Articles in the Naked Lifestyle Category

The Naked Truth: 2011, A year in review

As we stand at the beginning of this new, exciting year it seems appropriate to reflect on the year that just passed. I have started and stopped writing this post many times now. How to encapsulate such a powerful year in a few short paragraphs?
At the outset of 2011 I set the intention of being truly naked, authentic, real. Of walking my talk in all facets of my life. Transparency is a big part of this, and so, taking a big breath, here I share the inside scoop on what …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 17/01/12 am31 08:00 AM

 

The Winds of Change: How are you preparing for 2012?

2012 is right around the corner and with it comes a mountain of expectations, anxieties, and prophecies.
Self-care and grounding has never been more important than it is right now. Those of us living in Los Angeles were recently humbled by the powerful Santa Ana winds. May we receive Mother Nature’s lesson of surrendering to that which is bigger than us by reflecting inwards and feeding our souls. How that may look depends on your individual needs, and below is my list of suggestions on things you can do to prepare …

Written by Chef James on 13/12/11 am31 07:51 AM

 

Big lessons in the little things: What I learned from my toe

This month, October, is the long-awaited month of my honeymoon. Hubby Chef James and I are in Europe enjoying the food, the wine, and a little downtime after a rather intense year.
Two days into said honeymoon, the toenail on my left foot had an unfortunate and extremely painful encounter with a restaurant door (I’ll save you the gory details). This little incident ultimately landed me in the ER, in a whole lot of pain, and on crutches. What a way to start a honeymoon.
I like to think of myself as …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 25/10/11 am31 08:00 AM

 

Underneath Cravings: What’s your body telling you?

It’s 3:45pm and I find myself standing at the fridge, door open, wondering what I can munch on. I’m craving something creamy and fatty. Cheese? Yogurt? Avocado? Butter? And then I notice my stomach still feels full from lunch. Why am I standing here about to eat more?
Cravings. The word alone elicits feelings of guilt, powerlessness, and uncontrolled urges that need to be mastered.
But what are cravings? Could our bodies actually be telling us something?
If you’ve read my book, you’ll know that I have a tortured (and no longer secret) …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 11/10/11 am31 08:00 AM

 

My Top 6 Detox Survival Strategies

I love to clean house. My internal house that is. Especially after a summer of less than fabulous self-care, there’s nothing better than a nice, deep, detox.
Let me rephrase: there’s nothing better than the END of a nice, deep, detox. The first part sucks, and yeah, detoxing hurts.
Headaches. Lightheadedness. Fatigue. Strange poops. Strange smells. Nausea. Hunger. I’ve felt them all, and if you’ve done a cleansing regime of any kind, you’ve probably felt them, too.
Today marks day 10 of a 12-day program I’m doing to recalibrate my system. I’m at …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 13/09/11 am30 07:30 AM

 

Live Naked: Embracing the dark side of wholeness

It’s 9:30 in the morning and I sit tucked in a corner of a diner, hoping no one recognizes me as I put back a giant plate of commercial eggs, nitrate-filled bacon, and a big cup of cheap coffee. I’ve come from doing a TV slot promoting my book and explaining the importance of naked food. The irony doesn’t escape me. It horrifies me.
The naked lifestyle is all about authenticity and embracing the whole of who we are. Part of that whole is not always pretty. I like to put …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 29/08/11 am31 07:00 AM

 

Move Naked! A back-to-basics workout by guest blogger Trey Teufel

I met Trey Teufel while training for the LA marathon last year. He’s the author of Felon Fitness and a personal trainer bases in Los Angeles. I love his training philosophy – which is to keep it simple and back to the basics, no expensive gym memberships or fancy equipment required. Pretty much naked if you ask me. He’s created a special workout just for us naked eaters. Check it out!
Just as Eat Naked is a back-to-basics dietary guide on how to improve your health (and body) through the calories …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 17/08/11 am31 09:46 AM

 

Take Five to Thrive: Stress and your digestion

It’s 7:45am and I’m running out the door, late, for an 8:00am appointment. I’m feeling frantic and I haven’t eaten. I have two choices: go hungry or grab something quickly and eat it in the car. What to do?
Unfortunately, this scenario is the way many people play out their mornings, day after day. Somehow the endless list of to-do’s takes precedent over self-nourishment.
If this describes your typical morning, keep reading. Eating on the run does more damage than leave your car dusted with escapist bits of breakfast.
Digestion is a process …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 21/04/11 pm30 12:13 PM

 

The Naked Numbers: My adventures in calorie counting

I’m not a big calorie counter. Actually, that’s an understatement. I’ve never counted a calorie in my life. That might seem odd for someone this deep into nutrition, but I fundamentally believe that the whole calories-in/calories-out thing is such a teensy part of the equation when it comes to health and yes, even to weight loss, that I’ve basically ignored it.
Also – naked truth here – I have a long ago history of being rather obsessive about my food intake and weight, and not in a good way. Calorie counting …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 18/04/11 am30 07:00 AM

 

Say hello to your most naked self: Lessons learned over 26.2 miles

Last weekend I ran the 2011 Los Angeles marathon.
There’s really no better way to see what you’re truly made of than running 26.2 miles. Want to test yourself even further? Run those miles in endless driving rain, bone-chilling winds, and a t-shirt and shorts.
For a small glimpse of what we ran through, check out this video I came across on YouTube:

 
There is no hiding from yourself here. Every self-doubt you knew you had along with all of those you didn’t come screaming to the surface as you question your sanity …

Written by Margaret Floyd on 24/03/11 pm31 06:13 PM

 
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