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“People don’t consider that looking good can be done from the inside out. They go about it the wrong way.” Hungry For Change is a new documentary film that sheds light on the American diet and why it desperately needs to change. I absolutely loved it and stand behind the message 100%. Films like this
I first found Madison’s blog through her “No Fat Talk Tuesday” series. It’s not everyday you see a popular food blogger/editor dedicating time and energy to improving the lives of others. Madison Mayberry (could you get a better name?) is truly an inspiration. She’s insanely talented in the kitchen, but beyond that, she’s using her
Today, I pose a challenge for all of us women seeking to live healthy, balanced lives. Every time you have an extreme, guilt-inducing thought regarding diet or exercise, challenge it. Step 1: notice it. Step 2: acknowledge it for what it is, a lie. Step 3: replace it with the truth. Don’t believe everything you
This past weekend was absolutely gorgeous. Spring is in the air and warmer weather is just around the corner. Strolling the farmer’s market is one of my favorite ways to get outside, unplug and enjoy the sunshine. We are so spoiled here in the bay area by the abundance of high-quality, unique vendors. Raw, organic,
One of the biggest challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is managing a unweildy sweet tooth. You don’t have to give up your love for sweet foods in order to eat well. A healthy, balanced diet includes the entire spectrum of flavors that nature so abundantly offers: sweet, salty, savory, sour. Food is supposed to
This sweet little treat has recently taken the place of my post-dinner chocolate habit. It’s beyond simple and healthy too. If you’re okay with extra sugar, use a flavored greek yogurt. Since I’m limiting the amount of excess sugar in my diet I used plain, nonfat greek yogurt sweetened with a little bit of honey
I reserved this past Saturday for a solo day of self-care. Like many of you, I’ve been working long hours and going nonstop. The more my online business grows, the more technologically connected I am throughout the day. If I’m not with clients I’m checking email, updating Facebook, bookkeeping, creating new programs, chatting on Twitter
As you know, The Balanced Life is all about empowering women to be strong, healthy and reasonable in their pursuit of health & fitness. We all know how hard it is to find balance in the many aspects of life so when I see a woman doing it well or sharing a similar message I
If you spend most of your time at a computer or desk, this stretch is for you. I’m willing to bet that you’ve experienced some form of tension or tightness in your neck, back and/or shoulders at some point in your career. The truth is, by sitting at your desk for 8 hours a day,
I get a lot of questions regarding how to relieve low back pain. In many of my clients, this condition is exacerbated by sitting for long hours, whether it be at a computer, in meetings or on an airplane. Tight hamstrings are often related to tightness or pain in the lower back region. Although it’s
Okay so this has to be the laziest “latte” recipe in the world but I can’t get enough of it. It’s so simple yet so satisfying. Don’t let this ingredient list scare you away. 🙂 Ingredients:Fresh brewed coffeeUnsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Directions:If you don’t have a steamer, warm almond milk in the microwave or on
Today’s edition of Real Women. Real Balance. is super fun for me. Jessica Luengo was an old friend of mine back in Colorado. We met at CSU (which seems like a whole lifetime ago) but both transferred to different schools during our college years so we eventually lost touch. Years later, when I began to
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