#TBT Get your body back [for good]
I spent all day in the sun having fun laying by my pool last weekend and it made me think of how grateful I am to have my body back, to feel confident in a bathing suit and carefree about life.
But it made me wonder how you’re feeling in your body?
I’ve had my share of body image and health struggles, but through all of it I learned how to love my body regardless of what it looked or felt like, and with the right lab tests and resources I was able to get my body back to feeling like home again for good.
You deserve to look and feel your best too, and I’m proof it’s possible for you so this week I’m bringing back one of my favorite blogs to help you get your body back too…
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Summer is officially here stirring up all kinds of judgements, criticisms, wants and desires related to how you feel in your body.
Do you ever find yourself wondering why you don’t have energy to do the simplest tasks such as putting away the laundry, riding bikes with your kids or paying attention to a conversation.
Does getting dressed every morning feel like internal warfare with yourself – you put something on, criticize yourself in the mirror and change your outfit a million times until you find something that doesn’t make you feel like a stuffed sausage?
Do you wish you could just feel like your old self again?
…the energetic, clear-minded, great skin, creative, in-shape, productive, pain and bloat free person you used to be.
I know. I’ve been there, and many of the clients I’ve worked with have been too.
There once was a time when I felt like a stranger in my own body.
Acne took over the radiant skin I was always so proud of. Extra weight or bloating hid the muscle tone I worked so hard for and drastically reduced my outfit options. Low energy limited my ability to basically show up in life; to be the social butterfly I had always been, to be present or creative in my work and at home.
And all I could think about was a time when I felt physically and mentally fit. I didn’t have any self-imposed limitations. All I wanted was to find myself in that place again.
If you feel this way or have ever felt this way, can I get a hell yeah?
(if so let me know below!)
I struggled for a while before I figured out how to get my body back for good – but I did get it back and you can too.
The first thing you need to know is, there is WAY more to getting your body back than changing your diet and exercising.
And the second thing you need to know is, it doesn’t have to be complicated.
Diet and exercise are just two pieces of the puzzle when it comes to feeling like your best self, but they are only effective when the body is running on all cylinders.
Think of it like this…
If you owned the highest profile performance vehicle available in the world, filled it with the highest quality fuel and tried to take it from zero to sixty in 30 seconds with a clogged air filter, empty oil canister, imbalanced tires and sketchy electrical system what do you think would happen?
The car wouldn’t perform as expected right?
This is similar to what happens when you try eating right and exercising, but get little to no results. There’s something going on underneath the hood reducing the efficacy of your efforts.
In this week’s video and blog, I want to help you understand what is potentially going on underneath your hood so you can get your body back for good.
Have you ever caught yourself staring in the mirror wondering how you got here? Wondering…
…where all the weight came from?
…if everyone else notices the circles under your eyes?
…how you’re going to make it through all your meetings today?
…what would happen if you just went back to bed and hid under the covers?
You see, so many others have felt this way too but they have also found a way to get their body back for good with the right lab testing and guidance.
What you’re experiencing did not happen overnight. Feeling out of place in your body is something that has gradually occurred over time amongst the shuffle of work, kids, responsibilities, travel, stress and anything else going on in your life.
Feeling uncomfortable in your own skin happens when…
- Your hormone system go haywire
- Your immune system gets weak
- Your digestive system is dysfunctional
- Your detoxification system doesn’t work
- Your energy system gets slowed down
- And your nervous system sends mixed signals
In order to get your body back for good, you’ve got to get it all of the systems of the body running right, just like a high profile performance vehicle should be.
If your expensive high profile performance car wasn’t running right what would you do?
You would take it to the best specialist around for a thorough evaluation that would include a variety of diagnostic tests to check every aspect of the engine, fuel lines, tires, pumps and more.
To get your body back for good you’ll want to do the same thing so you can understand what is going on underneath the hood; what’s happening with your hormones, immune, digestion, detoxification, energy and nervous system so you’ll know exactly what steps to take to restore function and feel your best again.
Here’s the caveat though…
Running typical blood tests with your general practitioner, or even some specialists won’t get you the answers you’re looking for. (To learn more about why typical blood tests don’t tell you squat, check out the replay of the webinar I did here)
In order to REALLY see how your body is functioning, you’re going to need to run functional lab tests that provide deeper insights about function!
The good news is, these functional lab tests are super easy to do. Most of them are urine, saliva and stool based making it convenient for you to do them in the comfort of your own home.
And based on these functional test results you’ll receive guidance on exactly:
- What foods are right for your body
- How much sleep you need and when
- What type of exercise will get you the best results
- Which stress reducing tools would be most effective for you
- And what toxins or other environmental factors you should minimize to boost your health
Now doesn’t that sound pretty straight forward instead of guessing about what you should be doing to feel good in your body again.
Running functional lab tests is what gave me the insights to get my energy back, get my weight under control, clear up my skin and think clearly again when I wasn’t getting the results I wanted from diet and exercise, or my doctors.
Running these types of lab tests is what has helped so many of my clients uncover hidden healing opportunities such as:
- Estrogen dominance
- Insulin resistance
- Cortisol dysfunction
- Liver congestion
- Poor thyroid function
- And intestinal parasites, bacteria and yeast overgrowth
Those were standing in their way of feeling like their best self despite their diet and exercise efforts.
And using the data from these lab tests to guide recommendations for diet, rest, exercise, stress reduction, supplementation and toxin removal is exactly how clients of mine such as…
…David, lost 40lbs without engaging in a structured workout routine and is able to sleep through the night…
…Jene, was finally able to control her MS symptoms naturally and now can keep up with her grandson…
…Will, is now more relaxed in his decision-making process and can handle even more workload and challenges…
…and Desiree, began to own her worth, which improved her confidence when navigating restaurants and medical professionals.
See, it is possible to feel good in your body and like yourself again! All you need is the right lab tests and resources to steer you in the right direction.
If you want to get your hands on some of those lab tests and resources so you can feel like yourself again (or for the very first time), then schedule a complimentary Ideal Health & Weight Discovery Session with me here today!
3 steps to a flat stomach for summer…
Memorial day is the unofficial start of summer but is your body feeling summer-ready?
Summer is supposed to be carefree, fun and full of adventure!
If a little extra fluff around the middle or belly bloat has you feeling down, insecure or uncomfortable in your own skin then I’ve got you covered.
