There are many reasons to exercise, eat right, and lead a healthy lifestyle, right? It’s better for our health. We feel better, look better, and move better. It helps ensure we’ll remain able to care for our loved ones and enjoy life. And what’s at the root of all those and other reasons to practice health & fitness? It’s self-love. Why? Because if you can’t love yourself, you won’t be able to love anyone else. If you don’t care about yourself enough to take care of your heal

Coach Heather Binns here… I want to share something important today – something really personal for me that has made all the difference in my health and happiness. I love myself! Now, I couldn’t always say that. I didn’t always truly love myself. There are way too many times I’ve had low self-esteem. Even imposter syndrome creeps up into my life more often than I’d like it to. At some points in my life, I struggled with my value as a person. I wasn’t sure of my purpose. Ques

When we want to show someone we care, we often use food to do so – by making a romantic dinner, or buying chocolates, right? It’s easy to see why. Food and love are two of our basic needs as humans. Preparing food and eating together creates intimacy. And traditions like sweet goodies connect us to cultural reinforcements. But have you ever wondered how to express love, appreciation, or a sense of celebration in ways that don’t involve food or drink? We did! So, we put some t

It’s almost time for Valentine’s Day, and that can only mean one thing: CHOCOLATE! Okay, it can mean other things too. Like romance, teddy bears, flowers, and more. But… CHOCOLATE! If you love it as much as we do, then you’re always interested in healthy ways to enjoy your favorite comfort treat. Too often, chocolate comes bogged down in too much sugar, additives, or other ingredients that can actually be more troublesome to our eating plans. That’s why we’re delighted to bri

We were sitting here thinking about how very grateful we are for you today. This is one of our favorite times of the year because we’re constantly reminded of how much weI have to be grateful for: People we love, our home, our health, our business, and obviously - you :) Life is always so, so busy, but this time of year gives us a wonderful opportunity to sit a bit more quietly, reflect, and realize how wonderful it all actually is. Despite pandemics, external circumstances,

We’re going to be brutally honest with you today, and we want you to know that this comes from a place of love. So, let’s dive in… You know how it’s a common fact that everyone flocks to health & fitness in January or February, only to abandon it the following month or so? Well, there’s more to it than that. Let us tell you the thought process we have seen as a professional in the health & fitness industry for the past 15 years… It’s summer and kids are out of school. Things

Happy Thanksgiving! This holiday is always a time for many of us to reflect on everything we are grateful for. But what if we actually created a daily gratitude practice? How would something like that impact your life? The practice of gratitude is one of the most powerful ways to change your life. Keeping a gratitude journal is an excellent way to start noticing and counting your blessings. It’s simple, yet powerful. Not into journaling? No worries! There are many ways to ad

She is so excited to announce that she is a grandmother for the 4th time!! Ambrose Llyr (leer) Aguirre was born on 10/11/21 at 6:58am. He is 7lbs 12oz and 20.5 inches of perfect. Her daughter, @michelleaguirre, had a smooth delivery even though he was 8 days late. His brother and two sisters love him so much and were so excited to meet him when he came home from the hospital. The Aguirre’s are now a complete family of six! As she write this wonderful birth announcement, it

They say we’re the product of the five people we spend the most time with, so we better pick our friends and associates carefully. How do you manage that without shopping for new buddies or editing out difficult colleagues from your workspace? Well, take a moment to assign one positive trait to each of your five people, even if one of them is an office frenemy or worse. Pick a quality you’d like to share, or something you can deliberately copy to improve your exercise, diet a

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Do you think your thoughts don’t matter? Think again. They do. “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world.” - Buddha Ever since we started looking at life years ago with a glass half full instead of a glass half empty, it’s been so much more enjoyable to be alive! We truly value so much in our life and we want you to do the same. The next time you hear the voice in your head saying something negative, turn that stateme

We went for a run in the park the other day. People were out enjoying the sunshine, warmer temperatures, and just being out and about again after the restrictions of the pandemic. It was just … a nice spring day. It was … normal. Well, almost. Many people still wear masks. Some businesses are closed. But for the first time since COVID-19 hit, it seemed like a nearly normal day. We let the sun soak our face. We smiled at a cute dog. We felt so much gratitude. It’s still too so

Managing your time is all about expressing your priorities. So, when you habitually say things like, “I don’t have time to exercise” or “I don’t have time to” do something that’s important to you, then you’re saying this: My health and happiness are not priorities. Please, stop saying that! Here are a few simple time-management tools to prioritize yourself in your own life. Think about how you can apply them to use YOUR time effectively. Just say no. Crazy concept, right? Yo

A lot of people have a problem with happiness: They think they don’t deserve it! Is that you? Are you not good enough to be happy? Do you feel unworthy somehow? Or is it something you’re working really hard to get, and maybe someday if you keep trying…? Sometimes we just need a reminder that we’re good enough to be happy. Worthy enough. And that happiness isn’t a goal we march toward grimly. Because it’s not about being a certain weight, or being able to do this or that, or h

It doesn’t seem fair. You finally made the decision and took the necessary steps to exercise regularly and eat better – but your spouse isn’t supportive. When you’re trying to make lighter meals, he or she insists on the usual. When you want to take a walk, your partner wants to pop another beer. And when you go to the gym, well…you’re on your own. We get it. That’s tough…We’ve even dealt with this ourselves. Here are some tips to help keep you on track. 1. It’s more common t

I want to talk about time some more. It’s not just that it’s on my brain lately – it’s mostly that understanding time is super-important to managing your healthy lifestyle, which takes a little bit of time in itself. Now, I’m not suggesting you take up permanent residence at the gym (if you could). You can incorporate more movement into your daily life in lots of ways. The key is to make a fitness plan and stick to it. Here’s how: Choose convenience. If open, find a gym or st

Instead of sending you candy, I’d like to express a few Valentine’s Day wishes in a healthier way! It’s a day not just to express love for a significant other, but it’s also a day to express admiration and appreciation for other incredible people in our lives ✨ And that’s YOU. Whether you’re currently working with me, you’ve worked with me in the past, or working with me is simply on your radar but you haven’t taken the first step yet, I want you to know that I APPRECIATE YOU

Learning to love yourself is one of the most powerful and important things you can do in life. Your heart is your power, and when you become the source of love in your own life, it changes everything. Your relationships, your career, your health – they all flourish when you start to love yourself. And not just in the superficial sense of self-love like watching less television. I’m talking about… 💖 Loving yourself to the point of waking up every morning with a heart overflo

It’s time for Valentine’s Day, and whether you’re single, hooked up, or anywhere in between, that means you’re going to be tempted to eat desserts, chocolate and other treats you might regret later. You’ve probably already seen some of those cookies, cupcakes, and candies on sale. BUT I’ve got your back this year with a trio of healthy Valentine’s Day treats – a chocolate cake, a smoothie, and a sparkling mocktail! I prefer them to the hangovers of empty calories and too muc

From Thanksgiving dinner to Valentine’s chocolates, what do all holidays have in common? Food! We humans have an innate connection between love and food, whether it’s family gathered around a turkey dinner or romance on February 14. Your Mom showed her love by making sure you were well fed You take dates to dinner to impress them You bring a lover breakfast in bed Enough, already! Can’t we find healthier ways to express love and celebrate? And since it’s February, let’s think