giveaway: tea time!
i LOVE tea.
tea in the bathtub, tea at yoga, tea on a walk with the pup. green tea, breakfast tea, masala chai tea, you name it. it’s always the perfect complement to whatever i’m doing, and helps me stay present and relaxed.
lucky for me, celestial seasonings was generous enough to send me a winter’s worth of yummy wellness teas, and they’d like to send TWO of you a big stock also.
my faves so far: tummy mint, antioxidant max green tea blood orange star fruit, and natural detox (which has milk thistle in it which is SO good for taming crazy hormones.)
if you’d like to enter, please leave a comment below letting me know one health-focused resolution you’ve created for yourself in 2013. i’ll select two readers at random to win.
(giveaway will close by next wednesday, january 16.
update: the winners are carol trautwein and krista grandstaff. congratulations!)
116 Responses to “giveaway: tea time!”
Leave a Reply
kerrin mcternan says: This new year not only do i plan to keep up with daily exercise, i have another resolution for myself health wise to exercise for my well being. Before the new year, my winter vacation made me slack on my daily ymca gym trips. At first the break was nice, but then i started to feel unbalanced. The more i blamed feeling like i ‘had’ to workout for my anxiety, the more i realized that it was the lack of that exercise that was making me feel this way. As of right now, i am going to exercise so that i can feel balanced, every chance i can. Some tea would help with my balance 
Patricia says: More rest!
Melissa feola says: GET BACK INTO YOGA and have my hard work pay off when I feel proud of how I look on my wedding day. With so much going on in life on all fronts, I forget to take care of my body when this should really be my #1 priority. I want to get reconnected with my body and myself in 2013, which always helps calm the noise in my mind… that… and drink more water 
PS. I miss Boulder, CO because the Celestial Seasonings factory is there, it might be one of my favorite places on Earth.
ashley lothrop says: My new year’s resolution is to “Live in the Now”. I wouldn’t say that my life has been full of regrets; however I want to focus on being present and content with what life throws at me. Between exercising, eating healthy, and enjoying the company of good friends and family, my goal is definitely attainable.
Jordan says: My resolution is to drink more water! It is so easy for me to get wrapped up in my day that I forget to drink water and I end the day feeling dehydrated.
Amelia says: For my own mental, emotion and physical health – and once my funds are replenished, I would love to return to Surya and continue growing in my practice. I have never felt better or my body more clean and pure than when practicing and breathing in those classes. I miss them dearly but just simply don’t have the money as of right now for classes. In the mean time, I want to practice at home and try to remember all I learned in the fall
Brigid says: I want to practice more patience during my day – especially on the subway and walking crowded city streets. I’d rather take a second to breathe it out rather than stress.
Andrea says: I workout a lot and do yoga a lot so my health goals this year are more focused on mental health. My goals this year are to focus on myself, not take things personally or over analyze, and meditate. Also drink less coffee and more tea!
Sam says: 2013 is already off to a world wind of goals.. This Sunday I will be running in my first full marathon! Another goal I have set for myself this year is to train, enter, and complete my first triathlon. 2013 will be a lot of firsts for me & I can’t wait
And of course I couldn’t start my day off right without my regular cup o tea.. My recent fav is this Tulsi Ginger organic tea my bf brought back from India!
steen says: My resolution is to drink a mason jar of fresh juice every morning in lieu of coffee so I can ramp up my body with natural energy. It’s a resolution I managed to maintain for a few straight weeks in 2012 and I traded in my afternoon coffee for tea. Crazy how much your stress levels can dissipated when you feed your body right.
Katy hornaday says: I’ve got a 13 month old and I’ve spent the last year being really focused on my little. so this year, i’m vowing to make some me-time on the yoga mat once a day and so far, so great.
one thing i am really working on this year and presently is cooking more at home, less dining out (i have a gazillion neglected cook books all gifts from my mother over the years – so there’s plenty to work with) and to work on my home yoga practice, and to strengthen my core to step my yoga practice up, and of course, MORE TEA. 2.5 years in an office job got me hooked on coffee – prior to that i had not been a coffee drinker for 5 years; it had always been tea! so a new balance of tea and coffee, less coffee. i could go on. but i won’t. <3 yay tea!
Sara says: I have decided to quit complaining about my arms and get these babies toned up! So I’ve committed to doing 50 push ups a day.
Furthermore, I have committed to optimism, positivity and spend time with those who make me smile, laugh and feel like a better…me. Rather than – spend time with those who bring me down or make me speak ill things about others.
Two commitments that I feel will make me a better person, inside and out for 2013
callie siobhan says: Keep on keepin on with my lifelong goal of creating balance in everyday life. Listening to what my body needs, creating clearings (physical, emotional, mental, etc), yoga, reading, snuggling my hubby and darling kitties, tea, baths, skiing!! Embracing the yin energy my body craves this time of year! Adore your blog, makes me smile and inspires on the daily.
Peace and fluffy snowflakes! (It is snowing like a mofo here!!)
Callie from British Columbia
My Health Resolution is to meditate everyday. I am working on my mental health and emotional health this year. I realized how much that plays into our actual physical health and in order to obtain good physical health, you have to find a peace with your mental and emotional . Cant get healthy if always stressed out and depressed! XXX thanks for hosting the giveaway
Olivia says: To be more intuitive and truly listen to my body’s needs. First time commenter, just wanted to say I really enjoy reading your blog.
mandy leigh says: Hi Mary Beth! We met earlier this year, a friend and I (both working at Lululemon at the time) went to one of your amazing classes at Yogi’s Anonymous. Anyway, my resolution is to go on a yoga retreat solo by the end of this year and stop worrying about the money, the flying, or being all alone!
