SoulFood Wellness

3 years ago was the best day + weekend of our life together. ♥️ But today, we head to Maui with our sweet sweet baby bump and I’m not sure life can get much better than growing a beautiful family with you. I love you endlessly, husband - happpy happy anni + 👶🏼🌙 to us.

Looookkkkin' back at it. ✌🏻
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When I think about the past year of building SoulFood Wellness on IG + the powerful womxn that I've been honored to bring into my world, I am beyond grateful. To inspire this beautiful community of ours has truly been one of my greatest gifts. 🤍
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But, what I didn't expect to experience was the amount of pressure I would feel to show up every damnnnn day.
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Or, the memories I would miss because I was worried about taking + posting content-worthy photos.
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The anxiety + stress of writing the perfect caption or the awkwardness of a fu***ng reel.
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Or, the zillion hours that would be spent on ⬆️.
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Multiple failed launches.
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And, trying to keep up with the damn algorithm.
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Social media has quite literally become my job + at the end of the day, I didn't set out to be an influencer. It just doesn't fill my soul with J O Y. I want to be the healthiest, happiest version of myself - the best wife, mama, sister, friend, daughter, coach, + business owner. And, I've learned that I can't be this version of ME when I'm always on friggin' IG.
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SO! I'm saying goodbye, for now. And, I'm so effing excited for all the goodness coming my way. 🌟 Here's a sneak peek:
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- growing + nurturing our email 💌 list (link in bio, babe!)
- connecting with local businesses + schools
- finally starting my blog, "SoulFood in Seattle" 🏙️
- our IVF consult next week 👶🏻
- training for + running 🏃🏻‍♀️ a 1/2 marathon
- traveling, celebrating, + making beautiful memories
- reading all the things
- exploring our home in the PNW 🏡
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THANK YOU for being here, gf. I hope you know I'll always be in your corner, cheering you on with endless love + joy! I'll be back.
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Love, Coach B. 🖤👯

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My sweet nanny family is in Hawaii, + I miss them endlessly…
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B U T I am also feeling SO grateful for this time off to reset + recharge. I struggle with burn out + overwhelm during this busy season of life, and I’ve heard from a lot of you that you’re in the same boat. ⠀
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Sharing some love, tips, + tricks for ⬆️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

1. Build in time for your self-care + movement routines. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
⏱️ On the days + weeks that feel long + busy, it’s important to be intentional with your time so that you’re setting yourself up for success. I plan my movement + active rest days based on what my work day looks like. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. Stay true to yourself. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🤟🏻 Let’s dig into this one a bit more. What works for YOU? What is important to YOU? If you love waking up early, do it. If you don’t, a self-care routine in the morning doesn’t make sense, gf. Choose a schedule + routine that works for YOU, your lifestyle, + what you value the most. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3. Give yourself permission to make a change when you need to. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🙌🏻 Your body always knows what’s best for you. If you’re feeling burnt out + beyond exhausted, this is your body’s way of telling you to slow the f**k down. YOU are in charge of your time + schedule. It’s up to YOU to figure out what’s best for your mental health. If something isn’t working + you need to make a change, step into your personal power + get after it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

Let’s learn from each other. What are your BEST tips + tricks for resetting + recharging!? Drop them here, sis. 🤍

Here’s to all you badass womxn knowing that you’re worthy, gorgeous, + fu***ng powerful, today + every damn day. ✌🏻🖤👯‍♀️

Repeat after me, babe.
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I am a friggin’ badass. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I am joy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I am bold, assertive, powerful. ⠀⠀⠀
I set goals + I reach them.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I pour into myself before giving to others.
I love hard. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I am resilient.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I am abundant.
I am magic. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The list goes on + on. Positive affirmations are my fav thing ever, y’all. It’s about stepping out of your comfort zone + stepping INTO your personal power. It’s about manifesting the GOODNESS in your life. And, I think it’s about time for us strong womxn to OWN who we are + what makes us so powerful.
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This is one of the first things I teach my clients because so many of these beautiful womxn come to me: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
👏🏻 To find themselves again (outside of being a professional, a mama, a wife). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
👏🏻 To become the #1 priority in their lives, everyone else does NOT come first.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
👏🏻 To learn how to honor their mind, body, + soul every damn day.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
👏🏻 To take care of themselves; in life, in health, in wellness. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So, from me to you: Wake up with a smile, remind yourself of the friggin’ badass YOU are, + own that s**t. You’ve got this, gf. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Drop a 🤍 below to spread these FEEL GOOD vibes. 🤟🏻

This is some tough love, but your excuses are BS. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You say you don’t have time to do this. ➡️ That’s bulls**t.

