Where we help women redefine their relationship with body image, self-care, exercise and nourishment.
This past weekend I had the honor of working with the insanely talented photographer, Jeff Shipley. We spent the day trekking all over San Francisco taking photos for The Balanced Life. It was such an honor because I’m telling you, Jeff is a creative genius. He has an eye for design and art that is
I apologize for being so quiet this week. I was out of town with my little nephew and now I’m running around crazy with client sessions and prepping for the Pi-Glow Challenge. The welcome email will be going out tomorrow morning so be sure to sign up today! If you want to learn more CLICK
Happy Friday lovelies! Welcome to happy hour! Today we’re talking bars…no, not drinking bars (although that would be fitting). We’re talking protein bars. I was re-stocking by home studio yesterday and was overwhelmed by the amount of bar options there are! It can be hard to navigate which ones are healthy & delicious and which
This recipe is a perfect solution for those days where you just want to snack; when you’re feeling the urge to open a bag of chips, pretzels or crackers for that salty crunch. I’m willing to bet these crunchy cajun roasted chickpeas will fit the bill and satisfy your craving without the extra junk that
It’s that time again…time for bikini bottoms and short skirts! I think you’re beautiful just the way you are but if you’d like to spend a little time firming up your backside for that extra boost of confidence, this series is for you. This 5 minute series is designed to tone, lift & strengthen your
Happy Friday Balanced Life ladies! This week has been a whirlwind. I’m looking forward to unwinding this evening by grilling dinner outside and enjoying glass of Chardonnay (okay, more like I’ll be sipping wine while my husband does the grilling. Even better). Since we all have a few more hours left to work let’s get
Looking to get your bod back in shape for summer? Then I hope you’ll join me for the Pi-Glow 21-Day Challenge! I’m super excited to announce that I’ve teamed up with Jenn from For The Glow and Laura from Head Over Heels In Health to provide an AMAZING 21-day countdown to summer. Laura from Head Over Heels
Remember when I did a “Real Women, Real Balance” Q & A with my friend and fellow Pilates instructor Jessica Luengo? Well exciting news – she just released her very first cookbook! Cooking Healthy Together is full of easy and delicious 5 step recipes for newlywed couples. She includes meals, cocktails, kitchen must-haves along with the basics
Between my private clients and Pilates Body Program clients I get a lot of questions about what to buy at the grocery store. There’s no question that the grocery store can be hard to navigate when on a quest to stock a healthy kitchen. Every package seems to be making some kind of “healthy” promise
I’m honored to have Allie Marie Smith on the blog today for another edition of “Real Women. Real Balance.” Allie is Founder and Director of Wonderfully Made, a non-profit ministry dedicated to inspiring young women to know their value and live outward-focused lives. She’s an award-winning author of “HEAL: Healthy Eating & Abundant Living” and is
I’m excited to start a new tradition here on The Balanced Life….Friday Happy Hour! I’d love to build up the community here on the site. I know you’re out there reading, but now it’s time to come out of hiding and chat with me. We all want to get fit, get healthy find more balance
Goodbye rice, goodbye pasta & hello quinoa. It’s become a staple in our house, and with good reason. It’s versatile, healthy and easy to prepare. A little info: – though it’s commonly referred to as a grain, quinoa is actually a seed that’s a part of the “leafy greens” family (spinach, chard, etc.) – it’s high
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