Aneesa says: Last year I completely eliminated pre-bottled juice and sugary drinks from my diet and now quench my thirst with water and tea. I plan to continue this healthy habit, while also incorporating more freshly juiced green juices! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Ian says: Less drink, more rest, less stress, more enjoyment, less criticism, more praise, less snacking on bad food, more snacking on good food, less work, more bike, less anger, more smile. More and less of the same!
Lindsey says: Hmmmmmmm. I haven’t really set any health specific goals other than to safely bring this little babe in my belly into this world, and to focus on being present through it all.
Jen Warren says: Meditate more.
LESLIE says: Happy New Year MB!
My resolution: on nights before work get in bed with a book no later than 11:30pm (January), 11pm (February-on).
Courtney marzilli says: To heal from my labrum tear while continuing my yoga practice! And to drink more WATER
Focus on my yoga practice more! Since I am doing my teacher training this year, I need to Also, get back into running a few times a week-I need to get my fitness back after having my little one a year ago xx
I set several healthy intentions this year…here are a few of the best.
1. Listen to my body
2. Feel my feelings
3. Sweat 5 times a week (walks, yoga, running, biking, hikes)
4. Let my inner child twirl at the park
I love TEA!
Kait says: First: I am most excited about this because I am finishing my dissertation and I drink herbal tea All. Day. while I write, and a pseudo-sponsorship for my tea drinking while writing would be awesome!
Second: these next 6 months are going to be insanely stressful, and my health goal is to stay balanced – exercise, sleep, eat well, breathe, etc. Not get swallowed by my work, remember to lift my face toward the sun.
Alexi says: 2013 and its time to focus. My nutrition schooling + passion for health & wellness has made me well-versed in what IS good for me, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I take my own advice all the time. This year I plan to focus on releasing my college-bound stress with wholesome, REAL food and setting out more time to bond with my yoga mat.
Tomeka says: My resolution is to do a full mental, physical and spiritual detox. I am currently detoxing for 30 days. No meat, dairy, wheat. I am 10 days in!! During this process I am training for a half marathon (Miami half marathon on Jan 27th) and I am continuing to do yoga once a week.
Jebby says: Less sugar!
Linda Taylor says: My resolutions are to eat more veggies, especially super-healthy ones like kale and broccoli, and to exercise on the treadmill more. I can’t run, due to bad knees, but I can sure walk, and I walk pretty fast.
Jess C says: I vowed to do yoga at least once a week…to start. A nice cup of tea after would be lovely!
Thanks!!! ☺
Kristin M says: I want to be more active this year. I have missed running and it is time to get back to it!
joey Carnes says: No processed sugar and no grains.
Shelly says: I’m making it a goal to reduce my risk for burn out– time to make sure I give myself a break now and then as well as keep going with healthful food choices and regular exercise.
Kathy says: I plan to treat my liver better, since contracting HepC in my drug days
Many years ago the tea with milk thistle sounds very interesting! I would love to try it. Thanks for your contest.
I love tea and my favorite is Celestial Seasonings. I’ve even been to their factory in Boulder and the mint room is awesome! My New Year’s resolution is to go to the gym more than twice a week. I am pregnant so I have no weight aspirations other than to get back down to my pre-baby weight and a little more afterwards. I also want to gut up and try some of my gym’s classes like pilates or cycling. I’ve done pilates videos but it’s not the same.
Denise Anderson says: I am eating healthier and exercising
More this year!
Stephanie says: I’m trying to find natural ways to battle daily stress and anxiety, and find herbal teas do a great job! I love hitting the gym, but hate eating healthy. I’m trying to do better on the latter, and replacing sugary drinks with a cup of celestial seasonings is perfect!
Christine Stander says: Eating a healthy breakfast. Keep my eye on the prize by thinking on those things that are lovely.
stephanie showers says: My goal is to get my Ulcerative Colitis in remission. I still have to take medications but I am trying to incorporate more herbal and homeopathic remedies as well.
Noreen says: I have been exercising every day and have added two monthly challenges in addition to my daily workouts. Day #10 with the challenges and workouts and I feel great.
Jocelyn says: I’m tired of making giant plans each new year’s that feel like a giant weight from the get go. We rescued two puppies right before Thanksgiving and my REALISTIC health related goal this year is to get out and walk them and exercise them. By doing what is fair for them, I will be doing what is better for me, too. We were waiting for them to get their last set of puppy shots before taking them more than a few houses away on walks, but they’re good to go as of this week and the two walks I’ve done already made me feel better about myself in my quest to be more fit AND as a furbaby mama!
Allene Houston Jones says: My job status changed in August 2012, which means that I’m more stationary. Since ths change, I have gained snout 10 lbs. I’m going to eat healthier, and exercise more to lose the 10 lbs.
karen says: First one is to lose the lbs I gained over the holidays, and the second is to set aside more time for ME. Both have been difficult to do!
Lori says: To eat more healthy and excercise to be in better shape by my 57th birthday in May.
Amber Drews says: My resolution this year is to lose 65lbs. I started exercising last year and watching my portions and I lost 65lbs last year and I know I can do it again this. I’m getting healthy for myself and my family. With 5 kids I need all the energy I can get.
holland says: decreasing coffee consumption and INCREASING use of HERBAL TEA! am slowly finding i prefer less and less sweeteners in both coffee and tea now and no longer prefer any form of sweetener in anything! i feel better already.
Beth c says: Going to work on our diet we have slid back into bad habits& start exercising again.
Madeline says: 1. More yoga!