You say that you can’t afford it. ➡️ That’s bulls**t. ⠀

You say that healthy eating is just too hard. ➡️ That’s bulls**t. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You say that you just can’t stick to anything. ➡️ That’s bulls**t. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I know how scary it is to make a change in your life. THAT is where this bs comes from. Listen, girl, SWM is full of tough love. It’s full of accountability, support, + growth.

👯 My clients trust me to CALL them on their bulls**t so they can break through these limiting beliefs + reach their big, beautiful goals.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’m welcoming womxn into this EPIC coaching program full of new goodness + I’m ready if you are. Link in bio to apply! 🌟

It’s already MARCH + an estimated 91% of us won’t achieve the resolutions we set. Hot damn. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Does anyone else feel like time is FLYING by? It feels like just yesterday that I was drinking bubbly + watching the fireworks, saying peace the eff out to 2021. And here, we are - Already 2 months into our new year. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

🌟You set ambitious goals on Jan 1. But you’ve fallen off track. ⠀
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🌟You want to prioritize yourself.
But everyone + everything else is more important.⠀⠀
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🌟You’re looking for healthy + joyful habits that LAST. ⠀
But you don’t know how to get started. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, what are you going to do about it?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Trust + believe - I hear you, girlfriend. It is HARD af to hold ourselves accountable. I fell off track about a million times last month, but what’s helping me the most is my commitment to my goals. Not only do I choose to honor my mind + body on the good AND bad days, but I also continue to invest a lot a lot a lot of money in myself, my wellness, + this beautiful business of mine. Because we can’t do it alone, love. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
SWM is A L W A Y S open for enrollment + you won't want to miss it, babe! I’m looking for 5 women who are ready to prioritize themselves + their health. If you’re looking for this kind of support in your health + fitness journey, apply to join the magic through the link in my bio! 🤟🏻🖤

Periodt. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻
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As a joyful wellness coach, I’ve discovered that the majority of the womxn I work with, if not all, are currently and/or recovering people pleasers, including myself.
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Our days are FULL of obligations, to-dos, careers, families, anything + everything that is thrown our way.
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For the most part, this leads to feelings of frustration, overwhelm, + burnout. And then, we simply don’t have the energy to pour into ourselves because all of our time is spent dedicated to others.
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I always ask my clients at the beginning of their coaching program to identify their top 5 priorities. EVERY FU***NG TIME, they aren’t even on that effing list, y’all. 😭
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In my world, I’m my #1 priority, always, every damn day. And, this is what I empower my clients to create for themselves, and it all comes down to one mindset shift: “if it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell no.”
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What is something you can say HELL 🙌🏻 YES to today to take care of yourself? Drop it here, babe! ⬇️

🥂 Reasons #20-28 to hire me as your coach 🥂⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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20. I’ll never ask you to count calories.
21. In fact, I want you to ditch the scale.
22. I don’t care about your numbers. You shouldn’t either.
23. Oh, and plot twist, fat is good for you.
24. I’ll love you, even when you can’t.
25. Instead of “working out,” I encourage daily + JOYFUL movement.
26. Self-care is a non-negotiable.
27. This time for yourself, each week, is a non-negotiable.
28. Every moment is a teachable coaching moment.
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Girl, I am passionate AF about what I do. It sets my soul on 🔥 to serve women like YOU. The SoulFood Wellness Method, “SWM,” is built on the mission of honoring your mind, body, + soul every damn day. THAT is what sets me apart from other health coaches.
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I don’t want to tell you to eat broccoli + grilled chicken every day. I don’t want to count your calories or know how much you weigh.
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I want to know your deepest WHY underneath your goals. I want to teach you how to fall in love with yourself + your life.

