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Let’s Be Real

by in Blog Posts, Lifestyle May 22, 2023

We are not a “one size fits all” society. We don’t all walk the same way, speak the same language, listen to the same music, have the same social circles, or have the same jobs. We don’t dress the same, have the same strengths, read the same books, and we all are not inspired by […]

Have You Had Enough…

by in Food & Nutrition, Wellness May 10, 2023

WATER? or are you feeling… These are all symptoms of dehydration. “So, do I really need to drink ½ my body weight in water every day?” Simple answer – yes.  If you want to feel great and have your body run like a well oiled machine – drink water. Think about this – what do […]

My Top 20 at Trader Joe’s

by in Blog Posts, Food & Nutrition March 25, 2023

Repost/revised from 2019 Listen up Lake Norman, WE NEED A TRADER JOE’S! TJ’s is doing it right and we need to bring that happy shopping experience closer to our community.  Trader Joe’s is my “icing on the cake” grocery store. I cannot necessarily purchase all of the items that I need there, but it certainly […]

Have you picked up the latest copy?

by in Lifestyle March 6, 2023

If you live around Lake Norman, NC do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of LKN Magazine! And even if you do not, you can find it right at your fingertips . They have the most beautiful and user friendly digital version online. It is not only a gorgeous publication, but it is […]

Heart Healthy Valentine

by in Blog Posts, Lifestyle February 13, 2023

It’s Valentine’s week…show yourself some love and love the people around you! That might mean replacing those chalky candy hearts with some heart healthy options. Valentine’s Day. One day every year to acknowledge the love you have for your significant other. If you love sharing the love, those acknowlegements might extend further to your family […]

Supplements – Yes or No?

by in Blog Posts, Food & Nutrition, Health, Wellness May 4, 2022

Questions about supplements…I get them quite frequently. Questions and supplements. In fact, my BFF/ fitness accountability partner/morning counselor and I were just talking about this exact topic this morning. I have realized that while I most definitely think you can go way overboard with supplementation; it is important that we supplement as an “insurance policy,” […]

Anytime Oats!

by in Blog Posts, Breakfast, Food & Nutrition, Recipes August 9, 2021

Oatmeal, baked oats, homemade granola, oatmeal crumble, overnight oats… Oatmeal with chopped nuts, oatmeal with diced apples, peanut butter oatmeal, cinnamon oatmeal, peaches & cream oatmeal, pumpkin oats, oatmeal with berries and flax, savory oats, almond butter banana oatmeal, coconut chia oatmeal….you get the point, the options are endless! And on the right morning or […]