Honest conversations about strength, metabolism, hormones, mindset, and sustainable health — so you can feel strong, calm, and confident in your body again.
Hi friends! Could you use a little something to help you wind down, release tension, and let go of stress you’ve been carrying around in your body? I just uploaded a brand new workout to The Balanced Life’s YouTube channel and I think you’re going to love it… This routine will help you to release
Halloween is just around the corner, which means candy season is in full swing. The end of year holiday season brings a lot of sweets and treats, probably more than you encounter during the rest of the year. To help you be more mindful around sweet treats and sugar intake this time of year in
Looking for an effective, total body barre workout? Then you’ll love this Pilates-inspired Barre workout that incorporates light weights and exercises that will work your entire body. Feel free to come back to this workout anytime you’re looking for a routine that will work to strengthen, lengthen, and tone your muscles. Click here to watch
Hi friends, Prior to the Pilates Strong challenge, I had an evening photo shoot on the beach. This is something I do regularly for upcoming workouts, challenges, and blog posts. And occasionally when I have a shoot coming up…the old thoughts start to creep in. Thoughts about how my body will look on camera, how
Short on time? Give this 4-minute Pilates booty workout a try! In this workout, I’ll lead you through a series of exercises that help strengthen and tone the muscles in your lower body. CLICK HERE to view the workout on YouTube! Feel free to sneak this workout in when you don’t have much time, or
Have you been keeping up with your workouts or struggling to stay consistent? If you happen to find yourself in the place of skipping workouts and struggling to find time for yourself (now or in the future), here’s a quick tip to help you break the streak of inactivity: Roll out your mat, set a
Let’s talk about some disposable lunch box ideas (that are also eco-friendly) for back-to-school! It’s a back-to-school season unlike any other season, isn’t it? We’re all in different situations with our kids. Some home schooling, some facilitating distance learning, and others sending kids back to the classroom with new rules, precautions, and protocols. With a
Hi Beauties! Popping in with a quick encouragement for you today… If you’re like many of the women I’ve been speaking with lately, you may feel like it’s been hard to make forward progress on your goals. With so much uncertainty and disruption in our daily lives, it may not even feel like an option
Let’s talk about core strength. First, a few misconceptions about what it means to have a strong core: The best way to get a strong core is to do a lot of sit-ups Strong abs = a strong core A flat tummy/thin midsection = a strong core Nope, nope, nope. The truth is: Traditional sit-ups
2020 has been quite the year so far, hasn’t it? When I reflect on the goals and vision I set for myself back in January, it feels like a lifetime ago and it all feels a bit fuzzy. 2020 has forced many of us to let go of our plans, adapt to unexpected changes, and
As a member of The Balanced Life community, we want to make sure you know that we are committed to inclusion, diversity, awareness, and anti-racism within our team and community. We are individuals who care deeply about social justice and recognize that diverse backgrounds and perspectives are not only valuable, but necessary to fulfill our
As you’re spending more time at home these days, it’s more important than ever to continue taking care of your health. Here at The Balanced Life, we’ve been providing online Pilates workouts that can be done anytime, anywhere for 10+ years. So I thought it might be helpful to share a few quick tips to
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