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One year transformation! 💥 You don’t see it??? Look closer... . Closer... . There. It’s underneath the pose, the filter, the sweaty red grimace. . This year I found balance. I found that what I eat may not be as important as how I sleep, how I manage my stress, and how I move. It’s important, but not as important as we’re led to believe.💁🏻‍♀️ . There are so many factors to health. A physical transformation can’t capture it all. . Physically, I look the same. But deep down, I’m completely different. I’ve lost a TON of weight this year - beliefs and ideas that I used to live by... gone. It leaves room for so much freedom!⭐️ . If you’re looking for balance in your life, I’m your girl. Reach out for a complimentary consultation!👊🏼 . #transformationthursday #beforeandafter #fitness #health #nutrition #weightloss #wellness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #momswhoworkout #fitmom #crunchymama #chattingwithmybffs

Remember when I was talking about air fryer sweet potatoes? This is one of my favorite ways to eat them, and it’s sooooo easy, especially if the sweet potatoes are made ahead of time. 👏🏼 . All I do is reheat them in a pan, scramble a couple eggs, then throw both in a bowl with greens, avocado, and goat cheese. I drizzle a little balsamic on the greens because it really adds an extra 👊🏼 to the flavor blend! . I eat this meal for lunch many days, especially post workout because sweet potatoes are such a great re-fueling carb (if you care about things like that 😂). . For more recipes and tips delivered straight to your inbox, click the link in my bio! 😍 . #nutrition #foodismood #quicklunch #airfryer #health #wellness #guthealth #brainhealth #kitchentherapy #mentalhealthawareness #depression #bipolar #anxiety #chattingwithmybffs

Soooo I haven’t posted about anything “body positive” lately. Why? Well, I haven’t felt that positive about my body. I’m in one of those “I feel fluffy” slumps. 🙄 . I have a choice - I can feel guilty about feeling blah about my body (and make it worse), or I can lean into my feelings and dig deeper and find out what’s really going on. . Truth is, I’ve been busy. I’m coming back to real life after 2ish weeks of vacation, I’ve set some pretty high expectations/goals for myself for the rest of the month, and I fear that I won’t reach them. . That manifests in negative self-talk, which mostly shows up in how I look at myself in the mirror. 👎🏼 . Because it’s not always about your body, and it’s not even always your thoughts about your body. It’s your thoughts that go deeper down... those limiting beliefs about yourself that hold you back to begin with. ⭐️ . Being the size you want to be won’t fix it. Body positive talk and simply accepting where you are and “loving yourself more” won’t fix it. Dig deeper, find the root cause - and address THAT. . Then take a deep breath through your nose, hold it, and exhale. . You are right where you’re supposed to be.💥 . #bodypeace #bodypositive #haes #mentalhealthawareness #bepresent #therapy #recovery #bodyimage #selflove #selfesteem #nutrition #wellness #health

Do you have an air fryer??? If not, you definitely should get one ASAP! 🙌🏼 . This thing cooks up all my veggies to crispy perfection in a fraction of the time. Like sweet potatoes. I want my sweet potatoes to have that restaurant quality crispiness on the outside but soft on the inside. The air fryer makes them just right! . Air Fryer Spiced Sweet Potatoes🍠 . 2-3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes 1 tablespoon avocado oil 1 tsp Himalayan salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp paprika Dash of cayenne Dash of cinnamon, if you’re into that kind of thing 😉 . Set air fryer to 390 or 400 for 15 minutes. Midway through cooking, pull out the basket and give them a little shake. Continue cooking until desired texture is reached! . Honestly, I don’t usually measure my spices; I just throw them on there. But I did measure for this post. Adjust to your liking and play with it! Enjoy! 😋 . *You can do the same with the oven, but it will take longer. . #airfryer #airfryerrecipe #sweetpotatoes #cooking #nutrition #cleaneating #paleo #whole30 #healthyfoodporn #foodismood #mentalhealth #feedyourbrain #heathyeating #easyrecipes #momfuel #momlife

I LOVE dressing up. And free Chick Fil A is a pretty good reason to do it!🐮 . This has become an annual summer tradition for our family the last 10 years. Though I’m sad not to have my firstborn with us, she is out of town working at a camp with refugee kids - which is pretty awesome!🤗 . Happy Tuesday! Hope you can take any excuse you find to make intentional time with the people you love most! ⭐️ . #family #momlife #momoflittles #summertime #cowappreciationday #liveonpurpose #intentional #qualitytime #mentalhealthawareness #gratitude #joy

There is a direct correlation with my mental wellness and what I eat, the supplements I take, intentional relaxation, and my sleep patterns. . I knew the crash would come.💁🏻‍♀️ . I spent 2 weeks on a traveling high - people, experiences, delicious food and drinks. It was wonderful. . But. . I ran out of the multivitamin that helps keep my neurotransmitters functioning. I took my other supplements sporadically. . While I ate mindfully, I didn’t add in some of the things my body has come to rely on for optimal functioning - like MCT oil in my coffee and colorful veggies at every meal. . It’s funny how the effect is cumulative. . It sneaks up on me. . I’m tired, my brain is foggy, and my motivation is low.👎🏼 . So I’m spending quality time with my boys in the sun (for serotonin production and vitamin D), loading up on veggies and quality animal protein, practicing breathing exercises, choosing an earlier bedtime, and crossing my fingers my supplements get here soon! ☀️ . Sometimes the coach needs to be the client. . And that’s okay! I ALWAYS practice what I preach. 😉 . #workinprogress #mentalhealthawareness #therapy #recovery #bipolar #depression #anxiety #stress #foodismood #summer #holistichealth #holisticliving #realtalk #healthcoach #balance #motherhood #mombrain #momlife

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Hi I’m Erin! I’m a preacher’s wife/former teacher/homeschool mama/certified integrative nutrition health coach and mental health advocate! I have a passion for people and holistic wellness and I’m always a work in progress, just like this blog. Thanks for joining me!

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