If there’s one aspect of our health that we should be devoting more attention to, it’s our sleep! The benefits of sleep are extremely well-studied and proven out, so it still surprises me when my clients and friends say they settle for four or five hours a night. (Not that I’m perfect—I also find it hard to get a consistent eight hours, even though I know how important it is!)
Read MoreFor anyone new to the community, Pure Joy Wellness Approved is a monthly series where I feature a product that I swear by and endorse 100 percent. A little more background on why I started this series:
The wellness industry is saturated with products. (It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry, after all.) My goal with this series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved, is to help you cut through the noise, and give you insight into the items and brands that I use on a regular basis. You all know how much I preach self-care (it’s a crucial part of a happy, healthy, and balanced life), and one of my favorite go-to self-care products is the MBR Awake & Lift Eye Patches.
Read MoreI have a confession to make… I have put on a bit of weight during quarantine. And now, I think it’s time to address it. Anyone with me?
Getting yourself back on track with your nutrition and fitness can be challenging, especially during these trying times. It’s no secret that it’s been a tough year, and if eating healthy and exercising have taken a backseat for a bit, that’s okay. That said, if you’re ready to get back in the saddle and keep working towards your weight loss goals, here’s what I recommend.
Read MoreEvery January, without fail, numerous people jump on the New Year’s resolutions train. They make resolutions to lose weight, get more sleep, improve their nutrition, and much more. And while making those New Year’s resolutions may be well-intentioned, data has proven time and time again that this is an ineffective approach to goal-setting.
Read MoreWelcome to the tenth edition of Pure Joy Wellness Approved—our last one of 2020!
My team and I decided to launch this series earlier this year, and I’ve had so much fun sharing some of my favorite products with you. As you know, my goal is to give you the tools and information you need to live your healthiest, happiest life. My hope is that this series has given you some new items to try, or at the very least, made you consider which products out there will really help you get where you want to be—with your body, mental health, skin, and more.
Read MoreWelcome to our first ever Pure Joy Wellness 12 Days of Christmas! I’m a huge fan of the holidays, and I know I’m not the only one. There’s a common misconception, though, that enjoying the holidays means falling behind on your health goals, or abandoning them altogether.
Read MoreWhen you think of the word “core,” you might envision six-pack abs or a washboard stomach, but having a strong, healthy core is about much more than that. Your core consists of all the muscles in your trunk—they surround your abdomen on all sides, which allows your body to twist, bend, and rotate, support your spine, and aid in posture. In other words, it’s at the center of everything you do.
Welcome back to my monthly product series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved! This is the ninth edition, and for those of you who are new to my blog, here’s what you can expect from PJWA:
The wellness industry is saturated with products. (It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry, after all.) My goal with this series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved, is to help you cut through the noise, and give you insight into the items and brands that I use on a regular basis. Every month, I’ll be featuring a product I love that can make achieving your health goals easier—whether you want to lose weight, take better care of your skin, develop an exercise routine, find balance with your nutrition, or improve your mental health, to name a few.
Read MoreWith Thanksgiving a mere three days away, let’s take a moment to talk about gratitude. It’s a concept that comes up a lot around the holidays, and also one that’s been embraced by the health and wellness community in recent years. You’ve probably heard of people starting their own “gratitude practices” or writing in gratitude journals.
Read MoreFor this week’s blog post, I want to talk about birthdays. As we get older, many of us come to dread our birthdays. We think, “Ugh, another year older,” as if being alive is something we should be upset about and not look forward to. As you can imagine, I whole-heartedly disagree with this point of view, because I view aging as a privilege, not a punishment.
Read MoreChances are, Thanksgiving is going to look different for you and your family this year. You may be celebrating solo, or with a smaller group than usual, and that can put a real damper on the holiday. Whatever your predicament, though, I hope you’ll take this year’s Thanksgiving as an opportunity to unwind and indulge a bit with a little comfort food, time off the clock, and self-care.
Read MoreNow that it’s November (wow... how did we get here?), the holiday season is upon us! For some folks, this means spending time with family and friends, celebrating together. Simultaneously, though, the holidays often mean spending a lot of time surrounded by people, answering a million questions, and in some cases, tolerating tough relatives or friends (we’ve all been there!).
Read MoreAs many of you know, we’re almost done with the Pure Joy Wellness Walking Challenge! 30 days of 30 minutes or more of walking. I’m so impressed with and proud of all of you who are participating—you’ve been killing it! I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have, and are ready to finish the challenge out strong.
In honor of the Walking Challenge, I wanted to share one of my favorite recovery products with you…
Read MoreYou may or may not know this, but October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Given that the Pure Joy Wellness community is composed of strong, badass women, I wanted to use this week’s blog post to spotlight one of my long-time clients, Jessica Moser, a breast cancer survivor, and share some breast cancer resources that every woman should know about.
Read MoreAs a society, we’ve grown increasingly sedentary over the years. We sit at our desks, sit down for meals, sit while scrolling through social media, sit while we watch TV, etc. It’s actually astounding how much time we spend sitting, and how many of our daily activities require being seated. It’s no wonder that many of us struggle to hit our daily step count, or even get outside once a day.
Read MoreSomething I haven’t talked about much (that’s a big part of all of our lives) is clothing. In general, the fashion industry designs with younger people in mind, and in society, many styles are deemed “off limits” for women over 50. We’re told that pieces like ripped jeans aren’t appropriate for women our age—which, as you know if you read my article on aging myths, is a nonsensical and outdated way of thinking.
Read MoreWe all know that moving our bodies is essential for staying healthy and happy—but if you don’t have much experience with exercise, starting a workout routine can be intimidating. It’s easy to fall into the mindset that “working out” means you have to go on super long runs, lift two times your weight, or complete intense workouts that leave you feeling drained. Fortunately, that isn’t the case at all.
Read MoreAs many of you know, I’m very passionate and adamant about taking care of my skin. Our skin is our largest organ, and it’s also one of the first places where signs of aging show up. Fortunately, with the right skincare routine (combined with a healthy lifestyle), we can help minimize the impact that aging can have on our skin.
Today, I’m going to share some of my favorite skincare tips, tricks, and products so that you can give your skin the attention and love it needs (and deserves!).
The wellness industry is saturated with products. (It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry, after all.) My goal with this series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved, is to help you cut through the noise, and give you insight into the items and brands that I use on a regular basis. Every month, I’ll be featuring a product I love that can make achieving your health goals easier—whether you want to lose weight, take better care of your skin, develop an exercise routine, find balance with your nutrition, or improve your mental health, to name a few.
Read MoreA question I get asked all the time by my friends and clients is: “What do you eat to stay lean and healthy?” It’s funny to think that if you had asked me 30 years ago, my answer would be completely different—but now that I’m 63 (almost 64!), I’m even more focused on disease-prevention and maintaining my inner health post-menopause through food. I’ve adjusted my diet so that my body gets exactly what it needs to function well, and I don’t lose my mind trying to follow a hyper-restrictive diet. As far as staying lean or losing weight, that’s often a byproduct of eating in a way that will keep you healthy for years to come. (In other words, focus on your diet, and your body will respond accordingly.)
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