I want you to know that your limiting beliefs are holding you back. I want to give you permission to let go of that burn out + overwhelm from always taking care of everyone else first. And THEN, we’ll get to the weight loss + nutrition + movement goals. Promise.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🤟🏻 This is your warning: If you become a client of mine, I will love you + support you endlessly, and make SURE that you reach every one of your goals.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This program is now EVERGREEN 🌲, babe, which means enrollment is always open + you can apply when you feel called to! Best thing ever, amiright?!
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If you’re looking for this kind of support in your joyful wellness journey, apply to join the magic through the link in my bio! 🖤👯‍♀️

“Now isn’t the right time.” ⠀
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One of my potential clients shared this with me the other day. And though I honor her feelings, I respectfully disagree. If YOU are also telling yourself this, here’s some tough love for you, babe. ✌🏻
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There is no “right time.” There is just time + what you choose to do with it. We all have the same exact 24 hours in a day + we will always always always make the time for the most important priorities in our life. If you want to binge Netflix 📺 for 8 hours, I hear that. If you want to meal prep 🍽️, move your body with joy 💪🏻, + let go of that burn out or overwhelm you’re feeling 😭, I support you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
So, let me ask you:
Are YOU at the top of your priority list?
Above all else?
Are you honoring your mind, body, + soul every damn day? If not, you’re doing it wrong. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you’re sitting there + wondering when to start taking care of yourself, I’m here to tell you that NOW is the time. Stop waiting to change your life, girlfriend. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I have 2 open spots left for 1:1 coaching, link in bio! 🤍

Every damn day, I am writing my legacy.
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As a woman, a wife, a hopeful mama, a coach, + business owner. And when I truly think about what I want to be KNOWN for, it’s easy.
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👉🏻 Empowering womxn to honor their minds, bodies, + souls .
👉🏻 Creating joyful wellness + a happy life for my beautiful clients, and more importantly? Myself.
👉🏻 Inspiring others to say, “f**k off” to diet culture + reclaim their wellness through healthy and sustainable habits instead.
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I friggin’ love what I do.
I friggin’ love the life I am building.
I friggin’ love all of the incredible clients I am blessed to serve.
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And, I want some more of it. 2 spots are open right now for 1:1 coaching goooodness, love! Shoot me a 🖤 to connect. Xo.
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PS: I need to clean my mirror.

Comparison is the thief of joy. Always.
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While I was making the cutie reel from yesterday, I caught myself doing a deep dive of all the photos leading up to + following our wedding weekend. And honestly?
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I was in the best 👏🏻 physical 👏🏻 shape of my life. I looked strong + lean + toned.
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Want to know the f**ked up part?
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I wasn’t eating nearly enough.
I was obsessing over calories.
I felt like s**t every time I stepped on the scale.
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And, I wanted “more.”
I wanted to lose “more.”
I wanted to look “more” perfect.
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Hindsight is always 20:20, gf. As I look back, I can very CLEARLY see just how unhealthy my habits were. But it’s always hard to do so in the moment when we’re so blinded by diet culture + those unrealistic expectations we put on ourselves to be _____ size or weigh ____ pounds.
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🥂 Now, I happily weigh more, I move my body with joy instead of as a punishment, I honor my hunger + fullness cues, + I’ve created an abundant lifestyle with sustainable habits.
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My mind, body, + soul are aligned af.
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THIS is the very reason I created my wellness coaching programs. 🙌🏻🖤 I know damn well that every single womxn that visits this community struggles with allllllll of the above. Learn from my mistakes, babe, because there’s a happier + more joyful way to live your best fu***ng life.
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Share this with a friend who needs to hear this message today! XO. 🤟🏻

