putting off your dreams? Suppressing them? Unsure how to reach them? This program is focused on discovering your power as you find balance and confidence, feel more alive, pain-free, happier and with boundless energy.

21 Day Refresh: An eating and self-care plan to reboot your health.

Our most DELICIOUS reboot ever!

Forget detoxing. Forego cleansing. Get your health back on track with our 21 day Refresh. We are going beyond just food, calories and exercise.

  • Do you feel like you are doing all the ‘right’ things yet not seeing any change?
  • Are frustrated at all the ‘dieting’ advice in magazines, online and from friends and family?
  • Does the idea of drinking juice for 5 days revolt you?- US TOO!!

Yes we are going to eat clean and shed some toxins. Yes we are going to work in some ME-TIME in the form of self care. But it’s all going to be easy and doable. And you won’t be alone!

Each day you’ll pick your delicious breakfast, snack, lunch, dinner and even a dessert (if you want it) to enjoy for the day. Yup- all of those things!

The structure of this program gives you a base to follow, but allows you to customize it based on your needs. We are removing the craziness of detox and getting back to basics with whole foods. Along with that, we are incorporating simple lifestyle tools which allow your body to transition to a healthier life at an easy and comfortable pace.

What Can You Expect?

  • A reboot to clean, healthy, whole foods eating
  • More energy, clarity, and focus
  • Clear your skin
  • Shed excess with
  • Restore digestive harmony
  • Reduction in inflammation
  • Confidence!

What’s Included

  • 40+Page PDF (printable & savable) that includes:
    • Three 7-day customizable meal guides
    • Recipes for easy to make meal ideas
    • Shopping list
    • Grocery store resource guide
    • Simple lifestyle tools to help your mind and body
    • Daily motivation
  • Exclusive access to a private Facebook to keep you inspired and for support

Our goal is to get you back in the kitchen because it’s the best way to control your food. BUT we also give PLENTY of ideas for the non-cooks as well. And yes, we are cleaning up the mind too by slowly changing over negative thoughts patterns that traps weight and pain in the body.

Click here and see more and register at Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/21-day-refresh-an-eating-and-self-care-plan-to-reboot-your-health-tickets-52978535225

 

Your Holiday Eating Pre-Set is here!

Like it or not, the holidays are looming and so is our to-do list:

  • hang lights
  • decorate
  • stuff the turkey (or tofurkey)
  • run around to 10 stores to find just the right present for everyone
  • wrap presents
  • ship packages
  • schedule travel
  • rsvp for parties
  • bake cookies
  • hang the lights
  • send out holiday cards
  • etc, etc, etc.

Funny how our lists never seem to include the one thing that helps us all deal with stress, boost our immune system, combat illness OR that would help us fit into that little black dress … or even the jeans I wore just last month …

I totally get it- the holiday’s are out of control for most of us! How are you supposed to add in one more to-do to an already over-crammed schedule? Plus putting yourself first feels a bit selfish, especially this time of year!?

So we go into the holidays ‘expecting‘ to gain weight.

      ‘Expecting’ to come out more tired, groggy and brain-foggy.

‘Expecting’ to have more cravings for sweets, caffeine and alcohol.

I know I DO!  Or, I used too.

But then I took the time to put myself first and re-set, or rather pre-set, my eating and self care.  Whoa, what a difference to head into the holidays with a new mindset! I was set up to succeed rather than fail. I found I actually accomplished more and even enjoyed the holidays more. And I didn’t feel like I gave anything up either. I was able to make wiser choices and attend more events because I had so much energy and still indulge when I wanted. Plus I was able to rebound and recover better.

So how would you feel if you could end your battle with the holidays before they even started?

->What if you went into them completely refreshed and reset?

->What if you could end (and even control) cravings BEFORE we get to the sweetest month of the year?

->What if you were armed with strategies to combat holiday stress?

->What if you had someone at your side to help you do all that?

->What if you could do it all in 14-days before the turkey even gets bought?

Increase energy, lose weight, decrease bloat, experience glowing skin, end sugar cravings and manage stress — this is the NEW way to get ready for the holidays!

Create a new foundation of wellness with me in just 2 weeks starting November 4th. Cick here to se all the details and register for the 14-day Holiday Eating Pre-Set.

We have an added bonus too! Dr. Gina Sirchio-Lotus is joining us so you have the opportunity to pull your lab work before and after the Pre-set help you see just how quickly the body can heal itself when given the right environment. Dr Gina is based is functional medicine and helps clients get the root of symptoms through nutrition and lifestyle changes. Both of us will be with you every day!

Do any of these sound familiar?

  • I often feel bloated
  • I crave sweets or carbs
  • I don’t sleep through the night
  • I can’t make it through the day without caffeine
  • I have hot flashes
  • I have unexplained fatigue
  • My face is puffy
  • I struggle with sluggish elimination

Regardless of how well we eat, we all carry a heavy load of toxins – from the environment, from processed foods, air and water pollution, from our makeup, shampoos and lotions and even from our cleaning supplies. Our pre-set not only focuses on nutrition and all the body elements noted above, but on self-care and stress management too.

I’ve been there and I can tell you how amazing it feels to go through a reset. Why not give yourself a gift this year, the gift of health. Join me for these simple 2 weeks to set yourself up for the best holiday ever!

Click here to join us for The 14-day Holiday Eating Pre-Set!