The Summer Solstice is officially the start to summer and it’s just around the corner so there’s still time for you to get a flat stomach so you can wear your summer wardrobe carefree.
And it doesn’t require counting calories, crash dieting or spending hours at the gym.
Because the fact of the matter is, belly fat or bloating is NOT always from eating too much and exercising too little. In fact, calories-in versus calories-out is a dying school of thought.
I previously wrote a calorie counting blog showing just how broken the calorie-counting and crash-dieting approach is. In fact, cutting calories and crash dieting can actually cause weight gain long-term.
Everywhere you turn you’ll see all kinds of marketing, promotional products and advertising geared towards the calories-in versus calories-out method for weight-loss and finding that flat stomach.
And yet, people still struggle to lose or regulate weight, even when they’ve tried almost every diet and exercise routine out there.
And what about the people who have stick-skinny arms and legs but are round in the middle – what’s their story?
What’s up with that belly fat or bloating that just won’t budge?!
The accumulation of fat, particularly around the midsection, and bloating is way more complex than what is portrayed in mainstream health.
Calories and exercise actually play a small role in your overall health with all things considered. In some cases, eating “healthy” and exercising can even contribute to fat accumulation and bloating.
The biggest contributors to pudgy tummy and bloating are:
- Inflammation
- Digestive upset
- Stress
In this week’s video and blog, I give you 3 steps to getting a flat stomach instantly so you can feel comfortable in your own skin and have carefree fun all summer long!
As I said before, calories aren’t the culprit but what you’re eating could be.
The first two steps to a flat stomach do involve your diet as it relates to inflammation and digestive upset which alone can cause bloating but also contribute to inflammation.
When I work with clients, figuring out what foods are right for their body so it can function at its potential is the first thing we focus on. And as a result they always immediately notice a reduction in their waistline and an increase in energy.
Step #1 is to avoid inflammatory foods.
You are unique therefore the foods that cause inflammation for you would be unique too. Doing a food sensitivity test is the best way to pinpoint foods that aren’t doing you justice.
But there are some foods out there that are inflammatory for everyone and should be avoided based on their molecular structure, how they interact with the body and the load of toxins they contain.
The top inflammatory foods for everyone, regardless of a sensitivity, to avoid are:
- Gluten
- Dairy
- Sugar
- Soy
Cutting these foods out completely will quickly get you one step closer to that flat stomach for summer. Keep in mind it can take a few days to get these toxic and inflammatory foods out of your system completely, but once you do you’ll definitely notice a difference!
Step #2 is to eat the right ratios of proteins, carbs and fats for your body.
Eating the wrong ratios of proteins, carbs and fats for your body can cause digestive upset leading to bloating and inflammation resulting in that spare tire feel. Plus, this could be a big source of your energy and sleep struggles which don’t help your flat stomach game either.
When you eat the right ratios you can avoid digestive upset, boost your energy and ensure your body is getting the nutrients it needs to achieve your health goals.
So how do you know what the right ratios are? Lucky for you I’ve put together a food and body language log to help you figure this out and dial it in.
Click here to get the log and lock in your ratios for a flat stomach.
Step #3 is to de-stress, especially around meal time.
Stress in general can lead to a pudgy tummy, and especially stress around meal times.
Stress of any kind triggers your body to release the hormone cortisol, and too much cortisol causes your body to deposit fat right where you don’t want it, around your midsection.
And if you’re eating while stressed then you can’t adequately digest your food resulting in that uncomfortable belly bloat, food cravings and low energy.
Stress de-activates the digestive system as your body’s way of conserving resources to deal with the stressor, which is a brilliant mechanism if there was a true threat trigger you needed your fight or flight response for, but even low-grade stress from watching the news, sitting in traffic or having a tough conversation with a loved one sends your body into stress fighting action.
The cool thing is that you can turn off the stress response to aid in digestion, banish bloating and flatten your stomach just as quickly as it was activated. All you have to do is adopt the deep, rhythmic breathing patterns of a relaxed person and voila!
To do this…
Inhale for the count of 5 seconds
Hold for the count of 5 seconds
Exhale for the count of 7 seconds
And repeat 5-10 times.
Do these 3 steps and I promise your stomach will look and feel flatter in less than a week!
And keep doing them to look and feel your best for the long run 🙂
Remember, you don’t have to count a single calorie or run yourself into the ground working out to get the results you’re looking for. There are many pieces to the puzzle to consider.
If you’d like to get your hands on the right lab tests and resources so you can find the missing pieces to your health puzzle and get back to feeling like yourself again, click here to schedule a complimentary Ideal Health & Weight Discovery Session.
Your body needs you [now]
Can I make a wild claim? If I had to guess…
You eat food every day, right?
Of course you do. People always ask me how I’ve achieved the success in my life and health, and honestly…sometimes I forget.
Sometimes I forget about the holistic lifestyle I’ve cultivated and how it continues to power me up because it’s just part of my normal now.
The truth is, in the beginning it is challenging but the more choices you make that are supportive for your health the easier it gets as you start to build what I call negative and positive feedback loops.
When you choose foods or habits that lift you up, give you energy and make you feel great, it’s easier to remember to choose them. These are the positive feedback loops.
And when you make food or habit choices that bring you down IF you pause to reflect on how it affects your body, you’ll clearly see it’s not worth it and build negative feedback loops – a remembrance of how yucky it felt making it easier to not make the same choice again!
We only get one body and every choice you make is a chance to build or breakdown health.
You have the same toes from when you were born, and they’ll be the same toes you put socks on at the end of your life.
So today I’m sharing with you 6 reasons why you may not be building the type of health and life you want…
#1- You’re overwhelmed with choices.
Did you know there’s something like 3,500 health-related searches on Google— per second? No wonder so many people don’t know what to trust or take action on.
#2- Your unconscious bad habits.
You just don’t know what you don’t know. Weight management is holistic, stress states do matter and sleep is WAY more important than you think!
My friend Mia once told me a story of a client – a successful yoga teacher (mindful, connected, love-centered) lost her relationship, place to live, and work location overnight it seemed. She’d put on a mini-belly and was so confused; nothing with food changed so why was she putting on pounds?
If you think health is separate from your work, from how you show up online, from how you are with your family — you’re mistaken! It’s the unconscious bad habits that breakdown your body and health over time.