So, what is joyful wellness exactly?!
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Lemme break it down for you, gf.
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It’s a FEEL GOOD approach. 🌟
because self-care, self-love, positive affirmations, + gratitude are some of the most important habits we can build for ourselves.
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It’s the INNER WORK + OUTER WORK. 🌟
because you can’t have one without the other. the deep inner work - our mindset, the ways in which we talk to ourselves, etc. MUST align with the outer work - the actionable habits we create in how we move or nourish our bodies, plan our days, and so on.
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It’s about honoring YOU. 🌟
because this is what it all comes down to. Are you honoring your mind, body, + soul ? This is where the magic happens, love. Becoming our #1 priority should always be a f**k yes.
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Inside of my group coaching program, the SoulFood Wellness Method, THIS ⬆️ is what our wellness looks + feels like, beautiful. And, it is E P I C. Link in bio to join the sisterhood! 🖤👯‍♀️

This big + beautiful community of ours keeps on growin’, loves. 👯‍♀️
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So, I’m taking some time to re-introduce myself to the new faces here + get to know y’all too!
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🌟 I live in the PNW with our sweet lil fam, but will always be a feisty New Yorker at heart. ⠀⠀
🌟 My fav colors are olive green, black, + anything neutral.
🌟 I don’t drink caffeine because it gives me migraines. ⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌟 I love allllll things home decor + travel.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌟 I am Target + Starbucks obsessed. They are my happy places. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌟 I’m a joyful wellness coach + own my small, but mighty business, SoulFood Wellness. ⠀⠀⠀
🌟 Self-care is a non-negotiable for me. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🌟 I’ll always be 100% real, raw, + honest with y’all.
🌟 My dream is to become a mama (hopefully one day very soon!). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Now, it’s your turn! Do we have anything in common?! Let me know down below, gf ⬇️

There is a whole lotta bulls**t in the health + wellness industry, babe.

And it pi**es me off. ⠀
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When I see messages + posts being shared that perpetuate our f**ked up diet culture, I.Can.Not.Stand.It. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
As a joyful wellness coach, I stand AGAINST: ⠀⠀⠀
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✖️ counting every single calorie, or really, any calories at all⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✖️ eating 1200 calories a day⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✖️ weighing yourself all the time ✖️ excess cardio ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✖️ exercising out of obligation or punishment
✖️ cutting out carbs, or any other food group ⠀⠀⠀
✖️ playing the comparison game⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
✖️ trying to do it all on your own
✖️ quick fixes that aren’t sustainable or following someone else’s plan⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As a joyful wellness coach, I BELIEVE in:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🤍 being mindful of macronutrients + portion control⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🤍 intuitive eating - honoring your body’s hunger + fullness cues⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🤍 ditching the scale ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🤍 movement that FEELS good + brings you joy ⠀⠀
🤍 every food having its rightful place⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🤍 honoring your mind, body, and soul every damn day
🤍 treating yourself with kindness + respect - positive affirmations⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🤍 self-care as a non-negotiable ⠀⠀🤍 putting in the WERK, from the inside out. inner game + outer game. 🤍 building sustainable healthy habits that fit YOUR lifestyle.
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Let’s connect - What pi**es you off about diet culture?
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The #1 tool that keeps me on track with my nutrition...?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
MEAL. PREPPING. I'm serious, meal prep changes lives. It allows my clients (and I!) to stay on track with their food choices every day so that they are guaranteed to see success.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You heard it here, fam. It’s true + I’m sharing some of my best tips + tricks below! ⠀⠀
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🍴get yourself a cute planning pad - I love Rifle Paper Co!
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🍴take inventory of your fridge, freezer, + pantry - you can build recipes around what you already have!
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🍴don’t try to meal plan, shop, + prep all at once.
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🍴Th/Fri - choose your recipes (if you’re feeling ambitious, try to pick recipes with similar ingredients)
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🍴Sat - grocery shop + chop / wash fresh fruits + veggies ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🍴Sun - meal prep ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🍴plan for snack attacks! - beef jerky, almonds (or your fav nut / seed), rice cakes with PB, trail mix, hard boiled eggs (+ so many more) are great, nutritious options! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🍴enjoy food freedom + honor those cravings, babe.
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🍴keep options in the freezer if you’re running behind + feelin’ something off your plan - my favs are gluten free pizzas / chicken nugs, bertolli meals, salmon burgers, lots of veggies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Let’s get to planning, gf. Send me a DM if you need more pointers! 👊🏻🤍

