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The answer is CHANGE! We all know change can be good, so why are we so afraid to take that leap and commit? Change is what makes things HAPPEN. Instead of hoping for things to just happen without effort, why don't you just MAKE it happen? . We all know the drill. ✔️ I want to feel better in my skin. But, I’m not willing to eat better and exercise. ✔️ I want to make more money to buy the things I want. But I’m not willing to work more. ✔️ I want to go back to school or get that certification. But I’m not willing to block out the time to study. . It’s amazing all the things we want. All the things we daydream. All the things we envision our future self’s having. But, we aren’t willing to put in the work to make it happen. . The truth is, everyone has the same opportunities in front of them. The difference is those who make them happen and those that just keep hoping they’ll happen for them. We all have the power to be skinnier, be richer, be smarter it’s just only some of us focus hard enough to make the changes in life to achieve those goals. . Plenty of people have been in your shoes. And many of them dig deep to find the strength to change, be consistent, and maintain the discipline to make it happen. So, which person do you want to be? The one who takes the bull by the horns, or the one who’s still waiting for their dream life to happen to them 20 years from now. The choice is yours. And if you’re ready to make a change, let me know. I can help you navigate the path of least resistance.  I have two ways of helping change your life. Choose the option that fits your needs:
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Moms don’t get vacation days. . Being a mom is a full time job. We don’t get to call in sick. We can’t just skate by on our mom duties and hope no one notices. Let’s get real, our little bosses always notice 😆 . That’s why self care is so important. We need to stock up on all the me time for our reserves because that tank gets drained FAST. Also, I can't wait around being sick hoping to feel better. In addition to eating healthy, drinking TONS of water, and keeping up with my essential oils and holistic meds, my go-to get better quick trick is IV therapy and Ozone Therapy. . If you’ve never tried IV therapy, I HIGHLY suggest it. Here’s my recent self care sesh; kids asleep, relaxing in my own bed, cleaning my blood and pumping it full of immune boosting goodies to help me get back up and running FAST! If you’re local to Dallas Regen IV Wellness is your best choice for ozone therapy and IV nutrition offering clinic, drive up, and concierge services.  Here's a run-down of my weekly routine to set myself up for success. . Sunday’s are my “get it together” days. It’s the day I start screwing my head back on from the weekend festivities and set aside some intentional time to set myself up for success for the coming week. . I’ve always followed this habit. For some reason, it used to go a lot more smoothly, and take less time. I’m just kidding. I totally know why it takes more work than it used to. Their names are Zoë, Saylor, and Mathéo. But, being a full time, working mom, with a collection of side hustles doesn’t mean I get to slack off on my planning. It just means I need to do it even more to maintain my sanity.   Here are a few of the things I focus on getting setup before Monday comes:
🏆 Use my digital planner to time block my week; I block out meetings and appointments I know I have coming up, as well as those tasks that I need to get done such as meal prepping. **Ask me which planner I love! 🏆 I make a todo list of things I need to get done throughout the week (i.e. call the water company, cancel subscription, email contractor, etc) 🏆 I write out my meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks) and collect the grocery list for these. Luckily, I have a library of tools that help me do this to take the legwork out. **Ask me how! 🏆 I start prepping as much of my weekly food as I can. I portion out snacks, or the ingredients I need to put the snacks or meals together. For instance, one of my fav snacks is plain Greek yogurt with a touch of honey and topped with berries. I’ll premix the yogurt and portion out into containers. Then I portion out berries into baggies. It makes it super simple to grab a bag of berries, toss them on top of my yogurt and go. 🏆 I run any errands I need to get done so I don’t have to think about them during the week. In this bucket I also knock any chores (hello mountain of laundry!) . Making sure I’m set up for the week is critical to having a smooth (sane) week. Once Monday comes, the days become a whirlwind of meetings, carpools, and practices. What are some ways you make sure you’re set up for success? I sneak food off my kids’ plates when they aren’t looking. 😳 . Ok, I totally just admitted that. It’s true. Please tell me I'm not alone. I also eat what’s left on their plate so it “doesn’t go to waste”. Well, let me tell you. All those little tastes, licks, and bites add up to some major extra food intake my body doesn’t need. 👎🏼 . That’s why I have to be very intentional about portion control. I need to know how much of what I need to eat before I sit down to eat. Otherwise, I’ll eat all the things. Thankfully, I have some great tools and tips for helping me stay on track with my portions. In addition to my portion control system and endless library of meal plans and recipes (that also align with my portion control system), here are some tricks I use to help me keep my meal portions on track: 🥘 I use my portion control system to help me meal prep. 🥘 For those meals I haven’t prepped, I use a smaller salad plate. A larger plate means I’ll fill all the empty space with food my body doesn’t need. 🥘 I refrain from seconds. I tend to get into a bad habit of loading up on seconds. Truth is, my body doesn’t need it. My brain thinks I need it. 🥘 I drink a glass of water before my meals. Many times, we associate thirst with hunger. That leads to overeating. Filling up on water curbs appetite and adds to my hydration points. . Hopefully, you find these tips helpful. Try incorporating them into your meals this week.  If you're interested in finding out more about my portion control system and how you can get access to all the goodies click HERE.
. Gimme all the ideas on how to control binge-fests. What are some tips and tricks you use to help you not overeat at meals? 
