Where we help women redefine their relationship with body image, self-care, exercise and nourishment.
With 2 toddlers, a business to run and home to keep – getting healthy dinners on the table can be a challenge these days. But can I let you in on a little secret? The slow cooker has become my secret weapon. Not only does it make the 5:00 – 7:00 pm window much less
If there’s one thing Pilates is known for, it’s the way it develops a strong core. The Pilates method can build strength that you never knew was possible, but it’s not as simple as just doing the exercises and calling it a day. The real results come from learning how to properly engage your core muscles
Last week I posted the 2016 holiday gift guide, but today is all about stocking stuffers. If you’re looking for creative stocking stuffer ideas for the healthy, balanced women in your life, keep reading. 🙂 Some of the links below are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, The Balanced Life receives commissions for purchases
Although the Pilates method has been around for decades, there’s been a major boom in studios and classes within the last few years. Pilates has become increasingly popular because it’s effective, enjoyable, and can be modified to serve a wide variety of body types and pathologies. Setting out to find a local studio or class
It was a warm, sunny morning as I pulled into the parking lot of the local pumpkin patch – my 3-year-old was buzzing with excitement for her first-ever preschool field trip. I had 100 things on my mind – childcare that needed to be coordinated, an upcoming conference call, emails to write…the list goes on.
Do you struggle with comparison? Or ever feel like you SHOULD be doing more based on what others appear to be doing? In today’s world, we get a window into the lives of others through social media. This can be encouraging and helpful – but it can also lead to an unhealthy habit of constant comparison.
Hi Beauties! Ever feel like you’re doing it all and there’s just no time to slow down? Me too. I’m excited to share another inspiring guest post with you today. Ashley Gartland is a life coach who’s made her mission to help women who love being moms but also desire to pursue passions outside of
Hi Beauties, We’re tackling a really important topic in today’s post: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. It’s a topic that many don’t talk about because of shame, fear or embarrassment. But it’s a common condition that needs to be brought to light. A member of The Balanced Life Sisterhood recently shared a her experience with Pelvic Floor
I’m not one for chemical-laden skincare products, I’m always looking for natural ways to keep my skin looking fresh and clear. When people ask me about my skincare routine, I talk less about products and more about diet. I truly believe that good skin starts from the inside out. I’ve been hearing a lot about collagen powder
Want to learn how to meal prep in 30 minutes or less? This post is for you! Through teaching women online, I’ve found that meal planning and meal prepping is intimidating for a lot of people; the words alone bring up feelings of overwhelm, inadequacy, and dread. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Hi Beauties! I’m so excited to share today’s interview with you. I met Amy, co-author of the cookbook What A Good Eater! through my MOPS group in Colorado. She is an inspiration when it comes to raising healthy kids who love and appreciate good food. What I love most is how she and her co-author, Alessandra,
Hi Beauties! Every month in The Balanced Life Sisterhood (my online Pilates membership program for busy women like you) we have a mission – a special focus on one area of life where we want to grow and improve in an effort to care for our mental and emotional health. This month’s mission is all about simplifying. So
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