My Top 10 Favorite Vi-Shape Shake Recipes

 

Vi-Shape is the nutritional meal replacement shake mix that we use in the Body-By-Vi 90-Day Challenge!

 

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“JUST DO IT.” Is Not Just A Slogan!

For me, those words are some of the most difficult ones I’ve ever heard. And I’m sure that is the case for many that wore their Nike shoes in competition, or even just for fun!

Why are those three little words so difficult? Well, whatever it is that you are setting out to do is by definition, something you are afraid to do at some level, or you would do it, or more precisely, already have done it, without a thought.

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Should I or Shouldn't I?

 

“The days you don’t feel like doing something are the days you get the most out of it!”

Have you heard this before? 

I've found it to be true!

What about you?

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Oprah's Maui Home

Oprah has a beautiful home in the peaceful, quiet "Upcountry" area of East Maui, in Ulupalakua off of Thompson Road. Oprah purchased the Robinson Horse Ranch in October of 2003 for $2.1M. It is located near the Ali Kula Lavender Farm in Kula.

She had it beautifully restored farm house that she has added her amazing touches, both inside and out. What a gorgeous view of South Maui she has from her lanai!

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The Meaning of "Aloha"

In the Hawaiian language Aloha means affection, peace, compassion and mercy. Since the middle of the 19th century, Aloha has come to be used as an English greeting meaning hello and goodbye.

It is also the state nickname of Hawaii, the "Aloha State".

The meaning behind aloha is...

A - Akahai = Kindness, expressed with tenderness
L - Lokahi = Unity, expressed with harmony
O - 'Olu'olu = Agreeable, expressed with pleasantness
H - Ha'aha'a = Humility, expressed with modesty
A - Ahonui = Patience expressed with perseverence

So, when you visit Hawaii, do not hesitate to greet people with this beautiful word!

ALOHA!

Love Lavendar? Then Visit The Ali Kula Lavendar Farm

If you love lavender, they you must visit the Ali Kula Lavender Farm on your trip to Maui! It is a very special and wonderfully relaxing spot on 10 acres in Upcountry Maui that you won't want to miss.

Nested along the skirt of the Haleakala crater, in the quaint town of Kula in East Maui, this little piece of heaven awaits you with gorgeous grounds and wonderful tours. Amongst the many varieties of lavender, you can take a relaxing tea break and sample the delicious lavender tea and lavender scones.

After your tea and tour, don't forget to visit the gift shop to browse and take home your choice of the lovely lavender products made on the farm. You can participate in a variety of crafts using lavender and other native Hawaiian flowers and they will even send your finished product back home for you!

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Maui's largest annual community event, the 89th Maui Fair takes place Thursday, September 29 through Sunday, October 2, 2011 in Kahului. The Fair's theme this year is "A Timeless Tradition". This year the fair board of directors dropped the "County" from it's name so I guess Lanai and Molokai can now have their own fairs.

Attend on opening day for some special events... a parade (with real floats) that starts at 4:30pm. Don't miss the appearance by "Miss Maui", Maya Ida from Central Maui at 6:30pm.

Attending is not only a blast for kids (keiki) and adults alike, but it is basically a rite of passage for Maui's youth. Those attending can eat tasty foods (not necessarily health but definitely yummy), ride great rides, and view a variety of plants and farm animals.

Don't miss "Orchidland", housed in the War Memorial Stadium. It is the largest display of flowers on Maui. The orchids are beautiful and spectacular. One year I found some amazing "Chocolate Orchids' - the blossoming flowers actually smell like chocolate! No kidding! Great way to satisfy a chocolate fix (well, maybe). Just be careful not to over water your orchids. I learned that the hard way :)

I love the band "Nuff Sed" who will appear on Saturday night. A lot of other music will entertain you, especially the many ukulele players.

Oh, and don't forget to check out the fluorescent pigeons on display in the livestock area. Your keiki will love them!

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Enjoy the Maui Fair - see you there!