Sensible Bites

I’ll share my #1 rule and provide a framework for healthier eating when on vacation. You don’t want to be “that” person that isn’t eating what everyone else is eating. That places you outside the community and that’s no fun. How can you balance a healthy lifestyle AND enjoy life with your community? Let’s talk about it and I’ll tell you what I do. Simple SenseAbility

You get to be my accountability partner.  My goal is to utilize the farmer’s market and to try gardening this spring/summer. I’ll let you know if I made it to the farmer’s market and how my garden planning is going.   Then I’ll walk you through a new client’s issue:  Exercising frequently and NOT seeing results.  It’s a common issue and I’ll tell you how I guide my clients through it. IG: @simple_...

I’ll talk about my desire to develop a couple habits. First, I want to explore and utilize the farmers’ market in my city and nearby cities. Secondly, I would like to grow some greens and tomatoes at home. Why am I sharing this? You all get to be my accountability partners😊. I’m making plans to check out what’s offered at my local farmers’ market(s) and I’ll let you know my thoughts regarding my...

I talk with Paul Montgomery from Pajemo Fitness to discuss how to get ready for outdoor exercise. Why is this important? Many injuries could be prevented if you take some time to get your body ready for more strenuous outdoor activity. For example, did you know shin splints could be addressed by a simple 5-minute exercise? Paul will share that insight and more to get you ready for all your summer...

I’ll talk about why it is so important to have flexibility in your healthy lifestyle plan. Is your plan too ridged? Are you barely hanging on? Those are signs that your healthy lifestyle plan needs adjusting. I’ll talk about understanding when it's time to adjust your habit versus working through a habit change struggle. www.livesimplesa.com Ready to start your healthy lifestyle journey today? &nb...

I talk about light from two different perspectives.  We want more natural light early in the day, but we don’t want excess exposure to blue light too close to bedtime. Blue light can come from the sun, but it can also come from electronic devices like computer screens, phones, and tablets. If we are using electronic devices at night, it increases our exposure to blue light. If we get too much...

I explore the importance of sleep hygiene.  I'll talk about setting up a good bedtime routine, it’s not just for children, adults need one too. I’ll also cover some tips to help improve your sleep quality.    www.livesimplesa.com  Ready to get started today?  Get my Look Good & Feel Good: A Guide to Building Healthier Habits Here  

This episode is for my friends that are either full throttle or zero. You know, it’s workout one hour three days a week or don’t work out at all.  However, what if you adjust your hour workout to 30 minutes just to make sure you exercise more consistently?  Even 15 minutes is better than no minutes.  Remember, getting the results you want is all about consistency and my goal with th...

January 1st is the time when you are super motivated to hit your goals! Unfortunately, many don’t make it past a month. Although I don’t believe in relying on motivation, this time of year is a great time to take advantage and set up some habits and practices that will get you past the one-month mark. Paul Montgomery of Pajemo Fitness is back again to help us think through a plan of action for a s...

In part two of this two part interview the conversation continues with Registered Dietician Karen Blanchard.  We offer our thoughts and advice about eating during the holidays and events.  Karen also explains what she feels is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Thinking about making a healthy lifestyle change in 2023?  Copy and paste the link below to get Look & Feel Good:...

In part one of this two part interview, I talked with Registered Dietician Karen Blanchard about how to set yourself up for a joyful eating experience.  We offer our thoughts and advice about how to think about not just holiday eating events, but any eating event you may encounter.   Thinking about making a healthy lifestyle change in 2023?  Click the link below to get Look & Fe...

You made it through Thanksgiving! Did things go as planned? If so, that’s great! If they didn’t quite go as planned, hopefully things still went better than last time. In this episode I reflect on two questions: 1.) What went well?  2.) What didn’t go so well?   Ready to get started today?  Check out my guide - Look & Feel Good! A guide to building healthier habits.   www.l...

I will break down my own plan for the holidays, so you can hear a real-life example. While your plan doesn’t need to be like mine. I hope it encourages you to think about your own healthy lifestyle goals and how you can get yourself just one small step closer one day at a time. If you want to hear a real-life example, with the good and the bad, listen to my Sensible Bite episode.   Sensible T...

Motivation and willpower, they come and go like the wind, but are they necessary to get your healthy lifestyle plan going? I’ll talk about some things that work better than motivation and willpower.  If you are trying to hit your goals and have lost your motivation or are tired of relying on motivation, this episode is for you.  www.livesimplesa.com  

Have you considered a solo retreat?  I will talk about my experience with solo retreats and provide insight into what I'm looking for in my next annual retreat.  Not sure what to do on a retreat? Short on time and/or funds? I’ll talk about some things to consider to make it happen. livesimplesa.com

Do you have trouble sleeping, digestion issues, or consistently in a bad mood? It might be stress related, but it doesn’t have to be that way. I’ll talk about the key to managing stress in your daily life. Plus, we’ll touch on when it is time to get help. www.livesimplesa.com

I Interviewed Paul Montgomery founder of Pajemo Fitness (pajemofitness.com) and he shared some tips to help us all get some (or more) movement into our day despite being busy. If you are starting from scratch, he has some options for you! Tune in to get your plan started today.

Fall is just around the corner and sometimes that means a change in routine.  If last fall didn't go so well for you, this episode will give you some tips to change that.  We'll look at questions like:  · What do I need to get ready for this fall? · What changes are coming (transitioning from summer to fall) · What do I want to be different this fall?

Don't walk around hungry!  If your healthier lifestyle is leaving you with hunger pangs, check out this episode and learn how to fix that.   Plus, soon I'll have some interviews!  Leave a comment at www.livesimplesa.com and let me know what topics/interviews you would like to hear.     

Summertime usually means a road trip, but it can be difficult to maintain a healthy lifestyle in a different environment.  Today's episode, will help you plan a healthier AND enjoyable road trip.

Are you having trouble achieving your healthy lifestyle goals?  It might be time to reassess your goals to make sure they fit your current lifestyle.   I'll talk about goal setting basics and provide examples and advice to help you smash your goals!   Music by: Sarah, the Illstrumentalist "Golden Skin"

Sometimes you need to take a "pause" to reflect on your life.  Are you doing what YOU want to do?  Do you need to make any changes?  Hear a real-life example of how to be intentional about making a healthy lifestyle change.      

Welcome!  This episode introduces the topics I'll be addressing.