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Advocating for self-love and positivity: A Q&A with Candace Molatore

Happy Monday, beauties! I’m excited to share a new Real Women, Real Balance interview with you today. I was immediately drawn to Candace Molatore’s upbeat positivity and her gorgeous travel photos. She is a Social Media Strategist and Photographer based in Portland, OR and we both share a passion for collaboration + building community. I’m

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Healthy Berry Coconut Smoothie Pops

As a mom, I’m always looking for creative ways to sneak more nutrients into my children’s diet. Smoothies are an easy option, but my kids tend to get bored easily so the novelty of a new smoothie quickly wears off.  Enter…homemade popsicles! Homemade popsicles are not only healthier than store-bought options, they also provide the

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The best podcasts to help you live a healthy, balanced life

Hi Beauties! Any other podcast lovers out there? I don’t have as much time to read these days, so podcasts have provided the opportunity to continue growing and learning, even when I’m short on time. I listen to them in the car, in my ear buds while on walks, and on my phone while getting

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My Amazon Prime Day Staples

Hi Beauties! Confession: this post was totally unplanned, but it’s Prime Day! Although I’m not a big shopper, I’m a huge fan of Amazon Prime, so I thought it would be fun to share some of my Amazon Prime staples. Once upon a time I lived down the street from Target and didn’t see a

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5-Minute Pilates Warm Up

Good Morning, Beauties! Did you know that it’s not recommended to exercise first thing when hopping out of bed in the morning?  Overnight, your synovial fluid (joint fluid) settles in your joints and needs a little time to re-circulate to support optimal movement. In addition, it’s good to get your blood flowing and your mind

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5 Pilates Exercises To Do Every Day

Hi Beauties! One of the most common requests I receive is to provide the top 5 Pilates exercises I would recommend that you do each day to feel good, improve muscle tone, and maintain mobility. So, here they are!      These 5 moves were selected because of the way the incorporate your entire body,

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Healthy Recipe Round-Up: 4th of July

Hi Beauties! It’s a holiday week for many of us. The weather is warm, the days are long, and there are plenty of opportunities to gather with friends for good food and good company. If your typical 4th of July faire is greasy, heavy, and void of nutritional value, I encourage you to try adding

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Twin Pregnancy Update: 29 weeks!

Hi Beauties! It’s been awhile since my last pregnancy update, so I figured it’s time for another one! I’ve been so busy this time around that I haven’t done a great job keeping you in the loop. Having 2 toddlers to chase around will do that to you! 🙂 TWIN PREGNANCY UPDATE: 29 weeks How

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Pelvic Floor Exercises That Every Woman Should Do

Hi Beauties! A new video is live over on my YouTube channel! As always, a little disclaimer that this pelvic floor exercise video was filmed BEFORE I was pregnant, so what you see on the screen is no longer an accurate representation of my body shape or my physical capabilities. ? But it’s videos like this

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Pilates for Balance

Hi Beauties, I have a new workout for you! Just a little disclaimer, this video was filmed BEFORE I was pregnant, so what you see on the screen is no longer an accurate representation of my body shape or my physical capabilities. 🙂 But I think you’re going to love it!   This Pilates For

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The BEST Meal Prep Tips

Hi Beauties, I love sharing ways to help make your life easier so you can achieve balance and not feel overwhelmed by all the things you have to do on a daily basis. I know meal prep is a hot topic of conversation, and rather than just sharing my tips today, I asked members of

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What should I eat before a workout? Interview with Whitney E. RD on The Balanced Life Blog

What should I eat before a workout?

Hi Beauties! One of the most common questions I receive is, “what should I eat before a workout?” I sat down with my friend, Whitney from Whitney E. RD, to get her take on how to fuel our bodies to help support our workouts. We also chat about the combo of protein, fats, and carbohydrates

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