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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
My second Pilates video for new moms is now up on YouTube! This workout focuses more on re-connecting to your abdominals and building core strength. Pair this quick daily workout with Part 1 and you’ll gain strength & relieve tension all in one session. Here’s the link: Pilates For New Moms (part 2) Please share
Every day it seems like another friend is announcing a new baby or pregnancy news. I love it. It’s such a fun season. Especially since my first nephew, Crosby, was born just a few short weeks ago. Certainly there are numerous changes that come along with being a new mom, but one change that I
Happy Monday! I don’t have much time to post today due to a full load of clients and a new Pilates starting class over at Stanford but I still have a gem of inspiration for you this morning. This woman is incredible. I can only hope to be as beautiful and vibrant as her in
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