Figuring Out All the Diet Advice

As I savored every bite of breakfast this morning, I couldn’t help but think about how grateful I am to have figured all of this diet crap out. 🙌🏻

For the longest time, I didn’t eat breakfast. I figured, well, one less meal means that many fewer calories. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Then that period of time where I banned carbs. I don’t even want to talk about it. I think I had PTSD for a long time afterward. 🤬

Then there was that period of time I had a meal replacement shake daily for breakfast. Great on occasion, but MAN was I hangry and already eating a second breakfast 2 hours later. 👿

All of this confusion and trauma, coupled with my journey to naturally balancing my hormones + irritable bowels, inspired studies in what the 5% of people who are succeeding are doing right. 💁🏻‍♀️

{Yup you read that right. 95% of our attempts to get the body and health that we want are failing, which is why we’re constantly searching for a new solution}

Anyway, I’m dying to get what I’ve learned out there 🤩

If I created a free online workshop, where I outlined the exact steps that I’ve applied in my own life, and my clients apply to theirs.. would you be interested in attending?

2018 Recap

This week, I reflected on 2018 with my Mastermind Community. The lessons I’ve learned?

✨It is okay for ME to be supported!!

✨Our bodies are these crazy, intricate machines that will fully serve us when we serve them.

✨MINDSET is key to success in anything--continue to feed, nourish, exercise and rest my mind just as I do my body.

✨STRESS MANAGEMENT is such a key piece. A stressed body will not heal….release weight….or stay pregnant.

This year full of highs and lows, but overall filled with joy and so much gratitude:

Completing my Life Coach certification to compliment my work in Holistic Health, providing fuel to create the programs that now serve women across North America 🤩

Dipping my toes in the Pacific Ocean for the first time in an all expenses paid leadership retreat 🌊

Proudly supporting my husband Chris Kaminski and our friend & business partner Christine Iksic as they opened the doors to 3 Rivers Outdoor Company🌲

Dipping my toes in the Gulf of Mexico and for the first time in my life, not completely obsessing or self criticizing how I looked in a bikini 👙

For the first time ever, walking out of a store with a pair of pants that felt good on my body, without giving a f👊🏼ck about the number in the tag 👖

Being super intentional about getting fresh air and sunshine with Chris and Ziggy -- in other oceans, on trails and in neighborhoods 🌞

Watching moments of pure JOY on Ziggy’s face and experiencing this life through his eyes 🙇🏼‍♂️

Finally listening to everyone 😂 and launching The Veg Out Meal Plan Subscription; helping people everywhere simplify what’s for dinner with healthy recipes that don’t suck! 🥕

And of course, grateful for every day that I’m still growing this rainbow babe! 🌈
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Sending thoughts of peace and joy to everyone as we embark on a New Year!! ✨🎊🥂

Meal Plan Subscription

If you wish you had a plan heading into each week... are looking for a simple, consistent place to start... maybe feel like you're getting bored with food... and want to layer something in that doesn't break the bank (or taste like cardboard)... Read on, sister, read on…!

Peace Out Bland and Boring ✌🏼

Colorful, balanced plant-based meals that are proof eating your veggies does not have to suck. These nutrient dense meals are designed to deliver flavor & satiety that balance blood sugar, reduce cravings and help the body do what it knows how to do best -- use food as fuel to give YOU energy!

Increased Energy & Improved Health 🚀⚡️

People report lost weight/inches, lowered blood pressure, lowered blood sugar, lowered cholesterol, balanced hormones, healthier hair & nails, healthier skin, lessened joint pain, healthy bowels, eliminated brain fog, increased energy, clearer thinking, overall sense of happiness, regained sense of control, reduced anxiety/depression...and more. Just by eating more plants.

Weekly Hacks 💡

​As a bonus every week, you'll receive a personalized video from Certified Holistic Health and Lifestyle Coach, Sarah Kaminski. She'll share her favorite kitchen hacks--including anything from food prep, grocery shopping, food storage, life saving kitchen gadgets, cooking techniques and more! These will ultimately save you money, time and lots of headaches!

What kind of results can I expect? 

Aghhhh where do I begin?!  It is not uncommon for people to experience any combination of the following by incorporating more plant based foods into their diet:

Physically >>  Lost weight/inches, lowered blood pressure, lowered blood sugar, lowered cholesterol, balanced hormones, healthier hair & nails, healthier skin, lessened joint pain,  regulated bowels

Mentally>>  Eliminated brain fog, increased energy, clearer thinking, overall sense of happiness, regained sense of control, reduced anxiety/depression 

Another huge perk?  You'll likely find you are saving money by eating more meals at home, having a plan, incorporating more plant-based proteins, and have an overall lower grocery bill!

What’s Included

Recipes

Each week, you will receive (5) new recipes.  (1) breakfast, (1) lunch, (3) dinner.  If you feel like the lunch recipe would make a good dinner, or the breakfast recipe a good lunch, etc, by all means, do your thing!  

