Press the Spring Reset Button!
Note: I originally published this article pre-COVID - but I really think every action step I provide is relevant and helpful for re-establishing healthy routines during this transitional and challenging time. Have a read, and don't forget to be gentle with yourself!...
Claim Your Headspace: meditation myths busted!
I'm a meditator. I've been meditating regularly for about 3-5 years. Before that I did occasionally but it never really stuck. Fun fact: I actually first meditated as a teen when I was struggling with anxiety and my mom bought me a Louise Hay meditation tape. I sat in...
Mexican Fried Rice
I've been LOVING Coconut Fried Rice by Cookie + Kate so I decided to do it with a Mexican twist! Hello #superyum Ingredients: 2C of cooked rice (I used brown jasmine done in the instant pot) 1T olive oil 1 bunch of green onions, diced 1 yellow pepper, diced 2 handfuls...
The Revolutionary Anti-Diet: Intuitive Eating
Pretty much everywhere you turn there is information about a weight loss plan or program promising to help you "banish the bulge" - for good! But sadly, while many of these plans and programs might work, the results are essentially temporary. According to research out...
Fit for what?
When people come to me ready to make a change with their health and fitness, very often one of the first things they say to me is that they "need to go to the gym" or they "need to exercise regularly." My first question back to them is often this: "Why?" This is when...
Morning Glory Muffins (GF + Vegan)
This one came together in a bit of this, bit of that and it was enjoyed by all! Hurray! Wet Ingredients: 8 ripe bananas, mashed 1 3/4C Coconut, Almond or other alternate Milk 2T Chia seeds 1 1/2C Coconut Sugar 1 large grated carrot Dry Ingredients: 2 1/4C GF Flour (I...
Reflections on Living with Purpose
Occasionally I contribute to Thrive Global (the welless site and movement started by media mogul Arianna Huffington - yes, the mastermind behind HuffPost). Once per week as contributors we are sent writing prompts. This week the prompt was this: "Share a story about a...
Eating Instantly’s SuperYum Lentil Soup
I loved this simple one pot instapot meal from Eating Instantly! And the leftovers were Ahhhh-mazing!
Why I Won’t Comment on Your Weight Loss. Period.
Yup. You read that correctly. I won't. And if you comment on my weight or start to engage in weight focused conversation, I will change or leave that conversation. Here's why. Firstly, I don't buy into the socially accepted norm that "thinner is better" - it...
Your 2020 Vision
What is your vision for 2020? Do you "vision board?" I don't do anything overly complicated, but I do have a process I go through annually. Here's what my process looks like: I sit down and reflect on the past year in these 5 areas (what I call the 5 pillars): Work/...