Life is packed with two young kids, a farm stand, a wonderful community that I’m able to offer a weekly box of vegetables to and an expanding health coaching business. Modern conveniences have made my life comfortable and easier to flow. But modern convenience food seems to be breaking us down. Does it have to come at such a cost to our overall health? I’ve found there…
Cadio Junkie: Are you wasting your time?
First off, a friendly reminder that everyone’s experience with movement is different. I’d like to share a story about my movement throughout my life. I’ve always been into exercise, but it’s been an evolving journey. In college I struggled with an unhealthy relationship towards food. I leaned on cardio with the idea that it could help me manage my weight. I just…
Kickstart Your Day with a Simple Morning Routine
Even as I wrote the title of this blog, nothing feels simple about a morning routine to me. Although after years of practicing it, I know how important it is. Practicing intention for the first moments upon awakening can set our attitude for the remainder of the day. I’ve released high expectations because nothing is routine with two young kids…
How sleep is important and a few hacks to help you get the rest you need
I wanted to start off my blog with one of the cornerstones of my health success. Without a good night’s sleep all other odds seem to be stacked against me. It only takes one night of sleeplessness and my body craves sugar and my mood is thrown off. It’s the master controller of my reality. For years I was…
Getting to know your Coach
Hi, I’m Carolyn. I’m a graduate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and currently working towards my board certification. I feel that sharing my story is an important part of my journey to becoming a holistic health coach. I graduated from UCSB with a BA in Business Economics with an emphasis in accounting. Looking back, it was a steppingstone to where I am…