We all know that self-love is important to live a happy, healthy life. But what is self-love, what does it actually mean? And why is it so darn elusive?Self-love is not something you do—it’s something you are. So it’s important to remember who you are. Self-love is not something you do—it’s something you are. Remember who […]
The Perfect Super Smoothie Formula
The Perfect Super Smoothie Formula for Delicious, Nutritious Smoothies Every Time! Who doesn’t love a smoothie? Smoothies have taken the health industry by storm, and for a good reason—they’re a quick and easy way to get a massive amount of nutrition into your body in one delicious glass. Having a smoothie for breakfast is the perfect […]
Reflections on My Birthday
As I celebrate another birthday, I’m thankful for each and every experience that brought me to this day—and for all the days that I have yet to live. But more than anything, I’m graciously grateful for this awareness: Although my physical body may become “less young” as the birthdays go by, my spirit never ages—because it was […]
5 Steps to Simplify Behavior Change
Lose 10 pounds in ten days! Have you ever fallen for that one? I have. The media tells us that having a slim and healthy body is as simple as buying the latest weight loss pill, gadget, product, or service. It’s no wonder we’ve come to expect instant results when it comes to losing weight. And then […]
The Only New Year’s Resolution You’ll Ever Need
What if there was one New Year’s resolution—that if you kept it—could change your life forever? What if consistently working on this one resolution could help you move mountains, get tons more accomplished, and become wildly successful? What if applying this one resolution every day would allow you to live your life more purposefully, joyfully, and peacefully? What […]
How to Lose Weight for Good
Taking charge of your health and losing weight for good means so much more than simply drinking green smoothies, eating kale salads, and preparing meals ahead of time. It requires more than just wishing and hoping your life will somehow get better by searching the internet for the latest diet trends, fitness programs, or weight […]
What is Wellness, Anyway?
So what is wellness, anyway? Wellness is more than being free of illness. Wellness is defined as “the active process of making choices that lead to a healthy and fulfilling life.”To me, wellness means having the health, vitality, and will to pursue your dreams and live your life to the fullest. I believe that as […]
My Food Philosophy
I believe that a healthy diet is based on eating mostly fresh, seasonal, unprocessed, unrefined, non-GMO foods in their most natural state. Whole foods from the earth that have the power to heal. Foods that we are meant to eat. Foods that have a positive impact on our energy levels, blood sugar, mental clarity, digestion, […]