2. Listen to my body.
Emily v says: In 2013, I am going to lower my daily stress level and actually enjoy myself! It’s hard as a graduate student but worth it for my mental AND physical health to be more calm and focused on the things that actually matter.
alyssa E. says: My health-related resolution is to incorporate more yoga into my daily routine and eat fruit and vegetables as the mainstay of my diet-to feel better, to have more energy to play with my 8 month old daughter, and to model for her a healthy, happy lifestyle!
Hannah Lechmann says: This year, I aspire to reduce my coffee intake by energizing with Celestial Seasonings herbal teas. Whether they’re hot, iced, being used as a base for a smoothie, or calming me before bed, I am excited about implementing herbal wellness into my active lifestyle. Being in college full time and working as a pre-school teacher, along with marathon training keep me busy, and I am countin on Celestial Seasonings to keep me on the right track health wise. Here’s to another year! Let’s make 2013 the healthiest yet!
janet says: Drink more hot peppermint on cold winter days.
Carol Trautwein says: My new year promise is to remain eating healthy, and lose more weight. Last year, I went from 300 pounds to 268!My doctors were amaze as I did it myself without any extra help. I can breathe easier, and my health has improved! Drinking Tea will help me relax knowing I can lose another 60 pounds at least this year! Thank you if you pick me!
I would love to become healthier and one of the ways I want to accomplish it in 2013 is to eat clean and or raw. I would love to detoxify my body in a natural way and use teas and herbs along with fresh vegetables and fruit to give me energy, I would like for these same food items to lessen my stress, and give me a good night sleep.
Karin C. says: I am substituting more tea for coffee
Shannon says: I resolved to take time for myself and do things because I want to do them and not wait for anybody else.
Machelle says: My goal this year is to turn my tendencies to take care of everyone around me into placing my health and strength first. I can’t take care of anyone if I’m not really functional myself, and I have been learning that the hard way.
Christa says: My husband and I decided this yr our new yrs resolution would be for both of us to quit smoking. So far we are doing good. We went to quit for ourselves and for our children.
I achieved the health goals for my body last year, and like you, have tea several times everyday. Green tea has been a major player in maintaining my health. My only resolution for this year is to learn to play the banjo…learning new things and creativity are certainly aspects of a healthy lifestyle!
nOAH bUIST says: I resolve to live.
yolanda says: I resigned from my hectic corporate job on December 21st. My goal is to focus on creating a healthy, happy and stress free environment for 2013.
Valerie says: I’m going to relax & take more time for me & drink more tea instead of coffee!
Kelli says: Drink more water and ZUMBA!
Leslie Prétot says: I’ve stopped buying over the counter medicines, and have been treating and preventing colds, sore throat, etc. with natural remedies such as lemon, ginger, raw honey, cayenne, apple cider vinegar, and herbal teas. I’m making my own juice, and drinking so much tea that I now have a shelf stacked with beautiful tea boxes. And it’s amazing how many of them I drink each day. It’s my happy habit…
Krista Grandstaff says: I LOVE tea as well.. herbal, black, green…white… sitting here with a cup of fennel right now I have decided to make my health a priority this year, with the thought being that I am not good to anyone if I am run down completely as I was this past year. I’ve realized that not getting enough sleep, taking my vitamins and supplements…even not getting enough exercise, doesn’t hurt only me.. So, whenever I feel like slacking off, I look at the bigger picture and get my “butt back in gear” …all the while with tea at hand
Rachel Carter says: One health-based resolution for this year is that I want to be more mindful of everything I do, especially with eating. I want to try more varieties of tea this year too. Last year I lost 31 pounds and I hope to continue to lose weight this year.
Linda reed says: My resolution for 2013 is to find ‘peace and stability’ in my life. One step is to take time to enjoy at least 1 cup of tea per day. I am even sharing the Celestial Seasonings Sinus Soother with my mother. She has had sinus problems for years and felt relief after the first cup of this wonderful tea. The little things in life make a big difference. Thank you Celestial Seasonings!
Megan whitten says: Quit Smoking!
I have tried to quit smoking a handful of times in about as many years. I am in a relationship with a wonderful man who is not a fan of anything cigarette related, therefore I have tried to make a committed effort to give up the cancer sticks! Like most smokers, I am all too aware of the health effects smoking causes to my lungs. However one that I forget about is the damage it does to my heart. Three days before Christmas my mother has a quadruple bypass. Yep, scared me to pieces! I will not allow myself to end up in her shoes!
Thank you so much for allowing us to share with you and your readers, even if we don’t win the prize!
Cathey Livezey says: My goal is to go as natural as possible this year in terms of health, which includes eating healthier foods and trying to control any health issues with natural products if at all possible.
LEANNE ANDERSON says: I have gained a lot of weight over this fall and winter and I feel unhealthy and unatracrive, My goal is to loose a lot of weight and drink alot of Tea for my wellness. I love sleepy time tea at night to help me sleep too. sorry my caps lock wont work on my name and e-mail
peggy kearns says: I will continue with NOT smoking and eat more veggies ( not my favorite food) I feel so much better after giving up those nasty things!!!!
abby says: My health resolution is to cut down on fast food and no matter how much weight I lose from the exercise I’m going to do…. whether I fall off the wagon or not… I will work to help the people around me lose weight too and try to keep up their self esteem. Nutrition or not, it’s relationships and mental peace of mind that will help me kick off a great low-stress year!
Karen taylor says: One health-based resolution for this year is to slow down and notice the present moment more often. Reducing stress can add years to your life and life to your years <3
Kim B says: My husband has made a resolution to lose weight, and my goal for this year is help him do that. It is difficult for him because he is quite limited in what he can do to increase calories burned since he is in a wheelchair. But I know we can find a way to help improve his health in 2013!
