As the colder days settle in, the allure of cocooning under a cozy blanket is real. I get it; it's tempting to let the day drift by in hibernation mode. But let's not make that our winter anthem! Even though I live is sunny Southern California, I still get cold, even without snow and below freezing temperatures 😉 But I do look forward to visiting my grandkids next month in the snow! Here are some ideas to keep you moving and grooving all season long, whether you're inside or

All right! You’ve almost made it through the whole year, and you’re not about to throw away your hard-won progress over a few weeks of the holidays. Right? Right! But you still want to enjoy yourself in the festive season, which is anchored by – yep – lots of overindulgence. No worries. I’ve got you! Here are seven simple tips to follow this year to maintain your balanced diet over the next few weeks. Plan Like a Pro. Map out the next few weeks – travel, family meals, work e

It’s so easy in our busy world to constantly be thinking about something other than what you’re doing. To distract yourself with Instagram or TikTok. To text a friend instead of talking with the person in front of you. To worry about tomorrow, or that time last week when you did or didn’t do that thing… It’s all part of the emotional disjointedness of modern living. But when you’re not mentally present in each moment of your life, when your bodies are here but your thoughts a

Benjamin Franklin famously said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” He was talking about fires in Philadelphia, but he could’ve been talking about personal health as well. Unfortunately, since Franklin’s time, modern healthcare practices focus more on treatment of existing problems than on preventing them. “Get sick? Take a pill” seems to be the way we look at everything. It’s also a common approach people take to their own health. I’ll smoke till something ba

Here’s a big lie that too many people use as an excuse to stay inactive and unhealthy: Taking action (in this case, exercising and eating right) uses time, money and energy that I just can’t afford to lose. Phew. Of all the reasons I hear from people saying they would LOVE to get in shape but they simply CAN’T… well, this is what they boil down to. And the worst part is, it’s just not true! I know that exercising and eating right does the opposite. Healthy habits PRODUCE AND

A common concern I frequently encounter among those inquiring about my coaching, is changing a soft body (commonly referred to by so many as “skinny fat”) into a firm body. Many people share their frustration with me about putting so much effort into exercising multiple days per week while paying attention to their caloric intake, but still not seeing the physical results they desire… And you may be experiencing the same issue. It's important to understand that achieving your

Today I want to spark your inner fire, providing you with the fuel to overcome obstacles and ignite your passion. Everyone needs motivation, even myself, and it's not a one-time fix. Motivation, like self-discipline, requires consistent practice as both thrive on one crucial factor: ACTION! We can think and fantasize all we want, but if we don’t take action, nothing will come of our thoughts. Action must be taken, and that action must be consistent over time. And I'm not talk

When you're feeling good about yourself, chances are higher that your healthy habits will get a boost – and so will your appearance. Drumroll please… When you’re crushing your workouts and nailing your meals, your self-love vibes only get stronger and stronger – and you keep looking better all the time. How awesome is that? It’s a never-ending circle of self-love and health. Have you experienced this? It’s a beautiful feeling when you take action to improve yourself. And then

You've got the basic equation down: Healthy weight involves a bit of math involving exercise and diet. If you burn more calories than you consume, then you're on the right path… Keeping it simple for now ;) But… There’s another piece of the puzzle you can’t ignore: Your emotional state. If you’re sad, lonely, stressed out, or feeling deprived, then it’s going to feel impossible sticking to your eating and exercise plan. Those food cravings can hit just when you’re feeling vul

Are you the kind of person who’s always saying “Yes” to requests when you secretly mean, “Heck, no?” Do you apologize for things that aren’t your fault? And, here we go… Do you suppress your desires or even totally normal “negative” reactions because you’re worried somebody might not like them? If you’re nodding your head, then let’s chat about this “people pleasing” tendency. That’s the completely common behavior of trying to anticipate what other people want from you so y

Human beings love stories. Let's talk about stories – the stories you tell yourself every day with you as the lead character. See, from the earliest cave paintings to Netflix, we humans have always craved stories -- following characters as they overcome challenges to fulfill their dreams. And guess what? You're the protagonist of your own story! We’re all crafting stories about ourselves all the time. But here's where we often miss the mark – we mistake fleeting thoughts for

Change can be hard. We’ve all tried to fight one change or another, right? But it doesn’t always have to be an uphill battle. In fact – here’s a big secret – change can be your greatest ally if you take the right mindset about it. Lean into it. It might feel a little awkward, but you’ll get stronger the more you try it. Accept it. You can’t change this anymore than you can stop a rainstorm on your vacation. Embrace it. This is like unlocking a hidden power, turning the change

You're standing at the crossroads of change, ready to step up your game in the healthy habits department, but you’ve learned in the past that it’s not always so easy. We've all been there. Yes, the struggle is real! But guess what? There's a method to winning at this, and it involves the powerful trio of acceptance, vision, and alignment. Acceptance. It’s about acknowledging where you are right now. Not where you WERE or where you’d LIKE TO BE. We’re talking about right here

There might not be a “secret” to getting everything you want. But there is a first step that is absolutely necessary for anyone who’s not relying on guessing the lottery numbers. The path to gaining everything you want starts with making a powerful decision – and then backing it up with aligned actions every single day. You see, we believe that what holds you back is mostly about one thing: A lack of clarity. It’s not a lack of ability or talent or heart or character. But unt

Have you ever felt like a phony? Like you weren’t “walking your talk”? We're talking about a time when your ACTIONS did not line up with your stated VALUES. We’ll give you an example. Some people say reading is important to them. But they can’t tell you the last book they read. If they actually valued reading, they’d say, “I read the new Stephen King last week.” It’s not simply a matter of being inauthentic or disingenuous. It’s called cognitive dissonance – When your action

Coach Heather Binns' here... There’s nothing better than receiving positive feedback and appreciation for educating, empowering and motivating others to live a happy, healthy and irresistible lifestyle! Last month I traveled to San Diego for Disability Rights California's first all-staff event in five years! I had the pleasure of leading three workshops on Movement in the Workplace, Creating a Vision Board & How to Set Goals That Stick, and Living a Healthy Lifestyle & Eating

Have you ever been sick with the flu and found yourself feeling mopey and sad, maybe even sobbing? Sure – we’ve all been physically sick enough to suffer emotionally as well. But we’re not always as quick to understand that the phenomenon works both ways. Sometimes we can feel so bad emotionally that it causes physical pain, too. The mind-body connection is real. It is powerful. And it can knock you down, literally, if you’re not in tune with what you’re feeling. The experien

You didn’t make it to the gym today. Who’s to blame? You stayed up late watching Netflix and eating pizza. Who’s to blame? You never seem to have enough money in your account to take a vacation. Again – who’s to blame? We know how easy it is to blame traffic or your partner or your boss. But believe us, your life will get so much better when you stop playing the Blame Game and instead take responsibility for your emotions and circumstances. Every time you attribute a shortc

The final of the 6 Human Needs might be our favorite: Contribution. People who strongly feel the need to contribute make a difference in their community. They’re empathetic, compassionate, and believe in the power of sharing. Potential downsides? Tony Robbins says they include getting burned out, neglecting people closest to you, and being taken advantage of others. We believe that making a contribution is vital to your self-care. That’s right. Giving to others improves YOUR

Have you ever noticed that anytime you do something, there’s somebody who doesn’t like it? You get a new haircut – and someone tells you it’s too short You buy a new car – and someone says you paid too much You start exercising & dieting – and someone starts acting out because you’re “making” them feel uncomfortable It might just be human nature. Heck, it might just be NATURE because for every action there’s an equal and opposite reaction… If we're remembering high school rig