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How to reduce stress with simple breathing exercises for a healthier body and mind

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How many times throughout the day do you typically notice your breathing? Probably not very often if you’re like most people. Thank goodness it’s one of those automatic functions that our bodies take care of for us, right?   Just because breathing happens automatically, though, doesn’t mean we can’t intentionally engage with the process and …

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Employers who intentionally care for the well-being of their employees have a special place in my heart!

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I’ve had the distinct honor of sharing big heaping helpings of well-being with a variety of workforces – big and small – and I have to say it’s one of my very favorite ways to spread wellness far and wide! I have a very special place in my heart for any employer who invests the …

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Life is a balancing act – and sometimes it can feel pretty wobbly!

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As I sit here writing on a beautiful Friday morning, on the cusp of what’s forecasted to be a gorgeous fall weekend, I’m pondering the great balancing act called “life.” This weekend, I want to spend quality time with my sweet girl and husband, I want to work on materials for my clients, I want …

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Smooshed breasts, stinky armpits, and naked from the waist up for the win!

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Apologies if my title for this one offends or startles you. I was really hoping you’d read it and maybe smile a little too. I was having my annual routine mammogram today, and it got me thinking about preventive care in its broadest sense. Given what I do for a living as a wellness professional, …

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My top 3 wellness hacks we can all benefit from

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One of the most common questions I get asked as a lover of all things wellness is: “what’s the ONE THING I can do to be healthier/feel better/reach my wellness goals?” Sure, we all know it takes more than just ONE thing…there’s simply no one-size-fits-all magic bullet. We are complex creatures with very different needs, lifestyles, body …

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Healthy eating tips for getting through the holidays (+ bonus crowd-pleasing side dish recipe)

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Let’s be honest, it’s a challenge to eat healthy any time of year…never mind around the holidays. Office parties, friends’ gatherings, the big family feasts, candy, and baked goods around every corner…yikes! This is true, but there are lots of small steps we can take to make it easier to commit to healthier eating despite temptations galore.  …

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Swimsuit season is here: Is fat making you fat? (+bonus guac recipe!)

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Anyone who knows me, knows my passion is to help you be your healthiest version of yourself (not just look good in a swimsuit). But we all know excess body fat often involves underlying health concerns and lifestyle limitations beyond our beach/pool party wardrobe.   So, as we find ourselves waist-deep in swimsuit season (and …

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Cuz sometimes you crave a sweet treat (Caution: ridiculously delicious healthy chocolatey treat recipe ahead)

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I get it more than you can imagine. I’ve been there countless times. You’re rolling along, plugging away at your healthy goals, convicted to staying the course, determined not to fall off the wagon. But then…it happens. That dreaded sweet tooth rises up. Visions of sugary, chocolatey treats dance in your head. Resist the urge, …

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Is it time to start a morning TO-DON’T list for less stress?

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Tomorrow morning’s to-do list: Hit the snooze button til even the dog gets annoyed (yaaaawn). Read through all the notifications that rolled in on my phone overnight (don’t wanna miss anything important). Hop around all 6 social media platforms to see what’s going on in everyone else’s lives (those selfies and food pics aren’t gonna …

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The power of vision boards in achieving your healthy goals + adding joy to life!

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Since I’m on a mission to help as many people as possible unleash their happiest, healthiest version of themselves, it’s got me wondering…what does your happiest, healthiest YOU look like? Have you given it some thought? Do you have a vision?   Did you know that something as simple and low-tech as visualization is one of …

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