So many of my clients come to me knowing what they need to do to improve their health. They know they need to limit their junk food, eat more vegetables, hydrate, and move their bodies more, but for whatever reason, they do not. They are simply getting in their own...
8 Healthy Snacks On The Go
This post contains affiliate links. I appreciate your support! Warning. My “Office” nerd is about to show. There is a scene at Jim and Pam’s wedding when Michael asks the woman in front of him if she has a snack. His reasoning for asking her specifically? “You look...
How To Make An At Home Date Night Feel Special
This post is sponsored by Jord Wood Watches. Check out the end of the post for a special giveaway! It is pretty rare that Rob and I will splurge on the money to go out for a date night. Both of us are very frugal and just cannot seem to justify the cash to hire a...
10 Ways To Make Your Gym Time Quick And Efficient
When working with new clients, it seems that one of the toughest barriers to working out is actually having the time to workout. There is a perception that a workout needs to be a full hour or more of a completely sweaty, leave-you-so-sore-you-can’t-sit-down time....
Stop Waiting Until Monday and Lose Weight Faster
“I can eat whatever I want today, my diet starts on Monday.” “I’ll start my new diet and workout routine on Monday.” “It’s fine that I eat this, I’m starting a cleanse in two weeks.” “I’m not doing anything today. My training starts on Monday.” Sense a theme here? So...
Holiday Health Boot Camp
The holidays are upon us again! This was an absolutely incredible year for me and my family and I am a bit sad to see 2017 leave. Before I lament the end of the year too much, we still have some of the most delicious, family-filled holidays to get through. With all...
7 Reasons To Be Confident In Your Decision To Put Your Child In Daycare
"Where is Zoey while you are at work?" One of my older coworkers asked as I walked into school after a four month maternity leave. "She is at a daycare," I responded slightly sniffly. I had just dropped her off for her first full day at daycare and my first full day...
8 Ways To Remember To Eat Healthy
I was on the phone with one of my most recent health coaching clients and she was lamenting the fact that she cannot remember to eat healthy. She sees food that she knows is not good for her and she just goes for it. After she eats it, she suddenly remembers that she...
14 Ways To Eat Healthy When You Are Too Busy
In most of my initial calls with potential clients, one of the first barriers to eating healthy is being too busy. Being moms, with or without full times jobs, taking care of household chores, finding time for significant others, and keeping up with other aspects of...
Focusing On Self Care With Smile Brilliant
I was provided with a free Smile Brilliant kit in exchange for this review. All opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links. I appreciate your support! While chatting with one of my stay at home mom friends last week, we were comparing notes on our little...
How To Overcome Using Food As Punishment
Food is powerful. It has the capacity to make us extremely sick or extremely healthy. It is capable of completely changing our body physiques and our moods. With something so powerful and prevalent in our daily lives, it is no wonder that food often gets used as a...
Budget Cheese Board
There is something about a cheese board that makes me feel fancy. And sophisticated. And makes me want to drink bubbly drinks out of a white white glass. Every few months, Rob and I forgo cooking dinner and opt for a Budget Cheese Board. We poor a cocktail, usually...