The #1 tool that keeps me on track with my nutrition...?! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

MEAL. PREPPING. I'm serious, meal prep changes lives. It allows my clients (and I!) to stay on track with their food choices every day so that they are guaranteed to see success.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You heard it here, fam. It’s true + I’m sharing some of my best tips + tricks below! ⠀⠀
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🍴get yourself a cute planning pad - I love Rifle Paper Co!
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🍴take inventory of your fridge, freezer, + pantry - you can build recipes around what you already have!
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🍴don’t try to meal plan, shop, + prep all at once.
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🍴Th/Fri - choose your recipes (if you’re feeling ambitious, try to pick recipes with similar ingredients)
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🍴Sat - grocery shop + chop / wash fresh fruits + veggies ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🍴Sun - meal prep ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🍴plan for snack attacks! - beef jerky, almonds (or your fav nut / seed), rice cakes with PB, trail mix, hard boiled eggs (+ so many more) are great, nutritious options! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🍴enjoy food freedom + honor those cravings, babe.
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🍴keep options in the freezer if you’re running behind + feelin’ something off your plan - my favs are gluten free pizzas / chicken nugs, bertolli meals, salmon burgers, lots of veggies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Let’s get to planning, gf. Send me a DM if you need more pointers! 👊🏻🤍

Happiest February, babe 🤍
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Is anyone else in actual shock that we’re already a full month into 2022?! I l o v e the month of February though because our habits + routines feel a bit more settled after the holidays + it’s a beautiful reminder to simply celebrate love.
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SELF-love, to be exact 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 because…
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The most important relationship you will ever have is the one you have with yourself. And, it should be built on a foundation full of love, trust, joy, + respect. Have you ever noticed that you give SO much to others + don’t pour into yourself nearly enough?! I’m here to tell you that should NOT be the norm, gf.
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These 5 habits become non-negotiables for my clients + will help you choose self-love .
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Habit #1:
🤟🏻 Create a list of self-care items you LOVE + then build in time daily for these things. You should treat your self-care like a doctor’s appointment you can’t miss.
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Habit #2:
🤟🏻 Take yourself out on a date (or 5). It feels so empowering to plan a lil special date + this can be anything! Wandering around Target, kid or spouse free with a Starbucks, going to see the newest chick flick, or enjoying happy hour.
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Habit #3:
🤟🏻 Y’all hear me say this all.the.time. When we connect to positive affirmations, we’re re-writing the stories we tell + believe about ourselves. Periodt.
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Habit #4:
🤟🏻 Movement should be a celebration of all that your badass body is capable of. So, choose movement that FEELS joyful + makes you feel as strong as you are.
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Habit #5:
🤟🏻 Write these down. “I am grateful for _______.” You’ll be surprised at how many things you come up with + how they have the power to completely shift your mindset.
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Tell me below - Which habit will you commit to this month, love?! I’m going with #2. 🖤

"I need your magic in my life."
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One of my clients texted me this the other day + my heart, y’all. 🤍
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I very quickly messaged back that SHE is magic + decided to really take the time to celebrate the helllllll out of HER. See what I mean, here ⬇️
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👊🏻 Jess started my health coaching program almost a year ago. She came to me with SO many beautiful goals, but wanted to really focus on being able to say “no” without feeling guilt, and also committing to a sustainable routine of joyful movement + self-care. And ever since then, we. have. put. in. the. work.
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👊🏻 I always tell my clients that our INNER game is just as important as our OUTER game. If you want to lose weight (outer game), then you also have to dive into your inner game (beliefs + identities). Real talk: If you don’t take care of the BS going on in your heart + soul, it’s really not going to matter how “skinny” you are or how much you work out.
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👊🏻 Every week, Jess comes to her sessions with excitement, commitment, and an open heart. Through coaching, reflection, meditation, learning, and weekly action steps, she’s been able to build so much awareness around moving her body with joy, and taking care of herself is her number one priority. Her mission is to honor her mind, body, + soul every damn day, and if it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell no.
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👊🏻 She is now in a loving, respectful, trusting relationship with HERSELF because she’s been able to say f**k no to people + things that simply don’t serve her ** without feeling that shame. **
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THIS is pure magic. 🖤
SHE is pure magic. 🤟🏻
Wellness coaching is pure fu***ng magic. 👯‍♀️
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Babe, I know that you’re ready for real change, from the inside out, too + I’d love to work with you on YOUR pure magic. Link in bio, xo.

