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One question I get asked pretty often is about my morning routine. Most people are shocked to hear that I naturally wake up before 6:30am feeling completely rested.

I'm secretly hoping my hubby reads this blog post :) Here are a few last minute ideas that most moms would LOVE to get for mothers day.

Your mom was right! It's what's on the inside that counts. At least when it comes to your bloated belly. Now as a mom yourself, it's likely that you have accepted your bloated belly as just a part of life.

I have a sweet tooth! When it comes to cookies, there are a few varieties that are tough for me to pass up. Since I do like to have something sweet pretty much every day, I do try to make my own cookie so I can be more in charge of what goes into them.

The Holidays can be STRESSFUL!!When I asked my clients what part stresses them out the most, across the board the answer was GIFTS!!

Tis the season! For long travels, traffic, and flight delays. In my effort to avoid a bout of the hangries, I always have a snack or two in my bag. Here are a few of my favorite non-perishable snacks that I stack up on for myself and/or my kiddies.

As soon as there is even a sign of someone getting sick in my house, it’s off to the store to get some chicken. I don;t necessarily believe that chicken soup cures all, but it is incredibly soothing for the soul.

I wish I could take credit for this one, but I have to give it to my sister in law, Jenn. While I tend to go the simple route and dress my salad with a good quality olive oil and sea salt,...

Back in the day, or more like 3 years ago, I was running a healthy food company that I had founded based on some recipes I was whipping up at home. One of those was a super healthy buckwheat granola.

Being kind to myself is not something I have a history of being very good at. In fact, punishment is where my mind usually went, even on vacation. I would panic at the thought of a hotel without a gym, or a morning without a rigorous workout.

Eating out is a great way to take a break from the kitchen, try different foods, and of course socialize over a delicious meal. Regardless of how healthy the meal is, it can still sometimes leave us feeling bloated.

I recently came across the amazingness that is The Mason Jar salad. I love that its made in a glass jar, rather than a plastic container. I love that it can be assembled in advance, and eat even a few days later.

They are crunchy, they are salty, but can they be healthy? While we should definitely be mindful of how much processed food we eat, sometimes we have to dive straight into those cravings.

Traveling with kids, whether it is 15 minutes to the grocery store, or three days moving interstate, calls for some mental and physical prep.

There are mixed opinions when it comes to snacking. Some argue that frequent small meals throughout the day can curb hunger and help you eat less. Others insist that it’s best to have 2-3 complete meals, and avoid snacking as much as possible.

When I had my first child, my older brother who already had two, gave me one piece of advice. His exactly words were: “ROUTINE ROUTINE ROUTINE”

I know that many folks have been eating chia pudding for many many years now. And I am pretty sure I had even tried it some time in the past.

My pantry is my toolbox for health. On those days when my refrigerator is empty (not that often, but it does happen), I know I can always create something healthy and delicious straight from my pantry.

We all have them! Those pesky cravings that seem to always get in the way of our weight management goals. We set our intentions, even create a meal plan, but somehow we find ourselves in the rink for a fight we never signed up for.

Perfect Air Fryer Chicken. I absolutely LOVE my Air Fryer. It's a game changer when it comes to quick healthy meals. This is my go-to recipe for when I need a healthy dinner on the table that does not require me to be hands on in the kitchen.

Growing up there was always a pot of soup in our refrigerator. Oftentimes, that soup was borscht. While as a child, I often rebelled against eating it, the grown up version of me now understands just how healthy this delicious soup really is. Thanks mom.

Our digestion can impact how well we sleep, and our sleep can impact how well we digest. Poor quality sleep can lead to bloating, constipation, and leaky gut, and inflammation.

Probiotics! The word is everywhere these days. What are they? Probiotics are good live bacteria that we obtain from certain foods, as well as supplements. Probiotics support our gut health in many ways.

Some of my clients that have digestive issues also complain of brain fog and fatigue. It’s seems to be most prevalent in women that have constipation and bloating. They often feel like they can not concentrate and focus.

Sometimes it’s not what we eat, but how we eat it, that affects our body in a negative way. Whether you heard this before, want to believe it or not, there is no denying that our bodies and our minds are directly connected.

