💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 17! 🍫 Dark Chocolate OR Candy? 🍬 OH, THIS IS A GOOD ONE! 😂 With Halloween right around the corner, let's talk about CHOCOLATE and CANDY! First things first. You CAN enjoy sweets and still live a healthy lifestyle. But understanding what you're eating

KEEP SHOWING UP — A simple yet powerful reminder from Coach Paris: show up for yourself, your health, and the people you love. Being present matters more than being merely physically there. Read the full reflection and consider how presence can improve your leadership, relationships, and wellbeing.

💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 13! 🍓 Cottage Cheese + Fruit OR a Pastry? 🥐 Let's talk BREAKFAST! Or maybe that midmorning snack when you're hungry and the bakery is calling your name! 😂 Both options can be delicious, but which one is going to keep you satisfied and give your body wha

💜💚 THE COACHES NEED A COACH TOO! Yes, even coaches need coaching! And I LOVE my monthly sessions with Laura! Once a month, we get together to talk about our accomplishments, celebrate our wins, work through our struggles, and set our goals for the month ahead. And guess what? Just because

💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 12! 🥦 Fresh/Frozen Vegetables OR Vegetables in Heavy Sauce? VEGETABLES ARE VEGETABLES, RIGHT? Well, yes...but what we put ON them can make a BIG difference! 😂 🥕 FRESH OR FROZEN VEGETABLES Packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Naturally

18 YEARS AGO TODAY I SMOKED MY LAST CIGARETTE! 🚭🎉💜 The decision wasn’t hard. It was SCARY! Why? Because I had heard over and over again that everyone gains weight when they quit smoking. And at the time, my job required me to NOT do that! But I had made a decision. I wanted to walk the wal

Lunch prep for my week! 🍅🌶️ We are finally going to have some true fall temperatures this week, and that means SOUP! Today I made a delicious Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup using fresh ingredients. So simple, so flavorful, and perfect for lunch all week long! Here’s how I made it! On a

💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 11! 🥔 Baked Potato OR French Fries? 🍟 WAIT! Before you tell me potatoes are BAD, let's get something straight. POTATOES ARE NOT THE ENEMY! 😂 It's often how we prepare them, what we put on them, and HOW MUCH we eat that makes the difference! 🥔 BAKED P

💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 10! 🍅 Salsa OR Creamy Dip? 🧀 Who doesn't love a good dip? Whether you're watching football, entertaining friends, or just looking for an afternoon snack, what you choose to dip INTO can make a difference! 🍅 SALSA Typically lower in calories and fat.

💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 9! 🥣 Oatmeal OR Sugary Cereal? Breakfast! Are you fueling your body for the morning, or are you setting yourself up to be hungry again an hour later? Let's compare! 🥣 OATMEAL Packed with fiber, especially heart-healthy soluble fiber. Helps keep you

💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 8! 🥜 Nuts OR Pretzels? 🥨 Looking for something salty and crunchy? Before you grab that snack, let's talk about what you're actually getting! 🥜 NUTS Packed with heart-healthy fats. Provide protein AND fiber. Help keep you satisfied longer. Co

Stay hydrated the delicious way! 💧✨ Discover 5 simple infused water recipes that make drinking water fun, boost flavor, and help you feel your best. From citrus + mint to cucumber + rosemary — these combos are easy, refreshing, and perfect for any day. Read the full post for tips and variations: ht

💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 7! 💧 Water OR Sweetened Drinks? 🥤 Are you DRINKING your calories without even realizing it? We talk a lot about what we eat, but what about what we drink? Those calories and added sugars can add up FAST! 💧 WATER Zero calories and zero sugar! Keeps you

💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 6! 🍞 Whole Grain Bread OR White Bread? Calling all bread lovers! 🙋‍♀️ You do NOT have to give up bread to live a healthy lifestyle. But the bread you choose can make a difference! 🌾 WHOLE GRAIN BREAD Higher in fiber to keep you satisfied longer. Contains

🍂 CINNAMON WATER — SO SIMPLE AND SO GOOD! Have you ever made cinnamon water? This is one of those simple things that tastes almost too good to be this easy. All you need is high-quality cinnamon sticks + water + TIME. And here’s the fun part: the darker the water gets, the naturally sweete

💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 5! 🍟 Potato Chips OR Popcorn? 🍿 Who doesn't love a salty, crunchy snack? But when that craving hits, which one gives you more bang for your nutritional buck? 🍿 POPCORN A whole grain packed with fiber! Air-popped popcorn is lower in calories. You ge

💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 4! 🫒 Olive Oil OR Butter? 🧈 They both add flavor to our food, but when it comes to heart health, there's a difference! 🫒 OLIVE OIL Rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Contains antioxidants. Can help support healthy cholesterol levels. Gr

💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 3! Grilled Chicken 🍗 OR Breaded Chicken? Same chicken. Very different nutritional package! Both can absolutely fit into a healthy lifestyle, but when we're talking about the better everyday choice, grilled chicken usually wins. 💪 Plenty of protein 🔥 Few

Do you need to talk? Sometimes you don’t need a new plan. You don’t need another diet, another app or someone telling you what you should be doing. Sometimes you just need to talk. Yesterday, after a session, a client sent me these beautiful flowers with a note that reminded me exactly wh

💜 OCTOBER THIS OR THAT — DAY 2! Plain Greek Yogurt OR Flavored Yogurt? They may be sitting right next to each other in the dairy aisle, but take a peek at those labels! 👀 🥣 Plain Greek yogurt is typically higher in protein, lower in added sugar, and helps keep you satisfied longer. 🍓 Fl