Welcome to the September edition of the MNM Newsletter!

As we bid farewell to the warm summer days and welcome the crisp autumn breeze, it's the perfect time to reflect on our well-being and embrace the transition to fall. This season brings with it a sense of change and renewal, making it an opportune time to focus on self-care and self-awareness.

While maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine are crucial components of a healthy lifestyle, it's important to recognize that there is more to it than just these two aspects. True well-being encompasses a holistic approach that encompasses various facets of our lives.

Self-awareness is often overlooked in or society today, but it's an important element in cultivating a healthy lifestyle. Understanding our emotions, thoughts, and biofeedback helps us make conscious choices that align with our values and goals. By developing self-awareness, we can better manage stress, improve our relationships, and enhance our overall happiness.

A healthy diet is undoubtedly important, and fall offers an abundance of nutritious seasonal foods to enjoy. From hearty root vegetables to antioxidant-rich fruits, incorporating these seasonal delights into our meals can provide us with essential nutrients and support our immune system.  Incorporating these healthy

A healthy lifestyle extends beyond just what we eat. It encompasses our sleep patterns, stress management techniques, and the quality of our relationships. Adequate sleep is crucial for our physical and mental well-being, while effective stress management techniques, such as practicing yoga or journaling, help us navigate life's challenges with resilience. Furthermore, nurturing healthy relationships and fostering a sense of community can greatly contribute to our overall happiness and well-being.  

Most fitness programs only address one or two of the many practices that support a healthy lifestyle.   This fall I will be launching a holistic program that goes beyond a workout routine.  Four Seasons Fit is a program that transitions with the seasons utilizing the energy of the seasons to optimize your health.  Strength, yoga, meditation, breath work, mindset and habit building will be offered in this comprehensive program.  I will share more about this very soon!  Stay tuned.

As we embark on this new season, let's embrace the transition to fall by prioritizing self-care, self-awareness, and a well-rounded approach to a healthy lifestyle. 

Movement

If you're someone who frequently experiences neck pain and stiffness, check out my latest blog that includes four of my favorite modalities for relief. Most of us spend long hours sitting at a desk, in our cars, or looking at our phones, constantly putting strain on the muscles in our necks. Each featured technique includes easy-to-follow instructions and demo videos, to help you find the best option or options for your specific discomfort.  Say goodbye to neck pain and stiffness and say hello to a more comfortable and pain-free life with these delicious stretches.

Nourishment

If you struggle with ideas for healthy meals, just remember the letter "S".  

Smoothie/Shake

Scrambles

Soup

Salad

Stir Fry

Each of these meals focuses on high protein, generous portions of fruits and vegetables, and limited carbs.  These meals are nutrient dense and healthy and functional for the metabolism.  They will help manage hunger and cravings, stabilize energy, improve your sleep, and help you maintain or achieve your desired body composition.  

Eating for health doesn't have to be complicated.  Keep it simple!

Mindset

Is your SHMEC in check?  The link below will take you to an article by my mentor, Dr. Jade Teta that explains how to use mindful self-awareness to help keep your hormones balanced.  While there is a strong focus on fat loss and body change in the article this technique will give you the tools necessary to help you feel your best regardless of your goals.  

You will learn how to use the acronym SHMEC, a mnemonic tool, to help tune into your biofeedback so that you can learn how to alter your behaviors to support a healthy balanced metabolism.  This is not a quick fix or easy transformation, but skill that is honed over time.   Diet culture teaches us to ignore our instincts convincing us that we aren't strong enough to make healthy choices.  This method will puts you in control giving you the freedom and power to make the best choices for you, your health, and your goals.