I don't know about you, but after Thanksgiving, I am ready to spend a little less time in the kitchen. It's OK to take SHORT CUTS in the kitchen. In fact, I rely on them to keep my family on track with eating healthy, without compromising my sanity.

There are certain kitchen tools, and pantry items, that make staying healthy easier! Here are my absolutely favorites, can't live without them, kitchen tools, gadgets and pantry items.

I absolutely LOVE smoothies. I recommend smoothies to all of my clients, as they are a great way to pack in a whole bunch of nutrients into one quick meal, which is usually in the morning. What a great way to show your body some love.

If I had to choose one non-negotiable when it comes to my wellness habits, it is 100% SLEEP! It all starts with sleep. Without good quality sleep, our bodies do not function at their best. Poor sleep leads to weight gain, dementia, and many chronic ill

In Functional Medicine, we look at the five pillars of health:Nutrition, Movement, Stress, Sleep & Relationships.We can get a big picture of how we are doing in wellness, by ranking where we are at in each one.

My job as a health coach is to align clients with their long term health goals and then create some actionable steps to get them there. I bridge the gap between where the client currently is and where they want to be.

Rules: When to have them, when to let go. My job as a health coach is to align clients with their long term health goals and then create some actionable steps to get them there.

Meal Inspo:What I am so excited about!!When it comes to sticking to our health goals, I am all about planning planning planning. Having a good solid plan is a set up for success. A common challenge for some of my clients is menu planning. That is why

One of my favorite go to family meals is "Breakfast for Dinner". It never fails, its easy to pull together in less than 20 minute, doesn't require much planning, and most importantly healthy!

I am a go go go kinda woman. I have been for as long as I can remember. If I signed up for a 6am spin class, even if I was out until 3am the night before, nothing was keeping me off that bike that next morning. If I RSVPed, I always attended.

What I drank this week: One of my favorite cocktails is the Paloma. Since I recently gave up drinking alcohol, I was so excited to find a non-alcoholic tequila!! Check out how to make a delicious cocktail with this awesome zero proof spirit HERE.

What I made this week One common struggle among my mom clients, who are trying to lose weight, is making healthy meals for themselves that the family can enjoy as well. As moms we tend to prioritize everyone else before our own health goals.

As a mom of two, and health advocate, I strive for simplicity when it comes to dinner time. If its not easy, it does not stick. While at times I enjoy a complicated recipe, and spending a few hours in the kitchen, week nights are not for that.

Summer means grilling, or at least in our household. While grilled food is often believed to be healthy, the charring of vegetables and proteins actually creates what is called Advanced Glycation End Produce (AGEs).

In case you missed it, I made these absolutely delicious and super simple Buckwheat Banana Muffins. They are made without any added sugar (just bananas) using the super nutrient dense buckwheat flour.

What I made this week.In case you missed it, I made these absolutely delicious and super simple Buckwheat Banana Muffins. They are made without any added sugar (just bananas) using the super nutrient dense buckwheat flour.

When it comes to weight loss, we don’t often think about meditation. The focus tends to be on food and movement. While eating well and exercising are important, meditation is a great tool in helping our bodies maintain or loss weight.

I am all about quick and healthy meals when it comes to dinner. Prior to having a kids, I could spend hours in the kitchen exploring new recipes. Culinary school ingrained in me that every meal had to be a fireworks of flavor.

The weather suddenly dropped here in South Carolina and I felt like warming up with a bowl of home made soup. Prior to having kids, I loved cooking up complicated dishes with an endless ingredients list. But now as I am pressed for time,...

If there is one thing that most of my clients have in common, is that they have all tried many many diets. In fact, when they list them off, some I have never even heard off. So what’s the problem? Why out of so many diets have none been effective?

My clients are always asking me for healthy plant based snack ideas. Carrots and hummus seem to be everyone’s go to, with celery and nut butters in second place. But my absolute favorite snack is Guacamole!!

For a long time it was believed that brain cells did not regenerate. Once they died, they were gone.

If there is one thing that most of us have in common these days, it is stress. We may differ on the source, duration, and type, but as a society, we are programmed to be stressed.

Prior to working with a health coach myself, I was under the impression that a health coach was someone who told their clients what to eat and how much to exercise. That they prescribed meal plans, did weigh ins, created workout routines, etc.