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How I Got Stress Free with 3 Simple Steps... STRESSSSSSS 😫 yuck!! I was stressed all the time. Anxiety, crappy mood, tired, and wondering what the hell I could do to get out of this funk. Every little thing was an overload on me. I needed SOMETHING, but there seemed to be nothing. Not being able to find time to meditate more, move more, take time off I was sad and mad at myself. I just couldn’t do MORE. After watching a friend for a while on Instagram, I started to relate more to her story which sounded a lot like mine. Something clicked one day so I messaged her and said I want this stuff NOW!! Not really knowing what to expect, I started. And with the combination of these 3 miracle ingredients together, I am finding my way back to ME!!! Stress be gone! 🎉 MENTABIOTICS specific strains of probiotics, prebiotics, phytobiotics, and other digestive support ingredients proven to heal your gut and help your mental health. Promotes a healthy mood balance and helps to reduce feelings of stress. EDGE a natural nootroopic. it’s for mental clarity, motivation, and mood. it makes you feel like you can tackle anything. and super clear, no brain fog. SPARK Dragon Fruit supports and maintains a healthy digestive system and provides caffeine-free, daily antioxidant support that helps protect against the oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Caffeinated options available too! Drop the word READY and I’ll send you more info! 🔗 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalwellness #mentalhealthsupport #mentalwellbeing #FitMom #HealthyMom #MomLife #WeightLossJourney #HealthyLifestyle #MomFitness #MomGoals #FitMomLife #HealthyLiving #MomTransformation #MomWellness #FitMomsOfIG #HealthyMoms #MomJourney #BusyMomFit #MomWeightLoss #FitnessMotivation #MomHealth #StrongMom #ActiveMom #happiness #stressrelief https://lnkd.in/gsv5HHVG

Happy National Tea Day! Do you love tea? Well, that's good because tea can contribute to your hydration! But not too much! Drinking more than 8 cups can have adverse effects. So, let's take a look at why staying hydrated is crucial for your wellbeing and academic performance! Boost Brainpower: Hydration is key to maintaining focus and concentration. Even mild dehydration can impact cognitive function, so keep sipping that water or tea to stay sharp! Bye-Bye Headaches: Say no to headaches and migraines by keeping yourself adequately hydrated. Water and tea can be your allies in the battle against those pesky pains! Tea Time Hydration: Good news for tea lovers! Enjoy your favourite brew not just for the taste but also for its hydrating benefits. Sip on your tea while you study and stay refreshed throughout the day!

Get Ready for Dry January Dry January is almost here, and if you’re even thinking about trying it, let me just say: You’re amazing. Taking a 31-day break from booze is a bold move—and one that can seriously transform how you feel. Think clearer mornings, better sleep, and more cash in your pocket. But let’s be honest: it’s not all mocktails and mindfulness. Alcohol is everywhere, and saying no can feel like giving up your comfort zone. That’s why you need a game plan. In my latest post, I share three simple but powerful strategies to help you prepare for Dry January. These tips will keep you motivated, help you handle social pressures, and ensure you come out on the other side feeling like the rock star you already are. Ready to learn how to crush it? Check out the full guide here. Let’s make this January your best one yet! #DryJanuary #SoberCurious #SoberLiving #AlcoholFree #NewYearNewYou #DryJanuary2024 #SoberLife #MindfulDrinking #HealthierHabits #SoberSupport #NoAlcohol #DryJanuaryChallenge #SoberCommunity #WellnessJourney #SoberIsSexy #QuitDrinking #SelfImprovement #HealthyChoices #StaySober #SoberLivingTips #DryJanuarySuccess

Daily habits? Like practicing piano since now you're taking lessons? That will CHANGE your life? That's a bit dramatic, dontcha think? But it WOULD be super FUN to be able to play all of your favorite Christmas tunes this Christmas!!!! So it that worth creating a new habit? That's up to you! ❤️ Daily habits? Like practicing eating foods that increase your health vs. decrease your health? (by product is dropping unwanted weight) Will that CHANGE your life? But it WOULD be wonderful to be able to get down on the floor with the kids easier and have your clothes fit better and maybe even get off the blood pressure meds and get out of the pre-diabetes zone. So it that worth creating a new habit? That's up to you! ❤️ I'm here to help. I'll help you navigate the process of whichever daily habit you want to develop. We can chat on the phone. Keep it simple. We'll share some info. It's always up to you! ❤️

This is the biggest mystery: We know what to do, but we don't do it. 🤝 Eating healthy food. 🤝 Meditation. 🤝 Exercise. Why? Because the default feels good. 🛑 Junk food. 🛑 Doom Scrolling. 🛑 Binge watching TV. All these are: 😇 Comforting 😇 Familiar 😇 Easy “Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life” - Jerzy Gregorek. I’ll go first. I love a warm bath. But I’m experimenting with a cold bath. Why? Because it's linked to: 🤝 Better immunity. 🤝 Improved circulation. 🤝 Increased metabolism. Today, pick something EASY. And stop doing it. Instead, start doing the opposite. It will be hard. It will suck. But it will be beautiful 😊 I promise. 🗞 Subscribe to my newsletter, The Saturday Cha. Link is in my Bio. Frameworks for being effective with your time, health and life - Free! 🔁 Repost this to help your friends. P.S: What EASY thing will you stop doing from today?

