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Nutrition + Fitness | Life Strategies + Wellness Coach | Certified Chef
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D-I-E-T is a 4-letter word. In order to make it a D-I-E-T is a 4-letter word. In order to make it a lifestyle, you obviously can't hate it (another 4-letter word.) ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ MAKE IT A LIFESTYLE vs A SHORT-TERM PROGRAM BY AVOIDING IT IF IT SEEMS: ⁠⠀ *Overly stressful + unrealistic ⁠⠀ *Filled with deprivation + extreme⁠⠀ *Boring or bland⁠⠀ *Time-consuming on all fronts (planning, purchasing, + prepping meals)⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ MY MAIN QUICK TIPS:⁠⠀ *Make small changes over time⁠⠀ *Build a database of your favorite simple, but tasty recipes with a grocery list so you have a quick fix/plan B for meal prep⁠⠀ *Get creative with repurposing leftovers⁠⠀ *Try something new every week (hence my theme #TryItTuesday)⁠⠀ *Look for small ingredients changes in your favorite "cheat" meals and rehab them to make a healthier meal⁠⠀ *Switch up your color with veggies so you get variety in both flavor + nutrients⁠⠀ *Set 2 cooking days instead of 1 to make it manageable and/or try grocery delivery to cut down time spent⁠⠀ DOUBLE TAP IF YOU ARE READY TO SAY ‘NO’ TO DIETING + ASK ANY QUESTIONS BELOW ABOUT HOW THE NEW APP CAN HELP! ⁠⠀ #fitfoods #cookhealthy #cleancooking #livingwithashley #cleaneatingrecipes #cookingtips #mealpreprecipes #mealprepideas #wholefoodnutrition #nutritioncoaching #healthyeatinghabits #eatwelllivewell #healthyeatingtips #cleaneatinglifestyle #nutritionplan #mindfuleating #intuitiveeating #weightlosstips⁠
FITNESS MOTIVATION: An Upper Body Workout Video De FITNESS MOTIVATION: An Upper Body Workout Video Demo for an upper body workout you can do this Fitness Friday for toned arms + back. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ EQUIPMENT NEEDED: ⁠⠀ Dumbbells⁠⠀ A bench (or a sturdy chair at home)⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ WORKOUT MOVES: each move x 60 seconds, shown in the video⁠⠀ REPEAT: 4 rounds⁠⠀ TOTAL WORKOUT TIME: 28 minutes⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ DOUBLE TAP IF YOU WORKED OUT TODAY + LET ME KNOW WHAT THE MOST MOTIVATING THING FOR YOU IS WHEN IT COMES TO WORKOUT INSPO?⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #fitnessmom #fitnessmotivation #workouttime #sweatylife #fitnesschallenge #livingwithashley #fitspogirl #fitnessvideo #workoutvideos #exerciseroutine #workoutplan #fitnessfriday #liftingweights #strengthtraining
3 REASONS TRACKING IS KEY FOR SUCCESSFUL HEALTHY L 3 REASONS TRACKING IS KEY FOR SUCCESSFUL HEALTHY LIVING:⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ 1. ACCOUNTABILITY: When in doubt, write it out. Because if you don't, in your brain, did it really happen?⁠⠀ 2. FEELINGS MATTER: Food amnesia is a thing - track feelings as well as quantity of food so you connect with the what and the why⁠⠀ 3. IT ISN'T JUST FOOD...all wellness should be tracked for total body awareness⁠⠀ ________________⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I operate under a philosophy that coaches clients to truly FEEL THEIR FOODS. Food has physical, mental, and emotional affects on your body. We are so hyper-focused on the fleeting comforts we get emotionally, that we conveniently forget that some foods indeed make us feel like crap! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Something to think about: that dose of happiness you get from that bite of chocolate or taste of cheese fries? That lasts all of 20 seconds. Is that 20 seconds worth the hours of discomfort you feel afterwards? ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ "WHEN IN DOUBT, WRITE IT OUT" is a catchphrase I ask my clients to remember....it is not just a food diary, but I task my clients with a daily “wellness” diary that is not solely about quantity of food + drink, but about the quality, how you feel before and after meal, how your energy levels are throughout the day…it’s about your whole body health, which is directly related to your state of being + not just the number on the scale. It's about sleep + stress patterns, workouts, steps/daily movement, water intake, + more.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #wellnesscoach #wellnesstips #selfcarehacks #livingwithashley #wellpreneur #wellnessgoals #wholefoodnutrition #nutritioncoaching #healthyeatinghabits #eatwelllivewell #healthyeatingtips #cleaneatinglifestyle #nutritionplan #mindfuleating #fitnessmom #fitnessmotivation #workouttime #sweatylife #fitnesschallenge #fitspogirl
MINDFUL MONDAY NUTRITION COACHING: Don’t let y MINDFUL MONDAY NUTRITION COACHING: Don’t let your emotions, stomach, or historical + habitual behaviors guide your food choices. It’s about being smart. Every single time you reach for food. Use your brain. S.M.A.R.T. Sit down with plated, portioned meals, Make mealtime mindful, Act on needs vs wants, Recognize regrets from past food choices, Take time, slow down, eat with intention. Food is fuel. It’s medicine. It’s a natural beauty product. Food is life and brings us life. We should be eating to live (well,) not living to eat. We need nutrients for energy, not gluttony, pure enjoyment, or emotional support. Remind yourself of what you NEED vs what you WANT from your food before making a decision. #nutritioncoaching #healthyeatinghabits #healthyeatingtips #nutritionplan #mindfuleating #intuitiveeating #weightlosstips #motivationalcoach #livingwithashley #rawwellnssscoaching #getrawgethealthy
