Published inIllumination’s Nutrition·1 day agoMember-onlyMacronutrients 101 and Why They Are Important for Women over 40Macros are important for anyone, but there’s a reason why I’m focusing on macros in my 40s — Do you have any idea what people mean when they say the word ‘macronutrients’? That was me years ago. I kinda knew what macros were, but didn’t realize there was a certain balance of macros that a person could maintain for muscle gain, weight loss, etc. Yeah, me who has…Macronutrients5 min readMacronutrients5 min read
Published inNew Writers Welcome·Dec 2Member-onlyHow to Create a Badass List to Increase Your Confidence and Go After What You WantContent marketing guru Jen Gottlieb’s ‘badass list’ is something we all need to do — Jen Gottlieb found her way into my world a few weeks ago on Amy Porterfield’s podcast. Have I lost you already? Amy Porterfield is a marketer turned digital course creator. …Self Confidence4 min readSelf Confidence4 min read
Nov 26Member-onlyThis 3-Minute Exercise Hack Could Be the Secret to All-Day EnergyIt doesn’t take a lot to maintain energy during the day — Feeling sluggish from sitting all day? What if I told you that just 3 minutes of exercise twice an hour could be the energy boost you need! I work at a desk job all day long. An intense desk job! It is very easy to get so hyper-focused on the…Fitness2 min readFitness2 min read
Nov 22Member-only50 Simple Ideas to Feel Your Absolute BestYou can start a healthy journey to feel your best no matter where you’re at — I love sharing ideas for healthy living. It’s my life mission! I have been living a healthy life since 23 years old. It was at that time that I could no longer eat a whole chocolate cake in 3 days or drink mocha lattes daily without gaining weight. Before that…Healthy Living Tips7 min readHealthy Living Tips7 min read
Published inPractice in Public·Nov 21Member-onlyA Backward Path to Fitness: Why Retro Walking Is Your Next Health HackWalking backward is an amazing way to boost your health, and it’s fun! — We all know walking is a great exercise, but have you ever considered walking backward? It might seem quirky, but this reverse walk offers amazing health benefits. Whenever I get outdoors to walk backward, I feel a bit awkward at first, but once I get moving, I find it helps…Walking3 min readWalking3 min read
Published inIllumination’s Nutrition·Updated Nov 12Member-onlyGroceries Are Breaking the Bank! How to Shop Smarter to Save Money on Healthy GroceriesStart stocking your pantry smarter without feeling such a pinch in your pocketbook — I used to budget around $500 a month for groceries. That is for two people. One of them (me) is a foodie and health coach, therefore a big portion of the food is healthy. I don't skimp on groceries. …Healthy Foods4 min readHealthy Foods4 min read
Nov 11Member-onlySweet Potato Curry Coconut Soup with QuinoaNeed a soup idea for Thanksgiving? Try this one! It’s delicious and healthy! — Imagine yourself on a Sunday afternoon on the couch wrapped in a fluffy blanket with a hot bowl of comfort soup warming your body and soul. If you’re a foodie like me, food can lift your spirits and bring you a special sort of joy. It's when November arrives that…Soup3 min readSoup3 min read
Published inPractice in Public·Nov 9Member-onlyHow to Silence Your Inner Critic for a Healthier, Happier YouTurn it around into kindness and self-compassion for yourself — “I screwed up again. Why can’t I get this right?” Has your inner critic ever said things like that to you? We all have an inner critic. That voice in our heads that tells us we’re not good enough, smart enough, or worthy enough. …Self Improvement4 min readSelf Improvement4 min read
Oct 31Member-onlyHere’s 5 Reasons Why You Should be Consuming More Turmeric (and how to use it)Did you know that turmeric can be a very healing spice? It is really quite amazing and I am going to tell you why. — Turmeric is a vibrant spice that gives curry its distinctive yellow hue and has a rich history in India. Over thousands of years, it has served both culinary and medicinal purposes. Scientific research has given much credibility to the traditional wisdom surrounding turmeric’s health benefits.Turmeric2 min readTurmeric2 min read
Published inBetter Humans·Oct 29Member-only7 Quotes That Can Change Your Perspective of This Crazy WorldTake a few minutes for yourself and dream of all you can do in this amazing world — I was cheated on for years. I knew it, but I couldn’t prove it. I tried so hard to prove it. I was made to feel like I was crazy for thinking he was cheating on me. I finally had the proof a few years into the whole mess of…Quotes4 min readQuotes4 min read