Embarking on the journey to take control of your cravings is an act of self-empowerment. It's about more than just resisting tempting treats; it's a commitment to understanding the signals your body sends and responding with compassion and curiosity. It's a conscious decision to break free from the cycle of guilt and shame, allowing yourself to savor life's moments without being dictated by food. By choosing to explore the roots of your cravings, you pave the way for lasting change and a newfound sense of control over your relationship with food. The journey is not about what you eat, but how you nourish your body, mind, and spirit, leading to a more harmonious and empowered life. Want to find out more on how you can better understand your cravings so you can finally reduce them and feel in control around food then I invite you to join me and my colleague Danielle Emmons, Registered Dietitian for our FREE Virtual Workshop: Craving Freedom on June 4th at 11:30 am PST, 2:30 pm EST! Link in bio to reserve your spot! Reserve your spot here --> https://loom.ly/k-4h0u8 #foodfreedom #cravings #mindset #mindsetaroundfood #intuitiveeating

The calendar flipped to December this past week and celebration is all around us. Whatever light-filled event you may be celebrating special food is likely on the menu. Despite the joy of the season, food can be tricky for many of us. Let’s find a few things we can do to bring back the joy and dismiss the distress! Adding in is an idea that tries to generate positivity in health behaviours. For instance, adding in an evening walk to see the holiday lights lands differently than cutting out dessert at holiday gatherings. Focussing on finding joyful ways to move can help us eat the foods we need and want while also taking care of our health. Long gone are the days where we “work off our calories” as a swap for a treat food. And we also know that movement is helpful in regulating our blood sugar. It can offer great stress relief for our minds and movement can even help us connect to our community for a chance to socialize. Lately there have been several ideas for adding in movement that have been inspiring. Here are a few! • Taking a walk to take pictures of the snow-covered branches. • Walking up an extra flight of stairs at Hope House. We have plenty of stairs! • Parking a little further from your destination and walking a little further. May you find ways to add in joy in December by finding ways to add in movement! #HopeHouseGuelph #Food4Thought #GuelphCares #GuelphFood

Eat to keep your heart healthy! On the occasion of World Heart Day, this sunday, let's start eating to support our heart. Here are some tips that can make little hearts in your home interested in eating to support their heart. #heart #hearthealth #worldheartday #healthyheart #family #familyhealth

I will admit it. I have a competitive spirit. Former mountain bike racer, FBI Chief of Staff for Counterintelligence... even when it comes to Scrabble... I love to win.   So when my Girl Boss ladies networking group added an ugly Christmas sweater contest to our holiday gathering, I knew that I stood a chance.   My entry? My Mom's vintage sweater from back in the 90s. That woman was the OG of ugly Christmas sweaters, and this thing is legendary. I pull it out every Christmas, not just to win contests, but because it reminds me of her and her over-the-top holiday spirit.    Walking into the luncheon, I sized up the competition. Oh, I’ve got this.  But then... she walked in. It wasn’t just an ugly sweater. It was a full-blown ugly Christmas extravaganza. She had the perfect ugly sweater and this snowman hat with this giant carrot nose. You couldn’t look away. The whole room lit up with her energy. It was ugly Christmas perfection.   And in that moment, everything shifted for me. I realized I didn’t need or even want to win. Not because I wasn’t deserving, but because sometimes, you just know someone else deserves it more. Her outfit was legitimately better.   The ladies voted, and she won by a landslide. I couldn’t have been more thrilled to take second place... proudly rocking the second ugliest sweater in the room.    And it got me thinking...   How many times have we been in situations where we feel like we’re competing... not just with others, but with ourselves? Especially when it comes to weight loss and health goals, it’s easy to fall into the mindset of needing to "win" at dieting.   But here’s the thing... what if the game itself is rigged?   Diets are like ugly sweaters. They're flashy, they grab attention, but they don’t really work for what you need long-term. And when the new year rolls around, we end up pulling out the same old tactics, hoping this time will be different.   That’s why I created my brand-new training (and the last one of the year), Stop Emotional Eating Before the New Year.   If you’ve been struggling with emotional eating and the endless cycle of starting over every January, this is your chance to break free. We’ll dive into why 92% of diets fail, how emotional eating sneaks in and sabotages your progress, and what you can do instead to finally create lasting change. Reserve your spot here --> https://lnkd.in/gWqJc62g

Surviving the Morning After: How to Beat That Migraine and Crush Your Day Hey there, champ! Ever find yourself in Dunkin' first thing in the morning (a two hour wait on Cape Cod), clutching your head in agony, not from the epic party last night, but from a brutal migraine? Yeah, I’ve been there too. Those morning migraine can hit harder than last night’s cocktails, turning your coffee into a lifeline rather than a luxury. I remember those days all too well. Coffee was my go-to quick fix, a desperate attempt to soothe the pounding in my head. But let's be real, there had to be more to it than just a caffeine jolt. I felt trapped by relentless migraine, and mornings were my worst nightmare. Sound familiar? Here’s the good news: there’s a way out. Let’s talk about real, preventative measures that go beyond the coffee cup. For instance, did you know that munching on a handful of French fries the night before can actually help? Weird, but true. The sodium can help balance your body’s fluids. But even with these tricks, migraine can still sneak up on you. That’s where I come in with strategies to minimize and mitigate the migraine time suck. Picture this: waking up and feeling light, free, and ready to crush your day especially summer living... That’s my reality now, and I can see the stark difference in those still battling their morning #migraine. I want you to feel this awesome too – to wake up without dread and to face your day head-on. Ready to break free from the morning migraine cycle? Let’s get you on the path to pain-free mornings. Book a consultation call with me today and let’s make your migraine a thing of the past. Click the link below to schedule your call and start feeling like the rockstar you are. https://lnkd.in/eRrzT9zK To feeling fresh and unstoppable, Lisa Erickson 🌟