#3- Peer pressure
At the end of the day, WHY you want the body transformation is personal to you. If you’re not courageously standing up for yourself (ordering foods that are right for you instead of worrying about what others will think) then I’m not surprised, it’s tough to be brave but it’s what your body needs. It won’t work if you don’t root it into your identity.
#4- You’ve told yourself other parts of life are more important
My health isn’t as important as ________ (family, work, relationships, you fill in the blank). I’ve seen so many people live this flip-flopped way. If you agree that this one body is all you have…then the situations you bring your body into (that YES are important, urgent, and support your livelihood) need the best brain power, mood and energy. Sure…. you can be 100% ready on the big day, but is it 100% of only 45% of your optimal health potential?
#5- You’ve built it up in your head – “being healthy” is a burden
Being healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. We’re all human. It’s our humanness that makes us strong, resilient and over-stimulated by our modern world. Taking on a new thing is just too much work — have you felt this way? Guess what? Prioritizing your health, preventing your body from disease, and hacking your body for more energy and less stress is the FOUNDATION that makes all other work less hard or stressful.
#6- Nobody told you to think about how food travels through your body
Lastly, have you taken the time to think about your relationship to food? Do you check in with your energy after eating? Do you know what foods lift you up and which one brings you down? Do you make time for your body to actually digest and metabolize your food so you can get all the benefits it holds for you or are you moving through life so fast that you’re inhaling food every chance you get?
All of this understanding changed my life.
Do you see how some of these could hold you back?
Do you see how overcoming them would get you powerful results?
Are you even more stressed because now you know what’s holding you back… You don’t know how to:
- rethink your approach to drop pounds
- choose foods that make digestion better and balanced
- google research and take the time to figure out your body and optimal nutrition choices.
You’re not alone. I continue to see a growing need for this…
Imagine if you didn’t have to google your way to getting health results specific to your body.
Imagine if you didn’t have to cross your fingers that the method that worked for a friend will work for you.
Imagine if there was a team of advisors at your free disposal to tell you:
- how you could think about health more productively
- what foods can get you faster results
- what essential ways of being make dropping pounds and increasing your energy really successful no matter your desired result, background, orientation or age.
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I don’t share it, often but like I said in the beginning…I think about what’s going on in my body, mind and soul every day — it’s where I operate from. Every time I teach you, every time I wake up excited to share with you, I’ve considered my health.
This is a unique view of me that will support you for a lifetime. Mia is the most loving, connected, enthusiastic —dare I say comedic— holistic wellness educator I know. I promise you’ll enjoy every minute of this experience with us.
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Why typical blood tests don’t tell you squat…
I received one of the most disturbing messages from a client once…
For privacy purposes we’ll call her Sarah. She started working with me in December of 2015 after participating in one of my Seasonal Cleanse challenges. She was attracted to the Cleanse Challenge for its promise to boost energy, get rid of belly bloat, a flat stomach and an overall improvement in health.
Sarah enjoyed the cleanse challenge and saw some results but it was obvious she needed more help, which is how we came to work together.
We ran some functional lab tests, identified healing opportunities within her hormones and digestive system, got her started on the right diet for her body and supplements to support the body’s healing process. Within a matter of weeks, she was feeling great!
For months after starting our work together, Sarah saw significant improvements in how she felt and looked. Her anxiety dwindled down to almost nothing, her energy was up, she felt better in her body and her digestion was on point.
After about a year of seeing results with her personalized health-building program, she hit a wall and even started going backwards.
I encouraged her to run a full thyroid panel for clues and that’s when she was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s.
Sarah and I continued our work together to help her manage her Hashimoto’s with a holistic lifestyle approach, which included redefining her diet to support the healing process, changing up her supplements, taking more time for herself and working to eliminate toxins that disrupt thyroid function.
Part of Sarah’s health-building plan also included following her dreams to leave New York City for the West coast so she could live in a more health-supporting environment.
As she was getting ready for her upcoming move to the west coast and going through old paperwork, she came across a doctor’s report from 2009…
The report clearly showed that Sarah had Hashimotos back in 2009.
Her thyroid antibodies were well over 200 and even marked as “high” according to the traditional conventional lab reference ranges.
Her TSH was high and Free T4 low when compared to optimal ranges. Her health practitioner completely dismissed her thyroid results, even though Sarah was symptomatic and even noted “Thyroid level was quite normal. This means the irritable changes are not from the thyroid.”
In this week’s video and blog, I’ll uncover why typical blood tests don’t tell you squat and what you should be looking for or what tests to run instead.
Had Sarah received a proper interpretation of her test results or been more well informed to advocate for herself, she quite possibly could have reversed her Hashimoto’s years ago. I can’t even begin to imagine how much different her life would be today. She could have been living a high-energy, flat stomach and symptom-free life for years, had she known better.
Sarah’s story isn’t one of a kind, I actually hear stories similar to this from clients all the time.
I too was told for years I was the picture of perfect health on paper at my annual physicals although I felt exhausted all the time, struggled to maintain my weight and had seasonal allergies that grew worse every year.
When I was diagnosed with skin cancer in my mid 20’s, as a “healthy person” I knew there had to be more to my health story than what typical blood tests were telling me.
Here’s 3 reasons why blood tests can be misleading and what you should be looking for or the tests you should be running instead…
#1 – Reference Ranges Aren’t Optimal Ranges
The reference ranges you see on a typical lab test are determined by average highs and lows within the population, and calculations include values for unhealthy or sick people. They don’t reflect what would be an optimal range for you to feel and function at your best, these are called “functional ranges.”
Typical lab reference ranges are much wider in comparison to functional ranges. For example, the reference range for Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is usually 0.5 to 4.5 while the functional range is 0.50 to 2.
So don’t be fooled by typical reference ranges to evaluate your health status, make sure you’re comparing them to functional ranges and where you want to be to feel your best.
#2 – What’s Common Isn’t Normal
It might be common to get a headache, have less energy, gain weight or have more pain as you get older but that doesn’t mean it’s normal. Symptoms such as these are the last thing to show up in an already dysfunctional state, they are your body’s way of sounding the alarm and letting you know something is wrong.
Stress and inflammation are at the core of all disease and dysfunction, yet typical blood tests aren’t very effective at evaluating these aspects. C-Reactive protein does measure inflammation on a blood test but it does NOT measure chronic stress and inflammation.
