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How To Sculpt A Balanced Body

Balance is a fundamental principle of the Pilates method. While it can be applied in a variety of different ways, today I want to focus on the value and importance of  sculpting a balanced body. Most of us have developed muscle imbalances over the years without even knowing it. Imbalances can be caused by any number

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San Francisco Photo Shoot

Happy Memorial Day weekend! I’ll be taking some much-needed time off this weekend so figured I’d share a few photos in lieu of a Pilates post. As you may know, I had the honor of working with Jeff Shipley a few weeks ago. We did a lifestyle shoot for The Balanced Life all around San

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Cute + Affordable Pilates Gear

I love Lululemon as much as the next girl, but given the fact that I live in workout clothes 7 days a week, I’d be broke if I did all of my shopping there. So I’m always on the lookout for fun exercise gear that is actually affordable. One of my favorite finds as of

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Sneak Peek: J. Shipley Photo Shoot

It has been a whirlwind of a Tuesday! I’m working on a super helpful post for you regarding a set of muscles you’ve probably been neglecting without even knowing it. But in the midst of my busy-ness today I didn’t have time film the video that goes along with it, so it will have to

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Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy: thoughts on social media

I’ve been doing a fair amount of writing around the internet lately and I have forgotten to share the links with you! I recently wrote about unhealthy comparison and how it can be made worse through social media over on Carrots ‘N’ Cake. You can read the article HERE. Please let me know what you

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Photo Shoot Sneak Peek + A Confession

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

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PI-GLOW starts tomorrow!

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

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The Best Protein Bars

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

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Crunchy Cajun Roasted Chickpeas

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

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New Workout: Pilates Booty Burner

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

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Happy Hour: Recipe Swap!

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

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Join the Pi-Glow Challenge!

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

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