Happy August!  

I hope you're enjoying your summer!  I just got back from a trip to the beach with my kids and their friends!  Taking four teens to the beach by yourself is no easy feat, but it was worth the effort.  We had great weather and stayed in a beautiful condo courtesy of one of my very generous clients.  I was even able to keep up with my workouts while we were away!  Staying active while on vacation makes a big difference in energy levels, mood, and quality of sleep.  It's also been MUCH easier to ease back into my normal fitness routine after returning home.  

I've included a few of these workouts in the movement section below along with some yummy recipes for nutritious frozen treats.  

Mindset this month covers how diet culture influences our perception of foods categorizing them as good or bad which can lead to the the all or nothing approach to dieting.  Scroll down to learn more!

Thanks for reading!  Have an amazing August and I'll see you next month!

Movement

With summer still in full swing you may be taking a trip or two.  Don't skip your workouts while on vacation!  Staying consistent is key to maintaining progress and keeping you moving toward your goals.  

Check out my latest blog for more information and three awesome travel workouts that require minimal or no equipment.

Nourishment

Satisfy your sweet tooth during these dogs days of summer!  These frozen treats are both delicious and nutritious.  Whether you're craving something creamy, rich and chocolaty, or a fresh fruity treat I've got you covered!  Click the button below for all the recipes!

Mindset

Food has no moral value.  There are no "good" or "bad" foods.  There is food that is lower calorie and nutrient dense, and there is food that is higher calorie and low in nutrients.  There are foods that are more supportive of your physical health and there are foods that are decadent, celebratory, and instill feelings of nostalgia.  

The foods that you choose to eat don't make you good or bad.  Diet culture has created this divisive mentality to "motivate" dieters to stick to restrictive diets.  Unfortunately it's impossible to sustain a highly restrictive diet.  Deprivation leads to over indulgence.  If something is off limits it becomes 10 times more appealing.  When you inevitably slip and indulge, the feelings of guilt and remorse that follow will often result in the beginning of another period of restriction.

Breaking this mentality can be incredibly difficult.  With practice you can develop a healthy, neutral relationship with food that is free from judgment of food and of yourself for how you choose to eat.  

Choosing an intuitive moderate approach can heal your relationship with food.  Learning how to trust in your ability to choose nourishing foods while enjoying everything in moderation will lead to food freedom.  

The Moderation 365 program is designed to help you ditch dieting forever and heal your relationship with food.  I'll be starting up 12 week group program in September.  If you are interested in learning more about Moderation 365 head over to my website.  You can also message me for more info.  I'm happy to answer any questions you may have!