Instead, consider a 4-point cortisol saliva or urine test for greater insights on your inflammatory response and stress picture. This type of test can also give you clues about your steroid and sex hormone pathways, active and available hormone (vs bound hormone from a blood test), hormone metabolism and even liver function for the bigger picture related to your health.
#3 – What Blood Tests Do Show
Typical blood tests can give you some insights on what you need to investigate further. For example, a blood test may indicate your deficient in Vitamin D or B12, but you need to ask why. Your body didn’t just wake up one day and decide to be deficient in a vitamin.
To truly understand why you might be seeing what you’re seeing (or not seeing) on a blood test, you’ll want to run functional lab tests to look at how the body is functioning or not. These types of test can include a:
- Stool test to assess digestion, internal inflammation and toxicity
- Food sensitivity test to assess food reactions impacting digestion and increasing inflammation
- Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis to know if toxic elements are depleting the body and if adequate minerals are available for bodily functions
- Comprehensive urine hormone test to assess what is happening as hormones flow through the body, liver health, detoxification pathways and more
The body is a complex network of systems so your health ailments are never going to be isolated in one area or system, they are all intertwined!
This is why it’s so important to run a couple of tests at once to look at the hormone, immune, digestion, detoxification, energy and nervous system all at the same time so you can see how they are or aren’t working together and truly know what your healing opportunities are.
Don’t let typical blood tests fool you.
If typical blood tests have been telling you should feel fine but you don’t, know there are other test options out there to help you uncover the missing pieces of your health puzzle or experts who can help you interpret blood tests from a functional standpoint.
And if you’re ready to get your hands on the right lab test and resources so you can get back to feeling like yourself just like Sarah and I, then I’d like to invite you to schedule a complimentary Ideal Health & Weight Discovery Session with me here.
P.S. If you want to learn more about why typical blood tests don’t tell you squat and what tests to run instead, check out the Facebook Live I did over on the Autoimmune Sisters page TODAY, or access my Why Typical Blood Tests Don’t Tell You Squat webinar replay
Will you do a bacon cleanse with me? [last day]
Bacon is not only approved, it’s actually encouraged during my Cleanse Challenge.
That might sound odd since most cleanse or detox programs require you to cut out just about every fun food on the planet. However, cutting out foods that contain protein, such as bacon, is where most cleanse programs go wrong.
There are 3 phases of detoxification your body goes through 24/7 to help you flush out toxins that you come in contact with daily. Protein is a vital nutrient needed during phase 1 and 2 in order to breakdown and package up toxins for elimination.
Plus, deprivation is never fun.
When we deprive ourselves, we usually end up giving into temptation, fall off the wagon and find it harder to get back on track.
My Cleanse Challenge is NOT about deprivation.
It’s about using whole, organic and nourishing foods to promote the body’s natural detoxification process.
Enrollment closes TODAY/MAY 7TH. The Challenge starts MAY 14TH.
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL FOR JUST $1 PER DAY
Don’t just take my word for it, see what some of the past participants have had to say…
“I had no idea what I was getting myself into and was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to engage the materials and participate. Not to mention that I lost 8 lbs! That was truly an amazing bonus. I’ve adopted many of the skills we learned during the cleanse, and I’m totally on board for the next one.”- Beverly S
“This was the first cleanse I’ve ever done. What intrigued me about this cleanse was the fact that I could still eat food! I was nervous about cutting out foods I love for 30 days but it was surprisingly easier than I thought. I have found new (healthier) foods that I love now! I’m also able to make healthier choices every day, especially when eating out.” – Jodi V.
“It was so empowering because it taught me more about what my body needs to flush toxins. The best part? No deprivation! I look forward to making the cleanse challenge a regular part of my health maintenance.” – Mary CThe Cleanse Challenge is designed to help you:
- Get back on the clean eating train
- Ramp up your workout routine
- Rest and restore your body nightly
- Flush out any built-up toxins
- And make meditation or any other healthy habit a routine again
All so you can…
- Have more energy to enjoy life and keep up with its daily demands
- Lose those last few pounds, get trim and stay that way
- Blast away the belly bloat for good!
- Improve your memory, learning ability and mood
- Sleep better so that you can wake up feeling rested
- Be more productive at work and in life
- Have higher quality workouts because you’ll have the energy to do so
- Improved the conversion of thyroid hormone Free T4 to Free T3
- Boost your immunity and digestion to heal leaky gut
- Increase your ability to handle stress, have less anxiety and depression
- Look younger and have clear skin!
Here’s how the Cleanse Challenge works. Over the course of 28 days, you will…
- Learn what ratio of proteins, carbs and fats are best for your body to boost your energy, weight loss, balance hormones, and reduce belly bloat and inflammation
- Incorporate the highest naturally detoxifying foods (beets, grapefruit, dandelion greens) into your daily routine to promote the body’s natural cleansing systems
- Focus on minimizing your intake of the top inflammatory and hormone disrupting foods: gluten, dairy, sugar, soy and alcohol
- Try simple DIY proven liver flushing techniques to push out those built-up toxins!
- Receive weekly workout routine video tips to sweat out those toxins!
- Get accountability to work out regularly, to drink plenty of water and to get quality sleep in order to support the body’s cleansing and healing process
- Receive 30-minute recorded weekly educational webinars and be part of a special Facebook group for support
- Get recipes and a checklist to guide you along your journey
AND I’m including a special BONUS ASK THE EXPERT SESSION with yours truly!
Have questions about whether this is the right program or if this will work for you? Feel free to shoot me an email, and I’ll give you my honest feedback about if my Seasonal Cleanse Challenge is right for you – [email protected]
And here are some of the frequently asked questions…
Q: What if I’m traveling during the cleanse?
A: No problem! Many past participants have been traveling during the cleanse, even internationally. The beauty of the cleanse is that you’re not restricting yourself of all foods so it makes it easy to eat on the road and you’ll get support from the webinars, Facebook group and me on how to make good choices on-the-go.
Q: What exactly do I have to cut out of my diet?
A: During the cleanse you will focus on minimizing or eliminating gluten, dairy, sugar, soy and alcohol. And I will give you recommendations and guidance on how to do this and great alternatives, plus you get TWO recipe guides to help you out.
Q: What if I fall off track, I don’t want to feel like a failure?
A: There is no such thing as failure, only feedback. First off, the cleanse is a point system so you can pick and choose the things you want to abide by, and if you miss points in one area you can make them up in another or with the bonus point opportunities that help you to create balance. If you fall off track, that’s just a sign of needing a new strategy to keep you on track. You’ll have the weekly webinars, Facebook group and your one-on-one session with me for tips, encouragement and accountability!