LaShonda Russell says: This new year I have started doing a few things to change my lifestyle for better. Health is number one! First I have started Yoga and I have adjusted my and my families eating habits. We have deleted all foods that are hard to digest and incorporated foods that are organic and natural. So far, so good!
Chelsea says: I love tea as well, so my new resolution is to drink more tea to help stay balanced and to start working my way to a healthier mind and body through exercise.
Melissa says: Eat healthier by incorporating a wider array of foods into my daily eats.
Sarah Louise says: My goal is to work in exercise in small doses throughout the day, instead of trying to set aside a huge chunk of time for exercising and then feeling like a failure when I fail in that goal. I am also committed to drinking more water and tea, and already am feeling so much more hydrated and balanced.
Glenda Morrison says: I just started getting to know the products, I have bought some of them and they are just wonderful. I want to do as much as I can to have a healthy life and change all the bad habits.
last september i found out i am a type 2 diebetic. it wasn’t a total surprise since it runs in my family, i haven’t maintained a healthy lifestyle over the years so i haven’t helped the situation any. since september i’ve lost 25 pounds and have been trying to get more exercise in my life. Tea, hot or cold, has always been a big factor in my life. i became a big celestial seasoning fan in the early 70′s and morning thundar is my favorite morning tea. But when i evening comes and i’ve had a long day having a cup of herbal tea seems to set everything right or when i’m in the mood for something sweet, having a cup of tea always curbs that need. This year i’m trying to go outside of my comfort zone and take a beginners belly dance class. hopefully that will inspire me to take more steps outside my comfort zone.
Rosemarie watkins says: I resolve to continue exploring new exercises! And trying new kinds of tea. Just gotta say,with the rehydration and the antioxidants, it’s all “wellness” tea to me!
Jenne Griffin says: I am going to be a better friend, Mother Wife and devote more time giving back in my community, all while drinking my tea!
I have a few resolutions this year. One is to focus on eating more healthy foods, and less processed junk. Another is to practice meditation more often, and to exercise more.
Renrr says: My husband and I have started going to the gym and did our first 5k on New Years Eve. We have a plan to do several more in the next couple months I’m so proud
Jenn LA Mana says: Get out and ride my wonderful Paso Fino horses more often!
diana caldwell says: I have never liked tea. This week I started drinking a cup in the morning. A New Year Resolution. Why you say? Because of all the advertised health benefits. We shall see. I would love an assortment to try so maybe I can find one I really do like!
rayla says: This year my goal is to get my severe anemia and dehyrdration problem control. The doctors have no idea what is causing such odd results in my blood tests but an unknown cause for massive blood loss that no one can find yet. So I am in the process of getting a GI. And with anemia comes massive tiredness and I am still trying to find a right tea that I can drink safely with my iron pills that I am currently on until all tests come back.
sl says: Continue my weight loss journey. eat healthier and exercise more. love my family and friends more
Anita Bootz says: I want to make myself healthier by eating healthy and using natural remedies-ie herbal tea
Melody says: I would really like to eat healthier, more natural, less processed foods. And also eat smaller portions.
Kathy says: I am trying to be more intentional about getting to the gym on a regular basis & eating healthier. Also, leaning on God more.
Carlene says: I really want to live a simpler, less stressful life this year. Part of my plan to reduce stress is to exercise more as well as work at reducing debt and the amount of stuff in my home.
Cindy h says: I want to start stressing, it seems like all I do is worry. I’d love to just live life regularly!
Barry c says: I would like to start eatting regularly. I normally skip breakfast and then eat a lot at night, I’d love to start having regular meals!
tasha kelly says: Most of my resolutions are health related and so it’s hard to pick just one! I would say drink more water every day and replace coffee in the morning with a big cup of hot tea! So far, I’ve been doing that and I feel great!
Shana E. says: I have cut down on sugar and white flours, eating more whole grains and veggies and more water with lemon.
cory collins says: I am going to take life still one day at a time be nice to myself and never say a bad word about me, I am a good person and I make a difference , That tea with the milk thistle sounds interesting, I truly love-love -love Vanilla sleepy tea, wishing everyone only happiness !
robin nashwick says: I would love to get rid of my indigestion. I have started mall walking with my husband and we have 2 apples a day hoping to keep the weight away permanently, which should help with my indigestion.
robert nashwick says: I am eating healthier and prefer to drink tea rather than soda.
My one New Year’s Resolution:
Always have apples in the house. I have cancer, and no matter how bad I feel, I can always eat and apple :c)
Josie says: My two New Year’s resolution is “Peace and Energy”. I want to cultivate peace in my life through meditation, managing my time (and my kids!) better, and to improve my energy levels with better food, a little more excersize, and resting when I need to!
Mei says: My resolution is to get more rest and eat more healthy. Exercise is in the mix too. Get back to my old self
My new years resolution was to start eating better and exercise regularly. What sparked this resolution is my wedding that is coming up in July, but i would also like to establish a routine that is easy to stick to even beyond that so that I continue a healthy lifestyle!
Robin driscoll says: I plan to eat less processed foods and more healthy foods. My daughter might even get me to try juicing drinks to be healthier. I want to cook more and eat out less.
Zee says: yoga every day!
Valerie says: I hope to snack less in the evenings and so far, sipping a cup of Honey Vanilla Chamomile is working! The rich natural sweetness is keeping me from hitting the cookie jar. Hot is absolutely perfect for the cold winter nights here in CO, but I’ll switch to iced for the summer months.
Geri says: I am gona let all the stress in my life go. Exercise for and focus on myself. Drink more flavors and find more I like.
