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Brain (Stress, Mindset, Happiness)
Find Joy, Be Present, and Savor a Delicious Cookie

Happy Holidays! In today's video I'm chatting about making an effort to find joy, enjoy the present moment, and how cookies can be a nourishing part of your diet.
Being Present and Finding Joy In The Moment
As we head into 2021, I want you to take a moment to think about how much time you spend either thinking about the past or the future. It's pretty rare that we focus on the present moment. Instead we'e often looking ahead at what we need to get done…
Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

The number one thing to do if you want to start realizing your full potential and optimizing your health, happiness, and success is to focus on your mindset. The way we look at ourselves and our goals has an enormous influence on our ultimate success. When you start realizing just how much control your mind has over your actions (instead of feeling like you're just along for the ride), you can start harnessing that to your advantage to realize your full potential.
One of the boo…
The Top 2 Reasons You're Not Getting Sustainable Results

Do you wish you lived a healthier lifestyle but every time you try to make changes it never sticks? If you're stuck in a trap of yo-yo dieting or you can never seem to stick to a workout routine, today's video is for you. I'm sharing the top two reasons I see preventing people from getting sustainable results. Once you identify what's holding you back you can start making small changes to finally achieve lasting results!
The Top Two Reasons You're Not Getting Su…
Why It's Not About Calories

You know when people say "a calorie is a calorie"? Don't listen to them! The concept that 2,000 calories per day is 2,000 calories per day and - it doesn't matter what type of food makes up those calories - it will all have the same affect on your weight, is completely misguided. Can you tell this topic gets me all fired up? I explain why it's not all about calories in today's video.
What is a calorie?
The "calorie" on a food label is really referring …
This Mistake Is Hurting Your Health, Happiness, and Success

Hi there! I'm here with some tough love today. That's because I want you to stop making this very common mistake so that you can truly start optimizing your health, happiness, and success.
The most common reason I hear for not sticking with healthy habits is that life got stressful and busy. And I get it! It's much easier to maintain a healthy lifestyle when you have time affluence. When you're not busy, you can plan out your meals and spend lots of time in the kitchen. You can …
Sundays for Success
Do you suffer from the Sunday Blues?
Why is it that on Friday night you see an entire weekend ahead of you and then you blink and it’s Sunday night? You wonder where the weekend evaporated and the dread of going back to the grind sets in.
Today I want to transform Sundays from a place of sadness to success!
Sundays are an opportunity for a fresh start and there are several quick things you can incorporate into your day to set you up for a successful w…
Staying Sane and Grateful This Holiday Season

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope that you're having a relaxing day and that you're able to stay connected with the people you care about even if that is from a distance. While Matt and I aren't traveling this year to be with family (who we miss SO much!), I filmed this ahead of time so that I could take the day to really be present and focus on what we're grateful for. Staying present and expressing gratitude are the two things I discuss in today's short video.
2020 has been a challen…
How To Stop Making Excuses and Start Working Out

Do you want to get into a fitness routine but it just hasn't happened? You're not alone! Especially this year with the challenges of COVID, I'm hearing a lot of reasons why people aren't working out. While I understand it can be overwhelming to get started, you are going to feel SO much better in your body and mind when you stop making excuses and get started. Today I'm addressing the top 4 excuses I hear and how to overcome those.
4 Reasons You're Not Working O…
6 Life Lessons I Learned As A Type-A Yogi

So often I hear people say that they hate yoga. And I totally get it! I despised yoga for a super long time. I wasn't flexible, I didn't really like to slow down and breath, and I only saw value in workouts that made me sweat. But (super) slowly, I learned to love yoga. As a Type-A recovering perfectionist, yoga has taught me a lot. Today I'm sharing 6 life lessons I learned as a type-A yogi. If you're interested in getting into yoga, check out this post, "How To Get Into Yoga When You…
How to Create Habits for Success

Is there something you would like to start doing consistently but you just can't seem to stick with it? It could be starting a fitness routine, meditating, practicing gratitude, starting a journal for success, etc. What is it for you?
Even when we really want to stick to something, life tends to get in the way. That's why I'm here to help! I am all about creating a lifestyle that optimizes your success in a sustainable way. Ultimately, that boils down to creating habits so you d…