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For years I worried too much about the number on t

For years I worried too much about the number on the scale and what my body looked like. When I shifted to focusing on what my body could do instead of my flaws, everything changed. I think for women especially, it’s easy to worry about the weight on the scale when the weight we should worry about is the weight we can pick up off the ground... because that weight leads to more muscle mass, healthier bones, and functional strength. I also grew up with the idea that I “wasn’t an athlete” and focused on academics instead. While I’m grateful for the doors that opened, I’m having fun learning how to be more athletic as an adult in activities that feel like play! What small victories have you had in life that meant a lot to you? #momlife #wellnessmama #babysteps

A blood oath.... 😂 . . #motherhood #momlife #p

A blood oath.... 😂 .
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#motherhood #momlife #parenthood #parentinglife

On the Podcast 🎙 Today-- The average American s

On the Podcast 🎙 Today-- The average American spends 8 hours a day sitting… just let that sink in…🤯
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If there’s anything we spend that much time doing, we should be sure we know what it’s doing to our bodies! Dr. Turner Osler, a retired academic trauma surgeon turned research epidemiologist, who has published over 300 peer-reviewed medical papers, is here with some really fascinating, easy to implement, and practical tips that can benefit posture, core strength, and even sensory and attention issues in kids.
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Episode Hightlights:
•back pain
•standing desks
•chair free
•cause/prevent a heart attack
•workspace/home office changes
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This podcast is sponsored by The Ready State. If you’re at all like me, you might have perpetual stiffness and pain in your neck and shoulders from years of working, carrying kids, and all of the demands of parenting. Or you might have sore hips from too much sitting or multiple pregnancies. I found a great way to relieve my aches and pains and improve my fitness and flexibility. It’s from someone I highly respect… Dr. Kelly Starrett at The Ready State. They help you warm-up before your workout so you can perform your best with a lower risk of injury. Right now, you can try Virtual Mobility Coach totally risk-free for two weeks without paying a penny. And after that, you can get 50% off your first three months. Just go to thereadystate.com/wellnessmama and use code WELLNESSMAMA50 at checkout.
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This podcast is also brought to you by Wellnesse- a new company I co-founded to tackle the toughest personal care products and create natural and safe products that work as well as conventional alternatives. Be the first to try it and our innovative natural hair care at wellnesse.com

What would you add? . . #motherhood #quarantine #_

What would you add?
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#motherhood #quarantine #_happyasamother

Are you growing a garden this year? I always encou

Are you growing a garden this year? I always encourage gardening this time of year, but right now it seems like an especially good idea! We can all grow something, even if it’s just broccoli sprouts or micro greens on the counter! But if you have the room, why not grow something outside too? The sunshine and time in the dirt are great for you, plus you get veggies! 🥦🥒🌶 search for “wellness mama garden” for my gardening posts! #wellnessmama #backyardgarden #victorygarden

Today on the podcast 🎙 I’m going to give you

Today on the podcast 🎙 I’m going to give you all an update on my decade-long journey with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, one of the reasons I got into health and started a blog and a podcast. I’ll revisit from beginning to end all of the steps I tried, what worked and what didn’t work, and where I currently am with my health. Check my stories for the link or google wellness mama podcast 325.
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Highlights:
autoimmune disease 📂
thyroid testing 🧪
too much iodine 💊
broccoli sprouts 🥦
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This episode is sponsored by Four Sigmatic, the reason I’m on shrooms (the legal kind) every day. They make a wide variety of superfood mushroom infused products from coffees and teas to elixirs and even chocolate that is infused with ten mushrooms! I have a shelf in my pantry just for Four Sigmatic products and keep pretty much all of them on hand. As a listener of this podcast, you can save 15% by going to foursigmatic.com/wellnessmama and using the code “wellnessmama”
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#hashimoto #autoimmunedisease #broccolisprouts #foursigmatic #wellnessmama

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” -Albert Einstein .
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#motherhood #letthembelittle #instaquote #thursdaythoughts