Mary says: This year, I’ll have a more positive attitude and optimistic mind whenever and wherever I go. I’ll stay true to myself. I believe having a healthy mental state will give me a healthy physical state and more importantly, a healthy, prosperous life.
Samantha says: One of my resolutions for a healthier me is to stop drinking sodas! I try a new tea every week and have found I really love celestial. I would love to try the new ones!!
Melissa says: I am concentrating on how I feel after eating specific foods. What this has already done for me two weeks into it is stop the unhealthy cravings without it being an internal fight. Basically, because I am trying to be truly present with how my body reacts, I remember how gross I felt after eating that whole piece of chocolate cake. Tonight I easily stopped after 1 or 2 bites of a chocolate dessert. I am much more easily giving up sugar because it doesn’t make me feel good. I have also switched out my mochas and hot chocolates for herbal teas. A MUCH better feeling.
Vivian says: Selecting mainly organic foods, cleaners, and beauty care products for my entire family.
Barb says: I am avoiding gluten as much as possible. I have always had stomach issues all my life and I am slowly starting to feel better
Kirsten says: To be more committed to my wellness. It always fluctuates through out the year and I’d really like to stick with it all year. This is my year!
I’m trying to exercise at least 3 times per week.
Leave a Reply
from instagram
This new year not only do i plan to keep up with daily exercise, i have another resolution for myself health wise to exercise for my well being. Before the new year, my winter vacation made me slack on my daily ymca gym trips. At first the break was nice, but then i started to feel unbalanced. The more i blamed feeling like i ‘had’ to workout for my anxiety, the more i realized that it was the lack of that exercise that was making me feel this way. As of right now, i am going to exercise so that i can feel balanced, every chance i can. Some tea would help with my balance
More rest!
GET BACK INTO YOGA and have my hard work pay off when I feel proud of how I look on my wedding day. With so much going on in life on all fronts, I forget to take care of my body when this should really be my #1 priority. I want to get reconnected with my body and myself in 2013, which always helps calm the noise in my mind… that… and drink more water
PS. I miss Boulder, CO because the Celestial Seasonings factory is there, it might be one of my favorite places on Earth.
My new year’s resolution is to “Live in the Now”. I wouldn’t say that my life has been full of regrets; however I want to focus on being present and content with what life throws at me. Between exercising, eating healthy, and enjoying the company of good friends and family, my goal is definitely attainable.
My resolution is to drink more water! It is so easy for me to get wrapped up in my day that I forget to drink water and I end the day feeling dehydrated.
For my own mental, emotion and physical health – and once my funds are replenished, I would love to return to Surya and continue growing in my practice. I have never felt better or my body more clean and pure than when practicing and breathing in those classes. I miss them dearly but just simply don’t have the money as of right now for classes. In the mean time, I want to practice at home and try to remember all I learned in the fall
I want to practice more patience during my day – especially on the subway and walking crowded city streets. I’d rather take a second to breathe it out rather than stress.
I workout a lot and do yoga a lot so my health goals this year are more focused on mental health. My goals this year are to focus on myself, not take things personally or over analyze, and meditate. Also drink less coffee and more tea!
2013 is already off to a world wind of goals.. This Sunday I will be running in my first full marathon! Another goal I have set for myself this year is to train, enter, and complete my first triathlon. 2013 will be a lot of firsts for me & I can’t wait
And of course I couldn’t start my day off right without my regular cup o tea.. My recent fav is this Tulsi Ginger organic tea my bf brought back from India!
My resolution is to drink a mason jar of fresh juice every morning in lieu of coffee so I can ramp up my body with natural energy. It’s a resolution I managed to maintain for a few straight weeks in 2012 and I traded in my afternoon coffee for tea. Crazy how much your stress levels can dissipated when you feed your body right.
I’ve got a 13 month old and I’ve spent the last year being really focused on my little. so this year, i’m vowing to make some me-time on the yoga mat once a day and so far, so great.
one thing i am really working on this year and presently is cooking more at home, less dining out (i have a gazillion neglected cook books all gifts from my mother over the years – so there’s plenty to work with) and to work on my home yoga practice, and to strengthen my core to step my yoga practice up, and of course, MORE TEA. 2.5 years in an office job got me hooked on coffee – prior to that i had not been a coffee drinker for 5 years; it had always been tea! so a new balance of tea and coffee, less coffee. i could go on. but i won’t. <3 yay tea!
I have decided to quit complaining about my arms and get these babies toned up! So I’ve committed to doing 50 push ups a day.
Furthermore, I have committed to optimism, positivity and spend time with those who make me smile, laugh and feel like a better…me. Rather than – spend time with those who bring me down or make me speak ill things about others.
Two commitments that I feel will make me a better person, inside and out for 2013
Keep on keepin on with my lifelong goal of creating balance in everyday life. Listening to what my body needs, creating clearings (physical, emotional, mental, etc), yoga, reading, snuggling my hubby and darling kitties, tea, baths, skiing!! Embracing the yin energy my body craves this time of year! Adore your blog, makes me smile and inspires on the daily.
Peace and fluffy snowflakes! (It is snowing like a mofo here!!)
Callie from British Columbia
My Health Resolution is to meditate everyday. I am working on my mental health and emotional health this year. I realized how much that plays into our actual physical health and in order to obtain good physical health, you have to find a peace with your mental and emotional
. Cant get healthy if always stressed out and depressed! XXX thanks for hosting the giveaway
To be more intuitive and truly listen to my body’s needs. First time commenter, just wanted to say I really enjoy reading your blog.
