The blog for age-defining, wellness seekers!

Where we help women redefine their relationship with body image, self-care, exercise and nourishment.

Dairy And Soy Protein Intolerance While Breastfeeding

In past Motherhood Monday posts, I’ve mentioned that I am on a strict diet due to my little one’s dairy and soy protein intolerance while breastfeeding. A handful of people have sent me questions so I thought I’d share more about how I knew Blake had food sensitivities and what I’ve done to help the situation.

Read More

2013 Year In Review

Are we really approaching the end of the year?! I know it’s cliche, but I can’t believe how fast the past few months have gone by. Here we are, approaching holiday season and the start of a New Year. It snuck up on me, but I’m ready for it. At the end of every year

Read More

Healthy Holiday Gift Guide

Some of the links below are affiliate links, and at no additional cost to you, The Balanced Life receives commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Full disclosure. 1. Sashi Classic Cool Feet Grip Socks Love these because they are cute, lightweight and breathable. Perfect for Pilates. 2. Apolis Market Bag Perfect for the

Read More

Living Life To The Fullest: a Q & A with Christy Miller

I’m super excited to share this “Real Women, Real Balance” interview with you today. I grew up with Christy and her family and we danced in the same company and on the same team throughout high school. Thanks to Facebook we’ve kept in touch and she is now a wife and mom to a beautiful

Read More

Cold-Brew Iced Coffee

It’s no secret that I have a Starbucks obsession. I treat myself more often than most. The funny thing is, I drink decaf these days. So it’s not even a physical caffeine addiction I’m dealing with, it’s purely emotional. But some days I choose an at-home brew to satisfying my coffee cravings. I love the

Read More

Race Update + Link Love

I am currently on my way back from California where I  spent the weekend catching up with old friends and running the Santa Barbara International Half-Marathon. It’s been so much fun. I had set this goal for myself when I was pregnant and while the training wasn’t easy, it feels so good to have accomplished

Read More

What This Space Is About

I’m happy to share that The Balanced Life readership has grown quite a bit over the past few months. So if you are new to this community, welcome! I’m glad you’re here. I’ve been thinking a lot about where I want this site to go….what I love about it, what I want to change, and how

Read More

A Day In The Life: link up

Last week I posted this “day in the life” post and it sparked great discussions among readers and fellow work-at-home/stay-at-home/working moms. I reached out to a few women that I know who are in a similar season of life in hopes that they would share a glimpse into their lives as well. It’s been so

Read More

A Day In The Life

About a year and a half ago I wrote a “day in the life” post chronicling my schedule as a full time Pilates instructor and blogger. My days back then were downright exhausting. I loved my clients and was thankful for how my business had grown but I knew I could only keep up at

Read More
envelope picture

This obsession is pointless and harmful to my spirit…

Today I’m sharing an email that I received from a client/friend who participated in The Pilates Body Program nearly 2 years ago. She was a part of the inaugural group and hearing this update from her made my week. I pour my heart into what I do and am not always sure that I’m making

Read More

Thoughts On The Mama Pooch…

I get a lot of clients who come to me saying they really want to lose the “mama pooch.” They say that ever since having baby this “trouble spot”  just won’t go away no matter what they do. And they’re willing to go to do anything to get rid of the mama pooch once and

Read More

Get motivation delivered

Sign up for emails you’ll actually want to read—packed with resources, hacks and practical tips to feel your best!

The only wellness
membership
you need!

Most wellness programs are unrealistic, but with Lindywell it works wonders.