Let’s be honest, eating and drinking habits have probably been less than ideal these last few months as we’ve all been trying to strike a balance amidst the new COVID-19 normal.
However, restrictions are being lifted and summer is right around the corner so it’s time to get back on track, cleanse the Corona crap and get back to feeling like your best self.
Will you join me and many others to shed pounds, boost your energy naturally and cleanse the Corona crap?
Enrollment closes TODAY/MAY 7TH. The Challenge starts MAY 14TH.
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL FOR JUST $1 PER DAY
When diet and exercise don’t work…
For years I counted calories, tried diet after diet and exercised excessively; yet I felt tired all the time and frustrated trying to shed pounds just like so many of my clients, until I found the missing pieces of the puzzle.
I hear so many people talk about their frustrations with their body, energy and their health – “I eat healthy and exercise so I don’t understand why…”
- I can’t drop weight
- I don’t have any energy
- My health isn’t improving
The truth is, there’s more to health and weight loss than just diet and exercise.
The body is a complex system and most people are ignoring some really important pieces of the puzzle, one of which is cleansing the body of toxins that contribute to a sluggish liver!
The liver plays a HUGE role in eliminating toxins, and when it’s overloaded with this work, it can’t convert hormones or regulate our metabolism like it’s supposed to in order for us to shed pounds and have energy.
To help you tackle this piece of the puzzle, I’m hosting a FREE Online Workshop TODAY – The Daily Detox: No Juices, Gimmicks or Supplements Required!
Date: TODAY – Thursday, April 30th
Time: 5pm PST / 8pm EST
Location: REGISTER HERE
(If you can’t make it live, register to get the replay!)
Do you struggle with shedding pounds and feeling comfortable in your body?
I used to get so frustrated with the scale when I was counting calories and putting in hours of cardio. I would tell myself it was “just water weight” that I was hanging onto or that my genetics were holding me back. But the reality was the age-old strategy of calories in vs. calories out just wasn’t doing the trick.
So what gives? – at what point are diet and exercise not enough?
Age and genetics do play a small role, but I’ll tell you that I’ve seen many clients successfully lose weight at any age and with all different genetics.
So what’s happening with people like us who diet like crazy, go to Crossfit daily and who still don’t lose weight as we want?
When diet and exercise aren’t getting you results, you have to look at the other pieces of the puzzle, and quite possibly the biggest key player is your liver.
In this week’s video and blog, I talk more about the role your liver plays in weight loss and how to boost its function to shed those pounds.
We are exposed daily to high levels of toxins through food, water, air, home and personal care products. These toxins get filtered through the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system and are stored in fat tissue. Toxic build up prevents the uptake and utilization of nutrients, carbohydrates, and proteins.
When your liver is so busy working to filter out all these toxins it has very little energy left to filter blood, drugs and hormones let alone do its other job as a digestive organ – thus many find shedding pounds more difficult.
Your liver is also in charge of converting and excreting excess hormones. If liver function is sub-optimal, then hormones such as estrogen can build up leading to estrogen dominance, which can cause excess weight, hot flashes and an increased risk for cancer.
The liver is also where a huge chunk of thyroid hormone conversion takes place, and an imbalance in thyroid slows your metabolism resulting in weight gain.
If you’re exercising, your muscles need fuel and your liver helps produce that fuel, but a clogged liver won’t and when that happens excess glucose gets stored as fat.
Here are 10 common signs your liver needs cleansing:
- Abdominal bloating
- Menstrual irregularities
- Abdominal fat; pot belly; that “spare tire” effect
- Joint and muscle pain
- Low energy or fatigue
- Acid reflux/heartburn
- Body odor
- Overheating of the body & excessive perspiration
- Acne/Rosacea or itchy, blotchy skin
- Unexplained weight gain and inability to lose weight even with calorie restriction
Keeping your liver in working order is a matter of reducing it’s stressful toxic load AND supporting its natural detox ability. You can do this several ways…
- Reduce your exposure to toxins
- Eat powerful detoxifying foods; beets, grapefruit, dandelion greens
- Do a detox cleanse 1-2 times per year
If you’ve hit a wall with your body or suspect that your liver could use some love, then you are in luck!
You’re invited to cleanse your liver and feel like your best self again…
SEASONAL CLEANSE CHALLENGE ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN!! ENROLL HERE
This challenge will help you boost your liver function naturally using foods and gentle cleansing methods so that you can:
- Lose those stubborn pounds
- Boost your energy
- Enhance your hormones and overall health
This 28-day challenge starts May 14th, and you can participate for just $1 per day!
Summer is right around the corner so it’s time to get back on track, cleanse the Corona crap and get back to feeling like your best self.
Will you join me and many others to shed pounds and boost your energy naturally?
The truth about toxins…[read now]
When I started as a personal trainer over a decade ago, I thought I knew all there was to know about getting people the body they wanted and improving their health; but after years of personally counting calories, trying diet after diet and excessive exercising, I was left feeling fatigued all the time and frustrated just like so many of my personal training clients.
At times, I felt like giving up. I loathed my thighs, hated wearing short dresses and when skinny jeans came on the scene, I thought there was no way in hell I would ever fit into a pair.
To top it all off, I found out I was suffering from adrenal dysfunction, leaky gut and I was eventually diagnosed with a thyroid autoimmune disorder known as Hashimoto’s.
Instead of giving up, I funneled my frustration into finding the answer to what was stopping my clients and myself from having the body and energy we desired. Low and behold, I found that diet and exercise just aren’t enough sometimes.
The body is a complex system and I had been ignoring some really important pieces of the puzzle, one of which is cleansing the body of toxins that contribute to a sluggish liver!
In 2016, a study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) showed up to 420 toxins have been found in the human body across different populations.
In this modern day world, our bodies are facing the largest toxic burden ever known to humankind. Before now, there has never been a time in human existence when so many chemicals existed.
As chemical production and use has increased over the years, we have also seen a steady rise in chemical related health disorders such as:
- Cancer
- Infertility
- Hormone imbalances
- Autoimmune conditions
- Seasonal allergies, colds and flus
- Brain fog and dementia-like conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome and general digestive upset
Everywhere you turn, toxins and chemicals are lurking. In your water, food, air, furniture, personal care and cleaning products.
