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Friday, Mar 18, 2016

Work with Me!

Work with me!

Do you feel like you have lost control over your health & happiness and lost balance in your life? Health issues start creeping in that prescription drugs cannot seem to tame. You are cruising through life, without really feeling alive nor happy.

My name is Alexandra Le Ny. I am a certified Health Coach & Yoga Instructor. My work is that of a Nutritionist & Life Coach. I help my clients reclaim their health and happiness, by making realistic and sustainable changes to their diet and lifestyle, so they can regain balance in all areas of their life: body-mind-spirit.

I have a holistic approach to health, taking into account diet, lifestyle, exercise, work, relationships, and personal growth. I draw from my knowledge in nutrition, supplements, herbs, aromatherapy, and homeopathy to support their healing. I go down to the root cause of health problems, which are often connected to the heath of our guts, to eradicate them once and for all. I provide all the necessary lifestyle tools to help my clients transform and balance their life so they can thrive. When you are in a state of balance, there is no disease nor dissatisfaction.

My goal is to empower my clients so they are no longer a victim. As a Coach, I put the power back in your hands so you can heal yourself. I would love to talk to you! Contact me through my website at www.alexandraleny.com.

Alexandra Le Ny, CHC & Yoga Instructor
925 858 2133

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Monday, Feb 8, 2016

February 2016 Newsletter: Take Charge of your Health & Happiness!

I have been speaking at a few public events lately and each time my audience asks me how they can improve their health and happiness, despite their busy life.

First and foremost I am sorry to break it to you, but there is no magic pill. You have to do the work and commit to yourself. Nobody else can do the work for you. Take your power back and take charge of yourself. Only you know your body best, so stop giving your power away to prescription drugs that come with a slew of debilitating side-effects, to your doctor, to the media or the latest fad diet and eventually blaming them for your shortfalls. Educate yourself, empower yourself.

I also recommend that you surround yourself with a system that is supportive of your health goals. You can achieve it by reading health news, subscribing to online programs, signing-up for a form or exercise you enjoy, finding a like-minded accountability partner like a family member, friend or coach, and work your way up from there. Start somewhere, anywhere, one baby step at a time.

Now if you want lasting results, you need to approach your health from a body-mind-spirit perspective, taking into account diet, lifestyle, exercise, but also prevention and self-care, because everything is connected. You can't merely count calories when you are trying to lose weight. You want to look at your exercise regimen, stress levels, body image, emotions, toxicity and the health of your guts.

In order to succeed, always keep your eyes on the WHY you are doing this. Are you trying to lose weight, age gracefully, stay disease-free, or reduce pain? Whatever it is, it will keep you motivated. With every decision you make, ask yourself: "Is this decision supportive of my health?".

To your health and happiness!

Alexandra Le Ny, Certified Health Coach & Yoga Instructor

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Sunday, Jan 17, 2016

January 2016 Newsletter: New Year, New You!

A lot of people begin the New Year by making resolutions. We've all been there. We take a vow to lose weight, exercise more or spend more time with our family. We start the year with great intentions, but then we quickly relapse into old habits. Why is it so hard to stick to those New Year's resolutions?

Here are some ways you can make your intentions a reality this year:

Write down your intentions and keep them in a visible place, like taped to your bedroom mirror or the dashboard of your car.
Get to the source of whatever is keeping you in a rut. Are you in a stressful relationship that causes you to eat a pint of Ben & Jerry's every night? Are you stressed at your job and feel too tired to exercise after work? If you don't tackle the root of the behavior, it will be much harder to accomplish your goal.
Be clear about what your life would look like once you achieve your goal. If you resolve to go to the gym more, how will this benefit you? Get connected to the result of your action, and you will be more likely to stick with your plan.
Share your resolutions with friends and family. Hold each other accountable for achieving your goals. If you want to go to the gym more, have a friend call you two or three times a week to check on you or invite them to join you.

Reward yourself with every little accomplishment. If your intention is to lose weight and you lose 1 pound a week, pamper yourself with a massage.

Big changes do not require big leaps. Permanent change is more likely to happen gradually than through one big restrictive plan. Allow yourself to climb the ladder one rung at a time.

Wishing you a Happy & Healthy New Year!

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Monday, Oct 26, 2015

Holiday Survival: Eat with Mindfulness and Stay Zen during the Holidays

• Do you want to maintain a healthy weight without counting calories and constantly stressing over what you eat?
• Do you want to enjoy your family and friends fully without losing yourself?
• Do you want to celebrate without the side effects?

In this practical class, I will give you all the necessary tools to avoid gaining weight and keep your sanity despite all the commitments during the holidays! You will regain control over your life, enjoy delicious foods without the side effects nor the guilt, and stay zen in the midst of the frenzy.

You will learn to:

• Establish healthy eating and lifestyle habits
• Eat like the French
• Control your cravings and overcome emotional eating
• Establish safe boundaries while celebrating
• Find balance

Cost: $50, early bird registration: $45 before November 1st. Space is limited!!

Register NOW by signing-up online www.theyogacompany.com

WHEN: Saturday, November 14TH from 2:00pm - 4:00pm

WHERE: The Yoga Company, 2410 San Ramon Valley Blvd #129, SAN RAMON, CA 94583, 925.838.9642

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Sunday, Oct 11, 2015

November 2015 Newsletter: Cravings

The holidays are upon us, with Halloween starting the celebrations, followed by Thanksgiving and Christmas/Hannukah/Kwanza. Studies show we gain five or more pounds during the holidays, and that we hold onto that weight.

The body is an amazing source of intelligence. It is always there for you, pumping blood, never skipping a heartbeat, digesting whatever food you put in it and maintaining homeostasis.

Is this reliable, intelligent bio-computer making a mistake by craving ice cream or a hamburger or chocolate? Are cravings due to lack of will-power or discipline? I'd like to suggest that cravings are not a problem. They are critical pieces of information that tell you what your body needs.
The important thing is to understand why you crave what you crave. Perhaps your diet is too restrictive or devoid of essential nutrients. Perhaps you are living a lifestyle that is too boring or stressful. Your body tries to correct the imbalance by sending you a message: a craving. A craving for something sweet could mean you need more protein, more exercise, more water or more love in your life. The key to stopping the sugar craving is to understand and deliver what your body really needs.

No book or theory can tell you what to eat. Only awareness of your body and its needs can tell you. Of all the relationships in our lives, the one with our body is the most essential. It takes communication, love and time to cultivate a relationship with your body. As you learn to decipher and respond to your body's cravings, you will create a deep and lasting level of health and balance.

The next time you have a craving, treat it as a loving message from your body instead of a weakness. Try these tips to respond to your body:

* Have a glass of water and wait 10 minutes.
* Eat a healthier version of what you crave. For example, if you crave sweets, try eating more fruit and sweet or root vegetables.
* What is out of balance in your life? Is there something you need to express, or is something being repressed? What happened in your life just before you had this craving?
* When you eat the food you are craving, enjoy it, taste it, savor it; notice its effect. Then you will become more aware and free to decide if you really want it next time.

This was a sneak peak into my upcoming workshop on Saturday, November 14th, 2-4pm in San Ramon, where you will learn more about taming your cravings and avoiding putting on weight during the holidays.

If you need personalized guidance and support, consult with me for a customized plan to support your health and happiness.

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