Hi! How are you doing? Like really? I know these l

Hi! How are you doing? Like really? I know these last couple of weeks have been tough on a lot of us, and it doesn’t seem to be calming down anytime soon... how is life at your house right now? .
There’s so much uncertainty on so many levels and I’m reminded of this quote: Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” – Steve Maraboli...
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It’s easier said than done, especially in times like these, but I’m trying to let go of all the stuff I can’t control (the virus, the economy, negative people, what other people think, etc) and focus on what I can right now: keeping up with work and focusing on new projects, enjoying the time with my husband and kids, gardening, nurturing relationships with family and friends and organizing the house. .
Share what you’ve found encouraging right now and any tips for making the most of this uncertain time! #everystormrunsoutofrain #thistooshallpass #wellnessmama #momlife

Pantry organization today... silver lining of all

Pantry organization today... silver lining of all of this? My house will be super organized at least! How are you and your family holding up? What are you doing yo stay busy? #momlife #wellnessmama #quarantinediaries

We are definitely making [slight] bigger changes..

We are definitely making [slight] bigger changes... .
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#motherhood #thursdaythoughts #instamood #igdaily #quotes

“If you have a garden and a library, you have ev

“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” -Marcus tullius Cicero...
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And i would add family and community to that list. There is so much uncertainty right now so we are concentrating on the positive things we can control and focus on... like the garden! And strengthening community with neighbors. .
How are you doing? What are you focused on? What do you need? .
With social distancing and isolation protocols- we still have community here and can support each other! Sending big hugs to you today! ❤️

How’s your Tuesday going? #wellnessmama #mother

How’s your Tuesday going? #wellnessmama #motherhood #tuesdaythoughts

Did something I haven’t done in over 20 years…

Did something I haven’t done in over 20 years…. Cut my hair this short! I’m still getting used to it, but I love the new look (and how quickly it dries after sauna or swimming now!). .
My hair has gotten thicker and stronger lately thanks to @mywellnesse haircare, and I wanted to see how it would look at this length so I chopped off 9 inches!
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I also realized that for years, I “hid” behind my hair, using long hair as a way to cover parts of my body I wasn’t comfortable with. The biggest change I’ve noticed over the last year isn’t physical or the weight loss… it’s the feeling of comfort in my own skin. Or more specifically, the lack of feeling of discomfort in my own skin.
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So that’s what this haircut represents to me. I’m not hiding anymore… I’m comfortable in my skin (flaws and all) and I’m loving the new hairstyle… Try the products I developed and used from @mywellnesse from Wellnesse.com .
#momlife #wellnessmama #blonde #haircut #mediumlengthhair

I’m a big fan of simple, healthy meals that take

I’m a big fan of simple, healthy meals that take only a few minutes to cook (even better if they use just one pan). An egg dish similar to huevos rancheros, shakshuka eggs fit this description perfectly. My family fell in love with this dish for its simplicity and flavor. Google “wellnessmama shakshuka eggs” for the recipe! #momlife #breakfast #lunch #dinner

Happy Friday 😄 #motherhood #quotes #wellnessm

Happy Friday 😄
#motherhood #quotes #wellnessmama #momlife

Worried about everything going around right now? W

Worried about everything going around right now? We’re focused on keeping our immune systems strong and I’m not stressing, but I do have to travel quite a bit in the next few weeks. I just updated my Hand Sanitizer recipe post according to the latest CDC recommendations. Google “Wellness Mama Hand Sanitizer” for three homemade hand sanitizer recipes and easy instructions (including a 5-minute recipe that meets CDC standards).
#wellnessmama #staywell #momlife

Screenshot this for your next shopping trip! #dirt

Screenshot this for your next shopping trip! #dirtydozen #goodtoknow #momlife

How true is this? #wellnessmama #quotes #momlife

How true is this? #wellnessmama #quotes #momlife

One of my favorite daily activities... time in the

One of my favorite daily activities... time in the sauna alone or with family and friends. We aim for 30-60 minutes 5-7 times a week and the research supports this. Regular sauna use is studied to reduce cardiovascular risk factors, heart attack and stroke risk, blood pressure, diabetes risk and provide a host of other benefits. The heat of the sauna is an exercise mimetic, meaning that it provides some of the benefits of exercise and is even more beneficial after exercising. Search “wellness mama sauna” to read how I incorporate sauna use and find links to all of the studies. #wellnessmama #sauna #momlife

Switching up kids rooms and one room had some EMF

Switching up kids rooms and one room had some EMF issues that we are having to mitigate. Using a mixture of special paint, shielding fabrics and testing to get the levels down. #wellnessmama

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