A full fridge means you have a plan!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ A full fridge means you have a plan!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Grocery shopping shouldn't be a chore. I know not everyone loves grocery shopping like I do, so efficiency is key to get in + get out with what you need for a week of healthy meals.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ GROCERY SHOPPING HACK: ALWAYS HAVE A LIST...⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ You can divide it into sections based on how you move through the store. When I walk in, I am in the produce section first, so that's the top of my list.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ ***Note: outer aisles (the perimeter method) generally host the whole, clean, essential foods vs interior aisles that are generally packaged processed foods.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Have alternatives/substitutes in mind or written down for things that are commonly out of stock.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Save your lists so you can quickly snag it when you repeat a meal prep menu for a week when you don't have time to plan anything new.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #fitfoods #cookhealthy #cleancooking #livingwithashley #cleaneatingrecipes #cookingtips #mealpreprecipes #mealprepideas #wholefoodnutrition #nutritioncoaching #healthyeatinghabits #eatwelllivewell #healthyeatingtips #groceryhacks #cleaneatinglifestyle #nutritionplan #mindfuleating⁠⠀
All of the workouts in the world won't make up for All of the workouts in the world won't make up for a poor diet. Abs are 100% made in the kitchen + fortified in the gym.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Going Into a New Year, Remember:⁠⠀ *Making small changes over time is a more lasting + realistic way develop healthier eating habits⁠⠀ *Commit to the sit when eating + practice mindfulness to keep things in check⁠⠀ *When in doubt, write it out. Tracking is key to accountability so you stay honest with yourself about food intake, fitness, sleep, + more.⁠⠀ *Always have a goal. Work towards something.⁠⠀ *Plan. You have to be organized + practice time management to be healthy. Mastering meal planning + prep will make you a healthy eating pro.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Total Body Health comes from a balance between eating well, moving more, + staying emotionally and mentally strong. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Come on 2021- Let's do this! ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY FOR OUR INTERACTIVE, MOTIVATIONAL APP THAT SYNCS WITH YOUR FITNESS TRACKERS.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ LINK IN THE BIO FOR THE JANUARY CHALLENGE THAT STARTS JAN 11TH⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #wholefoodnutrition #nutritioncoaching #healthyeatinghabits #eatwelllivewell #healthyeatingtips #livingwithashley #cleaneatinglifestyle #nutritionplan #mindfuleating #nutritionisttips
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Today is the bigges HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Today is the biggest goal-setting day of the year. Remember to make them achievable + to check in with yourself daily to stay the course!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #coachinglife #lifecoachingtips #mindfullife #motivationalthoughts #motivationalcoach #livingwithashley #wellnesscoach #wellnesstips #selfcarehacks #wellpreneur #wellnessgoals
With the New Year quickly approaching, most everyo With the New Year quickly approaching, most everyone is in goal-setting mode for 2021. Before embarking on the journey to accomplish said goals, keep in mind: goals should be realistic + attainable, but you also need to be passionate about them to truly commit and hold yourself accountable. These 5 mental shifts will help you get to those goals and more! BE ENTERED TO GET FREE ACCESS TO OUR JANUARY INTERACTIVE APP CHALLENGE (FROM 1/11-2/7) BY FOLLOWING @raw8wellness + TAGGING 2 FRIENDS BELOW WITH ONE OF YOUR 2021 GOALS!!! #motivationmonday #quoteoftheday #mondaymood #instadaily #happymonday #coachinglife #lifecoachingtips #mindfullife #motivationalthoughts #motivationalcoach #livingwithashley #wellnesscoach #wellnesstips #selfcarehacks #wellpreneur #wellnessgoals
GIVING + RECEIVING LOVE MAKES YOU HEALTHIER⁠⠀ GIVING + RECEIVING LOVE MAKES YOU HEALTHIER⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Did you know that love (when truly accepted,) not only reduces stress and eases anxiety, but it helps you live longer?⁠ ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ SHOW ME THE LOVE: With love, Dopamine, the “feel good” chemical, is released in the brain. It is a mood intensifier and makes people feel appreciated while heightening positivity. Well, hello overall happiness! When people feel loved + secure in their close relationships, their stress levels are also reduced; literally balancing out the cortisol and adrenaline levels in the body. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ YOU’VE LOST THAT LOVING FEELING: Anxiety is brought about with feelings of loneliness or lack of “love;” which can increase insecurity, cortisol, adrenaline, and lead to inflammation and even physical pain. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ LIVE LONGER WITH LOVE: Studies suggest life-long benefits of close, loving relationships (in all forms,) are largely explained by consistent social and emotional support. This support leads to better adherence to medical care thanks to having people who hold you accountable for living healthy and guide you away from negative habits and behaviors.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ TAG ANYONE YOU WANT TO SHARE THE LOVE WITH + BOOST THEIR “HAPPY” FEELS⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #emotionalwellness #mentalwellness #spreadthelove #thoughtfulthursday #wellnesscoach #wellnesstips #selfcarehacks #livingwithashley #wellnesshacks #coachinglife #lifecoachingtips #mindfullife #motivationalthoughts #motivationalcoach #dailyinspo⁠⠀
⁠⠀ ⁠Healthy + Easy Nutritious Soup Recipes⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Perfect for the season and some traditional creations with some more creative flavors too!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ DOUBLE TAP IF YOU'RE SUPER INTO SOUP SEASON!⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ Link in the bio for the blog with the full recipes.⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ #fitfoods #cookhealthy #cleancooking #livingwithashley #cleaneatingrecipes #cookingtips #mealpreprecipes #mealprepideas #souprecipes ##nutritionplan #mindfuleating #glutenfreerecipes #feedfeed #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #f52grams
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