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INSPIRING POSSIBILITIES TO ENHANCE YOUR LIFE
INSPIRE HEALTH COACHING BLOG
My journey to health was founded in experimentation. By focusing on meals, movement, and mindset, I devised a triad of areas to focus on and create sustainable change, little by little. When one of those facets is out of sync, balancing wellness becomes more difficult. This blog offers insight into tried and true approaches I have utilized in maintaining my health. Use the link below if you have questions, comments, or want to learn more about any health related topic. This blog is a resource for YOU!
BANANA NICE CREAM
THE BLOGThis is one of my all-time favorite recipes. It is simple, quick, healthy, and downright delicious. What more can you ask for?! I have been using this as an ice cream substitute for a few years, and it has even been breakfast on occasion. Part of the fun is...
8 SIMPLE TIPS FOR STAYING ON TRACK WHILE EATING OUT
THE BLOGEating out is one of those things in life that seems to be a win in many categories. The ambiance, delicious new dishes, being with friends and family, and having others serve and clean up afterwards all adds up for an experience that seems tough to top....
YOU KNOW YOUR ABC’S… WHAT ABOUT (VITAMIN) D?
THE BLOGWinter in Minnesota is full of snow, ice, cold temperatures, slow traffic, short days, long nights; you get the picture. On the flip side, one thing Minnesota winters often lack is sunshine. Besides energy, warmth, and light for visibility, sunshine provides...
PURÉED SWEET POTATO SOUP
THE BLOGPureed sweet potato soup is one of my favorites, any time of year. This combination of spices for sweet potato soup has become my go-to when it comes to nutritional value, flavor, and likeability for myself and others I share it with. It tastes great hot or...
MAGICAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BANANA MUFFINS (NO REFINED SUGAR, GLUTEN FREE, DAIRY FREE, EXTRA MAGICAL)
THE BLOGIf you’re like me, you may have found yourself with ample time to try new things in the past few weeks (it is Spring 2020, after all...). From new hikes and golf courses to books and Netflix, I have found myself well outside my normal (aka comfort) zone on the...
CONQUERING CRAVINGS: HOW TO TAP INTO WHAT YOUR BODY TRULY NEEDS
THE BLOGPicture this. It’s 8:48 pm. You had dinner almost 2 hours ago. You are relaxing with your family, about ready to call it a night. The kids head to bed, you get up and are ready to go upstairs. But then… You suddenly have a desire, or, craving, per se. Sea salt...
CABBAGE STIR FRY (KETO, GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, DELICIOUS)
THE BLOGOne of my absolute favorite parts about being a health coach is that I get to do experiments with food on a seemingly daily basis. Last week, a client of mine decided she wanted to delve into the Keto mindset around food and create dishes that were lower in...
DOING WHAT MUST BE DONE: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR BRAIN FOR GROWTH
THE BLOGPicture this. It’s 8:48 am. Today is Saturday and it’s going to be a LONG one. Your son has a baseball game at 10 am, your daughter’s tennis tournament begins at Noon, and this evening you are volunteering at a fundraiser for the student mentoring group you...
5 TIPS TO STAY ACTIVE (WHILE TRAVELING, QUARANTINED, AND ANYTHING IN BETWEEN)
THE BLOGAs we continue to adapt and navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing light shed upon what may likely become new realities in every facet of life. Exercise has been and will continue to be one of the most important things we do on a daily basis to promote...