Hi Mary Beth! We met earlier this year, a friend and I (both working at Lululemon at the time) went to one of your amazing classes at Yogi’s Anonymous. Anyway, my resolution is to go on a yoga retreat solo by the end of this year and stop worrying about the money, the flying, or being all alone!
Last year I completely eliminated pre-bottled juice and sugary drinks from my diet and now quench my thirst with water and tea. I plan to continue this healthy habit, while also incorporating more freshly juiced green juices! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Less drink, more rest, less stress, more enjoyment, less criticism, more praise, less snacking on bad food, more snacking on good food, less work, more bike, less anger, more smile. More and less of the same!
Hmmmmmmm. I haven’t really set any health specific goals other than to safely bring this little babe in my belly into this world, and to focus on being present through it all.
Meditate more.
Happy New Year MB!
My resolution: on nights before work get in bed with a book no later than 11:30pm (January), 11pm (February-on).
To heal from my labrum tear while continuing my yoga practice! And to drink more WATER
Focus on my yoga practice more! Since I am doing my teacher training this year, I need to
Also, get back into running a few times a week-I need to get my fitness back after having my little one a year ago xx
I set several healthy intentions this year…here are a few of the best.
1. Listen to my body
2. Feel my feelings
3. Sweat 5 times a week (walks, yoga, running, biking, hikes)
4. Let my inner child twirl at the park
I love TEA!
First: I am most excited about this because I am finishing my dissertation and I drink herbal tea All. Day. while I write, and a pseudo-sponsorship for my tea drinking while writing would be awesome!
Second: these next 6 months are going to be insanely stressful, and my health goal is to stay balanced – exercise, sleep, eat well, breathe, etc. Not get swallowed by my work, remember to lift my face toward the sun.
2013 and its time to focus. My nutrition schooling + passion for health & wellness has made me well-versed in what IS good for me, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I take my own advice all the time. This year I plan to focus on releasing my college-bound stress with wholesome, REAL food and setting out more time to bond with my yoga mat.
I am free from ALL seasonal allergies due to a harmonious, ayurvedic based diet.
My resolution is to do a full mental, physical and spiritual detox. I am currently detoxing for 30 days. No meat, dairy, wheat. I am 10 days in!! During this process I am training for a half marathon (Miami half marathon on Jan 27th) and I am continuing to do yoga once a week.
Less sugar!
My resolutions are to eat more veggies, especially super-healthy ones like kale and broccoli, and to exercise on the treadmill more. I can’t run, due to bad knees, but I can sure walk, and I walk pretty fast.
I vowed to do yoga at least once a week…to start. A nice cup of tea after would be lovely!
Thanks!!! ☺
I want to be more active this year. I have missed running and it is time to get back to it!
No processed sugar and no grains.
I’m making it a goal to reduce my risk for burn out– time to make sure I give myself a break now and then as well as keep going with healthful food choices and regular exercise.
I plan to treat my liver better, since contracting HepC in my drug days
Many years ago the tea with milk thistle sounds very interesting! I would love to try it. Thanks for your contest.
I love tea and my favorite is Celestial Seasonings. I’ve even been to their factory in Boulder and the mint room is awesome! My New Year’s resolution is to go to the gym more than twice a week. I am pregnant so I have no weight aspirations other than to get back down to my pre-baby weight and a little more afterwards. I also want to gut up and try some of my gym’s classes like pilates or cycling. I’ve done pilates videos but it’s not the same.
I am eating healthier and exercising
More this year!
I’m trying to find natural ways to battle daily stress and anxiety, and find herbal teas do a great job! I love hitting the gym, but hate eating healthy. I’m trying to do better on the latter, and replacing sugary drinks with a cup of celestial seasonings is perfect!
Eating a healthy breakfast. Keep my eye on the prize by thinking on those things that are lovely.
My goal is to get my Ulcerative Colitis in remission. I still have to take medications but I am trying to incorporate more herbal and homeopathic remedies as well.
I have been exercising every day and have added two monthly challenges in addition to my daily workouts. Day #10 with the challenges and workouts and I feel great.
I’m tired of making giant plans each new year’s that feel like a giant weight from the get go. We rescued two puppies right before Thanksgiving and my REALISTIC health related goal this year is to get out and walk them and exercise them. By doing what is fair for them, I will be doing what is better for me, too. We were waiting for them to get their last set of puppy shots before taking them more than a few houses away on walks, but they’re good to go as of this week and the two walks I’ve done already made me feel better about myself in my quest to be more fit AND as a furbaby mama!
My job status changed in August 2012, which means that I’m more stationary. Since ths change, I have gained snout 10 lbs. I’m going to eat healthier, and exercise more to lose the 10 lbs.
First one is to lose the lbs I gained over the holidays, and the second is to set aside more time for ME. Both have been difficult to do!
To eat more healthy and excercise to be in better shape by my 57th birthday in May.
My resolution this year is to lose 65lbs. I started exercising last year and watching my portions and I lost 65lbs last year and I know I can do it again this. I’m getting healthy for myself and my family. With 5 kids I need all the energy I can get.
decreasing coffee consumption and INCREASING use of HERBAL TEA! am slowly finding i prefer less and less sweeteners in both coffee and tea now and no longer prefer any form of sweetener in anything! i feel better already.
Going to work on our diet we have slid back into bad habits& start exercising again.
1. More yoga!
2. Listen to my body.
In 2013, I am going to lower my daily stress level and actually enjoy myself! It’s hard as a graduate student but worth it for my mental AND physical health to be more calm and focused on the things that actually matter.
