Pure Joy Wellness Approved - MBR Awake & Lift Eye Patches

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - MBR Awake & Lift Eye Patches

For anyone new to the community, Pure Joy Wellness Approved is a monthly series where I feature a product that I swear by and endorse 100 percent. A little more background on why I started this series:

The wellness industry is saturated with products. (It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry, after all.) 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. You all know how much I preach self-care (it’s a crucial part of a happy, healthy, and balanced life), and one of my favorite go-to self-care products is the MBR Awake & Lift Eye Patches.

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Why I Don't Believe In New Year's Resolutions

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Why I Don't Believe In New Year's Resolutions

Every January, without fail, numerous people jump on the New Year’s resolutions train. They make resolutions to lose weight, get more sleep, improve their nutrition, and much more. And while making those New Year’s resolutions may be well-intentioned, data has proven time and time again that this is an ineffective approach to goal-setting.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Flapjacked GF Protein Pancake Mix

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Flapjacked GF Protein Pancake Mix

Welcome to the tenth edition of Pure Joy Wellness Approved—our last one of 2020!

My team and I decided to launch this series earlier this year, and I’ve had so much fun sharing some of my favorite products with you. As you know, my goal is to give you the tools and information you need to live your healthiest, happiest life. My hope is that this series has given you some new items to try, or at the very least, made you consider which products out there will really help you get where you want to be—with your body, mental health, skin, and more.

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Why Having A Strong Core Is So Important For Women

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Why Having A Strong Core Is So Important For Women

When you think of the word “core,” you might envision six-pack abs or a washboard stomach, but having a strong, healthy core is about much more than that. Your core consists of all the muscles in your trunk—they surround your abdomen on all sides, which allows your body to twist, bend, and rotate, support your spine, and aid in posture. In other words, it’s at the center of everything you do.


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Pure Joy Wellness Approved! Ten Percent Happier App

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved! Ten Percent Happier App

Welcome back to my monthly product series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved! This is the ninth edition, and for those of you who are new to my blog, here’s what you can expect from PJWA:

The wellness industry is saturated with products. (It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry, after all.) 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.

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Why Gratitude Is An Essential Part Of A Happy, Healthy Life

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Why Gratitude Is An Essential Part Of A Happy, Healthy Life

With Thanksgiving a mere three days away, let’s take a moment to talk about gratitude. It’s a concept that comes up a lot around the holidays, and also one that’s been embraced by the health and wellness community in recent years. You’ve probably heard of people starting their own “gratitude practices” or writing in gratitude journals.

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Why I Always Celebrate My Birthday

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Why I Always Celebrate My Birthday

For this week’s blog post, I want to talk about birthdays. As we get older, many of us come to dread our birthdays. We think, “Ugh, another year older,” as if being alive is something we should be upset about and not look forward to. As you can imagine, I whole-heartedly disagree with this point of view, because I view aging as a privilege, not a punishment.

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4 Healthier Side Dishes For Your Thanksgiving Feast

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4 Healthier Side Dishes For Your Thanksgiving Feast

Chances are, Thanksgiving is going to look different for you and your family this year. You may be celebrating solo, or with a smaller group than usual, and that can put a real damper on the holiday. Whatever your predicament, though, I hope you’ll take this year’s Thanksgiving as an opportunity to unwind and indulge a bit with a little comfort food, time off the clock, and self-care.

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How To Deal With Stress That Comes Up Around The Holidays

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How To Deal With Stress That Comes Up Around The Holidays

Now that it’s November (wow... how did we get here?), the holiday season is upon us! For some folks, this means spending time with family and friends, celebrating together. Simultaneously, though, the holidays often mean spending a lot of time surrounded by people, answering a million questions, and in some cases, tolerating tough relatives or friends (we’ve all been there!).

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved! Theragun

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved! Theragun

As many of you know, we’re almost done with the Pure Joy Wellness Walking Challenge! 30 days of 30 minutes or more of walking. I’m so impressed with and proud of all of you who are participating—you’ve been killing it! I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have, and are ready to finish the challenge out strong.

In honor of the Walking Challenge, I wanted to share one of my favorite recovery products with you…

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In Honor Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month: An Inspiring Story & Lessons For Us All

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In Honor Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month: An Inspiring Story & Lessons For Us All

You may or may not know this, but October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Given that the Pure Joy Wellness community is composed of strong, badass women, I wanted to use this week’s blog post to spotlight one of my long-time clients, Jessica Moser, a breast cancer survivor, and share some breast cancer resources that every woman should know about.

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3 Ways To Track Your Step Count

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3 Ways To Track Your Step Count

As a society, we’ve grown increasingly sedentary over the years. We sit at our desks, sit down for meals, sit while scrolling through social media, sit while we watch TV, etc. It’s actually astounding how much time we spend sitting, and how many of our daily activities require being seated. It’s no wonder that many of us struggle to hit our daily step count, or even get outside once a day.

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Why Walking Is The Best Workout For Women Over 50

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Why Walking Is The Best Workout For Women Over 50

We all know that moving our bodies is essential for staying healthy and happy—but if you don’t have much experience with exercise, starting a workout routine can be intimidating. It’s easy to fall into the mindset that “working out” means you have to go on super long runs, lift two times your weight, or complete intense workouts that leave you feeling drained. Fortunately, that isn’t the case at all.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved! IS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved! IS Clinical Pro-Heal Serum

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.

Welcome to the sixth edition of my monthly blog series: Pure Joy Wellness Approved!

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4 Ways That Women Can Reduce Belly Fat

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4 Ways That Women Can Reduce Belly Fat

Of all the fat we store on our bodies, belly fat (also known as visceral fat) is by far the most dangerous. It surrounds a number of our vital organs within the abdominal cavity, including our liver, pancreas, and kidneys. Visceral fat is also classified as an “active fat,” meaning it has the ability to influence how hormones function within our body.

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Why Jumping Rope Is My #1 Go-To Exercise (& How To Do It)

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Why Jumping Rope Is My #1 Go-To Exercise (& How To Do It)

It’s no secret that I love to jump rope (and I can get very competitive about it!). Jumping rope was all I wanted to do as a child, and when I would play with my friends, we’d see who could jump the most times without skipping a beat. Today, it’s a consistent part of my daily workout routine—and I still find it just as fun!

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Top 3 Reasons Why Sleep Is So Important (And How To Get More Of It)

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Top 3 Reasons Why Sleep Is So Important (And How To Get More Of It)

When I was debating which topic to cover in this week’s blog post, it hit me: It’s about time we talked about sleep!

Sleep is an underrated, incredibly important part of our well-being. It’s the third pillar of a healthy lifestyle (nutrition and exercise being the other two). We spend more than a third of our lives sleeping, and sleep plays a major role in both our physical and mental health. Studies show that 1 in 3 Americans don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis

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Youthful Skin Is An Inside Job—Here's How To Keep Your Skin Vibrant, Regardless Of Age

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Youthful Skin Is An Inside Job—Here's How To Keep Your Skin Vibrant, Regardless Of Age

When it comes to skin health, what you put in your mouth is more important than what you put on your skin. This may be new news to some of you. “But isn’t skincare about skin care products? What does eating have to do with it?” The answer: Actually, a lot. Everything you eat becomes part of your inner AND outer being. Your skin is your largest organ, and everything going on inside your body (specifically in your gut) shows up on it.

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved! HU Almond Butter + Puffed Quinoa Dark Chocolate

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Pure Joy Wellness Approved! HU Almond Butter + Puffed Quinoa Dark Chocolate

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.

Welcome to the fifth edition of my monthly blog series: Pure Joy Wellness Approved!

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