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Things I (and those I know & respect) DON’T do to maintain a healthy lifestyle: Things I (and those I know & respect) do: I have done all the things in the first group, & none of it felt like freedom. Even when I thought I was living in freedom or my motives were pure, […]
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I’m not sure EXACTLY when athleisure became a thing. I feel like time is wrapped up for me in baby intervals – like was this pre or post kid #1? 🙂 I know I certainly wasn’t wearing joggers OR leggings pre-kid #1-2, but I definitely know I was HERE for ALL the comfortable stretchy waistbands […]
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What does it mean to you to have a filled cup? Does it sound like a dreamy phase that is unrealistic for the average frantic, busy woman living in our current American culture? It sure does to me! I was asked to speak on this topic a couple of weeks ago at our local @mops in Orange […]
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FIVE things to DITCH today if you want to make a lasting change: １ All-or-none mentality – this one kills the majority of changes we try to make. It MUST look a certain way or it’s not worth it. IE: the workout must be at least 30 min, the meal must be perfectly clean, and […]
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What’s your first thought when you think of cash-pay? I’m guessing you see $$$. More expensive. Only for the wealthy. But I’d love to debunk a few myths today (PS: I’ve seen women from ALL income levels!) even though running a cash-pay business has some challenges, I would NEVER go back to insurance-based payments, & […]
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I can still remember my first negative body image thought. I had to have been in early elementary school and remember sitting down, looking down at my thighs pressed against the seat, and thinking that they looked fat. Had someone first told me something? Made a joke? Stated a dumb comment? I’m not sure. When […]
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Probably my least favorite gifts to give are stocking stuffers, gift trades, and coming up with ideas for teachers, etc – not because I don’t love to give people gifts. I LOVE to give gifts! But I personally am not a fan of trinkets, clutter, useless items, or cheap things that will end up breaking, […]
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I so dreaded the tween/teen phase around Christmas and birthdays b/c I thought they would be hard to shop for, but I’m actually finding that the past couple of years I have had a lot more gift ideas for my oldest daughter than I do the other kids. This seems odd, considering we are obviously […]
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If you’ve followed me for a while, you may have noticed that I’m passionate about fair trade and am pretty intentional about the products I purchase for myself and my family, as well as for my home and pantry. Years ago I attended my first Noonday party and learned about slave and child labor and […]
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When I work with moms in preparation for labor and delivery I always give this advice: “There are things in L&D that we can control, and there will be things that we can’t control. Let’s do our best with the things we CAN control.” I can’t tell you that you’ll totally avoid tearing if you […]
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As a women’s health PT, I’ve learned WAY more working WITH hundreds of women than I could ever learn in a classroom. But I’ve also learned a few things because of my own personal journey: + 5 vaginal births in 9 years + Epidurals & non-medicated birth experiences + Back labor x2 + 1 induction […]
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I hope you’ve gotten a little dose of spring sunshine wherever you are! One thing that’s been on my heart lately is navigating the landscape of social media, and I wanted to share a few thoughts in case it encourages someone else who’s been wrestling with it too. Social media has been a tool I’ve […]
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Thank GOODNESS for progress in Labor and Delivery Positions. While I can’t speak to this in other areas, I have seen improvement over the past 5 years in providers’ willingness to try various L&D positions. Research shows sidelying and on all fours to have the least amount of tearing (roughly ⅔ of women who deliver […]
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I believe our bodies are designed to heal, and they let us know when we’re not living well. When I’m exhausted during the day, my body might be indicating that I need more sleep. If I’m hungry after eating an hour earlier, my body might be indicating that I need more protein. If I feel […]
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It’s been a bit since I’ve given you an update on our gym project over here on the farm! Our gym area is actually complete, but we have a lounge space on the main floor and a 2nd story game area + exercise/weight room that are still being finished, so construction remains, and until that […]
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My TOP SIX components to healing chronic low back pain (sharing all my secrets!) Chronic low back pain certainly isn’t a one-size-fits-all issue, but after treating it for the past 15 years, I have found that some areas need to be addressed in most people. Want more help? Get my FREE E-guide to strengthen your […]
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