My health-related resolution is to incorporate more yoga into my daily routine and eat fruit and vegetables as the mainstay of my diet-to feel better, to have more energy to play with my 8 month old daughter, and to model for her a healthy, happy lifestyle!
This year, I aspire to reduce my coffee intake by energizing with Celestial Seasonings herbal teas. Whether they’re hot, iced, being used as a base for a smoothie, or calming me before bed, I am excited about implementing herbal wellness into my active lifestyle. Being in college full time and working as a pre-school teacher, along with marathon training keep me busy, and I am countin on Celestial Seasonings to keep me on the right track health wise. Here’s to another year! Let’s make 2013 the healthiest yet!
Drink more hot peppermint on cold winter days.
My new year promise is to remain eating healthy, and lose more weight. Last year, I went from 300 pounds to 268!My doctors were amaze as I did it myself without any extra help. I can breathe easier, and my health has improved! Drinking Tea will help me relax knowing I can lose another 60 pounds at least this year! Thank you if you pick me!
I would love to become healthier and one of the ways I want to accomplish it in 2013 is to eat clean and or raw. I would love to detoxify my body in a natural way and use teas and herbs along with fresh vegetables and fruit to give me energy, I would like for these same food items to lessen my stress, and give me a good night sleep.
I am substituting more tea for coffee
I resolved to take time for myself and do things because I want to do them and not wait for anybody else.
My goal this year is to turn my tendencies to take care of everyone around me into placing my health and strength first. I can’t take care of anyone if I’m not really functional myself, and I have been learning that the hard way.
My husband and I decided this yr our new yrs resolution would be for both of us to quit smoking. So far we are doing good. We went to quit for ourselves and for our children.
I achieved the health goals for my body last year, and like you, have tea several times everyday. Green tea has been a major player in maintaining my health. My only resolution for this year is to learn to play the banjo…learning new things and creativity are certainly aspects of a healthy lifestyle!
I resolve to live.
I resigned from my hectic corporate job on December 21st. My goal is to focus on creating a healthy, happy and stress free environment for 2013.
I’m going to relax & take more time for me & drink more tea instead of coffee!
Drink more water and ZUMBA!
I’ve stopped buying over the counter medicines, and have been treating and preventing colds, sore throat, etc. with natural remedies such as lemon, ginger, raw honey, cayenne, apple cider vinegar, and herbal teas. I’m making my own juice, and drinking so much tea that I now have a shelf stacked with beautiful tea boxes. And it’s amazing how many of them I drink each day. It’s my happy habit…
I LOVE tea as well.. herbal, black, green…white… sitting here with a cup of fennel right now
I have decided to make my health a priority this year, with the thought being that I am not good to anyone if I am run down completely as I was this past year. I’ve realized that not getting enough sleep, taking my vitamins and supplements…even not getting enough exercise, doesn’t hurt only me.. So, whenever I feel like slacking off, I look at the bigger picture and get my “butt back in gear” …all the while with tea at hand 
One health-based resolution for this year is that I want to be more mindful of everything I do, especially with eating. I want to try more varieties of tea this year too. Last year I lost 31 pounds and I hope to continue to lose weight this year.
My resolution for 2013 is to find ‘peace and stability’ in my life. One step is to take time to enjoy at least 1 cup of tea per day. I am even sharing the Celestial Seasonings Sinus Soother with my mother. She has had sinus problems for years and felt relief after the first cup of this wonderful tea. The little things in life make a big difference. Thank you Celestial Seasonings!
Quit Smoking!
I have tried to quit smoking a handful of times in about as many years. I am in a relationship with a wonderful man who is not a fan of anything cigarette related, therefore I have tried to make a committed effort to give up the cancer sticks! Like most smokers, I am all too aware of the health effects smoking causes to my lungs. However one that I forget about is the damage it does to my heart. Three days before Christmas my mother has a quadruple bypass. Yep, scared me to pieces! I will not allow myself to end up in her shoes!
Thank you so much for allowing us to share with you and your readers, even if we don’t win the prize!
My goal is to go as natural as possible this year in terms of health, which includes eating healthier foods and trying to control any health issues with natural products if at all possible.
I have gained a lot of weight over this fall and winter and I feel unhealthy and unatracrive, My goal is to loose a lot of weight and drink alot of Tea for my wellness. I love sleepy time tea at night to help me sleep too. sorry my caps lock wont work on my name and e-mail
I will continue with NOT smoking and eat more veggies ( not my favorite food) I feel so much better after giving up those nasty things!!!!
My health resolution is to cut down on fast food and no matter how much weight I lose from the exercise I’m going to do…. whether I fall off the wagon or not… I will work to help the people around me lose weight too and try to keep up their self esteem.
Nutrition or not, it’s relationships and mental peace of mind that will help me kick off a great low-stress year!
One health-based resolution for this year is to slow down and notice the present moment more often. Reducing stress can add years to your life and life to your years <3
My husband has made a resolution to lose weight, and my goal for this year is help him do that. It is difficult for him because he is quite limited in what he can do to increase calories burned since he is in a wheelchair. But I know we can find a way to help improve his health in 2013!
This new year I have started doing a few things to change my lifestyle for better. Health is number one! First I have started Yoga and I have adjusted my and my families eating habits. We have deleted all foods that are hard to digest and incorporated foods that are organic and natural. So far, so good!
I love tea as well, so my new resolution is to drink more tea to help stay balanced and to start working my way to a healthier mind and body through exercise.
Eat healthier by incorporating a wider array of foods into my daily eats.
My goal is to work in exercise in small doses throughout the day, instead of trying to set aside a huge chunk of time for exercising and then feeling like a failure when I fail in that goal. I am also committed to drinking more water and tea, and already am feeling so much more hydrated and balanced.
