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Hi Beauties! I’m sure excited to introduce you to our guest blogger today, Stephanie Wilson. Stephanie and I connected through our passion for writing, blogging and inspiring women through keeping it real online in a world that often feels curated and “perfect.” Stephanie is a very talented writer and has much wisdom to share. Her
Hi Beauties! I hope you’ve been enjoying this free series. It’s been fun for me to connect with you on the journey of pregnancy and to share the ups and downs of this season in such a safe, supportive community. We’re wrapping up the Prenatal Pilates Series today with a video dedicated to stretching &
Hi Beauties, It’s been awhile since I shared much about The Balanced Life Sisterhood so I figured it might be a good time to pop in and remind you of this unique component of The Balanced Life. The Sisterhood is the membership side of this blog. It’s for those of you who want MORE full-length online Pilates
Good morning and welcome back to the Prenatal Pilates Series! This is a FREE 5-workout series I’m running to help you stay healthy, fit & strong throughout your 9 months. You can easily catch up on past workouts by following these links: Prenatal Core Strength Upper Body Strength & Toning Prenatal Booty Lift Today we’re
Hi Beauties, I’m leading us through a 5 part prenatal Pilates series so if you’re just joining us be sure to check out this prenatal ab workout and this upper body strength & toning workout. Today is all about the booty! I don’t know about you, but when I get pregnant the booty is the first
Hi Beauties! Welcome back to the Prenatal Pilates Series: a 5 week series for a strong, healthy pregnancy. Today we’re focusing on the upper body. The upper body is often neglected when it comes to prenatal workouts because it’s not directly involved with growing and carrying a baby, but it’s extremely important for a number
I love a good day at the spa, but sometimes it’s just not in the cards. Whether it’s due to finances, childcare, or lack of time, carving out hours away from home can be a challenge. I’ve recently started creating mini spa days at home and it’s been such a treat. It’s an easy way to
Hi Beauties! You might be wondering how to keep your core strong and safe during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Well, you’re in the right place to embark on a workout journey tailored just for you! We’re kicking things off with a safe, effective core exercise because I’ve found that “ab exercises” are the most
Hi Beauties, I’m thrilled to finally share an exciting new series here on The Balanced Life. Introducing my FREE Prenatal Pilates Series: 5 workouts for a strong, healthy pregnancy. I’ll be sharing a new Pilates workout video everyday for the next five days specifically designed for pregnancy. The exercises in these routines are strategically selected to help
A few months ago, our Monthly Mission in The Balanced Life Sisterhood was “mastering willpower”. The Monthly Missions are one of my favorite things about The Sisterhood. As a community we focus one ONE area of wellness for an entire month rather than trying to do everything all at once. It’s powerful and effective. What I learned
Can I confess something to you? One of my pet peeves is when people tell me a workout isn’t hard enough for them. I think most Pilates instructors would agree, that if you think a workout is too easy to be effective, you’re missing the point. Pilates isn’t necessarily about the level or difficulty of
Some days you just need a little something sweet. Especially when you’re 7 months pregnant. 🙂 I whipped up this Choco-Banana Smoothie Bowl the other day and HAD to share it with you. Be careful, you’ll want to eat one every day. Choco-Banana Smoothie Bowl (serves 1) Ingredients: – 1 frozen banana – 1 tablespoon cocoa
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