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Skinny Vanilla Almond Milk “Latte”

Okay so this has to be the laziest “latte” recipe in the world but I can’t get enough of it.  It’s so simple yet so satisfying. Don’t let this ingredient list scare you away. 🙂 Ingredients:Fresh brewed coffeeUnsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Directions:If you don’t have a steamer, warm almond milk in the microwave or on

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Pilates In Hollywood: an interview with Jessica Luengo

Today’s edition of Real Women. Real Balance. is super fun for me. Jessica Luengo was an old friend of mine back in Colorado. We met at CSU (which seems like a whole lifetime ago) but both transferred to different schools during our college years so we eventually lost touch. Years later, when I began to

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Post Pregnancy Exercises for low back pain

Pilates For New Moms (part 2)

My second Pilates video for new moms is now up on YouTube! This workout focuses more on re-connecting to your abdominals and building core strength. Pair this quick daily workout with Part 1 and you’ll gain strength & relieve tension all in one session. Here’s the link: Pilates For New Moms (part 2) Please share

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Post Pregnancy Exercises for low back pain

Pilates Exercises For New Moms (part 1)

Every day it seems like another friend is announcing a new baby or pregnancy news. I love it. It’s such a fun season. Especially since my first nephew, Crosby, was born just a few short weeks ago. Certainly there are numerous changes that come along with being a new mom, but one change that I

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The Secret Of Youth…100 Year Old Does Pilates

Happy Monday! I don’t have much time to post today due to a full load of clients and a new Pilates starting class over at Stanford but I still have a gem of inspiration for you this morning. This woman is incredible. I can only hope to be as beautiful and vibrant as her in

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mind body wellness

A reminder to care for your body AND mind…

“The trouble with always trying to preserve the health of the body is that it is so difficult to do without destroying the health of the mind.” ~G.K. Chesterton As a Pilates trainer, my days revolve around helping others care for themselves, whether it be physically, mentally or a combination of the two. I want

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goal setting techniques

New Year. New Goals

Although many people have gone sour on the idea of setting New Year’s resolutions, I am a firm believer. A new year can represent a fresh start. It’s an opportunity to reflect on your past and plan for your future. Both in fitness and in life I believe in the power of goal setting. With

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New Year's diet and exercise

The Pilates Body Program FAQ

I know there are a handful of you that are still on the fence about joining The Pilates Body Program (crazy as I think that is). I’ve received emails with some very good questions so I figured it would be helpful to share them with those of you that are too shy to ask. I’m

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Holiday Gift Guide For Fitness Lovers

Christmas is only 11 days away! If you’re looking for gift ideas for the health nuts and fitness lovers in your life, here’s a guide to some of my favorite products on the market. I’m specifically coveting the Vitamix, Contigo travel mug (it works like a dream), i-need, Garmin and Fitbit. Which would you add

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New Year's diet and exercise

Introducing…The Pilates Body Program

I’m so excited to announce that my new program has officially launched!! You are going to LOVE this program. It’s the whole package. Pilates, nutrition and one-on-one coaching. I teamed up with holistic nutrition consultant Drew Parisi and she created the most AMAZING food plan. I have butterflies in my stomach as I type this

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Food & Fitness For Fast People: An interview with Lara Dalch

I’m so excited to share another edition of “Real Women. Real Balance.” with you today. Lara Dalch is a certified nutritionist and Pilates instructor that recently moved to the Seattle area. She is a woman after my own heart in her approach to health and wellness. She’s anti-guilt, pro-self care and is a wealth of

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Reclaim Your Life in 15 Days

You may remember when I did an interview with Anastasiya Goers awhile back. At that time she was about to launch a 15-day ecourse  called Reclaim Your Life. The course became SO popular that she has decided it to offer it again. This is good news! Anastasiya is such a gem. She is also a

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