But you can’t live in a bubble, so what can you do to support your body during these burdensome times?
In this week’s video and blog, I break down exactly what the toxins are doing to your body and how you can offset your exposure to them.
The liver plays a HUGE role in eliminating toxins, and when it’s overloaded with this work, it can’t convert hormones or regulate our metabolism like it’s supposed to in order for us to shed pounds and have energy.
You obviously can’t live in a bubble to avoid all of these toxins in the environment but there are actions you can take to minimize your exposure and to support the liver in doing its job so you can improve or maintain your health.
Let’s first explore exactly what toxic chemicals can do to your body using the pesticide Glyphosate as an example…
It can immobilize certain nutrients and alter the nutritional makeup of the treated crop, meaning you won’t really get any vitamins, minerals or other nutrients from food exposed to Glyphosate.
It decreases the availability of essential amino acids (aka protein building blocks) needed to maintain muscle mass and rebuild cells that the body can only get from food sources.
It contributes to imbalances with good and bad gut bacteria leading to leaky gut, various food allergies or sensitivities.
It increases inflammation, which overloads the immune system rendering it too weak to fight off the common allergies, cold and flu viruses.
It shuts down detoxifying enzymes in the body, and therefore enhances the damaging impacts of other food-borne chemical residues or environmental toxins, and burdens the liver.
It promotes the creation of ammonia in the body which can lead to brain inflammation which has been associated with autism, Alzheimer’s disease, ALS and other cognitive impairments.
And some studies have also shown how Glyphosate disrupts progesterone production, negatively impacts female egg availability and development, alters estrogen levels promoting breast cancer, and disturbs overall steroid hormone balance.
Ugh. It seems overwhelmingly bad, I know, but there is hope. There’s a lot you can do to reduce the impacts that Glyphosate and other chemicals have on your body.
To offset exposures to pesticides (a main source of toxins) you can:
- Eat organic and non-GMO foods as much as possible
- Drink and cook with only filtered water
- Consume naturally detoxifying foods such as beets, lemons, grapefruit and dandelion greens
- Avoid food crops most commonly contaminated with pesticides (even if organic) such as corn, soybean, wheat, barley, rye and beans
- Boost your liver’s detox capacity by using a castor oil pack 3 times a week or more
Even small exposures to toxins and chemicals have a large impact on your overall health and can contribute to weight gain, fatigue, brain fog, digestive upset, autoimmune issues, hormone imbalances and much more.
Taking action to reduce toxic exposures as much as possible will result in long-lasting positive effects on your health and wellbeing.
If you’ve been eating healthy, exercising and “doing all of the right things” with little to no weight loss or health improvements, then toxins such as Glyphosate might be tripping you up, causing hormone imbalances, leaky gut and overwhelming the immune system, and keeping you from getting results.
To help you tackle this piece of the puzzle, I’m hosting a FREE Online Workshop – The Daily Detox: No Juices, Gimmicks or Supplements Required!
Date: Thursday, April 30th
Time: 5pm PST / 8pm EST
Location: REGISTER HERE
During this webinar, I’ll be going into even more detail about how you can detox your body daily and naturally so you can unburden your body, boost your energy, shed some pounds and get back to feeling like your less toxic self again!
Plus, when you register for the webinar you’ll get my Toxins Checklist instantly!
In this workshop, we’ll cover:
- How toxins are draining your energy by contributing to thyroid, adrenal, gut and overall health dysfunction
- Where toxins are hiding in your home and what you can do about it
- Why juicing doesn’t work for detoxing toxins and what you should be doing instead
- How to support your body’s daily detoxing abilities without expensive supplements and juices
You’ll definitely want to attend this webinar if…
- You suffer from a thyroid condition, adrenal and/or gut issues and possibly other unexplained health problems
- You need caffeine to make it through the day and constantly crave carbs or sweets
- You’re ready to get rid of stubborn and embarrassing belly bloat for good!
- You’ve put on a few pounds (or more!), don’t know why and no matter what you do for exercise and diet, they won’t budge
- You want to cleanse your body but fear giving up your favorite foods, investing in expensive juices or supplements
Plus, we could all use a serious toxin cleanse after being cooped up for so long during this COVID-19 quarantine.
And let’s be honest, your eating and drinking habits have probably been less than ideal these last few weeks. Summer is right around the corner so it’s time to get back on track, detox the corona crap and get back to feeling like your best self.
If you can’t make it live, no worries! A recording will be made available to everyone who registers.
The Toxic Body Burden [important info]
We already live in a world where more and more toxins are being released into the environment every day, week, month and year- far more than we can even fathom, and our bodies have taken on a huge burden as a result.
With COVID-19, your toxin exposure has increased tenfold as a result of being confined inside more than before in addition to the heightened use of disinfectants and hand sanitizers.
The air inside your home alone is said to be up to 100% more toxic than the air outside due to paint, sealants, fire retardants and cleaning products.
In 2016, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released a report from a year long study showing that 420 chemicals were found in the human body across different populations which are known or likely known to cause cancer.
Let me repeat that…420 chemicals which cause cancer have been found in our bodies.
Cancer might be the worst scenario regarding toxins, but what about what they do to your body on a daily basis?
Pesticides found in food and water have been linked to increases in weight and insulin resistance in children and rodents.
A classification of toxins called Endocrine Disruptors are known to disrupt the Endocrine System which houses your thyroid, adrenals, and other glands that regulate metabolism, growth, development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, mood and other bodily functions.
Toxins cause inflammation and dysregulate the immune system making you more susceptible to autoimmune disorders, other chronic diseases and illnesses such as colds, flus and allergies.
Exposure to Obesogen toxins cause cells that would become bones or other types of tissues to become fat, contributing to osteoporosis and making your body biased towards burning carbs instead of fat for fuel.
So are we doomed to be a society of sick and toxic people?
Not exactly.
You do have a built-in and very sophisticated detoxification system. Your liver, kidneys, lymphatic system and even skin are always working hard behind the scenes to flush out as many toxins from your body as possible.
However, your detoxification system and organs could use some support since they are being required to work harder than ever before with this increase in environmental toxins.
In this week’s video and blog, I dive into how these toxins are taking a toll on your health and the best way to support your built-in detoxification system so you can feel your best.
There are a lot of “detoxing” or cleansing programs on the market these days claiming to boost your energy and help you lose weight as a result of flushing toxins from your body.