Butter is N O T a carb, but I couldn't resist a lil Mean Girls shoutout for today's goodness.
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Real talk? I will always choose carbs over our diet culture. Every damn day.
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How many of you jumped into 2022 with goals that sounded like this?
✔️ I’m going to eat less carbs and/or calories
✔️ I’m going to lose ______ pounds
✔️ I’m going to workout every day
✔️ I’m going to go on a diet (WW, Keto, Paleo, Whole 30, and so on)
✔️ This year is going to be different + I’m finally going to make a change
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I get it. I’ve been there. I’ve done alllllllll the things to “be healthy.” BUT I’m also here to tell you that goals like these will.not.serve.you.
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Eating 1200 calories a day will.not.serve.you. The calories in your food are FUEL for your body + they give you the ENERGY to live your best damn life. 👊🏻 When you restrict calories, you will be bitchy, hangry, + unable to focus on all of those big, beautiful dreams of yours.
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Exercising TOO much or to punish your body will.not.serve.you. I can’t tell you the number of times that I worked out because I ate pizza 🍕 or because I wanted to eat a burger and fries. 🍔 🍟 When we incorporate JOYFUL physical movement into our daily routine, we are able to celebrate our bodies instead.
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Avoiding carbs will.not.serve.you. Let’s be real - carbs are friggin’ delicious + comforting. ✌🏻 🍞 BUT they are also IMPORTANT to your nutrition. We NEED them to survive + thrive. Nutrient-dense carbs (quinoa, veggie/lentil/chickpea pasta, brown rice, whole grains) should be a part of your diet every single day. 👏🏻
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In 1:1 wellness coaching, I teach my clients how to shift their mindset from the inside out, how to eat more of their favorite foods (with ZERO restriction), + still reach their E P I C goals. I’ve got 2 spots open, babe. Link in my bio to apply! 🌟

Deep breath in, babes. Repeat after me.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am worthy of self-care + self-love.
I am beautiful.
I am strong.
I am loved + supported.
I am light, love, + joy.
I honor my mind, body, + soul every damn day.
If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell no! ⠀⠀⠀
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It’s Monday, + I don’t know about you, but I’m feelinnnnnnn’ damn good about it. As we get further into the new year, it’s so important to manifest goodness, to let go of everything else, + to take the time for yourself.
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Because of ⬆️ , 2 of my incredible clients are currently challenging themselves to embrace positive affirmations as part of their day-to-day routine. These badass womxn are:
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🌟 busy + successful professionals
🌟 GORGEOUS, inside + out
🌟 in happy, healthy relationships
🌟 going through amazing transitions - a new home + upcoming wedding!
🌟 working to become more aware of their health + wellness
🌟 embracing 2022 with good vibes + high hopes!
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But underneath all of their superpowers, they are also struggling with poor body images that impact the way in which they experience LIFE. Negative self-talk and comparison steals their joy + their relationships to food, movement, and their bodies simply feel unaligned. ⠀
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We all have s**t days like this, girlfriend. And, that’s why 🙌🏻 self-care 🙌🏻 through positive affirmations is one of the biggest components of daily LIFE that I cover with my clients because I have seen first-hand how crucial it is to their success. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Self-care is a habit, love 🤍🙏🏻 and, I’m always looking for more ideas to share inside of our beautiful community. Drop your favs here ⬇️
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Also, PS: I just feel like mirror selfies with comfies on in my lil cutie photo corner is the moveeee for 2022?!

