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Small Things, and 2015 Thank You!
Happy Motivation Monday! Today we're going to focus on not sweating the small stuff, while ensuring that we enjoy the little things. I was thinking this morning about two motivational thoughts, that at first seem to conflict, but that can actually support each other...
Be Present Through the Holiday Season
Happy Motivation Monday! It's time to be present through the holiday season. Now is the time of year when people are starting to adopt the "just-get-through-it" mentality. I'm sure you've heard people say "I'll just get through this week of craziness, and then...
Healthy White Chicken Chili
One of my favorite things about winter is making delicious and comforting soups and chilis in the crockpot. Not only does the entire house smell wonderful when I arrive home, but I know I have a healthy, balanced meal ready for me with no effort at all! Whenever I...
Take Action Even When You Don’t Feel Like It
Happy Motivation Monday! It's Cyber Monday, one of the least productive days in the year (at least until you finish reading this post! :)). Even without all the online shopping deals, the Thanksgiving "hangover" leaves many of us feeling lethargic, resentful towards...
7 Tips to Stay Healthy at Thanksgiving (without feeling deprived)
You may have heard that the average American consumes 4,500 calories at Thanksgiving dinner alone (more than twice the daily caloric needs of the average adult). I do believe in enjoying a bit of holiday indulgence guilt-free, but if you’ve ever stepped away from the...
Day In The Life of a Health Coach
Happy Friday! I often get asked what I do all day as a Health Coach, so this past Wednesday, I decided to document exactly what I did, including what I ate, for your viewing pleasure! I hope you enjoy this sneak peek into my life - I know I always love reading posts...
Every Week, Every Day, Every Meal, Every Bite
Happy Motivation Monday! It's been a while since my last post (my client roster is full, and I'm loving every moment of the busy-ness!), but I thought you might need a little pep in your step today! Do you succumb to the "all-or-nothing" or "black-or-white" mentality...
Look for Opportunities to Feel Good (Dr. Wayne Dyer quotes)
Happy Motivation Monday! Dr. Wayne Dyer passed away this weekend, so I'm centering today's post around several of his messages. Dr. Dyer was a self-help guru, teacher, motivator, author, and speaker. I have his tearaway calendar sitting on my desk, and I read a...
How to Pack Healthy School Lunches
If you have school-age students, you were probably thrilled just to get them out the door in one piece on Monday (and maybe even snap a picture of their brand new outfits!), but you didn’t give a second thought to what they’d have for lunch. (If you don't have...
Healthy Challenge: Bring Your Lunch!
Happy Motivation Monday! Chances are that you're reading this around lunch time. What are you having?? When I posted this picture of my packed lunch and snacks on Instagram last week, I got thinking about the many benefits of bringing in a homemade lunch. I pack my...