But are these programs as effective as they claim to be, or are you just flushing your money down the toilet (literally)?
Let’s examine some of the biggest myths around detoxing your body of the toxic burden and what you should know or be doing instead…
MYTH #1 – Juice Cleansing Is The Best Way To Detox
FACT – It’s a waste of money if you’re not eating protein. Protein is required for your body to actually move toxic elements through the different phases of detoxification in order to eliminate them.
MYTH #2 – Diet & Exercise Are The Key To Weight Loss & Eliminating Toxins
FACT – Diet and exercise aren’t really enough. The liver is the powerhouse when it comes to eliminating toxins, regulating your metabolism and energy. You need to show your liver some love in order to get the results you’re looking for, and one of the best ways to support your liver is sleeping from 10pm to 4am.
MYTH #3 – Detoxing Requires Expensive Supplements
FACT – Supplements help but aren’t the ultimate answer. You have to decrease the toxic stuff coming in and increase the toxic stuff going out consistently. Otherwise supplements are just keeping you afloat, but never helping you to actually get ahead.
MYTH #4 – Detoxing / Cleansing Means Deprivation
FACT – No it doesn’t at all! There are simple ways to detox your body daily using food, water, sleep, exercise and at home liver supporting techniques that allow you to enjoy food and life.
Reducing your body’s daily toxic burden is fairly simple once you know how to identify toxins in your environment and by putting some simple healthy habits in place to support your body’s natural elimination process.
We could all use a serious toxin cleanse after being cooped up for so long during this COVID-19 quarantine.
And let’s be honest, your eating and drinking habits have probably been less than ideal these last few weeks. Summer is right around the corner so it’s time to get back on track, detox the corona crap and get back to feeling like your best self.
Attend my upcoming FREE webinar…The Daily Detox: No Juices, Gimmicks or Supplements Required!
Date: Thursday, April 30th
Time: 5pm PST / 8pm EST
Location: REGISTER HERE
During this webinar, I’ll be going into even more detail about how you can detox your body daily and naturally so you can unburden your body, boost your energy, shed some pounds and get back to feeling like your less toxic self again!
Plus, when you register for the webinar you’ll get my Toxins Checklist instantly!
P.S. For those who have been asking about the next Seasonal Cleanse Challenge, I’ll be revealing the enrollment dates during the webinar. There’s only 50 spots available on a first come first serve basis 🙂
10 tips to boost health that don’t cost a thing!
I realized this past weekend I haven’t been using any of this extra COVID-19 quarantine time to knock out projects around the house, and I find this fascinating. My guest room closet still needs to be organized, my broken suitcase still needs to be emptied and tossed away, and those plants I’ve been wanting to re-pot are still looking sad.
So what have I been doing?
With all this extra time on my hands lately, I’ve been revisiting some acts of selfcare that have fallen by the wayside.
This COVID-19 situation has been calling all of us to…
- Slow down
- Let go of being busy
- Look inward instead of out
- Be with yourself and those closest to you
- Practice patience and hold space for health
- Take time to create and contemplate what is really important
The world has almost come to a standstill giving you the time you’ve always wanted to focus on yourself and your health in so many ways.
If you’ve ever said…
I wish the world or time would slow down so I could (cook more, sleep, exercise, meditate, etc.)
OR
I wish I had more time to (fill in the blank)
Then your time is NOW. It’s a time of deep healing, if you choose to let it be.
There are plenty of things we can “busy” ourselves with but at the end of the day what does being busy really do for us. Does it build health or breakdown health?
Being in a constant state of busy-ness can actually lead to a decline in your health because your body can only heal in a relaxed state, and if you’re busy you’re not relaxed.
If there’s something this whole COVID-19 situation has taught us, it’s that life is precious, and one thing is for certain, having good health is the MOST important thing you could ever have.
In this week’s video and blog, I share 10 things you can do to boost your health today that don’t cost a thing, and that don’t require any special tools or a lot of time.
Some of the simplest acts can have the biggest impact on your health.
You don’t necessarily need the latest and greatest health gadgets, supplements or fad diets to improve your health and feel like your best self. To feel and look your best, all you need to do is reduce your body’s daily stress burden.
I know, easier said than done, right, considering all that is going on in the world. However, stress is the number one suppressor of your immune system.
Constant low or high grade stress disrupts the vital hormones that regulate your immune system and destroys your intestinal lining which is where 80% of your immune system lives.
You can reduce your body’s daily stress burden by minimizing exposures to stressors that you have more control over, such as:
- Sugar, processed foods, and inflammatory foods
- Toxins and chemicals in foods, cleaning and personal care products
- Intense exercise when your body is already depleted
That, along with activities to help you empty your stress cup daily for all the things that are outside of your control.
Here are 10 things you can do to empty your stress cup daily, boost your immune system and improve your overall health in so many ways, and that don’t cost you a single penny or require any special resources or a lot of time!
#1 Put Your Feet Up
Literally laying on the floor and propping your feet up against the wall or sofa positively impacts your health. It instantly reduces stress and increases blood flow to your organs for digestion and other essential functions. How easy is it to binge watch your favorite Netflix while laying down with your feet up?
#2 Gargle for Gut and Brain Health
Your Vagus nerve serves as the main communication center between your gut and brain so it’s important to keep it strong and working correctly. Take a moment after brushing your teeth to gargle water for as long as you can to strengthen the Vagus nerve so you can boost gut health and immune system, stimulate organs and brain function.
#3 Be Asleep by 10pm
Being asleep by 10pm maintains the delicate balance of your circadian rhythm, aka hormones so you can feel rested upon waking, have an abundance of energy, avoid food cravings and easily lose weight. Set an alert at 9pm to remind you to start preparing for bed so you can be asleep by 10pm.
#4 Go Barefoot
If you’re stuck at home, there’s no reason to put your shoes on. Having your bare feet directly connected to the ground helps you to release stress continuously, and if you can get barefoot outside even better! Spending just a few minutes barefoot in the dirt or grass helps you to detox harmful EMF’s and toxins you’ve been exposed to by being inside so much that overloads your immune system.
#5 Hug and Cuddle More
Physical touch releases the “love hormone” Oxytocin which reduces cortisol, your stress hormone, and it boosts feelings of wellbeing to help you keep a positive state of mind during these times. So squeeze your loved ones a few extra times per day to give your health a boost!
