Crazy Sexy Women

On March 30th I attended the "Crazy Sexy Miracles" lecture at 208 West 13th Street, Room 301, New York City with my girl Leah.  The lecture was conducted by two amazing women, my favorite lady Kris Carr (adore) and Gabrielle Bernstein!

Kris Carr is a woman that I completely admire, respect and have so much adoration for.  First off she is sweet, funny and her skin is truly GLOWING when you see her in person.  She wasn't lying by saying cutting out the meat, dairy and crap gives you that illuminating "glow".  Not many adult women can pull off a pink streak in their hair, but she is anything other than average or ordinary.

Kris Carr & I

Amazing Book!

For those of you unfamiliar with Kris Carr, she was diagnosed with epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE), a vascular cancer in the lining of the blood vessels in her liver and lungs so rare that only 0.01 percent of the cancer population has it.  The first doctor she sought out suggested a triple organ transplant.  That was not the path she chose to take, instead she healed her body through the foods she consumed (and the crap she didn't).  Being told that what she was doing was "radical", her response was "Broccoli isn't radical, surgery is radical".  I couldn't agree more.  Our diet is the only thing we can control, yet most people would choose surgery over a drastic change in diet, thinking it is a "quick fix".  Her book is really amazing and was the catalyst for me to change my life.  This is the "wellness bible" so to say.  She provides so much useful information that is not solely based upon her opinions.  There are so many credible references such as Dr. Mehmet Oz (known to most as Oprah's go-to doctor), Dean Ornish and many more.  

I highly suggest this book to anyone who wants to live a healthy life.  Incorporating green juice, fresh produce, alkaline rich and low acidic foods to your life will change the way you not only look, but the way you feel.  No diet pills, fad diets or calorie counting here, just fresh, natural, organic ingredients.  Kris turned Whole Foods into her pharmacy, what a wise woman she is.  I could go on about Kris and this book all day, but you should just read for yourself.  The best part is, the book is not kicked under your bed once you read it.  I have read it four times through already and I refer back to it on a weekly basis.  Get your own copy here!  I also suggest you subscribe to her blog on her website, which is crazy sexy amazing! 

 

Kris autographing "Crazy, Sexy Diet" book copies

Her documentary is something else I wholeheartedly recommend.  It is entitled "Crazy Sexy Cancer".  This former actress turned wellness guru takes you on a journey through her emotional and amazing battle of finding out she has cancer, and how she maintains power over cancer.  It is truly amazing whether you have cancer yourself, one of your loved ones is battling it, or if you really just want to see a brave and amazing woman.  Most "experts" told Kris she would be lucky to have a year to live.  That was 2003.  Her cancer is stable and this green juicing beautiful wellness goddess is living proof that today is the first day of the rest of our lives.  Do not wait for something like "cancer" (which she found out she had on VALENTINES DAY) be the catalyst to living your best life, choose today.  Be your own "wellness warrior".  Thank you Kris, for not only helping so very many cancer patients, but for helping me. 

Gabrielle Bernstein & I

 Gabrielle Bernstein - motivational speaker, life coach and author of "Add more ~ing to your life" was also a speaker at this lovely event.  This was the first time I had heard of Gabrielle and I was more than impressed.  She spoke about how miracles happen in our lives each day and we need to be open to these amazing opportunities.  What is holding you back?  A terrible boyfriend?  A poor diet?  Partying?  Low motivation?  Whatever you are allowing as "excuses" to not be your best you is the first step in living your most amazing life.  Eliminate the negative.  Start each day with prayer.  Do what makes you happy.  These simple things we often forget are the ones that are most important. 

Gabrielle & I again

Gabrielle's approach to healthy living (from the inside out) centers around simple philosophies which are easily incorporated into our everyday life.  You may be wondering what the "ing" means in the title of her book.  Think about all the "ing" activities you do on a daily basis:  dancing, laughing, singing, joking, smiling, caring.  Do you do these enough?  Do what Kris Carr does, everyday she dances around her apartment to at least one song.  I think this would be an amazing way to start the day.  I am willing to bet that we have all become a little "too serious" in our lives. 

A must read!

The end of the lecture was concluded with a few minutes dedicated to prayer (which is how both Kris & Gabrielle start their days - and myself).  What took me by surprise Gabrielle put on "Pray" by Justin Bieber.  Now before you laugh, just listen to the song.  It is actually a really beautiful song, and a perfect way to end this two hour session with this admirable and remarkable ladies.  If you want to read Gabrielle Bernstein's book (which I purchased a copy of that night),  get your copy here!  Gabrielle's website is so unique and adorable, I love checking our her daily vlogs and upcoming events.  



I will be posting more in the near future, highlighting more of the amazing work these women do, be sure to check out their websites and see if they may be coming to an area near you.  It is well worth your time.  I guarantee that.

Inspiration at its best

Before signing off tonight, let me leave you with one last "must have".  Kris Carr's TLC documentary "Crazy, Sexy Cancer" is a film that just might change your life.  This amazing woman who does not even know I exist has brought me to tears on more occasions than I would care to admit.  Sad tears.  Happy tears.  Inspired tears.  You can purchase a copy of her DVD on amazon for about as much money as it costs to either go to a movie in NYC or buy a McCrap meal from your local grease box food joint (and you will OWN this after)!  Pass the goodness, after you watch it, lend it to a friend so that they may experience the same positivity in their life as well.  If that is not enough, an adorable tidbit is that Kris found love with her now husband in the making of this film.  He filmed Crazy Sexy Cancer over the course of four years, and their love blossomed.  He was at the event I attended (eating a quinoa salad) and was just as sweet as Kris and Gabrielle.  The miracles just pour in when you allow them to.


If today is the best day of your life, then moving forward, may your worst day be no less than you experienced today.  

Eat well, be well.  Expect greatness in all aspects of life.