Keep it Simple – and SHINE (or…”stress better”).

Keep it Simple – and SHINE (or…”stress better”).

“Breath” something so simple right? Wrong; many of us either are “shallow” breathers, taking in and out through the mouth – and thus our bodies can be without us even knowing – in a a constant state of stress.This can mean we don’t sleep well; can be agitated, losing energy and motivation to do things. With the lack of motivation…

Work on the inside – then decorate the outside.

Work on the inside – then decorate the outside.

Oh how I LOVED hearing these words recently – spoken by Susan Jacobs a Wardrobe and Image Consultant – as we discussed women, confidence, self love and showing our true, authentic, fantastic, funny, magical selves out to the world! (It reminded me of the time I was buying my new glasses – that I LOVE btw – and the adorable…

How I lost 5+ pounds, 5 inches, with 2 new changes – to gain so much more…

How I lost 5+ pounds, 5 inches, with 2 new changes – to gain so much more…

It’s incredible how it took me to *after* 50 to finally learn what worked for my body.   From Instructor to Personal Trainer to Health and Life Coach to Facilitator, Speaker and Pound Pro (so proud of that one!) I’ve been in the world of health and fitness for more than 30 years now (which as I type that I…

How to Love Yourself More

How to Love Yourself More

So many ways.  And…if you know me, you’ll know I’m ALL about helping women love themselves more (actually and honestly; ANYone I can help with this I am game for since it’s so important to our wellbeing). A few ways I think we can show ourselves the love: How I show me the love: 🐌 Slow down.  Boyyyyy did I…

8 Health Trends Your Mind and Body Needs This Month

8 Health Trends Your Mind and Body Needs This Month

I’m choosing 8 things that personally I feel worth looking at. As with anything; some my resonate with you, others not – that’s fine. But as with anything, I like to offer up examples to at least get the thought-process begun for people. Maybe reading this list will get the juices flowing for you and you’ll think of other things…

Why You Should Stop Rewarding Yourself … With Food

Why You Should Stop Rewarding Yourself … With Food

But it’s soooo easy to do, right?   I hear you.  But here’s the thing: when you reward yourself with food it’s “typically” a goodie. Something that you crave, enjoy and hits that sweetspot. Aaaaand let’s be very honest here, but if you are like most people – it’s probably got *something* to do with sugar, am I right? Here’s…

Time to be Social for our Heart, Mind, Soul, and Health.

Time to be Social for our Heart, Mind, Soul, and Health.

It’s currently 2020.   ‘That’ 2020.  The Pandemic year. Year of Covid or as the Queen once said about an awful year of hers, the “annus horribilis”. (look it up, it’s a thing….).   And if you are here or remember this year you will recall that we are currently going through a period of social isolation and so much…

How To Be Summer Body Confident

How To Be Summer Body Confident

Let me tell you the ways!   And friend? It really, really, REALLY is possible.   And it starts within. “Meet” Me. I look like I’m trying to be a supermodel but I’m not. This is one of my favourite shots ever taken of me (by the awwwwesome Aroha of Hartistree Photography) because it captured the – at last -…

How 30 Minutes a Day Can Make You Healthier

How 30 Minutes a Day Can Make You Healthier

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9 Ways to Bring More Balance Into Your Life

9 Ways to Bring More Balance Into Your Life

Enjoy. What makes you smile? Just a little bit? But a lot is even better?  Do you do enough of it? *Can* you do more of it? Instead of rushing through life and not having time at the end of the day for what you love … (or who); how about sitting down with a glass of vino; music playing;…