#6 Take A Cold Shower
This one probably sounds terrible, but it’s only for 2 minutes and you can do anything for 2 minutes to boost your health, right? Cold water therapy has been used for hundreds of years to boost health. It helps to strengthen the immune system, improve stress response, promote weight loss and more. Start with 1 minute working your way up to 2 minutes before turning on the heat.
#7 Diaphragmatic Breathing
This type of breathing has been shown to lower cortisol levels (aka stress hormone), lower heart rate (aka reduce stress), lower blood pressure and even help people cope with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This breath is way easier to do than trying to say what it’s called, check out the Cleveland Clinic’s step-by-step instructions.
#8 Get Natural Light Exposure
Your body relies on the cycle of the sun to know what time it is and what it should be doing throughout the day. Have you ever wondered how your furry friends always know when it’s meal time? It’s because they have internal clocks like us so their bodies always know when it’s time to eat. Exposure to natural light, especially first thing in the morning is critical to keep your internal clock ticking correctly so your body can do its job to keep you healthy. If you live where it’s cold, sit next to a window while sipping your tea or coffee in the morning, even if it’s cloudy outside.
#9 Chew 20 Times
Did you know that digestion starts in the mouth, not in the stomach? We often rush to and through our meals not giving our body the time or space to properly digest food so we can absorb all of the health promoting nutrients it has to offer. Challenge yourself to chew every bite of food 20 times so you can digest food better, reduce bloating and increase absorption of nutrients to improve your health.
#10 Open Your Windows
The air inside your home can be up to 100% more toxic than the air outside due to hidden toxins in paint, furniture and cleaning supplies. Oxygen concentration levels are also lower inside than out, and Oxygen molecules are essential for every single function in the body. Fresh air helps the body to eliminate stress inducing toxins and increases oxygen levels in the blood so your body can function at its potential.
So which one of these 10 tips are you going to commit to doing today so you can boost your health and immunity?
Let me know by leaving a comment below
It’s the littlest things that can make the biggest difference to your health, as the saying goes “small hinges swing big doors.”
P.S. If you are ready to heal on a deeper level so you can feel like yourself again, schedule a complimentary Ideal Health & Weight Discovery Session with me here today!
How to shed pounds while you sleep
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks with COVID-19, how are you holding up? Please feel free to reach out to me if you need some connection, tips, tools or inspiration.
I’ve been going through the emotions myself. Some days everything seems perfectly normal and other days it’s like doomsday.
I’ve caught myself going to the pantry more than usual out of pure boredom, not sure exactly what I’m looking for, but I catch myself just in time. I’m doing my best to stay active and motivated when it comes to exercise, although I feel like a caged animal sometimes.
One thing is for certain though…
I’m determined NOT to gain the Corona-15.
Been there, done that as a freshman in college and once again when I was hit with toxic mold and Hashimotos a few years ago. There’s nothing worse than feeling like a foreigner in your body. We can distance or distract ourselves from what is going on in the outside world, but you have to live in your body every day.
The way you feel in your body affects everything about your life. It can either lift you up, help you get that new job or partner and make your dreams a reality or take you down a deep dark hole.
I know times seem tough right now, but life is always going to happen. Learning how to navigate it differently is what makes all the difference when it comes to your health and feeling like your best self.
It’s times like these, when food cravings are coming on strong and the motivation to exercise is running low that we have to learn to value sleep more than diet and exercise to keep your mind right and help you shed pounds at the same time.
Sleep may not look like the so-called “magic pill” that you’re looking for, but it plays a major role in the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar and therefore food cravings, inflammation and hormones – all of which can equate to pounds shed or gained.
In this week’s video and blog, I dive into more detail about how sleep can help you stop food cravings, balance blood sugar and hormones, and ultimately help you shed pounds.
A study in 2012 showed how inadequate sleep negatively impacts the ability of fat cells to respond to insulin, one of the hormones that regulates metabolism, weight and plays a major role in the development of diabetes.
Another study in 2017 also found a link between short sleep duration and an increase in the progression to diabetes. This makes sleep quality a key component in preventing or reversing insulin resistance, which also relates to risks associated with diabetes, overall weight loss and hormone balance.
We must learn to value sleep as much as we do diet and exercise.
When you get adequate and restful sleep, the body is able to restore and repair itself, your hormones can rebalance and nutrients can be absorbed and converted into useful tools.
When sleep is inconsistent, disrupted or short in duration, your body is not able to fully recover. Your circadian rhythm and cortisol balance becomes dysfunctional and a domino effect occurs in the body. Cortisol regulates how your body uses insulin and the availability of glucose (sugar) in the body for energy.
Staying up late at night or not getting a good night’s sleep disrupts your cortisol balance and energy leaving you searching for energy via food, queueing the food cravings!
To balance your energy, blood sugar, avoid cravings and promote weight loss it’s ideal to be asleep by 10pm most nights of the week (5 out of 7).
I instantly pack on the pounds if I don’t follow this sleeping guideline, and my clients instantly shed them when they create more supportive sleep routines. I’ve had clients lose 30 pounds without exercising just by changing their diet and sleep routines.
If you’re a so-called “night owl”, I’m calling your bluff. I’ve yet to meet a person who doesn’t feel more energized, balanced and better about their body when they are sleeping according to their body’s natural circadian rhythm.
I recently kicked off a 10-day sleep challenge on Instagram and Facebook to help you prioritize sleep so you can increase your energy, stop food cravings, keep your hormones balanced, avoid putting on the Corona-15 and shed some pounds!
By participating in the challenge, you could win a FREE DUTCH Cortisol & Hormone Test plus Recommendations Session with me ($750+ value).
Here’s a recap of some of the sleep tips I’ve shared in the challenge so far to help you shed some pounds:
- How to improve your sleep and energy with natural light
- Tips to create your dream sleep routine
- Ways to create a sacred space to support high quality sleep
- How to stop getting up to pee in the middle of the night
It’s not too late to participate, follow me on Instagram and/or Facebook to see all of my challenge posts and to participate.
With most places shut down for quarantine and social distancing, there’s no excuse to stay up, so why not use this time to get to bed early, boost your health and feel better in your body!
If you want to get your hands on the right lab tests and resources so you can find the missing pieces of your health puzzle and feel like yourself again, schedule a complimentary Ideal Health & Weight Discovery Session with me here today!