Instructions 

Expect these to be simple -- there is NO need to over-complicate things!  We include only what you need to know to get the end result (a fab meal). No fluff.  

Macro Breakdown

Each recipe with include a list of macronutrients -- these are the essential and bulk nutrients (protein, fat & carbohydrates) the body requires on the daily  for growth, energy, and health.  I will also include fiber sources, as these are essential for optimal health and vitality!  

Grocery List

Every week is complete with a grocery list, organized by section, to streamline and simplify your shopping experience.  Can I get a hell yeah?! 

Pantry Staples

These are things that may, or may not, already be staples to your pantry (or fridge/freezer).  Not to worry, as you will begin to slowly accumulate ingredients that you will use over and over again! Be prepared to stock some flavorful and nutrient dense staples to your pantry, fridge and freezer!  

#easybutton

Grocery lists note #easybutton hacks where appropriate.  These are great options for people who are busy, want to cut down on prep time, or who value convenience over budget.  Use these as you see fit!  

Favorite Kitchen Hack 

As a bonus every week, you'll receive a personalized video from Certified Holistic Health and Lifestyle Coach, Sarah Kaminski.  She'll share her favorite kitchen hacks--including anything from food prep, grocery shopping, food storage, life saving kitchen gadgets, cooking techniques and more!  These will ultimately save you money, time and lots of headaches! 

"It's all done for me. I don't have to rack my brain about what to eat!"

"I finally broke through my plateau and am back to pre pregnancy weight!"

"The recipes share ingredients so there is no waste!"

FAQ

Who is this for?  

If you are…

—Too busy to plan home cooked meals

—Ready to learn to eat in a way that you can sustain for the rest of your life

—Really wanting to eat & cook healthier/more balanced meals but don’t know where to start

—Maybe bored with food, and want to incorporate meals that aren't bland, boring, or taste like cardboard

What is included each week?

—1 breakfast recipe

—1 lunch recipe

—3 dinner recipes

—Grocery list

—Pantry staple list 

—Macro breakdown so you begin to understand where you’re getting your protein, carbohydrates, fat plus other important nutrients in your plant centered meals!

+ a bonus video each week with a favorite kitchen hack

Why aren't there enough recipes for 3 meals per day, 7 days per week?

Because many of them would go to waste!  We generally tend to bite off more than we can chew (figuratively and literally, ha!)  Plus, not every {one} body thrives from a 100% plant-based diet.  This is about beginning to layer in some more plant-centered meals,  all while keeping you out of overwhelm and into action!  

When will I receive my first meal plan?

Access to your first meal plan is available immediately upon enrollment.  Yay!

 What kind of recipes can I expect?  

100% of the recipes included in the program are plant-centered.  While not all bodies thrive from a 100% plant-based diet, ALL bodies benefit from incorporating MORE plants!  This is an awesome way to incorporate more veggies into your diet, try new foods, and improve your health, energy and vitality.  If you are looking for bland, tasteless meals, this will NOT be your jam.  

What is the cost?  

Membership is only $25/month!  To put this into perspective, you can take back your life and radiate health and happiness for less than the cost of…

1 Starbucks per week

2 bottles of decent wine per month

A date night to the movies

…or a manicure

Amazing, right?!

What if I decide the subscription is not for me?

You can cancel at any time by emailing support(support@sarahkaminski.com).   

What if there is someone who I think would love this subscription program, too?

Share it with them!  For every (1) new person you personally refer, you'll get $10 off your subscription the following month.   It's like giving the gift of health to both yourself and people you care about--and I mean seriously, what is better than that?!  

What if I have questions?

For questions, or to make changes to your account, email support @sarahkaminski.com   We will be in touch with you directly within 24 hours M-F!  

"My energy is increased, and my skin is clearing up!"

"My GI issues are completely resolved."

"What I’ve learned has changed my life and my mind regarding food is changed forever!"

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Still on the fence?

Check out this short 20 minute workshop!

Ready to incorporate our not-bland-not-boring-taste-freaking-fabulous recipes to simplify your life, save money, and improve your health?

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Questions? Contact me directly! Can’t wait to get cooking together!

Second Trimester Workout

Imagine if we lived in a world where babies stopped their attempts at walking the first time they lost balance and landed on their behinds. 🍑

We would have a world full of grown humans, who were perfectly capable of a skill they gave up on, and would have missed out on a lifetime of other things because of it. 👶🏼

Thankfully, babies are determined and resilient. They fall. They fall hard. And they do it over and over and over again. They don’t say, “I can’t,” they don’t give up, and they don’t judge themselves for every little flop. 🙌🏻

They surround themselves by supportive people, who cheer them on. They persist and persist...until one day they cruise from point A to point B without a crash, beginning to develop a skill they will carry with them for a lifetime. 🚶🏼‍♂️🚶🏽‍♀️🚶🏿‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️

We would never tell a baby perfecting their craft they’re doing it wrong, that they’re stupid & clumsy or to give up. But the words we say to ourselves? They’re often toxic and prevent us from moving forward. 🤚🏼