Anxiety is one of the most chronic conditions moms cope with on a daily basis. Anything can contribute to anxiety; DNA, external stimuli such as work (or, ahem, pandemics), internal struggles, children, you name it! Everyone's level of anxiety and the best way to treat varies from person to person. I'm by no means a Dr. BUT, I have dealt with severe anxiety for the majority of my life. I have some tried and true ways of helping me alleviate and reduce the severity of my anxiety.
Check out my most recent post on how I manage my anxiety in a natural and constructive way.
It's no secret I've struggled with losing the baby weight. It's HARD! Losing baby weight is a million times harder than losing regular weight. And it makes no sense since new mamas barely have time to eat and are lifting a 5-10 lb baby ball at all times. Sometimes simultaneously while chasing a toddler! Check out my most recent post on postpartum baby weight struggles.
Recently, I decided to do a 3 day refresh to reboot my nutrition and cleanse my system of all the junk I've been putting into it since Halloween. This is a cleanse I do at least quarterly.
. It's not the kind of cleanse you're thinking. You actually EAT on this cleanse. The package comes with an instruction guide, meal plan, recipes, and cleanse supplements. I've seen amazing results from past experiences. . I plan to restart this 3 day reset at the beginning of the year. If you want to join me in a total reset, comment below. Or fill out the form at this link and I'll send you more info!
I think I blocked out that I took this picture and haven’t looked at it since D Day ? This was the first pic I snapped newly postpartum with Mathéo, my second pregnancy.
. Aside from the 30+ lbs weight difference, my attention immediately goes to other details. . Recently boarding the newborn train, and a toddler at the peak of terrible twos, I was tired, insecure, and discouraged at how far I was from my pre baby bod. I’d been on this journey before, and knew I could do it. But, my goals seemed so far out of reach I didn’t even know where to start. I was living life on autopilot. . Take a look at the woman in the top pic. Her hair is a mess, her room is a disaster, she has a slouch in her neck, and a foggy look on her face. Her overall posture screams HELP! . Take a look at the woman in the bottom pic. Her room is put together, hair is pulled back with intention, a determined look spans her face, and her posture shouts I’ve got CONFIDENCE! This improvement is brought to you by a health and wellness solution that works 100% of the time with commitment. 
New mom life is HARD. Hell, not so new mom life is HARD! That's why it's important to make sure you do these things to keep your sanity:
Hot mom-bod aside ?, I’m glad I found the top pic buried in my library. It’s a good reminder of how far I’ve come. If you’re overwhelmed with how far you are from your goals, and having a difficult time knowing where to start, I’m happy to help. Comment, message, or fill out the form below and I can chat with you about a customized solution that can work for you. 
Then, I was painfully insecure about every aspect of ME. Weight and physical appearance aside, I felt I was complete inadequate in every single way. I wasn’t smart enough. Nice enough. Liked enough. Cool enough. Interesting enough. I was never ENOUGH. But, to who? I still don’t know, but it’s clear I was comparing myself to something or someone.
. All of this insecurity led me down a negative path. I’d binge eat because I was so far from a size/weight that I thought would make me feel comfortable in my skin. As a result, I’d drink too much to fit in with the “cool” crowd, fulfill my social outlet, and cope with the incredible amount of insecurity that was so deeply rooted. Basically, I was digging myself into a deeper, darker hole that I thought I’d never get out. . I reached a breaking point where I realized I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. No one could dig me out of the trench, except for myself. Knowing that proper nutrition is fuel for the body AND the mind, I started by making a lifestyle change. A change to feed my body foods that would not only help the outside, but improve the inside, as well. I also made it a habit to move my body in some way each day that would help me become more in tune with how I felt physically. . After doing this for a few weeks, I noticed some BIG changes. Clothes started fitting differently. My thoughts and interactions took on a more positive note. I wondered what would happen if I started incorporating more healthy changes one at a time. Little by little, I removed those negatives that were BRINGING ME DOWN. . Now, I’m a completely different person that the one on the left. I feel confident and secure in how I feel, think, and act. I work every day at improving myself, my life, and my family’s life. And I have my toolbox of nutrition and fitness resources to thank for helping me reach this point! . If you’re sick and tired of feeling the way I did, let’s chat. Comment, message, or fill out the form below and we can get started. I’m here to help you find a bright way out of that dark hole.
What’s the first thing you notice about these two pictures?
Aside from the 50+ lbs, all I see is CONFIDENCE! I used to hide behind a fake smile, and cover my eyes so they didn’t reveal my discomfort and lack of confidence. I have very few pictures taken of me during this time because I avoided the camera like the PLAGUE.
. Now, I brighten up when I see a camera. I feel comfortable in my body and enjoy the thought of looking back at pictures of me with my kids and relive the childhood memories. Because life is too short to hide from the camera. 
How did I do it? I have my variety of easy to follow nutrition plans to thank for my success. They've helped take the guesswork out of living the 80/20 lifestyle, 80% nutrient dense meals, and 20% living on the edge meals. Each of the two programs I offer in my nutrition groups. They're easy to customize to your taste and lifestyle. They keep me on track, focused, and offer unlimited recipes to please any palette (YES even kids!) while making sure the ingredients are nutritious and nutrient-dense. Compare the two plans and choose which one fits your lifestyle!
Do you find yourself hiding from the camera? Do you wish you could take candid and confident pictures with your family? Let’s chat, I can help you work on your confidence from the inside out! Fill out the questionnaire below and I can send you more info on my nutrition programs!
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