I just started getting to know the products, I have bought some of them and they are just wonderful. I want to do as much as I can to have a healthy life and change all the bad habits.
last september i found out i am a type 2 diebetic. it wasn’t a total surprise since it runs in my family, i haven’t maintained a healthy lifestyle over the years so i haven’t helped the situation any. since september i’ve lost 25 pounds and have been trying to get more exercise in my life. Tea, hot or cold, has always been a big factor in my life. i became a big celestial seasoning fan in the early 70′s and morning thundar is my favorite morning tea. But when i evening comes and i’ve had a long day having a cup of herbal tea seems to set everything right or when i’m in the mood for something sweet, having a cup of tea always curbs that need. This year i’m trying to go outside of my comfort zone and take a beginners belly dance class. hopefully that will inspire me to take more steps outside my comfort zone.
I resolve to continue exploring new exercises! And trying new kinds of tea. Just gotta say,with the rehydration and the antioxidants, it’s all “wellness” tea to me!
I am going to be a better friend, Mother Wife and devote more time giving back in my community, all while drinking my tea!
I have a few resolutions this year. One is to focus on eating more healthy foods, and less processed junk. Another is to practice meditation more often, and to exercise more.
My husband and I have started going to the gym and did our first 5k on New Years Eve. We have a plan to do several more in the next couple months I’m so proud
Get out and ride my wonderful Paso Fino horses more often!
I have never liked tea. This week I started drinking a cup in the morning. A New Year Resolution. Why you say? Because of all the advertised health benefits. We shall see. I would love an assortment to try so maybe I can find one I really do like!
This year my goal is to get my severe anemia and dehyrdration problem control. The doctors have no idea what is causing such odd results in my blood tests but an unknown cause for massive blood loss that no one can find yet. So I am in the process of getting a GI. And with anemia comes massive tiredness and I am still trying to find a right tea that I can drink safely with my iron pills that I am currently on until all tests come back.
Continue my weight loss journey. eat healthier and exercise more. love my family and friends more
I want to make myself healthier by eating healthy and using natural remedies-ie herbal tea
I would really like to eat healthier, more natural, less processed foods. And also eat smaller portions.
I am trying to be more intentional about getting to the gym on a regular basis & eating healthier. Also, leaning on God more.
I really want to live a simpler, less stressful life this year. Part of my plan to reduce stress is to exercise more as well as work at reducing debt and the amount of stuff in my home.
I want to start stressing, it seems like all I do is worry. I’d love to just live life regularly!
I would like to start eatting regularly. I normally skip breakfast and then eat a lot at night, I’d love to start having regular meals!
Most of my resolutions are health related and so it’s hard to pick just one! I would say drink more water every day and replace coffee in the morning with a big cup of hot tea! So far, I’ve been doing that and I feel great!
I have cut down on sugar and white flours, eating more whole grains and veggies and more water with lemon.
I am going to take life still one day at a time be nice to myself and never say a bad word about me, I am a good person and I make a difference
, That tea with the milk thistle sounds interesting, I truly love-love -love Vanilla sleepy tea, wishing everyone only happiness !
I would love to get rid of my indigestion. I have started mall walking with my husband and we have 2 apples a day hoping to keep the weight away permanently, which should help with my indigestion.
I am eating healthier and prefer to drink tea rather than soda.
My one New Year’s Resolution:
Always have apples in the house. I have cancer, and no matter how bad I feel, I can always eat and apple :c)
My two New Year’s resolution is “Peace and Energy”. I want to cultivate peace in my life through meditation, managing my time (and my kids!) better, and to improve my energy levels with better food, a little more excersize, and resting when I need to!
My resolution is to get more rest and eat more healthy. Exercise is in the mix too. Get back to my old self
My new years resolution was to start eating better and exercise regularly. What sparked this resolution is my wedding that is coming up in July, but i would also like to establish a routine that is easy to stick to even beyond that so that I continue a healthy lifestyle!
I plan to eat less processed foods and more healthy foods. My daughter might even get me to try juicing drinks to be healthier. I want to cook more and eat out less.
yoga every day!
I hope to snack less in the evenings and so far, sipping a cup of Honey Vanilla Chamomile is working! The rich natural sweetness is keeping me from hitting the cookie jar. Hot is absolutely perfect for the cold winter nights here in CO, but I’ll switch to iced for the summer months.
I am gona let all the stress in my life go. Exercise for and focus on myself. Drink more flavors and find more I like.
This year, I’ll have a more positive attitude and optimistic mind whenever and wherever I go. I’ll stay true to myself. I believe having a healthy mental state will give me a healthy physical state and more importantly, a healthy, prosperous life.
One of my resolutions for a healthier me is to stop drinking sodas! I try a new tea every week and have found I really love celestial. I would love to try the new ones!!
I am concentrating on how I feel after eating specific foods. What this has already done for me two weeks into it is stop the unhealthy cravings without it being an internal fight. Basically, because I am trying to be truly present with how my body reacts, I remember how gross I felt after eating that whole piece of chocolate cake. Tonight I easily stopped after 1 or 2 bites of a chocolate dessert. I am much more easily giving up sugar because it doesn’t make me feel good. I have also switched out my mochas and hot chocolates for herbal teas. A MUCH better feeling.
Selecting mainly organic foods, cleaners, and beauty care products for my entire family.
I am avoiding gluten as much as possible. I have always had stomach issues all my life and I am slowly starting to feel better
To be more committed to my wellness. It always fluctuates through out the year and I’d really like to stick with it all year. This is my year!
I’m trying to exercise at least 3 times per week.
achernandez711@yahoo.com