Seasonal Meal Planners
Laken Nix is a delightful woman that I’ve had the honor of connecting with through the online world. She has a gorgeous blog that’s filled with her writing and glimpses of her life as a newlywed in the deep south. I love the way she describes her blog: “I like that this space is purposefully...
Define Your Own Healthy
I’m thrilled to be guest posting on Robin’s blog today. Our paths crossed when she featured my good friend and dietitian colleague, Corinne Dobbas, in a recent “Real Women” column. Seeing that both Robin and I live in the Denver metro area, and appreciate similar food philosophies, I knew we had to connect. As a...
Quick, Healthy Breakfast Recipes
Many of the women who join The Pilates Body Program are busy. Many of them have kids and are trying to find ways to start their day on a healthy note without spending excess time in the kitchen. After starting my work days at 5:00am for the past few years, I can relate. Here is...
Eat. Love. Live. Thrive: a Q & A with Corinne Dobbas
Ladies, if you’re looking for healthy, practical, nutrition advice, look no further. Corinne Dobbas is your girl. Her and I “met” through twitter awhile back and I instantly loved her light-hearted approach. Based in San Francisco she challenges her clients to find their best selves, even if it’s not easy. If you take a moment...
#3: 6 Weeks Of Pilates: Before and After Photos
I’m honored and excited to share Jasmine’s Pilates Body Program experience with you today. Jasmine was one of the last ladies to sign up for the June program and I’m so glad she did. The night before the launch she sent me an email with a handful of questions to determine whether or not this...
#7: Skinny Vanilla Almond Milk “Latte”
Okay so this has to be the laziest “latte” recipe in the world but I can’t get enough of it. It’s so simple yet so satisfying. Don’t let this ingredient list scare you away. :) Ingredients: Fresh brewed coffee Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Directions: If you don’t have a steamer, warm almond milk in the...
#8: 12 Healthy Ways To Satisfy A Sweet Tooth
One of the biggest challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is managing an unweildy sweet tooth. You don’t have to give up your love for sweet foods in order to eat well. A healthy, balanced diet includes the entire spectrum of flavors that nature so abundantly offers: sweet, salty, savory, sour. Food is supposed to...
What A Balanced Life Means To Joy McCarthy
Today kicks off a week of guest posts as I’ll be enjoying some R&R in the sun and attempting to “disconnect” to take care of my mind and body. As hard as it is to take time off, it’s important that I practice what I preach. I’ll be popping in on Facebook & Twitter to...
Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy: thoughts on social media
I’ve been doing a fair amount of writing around the internet lately and I have forgotten to share the links with you! I recently wrote about unhealthy comparison and how it can be made worse through social media over on Carrots ‘N’ Cake. You can read the article HERE. Please let me know what you...
Healthy Cinco De Mayo Recipes
In honor of Cinco De Mayo I’ve compiled a Pinterest round-up of some of my favorite health, Mexican-inspired recipes. I LOVE Mexican food because you can throroughly indulge while still keeping it fresh and light. I enjoy it multiple times per week:) Topping the charts is my Fresh Citrus Skinny Margarita. The holiday wouldn’t be...
Happy Hour: Recipe Swap!
Happy Friday Balanced Life ladies! This week has been a whirlwind. I’m looking forward to unwinding this evening by grilling dinner outside and enjoying glass of Chardonnay (okay, more like I’ll be sipping wine while my husband does the grilling. Even better). Since we all have a few more hours left to work let’s get...
Hungry For Change
“People don’t consider that looking good can be done from the inside out. They go about it the wrong way.” Hungry For Change is a new documentary film that sheds light on the American diet and why it desperately needs to change. I absolutely loved it and stand behind the message 100%. Films like this...
