Even with a well-balanced diet and a regular exercise regimen, it can still be difficult for women of any age to lose weight. This could be for a number of reasons, but one factor in particular that we don’t always take into consideration is the impact that hormones can have on weight loss—specifically hormonal imbalances.
Read MoreWelcome to the second edition of my blog series: Pure Joy Wellness Approved!
The wellness industry is saturated with products. (It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry, afterall.) My goal with this series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved, is to help you cut through the noise, and give you insight into the items and brands that I use on a regular basis. Every month, I’ll be featuring a product I love that can make achieving your health goals easier—whether you want to lose weight, take better care of your skin, develop an exercise routine, find balance with your nutrition, or improve your mental health, to name a few.
So, let’s talk about this month’s product...
Read MoreIt’s hard to remember a time when grocery stores were so full and empty at the same time—of course, I mean full of people and out of items. As the weeks pass, we’re all trying to stay stocked on food and minimize trips to the grocery store in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. So with that in mind, I thought I’d put together a list of items you should ALWAYS have in your pantry and freezer—no matter what.
Read MoreGiven the state of our world, we’re all experiencing a lot of emotional ups, downs, ebbs, and flows right now. It truly feels like an emotional rollercoaster. Our imminent future is unpredictable, and the majority, if not all, of us are essentially under quarantine. It’s scary, it’s frustrating, and every emotion in between. That’s why I asked nationally recognized child and family psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Hartstein, what we can do to manage our emotions.
Read MoreWith restaurants and stores continuing to close due to the coronavirus, eating at home has become a necessity for everyone (and this may or may not be the case for a while, depending on how this situation pans out). Everyone is stocking up on canned foods, frozen foods, and anything non-perishable—but these foods still carry a stigma of being less healthy or not as delicious as fresh (usually more expensive) ones. Fortunately for us, that is not the case.
Read MoreIt’s rare that I recommend a supplement across the board, but if there’s one that I feel everyone can benefit from—especially women over 50—it’s turmeric. Not only is it surprisingly easy to work turmeric into your diet or routine (don’t worry, I’ll tell you how), but in doing so, you’ll reap numerous benefits and improve your overall health.
But first, let’s start with the basics...
Read MoreValentine’s Day is a pretty loaded holiday—it comes with a lot of pressure and expectations about what the day should look like. In our minds it should have chocolate, a romantic dinner, gifts, cards—and most of all, we should feel loved. Unfortunately, though, we’ve been conditioned to look for love, validation, and even permission outside of ourselves.
We’ve come to rely on other people for love, and we spend a lot of time waiting to receive it instead of giving it to ourselves. I believe that until we become our own steady source of love, it’s very difficult to fully love anything or anyone else.
Read MoreIt’s officially 2020, and after taking a brief hiatus from blogging and social media, I’m happy to say I’m back! I’ve been hard at work on Pure Joy Wellness, and I’m excited to take my brand in a new, community-focused direction this year.
To start, I’d like to look at an email a new client recently sent me:
Read MoreSmoothies are a great way to fuel your body with nutrient rich ingredients. You'll be set for a great workout or a busy day at work. These are 5 of my go-to recipes that bring great taste and awesome health benefits with just a few minutes of prep. Blend and enjoy!
Read MoreWhat's your version of Olympic gold? Is there anything in life that you'd pursue with single-mided intensity like these athletes? How we can use that type of energy in our day to day - my tips for being in "gold medal" focus!
Read MoreThe tendency to focus on what is not instead of what is impacts all of us. We dwell on things we feel are missing from our lives or we concentrate our energy on the areas of our life that we feel are lacking. Relationships, careers, our bodies and our health, even personal finances.
Read MoreTry a salt bath. When added to warm bath water it can help alleviate muscle pain, reduce swelling, relieve stress, improve circulation, soften skin and improve mood.
Read MoreThese pumpkin pancakes are perfect for fall, or anytime. You'll love how easy they are to make, and how indulgent they taste. Healthy doesn't mean boring!
Read MoreBouncing back after a set back. Recovering, slowing down and being patient.
All of it was challenging.
Here’s what I learned.
I am sharing this in the hopes it will help you too.
Summer is finally here and If you have been fighting flabby arms and feeling self-conscious about putting on your tank top, it is time to make a change. For too many women (including myself), the upper arms are a problem area, especially the triceps area at the back of the upper arms.
Sometimes referred to as bat wings, this area is easily neglected, because compared to the biceps at the front of your upper arms, it’s less visible.
So, if sleek, sculpted arms are the accessory you want most this summer use these 5 lifestyle changes to get the job done.
Read MoreHow do I get rid of extra belly fat? That’s one of the questions I get asked most often. Unfortunately there is not one way to target fat in a specific area, toning your body takes a combination of a balanced diet and regular exercise.
Read MoreHow does your environment influence you? When I was growing up our home was filled with all the junk food you could imagine.
Read MoreI am a big fan of making “super shakes” in order to get a ton of nutrient dense foods in for the day. The fact of the matter is that we are so busy these days that many of us just don’t get enough fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, quality proteins, and other key nutrients throughout the day.
Read MoreAs the days get longer and temperatures begin to climb, off go the sweaters and boots and on go the shorts and sandals. But while your spirit may be singing the praises of spring, it’s also likely your skin and your body is still crying out with the winter blues.
Read MoreAs you can image I live a very busy life. Running my own business, while I love it, is also at times very stressful. My days are filled rushing from one client to another, doing Skype coaching sessions, writing blog post, taking conference calls and managing my own life. I rush through my day with very little time for anything and when I have time to get a bite to eat, I gobble it down.
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