Like, really. ✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
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I can’t tell y’all how DEEPLY I despise diet culture + the unrealistic expectations it’s created for womxn of all ages, all sizes, all ends of the earth.
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• We feel immense pressure to be a certain size.
• We give all of our power away to the number we see on a scale.
• We don’t trust our body enough to fuel it based on hunger + fullness cues.
• We move our bodies out of punishment or obligation instead of joy.
• We fast before a formal event to fit into “that dress.”
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The list goes on + on, right?
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These habits + thoughts are LEARNED, love. Instead of loving + celebrating ourselves, we have been taught to obsess over food, to create unhealthy + toxic relationships with our bodies, and to avoid the “bad” food groups.
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As a coach, I talk to womxn every single day who genuinely BELIEVE that they aren’t good enough or skinny enough or whatever enough. And this mindset is the one thing holding any of us back from living our best damn lives. 🤍
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So, f**k you 🖕🏻, diet culture. You’re no longer welcome in my world.
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And as a loving reminder, gf:
YOU are more than enough. 🙌🏻
Strong > skinny. 👊🏻
You deserve joyful wellness, . 🖤
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Drop a 👯‍♀️ if you needed to hear this one today, babe!

SoulFood Wellness turned 1 this month 🌟🤍🥂
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AHHHHHHH! I could actually pinch myself when I think back to the entrepreneurial + coaching journey I’ve embarked on in the past 365 days.
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My 2021 highlights (the good + the bad):
👊🏻 served 10+ clients on their beautiful wellness journeys
👊🏻 invested in 2 incredible business coaches that continue to make my world go round
👊🏻 built a community of womxn who come to my page for inspiration, truth, + education
👊🏻 created a brand and message that I’m obsessed with: joyful wellness , babe.
👊🏻 developed 3 wellness coaching programs to serve clients at all investment levels
👊🏻 designed valuable freebies + badass emails
👊🏻 spent way too much time trying to capture the perfect, curated photos
👊🏻 learned the painstaking reality of reels + writing, posting content with consistency
👊🏻 had multiple failed launches + cried a bunch
👊🏻 realized that building a business is hard af (but also worth it times a million)
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To those of y’all who have been here from the beginning, thank you.

If you’re just joining us, thank you.

Thank you for being my reason to keep moving forward because we all deserve joyful wellness.
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I know the next 365 days are sure to be infinitely more empowering, challenging, + world-changing. So, cheers to the happiest 1st birthday + the years to come! I love y’all 🤟🏻🖤 Xo.
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PS: yes, my balloon is backwards because I'm 1,000% me 😭

“I’ve lost 5 pounds!” 🤍
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This is a message that a sweet friend-turned-wellness coaching client texted me last week.
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My initial response? - That’s a HUGE victory! (I’ll always cheer you on, gf).
My coach response? - “Do you mind me asking what you’re doing to lose weight? I’ll be able to help see if it’s sustainable or not!” (some tough love followed).
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She’s tracking macros + weighing her food.
🌟 Don’t get me wrong, tracking + weighing can help with accountability. BUT it also teaches us to NOT trust our bodies by telling us when to stop eating (at a certain amount) whether we’re still hungry or not.
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She’s eating 1100-1200 calories a day.
🌟 This is enough food for a TODDLER, babe. Like, I’m actually not kidding.
🌟 You are a grown, badass, strong woman - Nourish your body like one.
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She often skips meals, but will eat one large meal when she remembers or feels hungry.
🌟 Eating meals throughout the day will help your body to metabolize food + keep your blood sugar well balanced.
🌟 Knowing WHEN to eat goes back to learning how to trust + honor those hunger and fullness cues.
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She’s trying to create a calorie deficit by walking + moving around as much as possible.
🌟 This is not joyful movement. Periodt.
🌟 When we move our bodies out of obligation or punishment, we’ll always feel like s**t.
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⬆️ is what unsustainable weight loss looks like
⬆️ is why the majority of weight loss journeys fail.
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At SoulFood Wellness, we focus instead on the deep mindset work aligning with creating actionable steps for those healthy, joyful, sustainable habits. If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell no, babe.
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My signature group coaching program is comin’ back with a vengeance soon 🤟🏻🖤 Stay tuned for the deets.