Small Business Saturday 2021
The past two years have been a scary time for entrepreneurs. All of us have mourned as local restaurants or shops have shut their doors - and this Small Business Saturday, it feels more important than ever to support local businesses. When I left my 9-5 job in 2016,...
Mainstream Holiday Nutrition Tips You Can Ignore
Yup - I am giving you full permission to ignore every “stay healthy during the holidays” article you see from now until January 1. The truth is, the “tips” that these articles provide are not that helpful or that sustainable for getting through the holiday season...
BOO! Don’t Be Scared of the Halloween Candy Bucket
Yes, it’s the season for all things spooky - I’ve loved seeing Mia get excited about the ghost and scarecrow decorations! But for so many of the women that I hear from around this time of year, that Halloween candy bucket is more like a vampire - don’t let it cross...
5 Ways to Get Your Comfort-Food Fix
What do you think of when you hear the words "comfort food"? Mac and cheese is always the epitome for me. I have to say, I do not crave as many cold smoothies or cucumber salads when it's cold out. It's NORMAL (and healthy!) for our palettes to change with the...
The Nutrition Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
If you are a woman looking to make nutrition choices that align with your health and wellness goals, the resources seem endless - a quick Google search is going to turn up more information than you can possibly use. If you are feeling stuck in overwhelm when it comes...
5 High Protein Breakfast Ideas That Aren’t Eggs
I love starting my day with a hot breakfast of eggs and veggies. It's my go to, and the combination keeps me satisfied and satiated for a few hours. I also like knowing I've eaten a few solid servings of veggies first thing in the morning! I keep things varied by...
7 Ways to Make Home Strength Workouts Harder Without Buying New Weights
With the Coronavirus social distancing measures in place, a lot of gyms have closed their doors, and many of us are sticking with home workouts until further notice. If you are someone who strength trains in a gym setting, you may be wondering how you can continue to...
5 Strategies for Building Self Trust
"Do something uncomfortable today. By stepping outside of your box, you don't have to settle for what you are. You get to create what you want to become." This was a quote I posted on Facebook on the day I left my 9-5 corporate job in 2016. I had no idea wtf I was...
4 Ways Being a Perfectionist is Keeping You Stuck
Do you feel like your perfectionism is something that holds you back at all in your health and fitness? What about in your personal life? Professionally? I hate to admit it, but I used to be someone who felt that being a Type A perfectionist was something to brag...
7 Tips for Keeping Your Fitness as Fun as Possible
When you hear the words fitness, gym, or exercise, what's the first thing that comes to mind? For some, it might be laughing, a tight-knit community, or something they can't imagine their lives without. A part of their day. Maybe they picture crushing a strength...