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When most people think about wellness, they automatically think about exercising and eating healthy. But did you know that there are actually Eight Degrees of Wellness? The Eight Degrees include: Physical WellnessFinancial WellnessIntellectual WellnessOccupational...

Have you ever thought to yourself, man I just want to be happy! But what is being happy? I’m pretty sure that everyone has their own meaning of what happiness is, so I decided to look up the definition and according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary: Happy: enjoying...

In a world where we can be frequently judged on our appearance, it can be stressful to live up to what society deems acceptable. It can be discouraging when you are trying to get on the healthy track and feel pressured that you must exercise every single day, eat...

The beginning of a new year is a time when most people start to think about getting their health on track. New Year resolutions typically include being more physically active, eating healthier and many other things we may want to do to improve the quality of our...

As I sit here and reflect over the past year, I realize how much I have grown as a person in these past twelve months.  Life is truly a journey and each step we take will lead us further down this path called life. I truly appreciate every moment I have...

Just recently I announced that Healthy Motives 365 is now offering Online Personal Training and I couldn’t be more excited! I have worked with clients in person for years and I have received many requests for help from people that are not in my immediate area so I...

As humans we have a tendency to compare ourselves to others, it’s just what we do sometimes. We look at other people’s lives and wonder why we aren’t where we want to be, automatically assuming that someone else’s life is so perfect. I have personally compared my...

As women we have a few main areas that we are most concerned with and I have to say that the belly is number one for most! Excess belly fat is not just an aesthetic problem it can also put you at increased risk for developing chronic health conditions such as heart...

Have you ever heard someone say, “I will eat this now and just work it off later?” Or maybe you have even said this before. I know in my past, I thought this way until I truly got to the point that I wanted to live a healthier lifestyle. When my mindset shifted from...

The end of the year can be a fun yet busy time of the year! With all of the holidays, traveling, family gatherings and parties it can be a little overwhelming and tiring at times. If this sounds familiar to you, keep reading for 5 ways to help naturally increase your...

The holidays are typically a time to spend quality moments with the family and create memories all while indulging in all the wonderful foods, desserts and adult beverages we can get our hands on. This is truly a wonderful time of the year! With that being said, the...

Have you ever heard of the term “Functional Exercise Training”? If not, you may be wondering exactly what it is? Simply put, functional exercises train your muscles to help you perform every day activities safely and efficiently.  Activities such as carrying...

Why is change so hard??? It is simply human nature to resist change, even when we know it can improve our quality of life. The problem is that although we want to change, as humans we also like to be comfortable. Getting out of your comfort zone is necessary for...

Soooo, everyone who knows me, knows I LOVE me some wine aka Mommy Juice! I mean what is there not to love about wine??? It has been said that red wine can be good for your health and that may be very well true but when it comes down to it, it is still alcohol which...

The typical American diet is very rich in calories but low in nutrients. We have access to lots of food but unfortunately all of the food we consume on a daily basis is not beneficial to our health. The purpose of eating is to FUEL our body but instead the food...

I’ve heard it before, “Why should I care about diet and exercise, we’re all going to die anyway?” Well, this is true but it is a terrible way to think! If that’s the case, why should you care about anything at all?! We only get one body, technically (I mean you could...

Oh Sugar, how we love you! As humans we tend to crave three things….sugar, fat and salt! This is why we can become so addicted to processed foods because they are laden with these three ingredients. The focus on today’s blog will be on sugar. Research has shown that...

Have you ever thought about what you should be eating before and after exercise? The thought may have crossed your mind before and honestly, it is a great question! It is important that we provide our body with foods that will help supply the energy, strength and...

Let’s face it, life can be hectic!! At times we have so many things on our plate, it’s hard to even know where to start. One thing to remember is that you can’t pour from an empty cup! If you continuously give, give, give and you don’t take the time to replenish your...

Every morning I start my day with a nutritious green smoothie! I’m not really a breakfast person but I know it is important that I eat something every morning and smoothies are a very quick and easy way to do so. The reaction I receive daily from others at the office...

Throughout the natural course of life, women experience fluctuating levels of hormones. Hormones are very powerful chemical messengers that help to regulate normal body functions; without them our body would not work properly. Hormones are necessary to sustain life...