I talk to women every.single.day. that share with me that they can’t do certain things. That they feel defeated. That they feel {this close} to giving up. That they pick up momentum but then lose steam. They try to figure it out on their own. And I relate to all this pain, because I’ve been here. 😭

Those babies? They’re onto something. They allow themselves to be supported. They have a clear vision on what they are setting out to do. They are open to trying some things differently, and THEY DON’T GIVE UP. 👏🏼👏🏼

Applying these shifts 👆🏼 has completely transformed my life, and is, hands down, why I haven’t used pregnancy as an excuse to stop moving with intention, eat loads of garbage, or let my mind judge my body as it expands and changes to accommodate this HUMAN! (so crazy right?!)

Ziggy, the bump and I are going to visit family over the next few days, but I’ve opened a few slots in my calendar next week for complimentary health coaching sessions. If this message resonates with you, and you’re ready to implement, let’s connect ! (No buddha squats required.. I mean, unless you want to 🤣🤰🏻)

❤ 👇🏼

Meal Planning Service!

"I am feeling overwhelmed and confused about all of the diet and nutrition information out there."

"I am too busy to plan home cooked meals!"

"I am so done dieting, and am ready to learn to eat in a way that I can sustain for the rest of my life."

I hear you loud and clear!

What if you had a simple place to start? 

A guaranteed way to begin to incorporate more fresh veggies into your diet, that didn't suck?

What if, every week, you had FIVE nutrient dense recipes to feed your family, without having to plan them?

Complete with grocery list and pantry staples done for you, without having to figure it all out?  

And weekly video tutorials with priceless kitchen hacks to make your life easier?

What if it was DONE for you, every single week...

All for less than you pay for ONE meal out!

 Would it positively impact your life?

I am currently seeking a limited number of test group participants for a meal plan subscription program.  If you are interested, please check out the details, and complete the application below.  This is an awesome opportunity to receive one month of deliciousness, and see a positive impact on your energy, your waistline, your wallet and your most valuable resource, YOUR TIME, at a discounted rate.

These will accepted on a first, come, first serves basis.  If you are interested, apply now!

Vegetable Korma

Korma is a dish originating in India, consisting of meat or vegetables braised with yogurt or cream. We went with lots of veggies and full fat Greek yogurt here. Packed with plant based proteins, cruciferous veggies and greens…trust me, you MUST try this recipe!

What You’ll Need:

2 Tbsp coconut oil

2 onions, minced

2 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced

1 Tbsp curry powder

1 (15 oz) can tomatoes (fresh work here, too)

6 c cauliflower, chopped (about 1 head)

1/2 c uncooked lentils

2 tsp salt

1 c hot, filtered water

1 bag fresh, baby spinach

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 c 2% or full fat plain Greek yogurt

2 c brown or basmatti rice

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Cook rice according to package instructions.

Meanwhile, heat the coconut oil in a large soup pot. Add onion, ginger and curry, cooking until aromatic.

Add tomato, cauliflower, lentils, salt, water, spinach and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Turn off heat. Stir in yogurt. Serve over cooked brown or basmatti rice!

Write here…

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Serves 4 hungry, happy bellies!

Real Food First: Nutrition Foundations

Ready to learn the basic foundational principles around what to eat, in a way that ditches the fad diet mentality and will serve you for LIFE? I’ve got your back!

This Nutrition Foundations program might be a good for you if you are:

→ Tired of counting, measuring, feeling deprived or feeling low energy and like crap

→ Noticing that what always worked is no longer working

→ Interested in learning to eat in a way that will taste fab and keep cravings at bay

→ Ready to get started, but fear the the commitment of time or money involved longer program (and if you’re being really honest with yourself..fear failing..again)

→ Eager to trade short term solutions for long term, sustainable solutions

This 4 week program is designed to take the confusion about what to eat, provide a platform for mindful patterns around food, and create a foundation for long term, sustainable lifestyle change. No crazy pills, tricks, gimmicks, or diets of negative self talk.

Just real food, and the tools you need to learn what foods are best for your body, and how to continue to make food choices that make you feel fab. What you learn and apply in this program will give you the body {and health} you want and deserve!

What’s included:

>> (7) modules, complete with coaching and relevant resources. These address: water, high energy foods, what to eat, understanding cravings, navigating the grocery store, ingredient labels, and simplifying all the food/diet marketing messages out there.

>>Embedded in the program is the 14 Day Cleanse, an incredible opportunity to identify the right foods for YOUR unique body & tap into energy stores you didn’t know you had. This is NOT a starvation cleanse!  A variety of nutrient dense, high fiber foods are conveniently planned for you, taking the guesswork out of wondering what is okay and not okay to eat.  No crazy juicing or shakes required.  

>>Recommended food blogs, recipes, meal planning tutorial & templates, food journal and MORE.

>> (2) 30 minute coaching sessions via phone, to share celebrations, ask questions, explore where you are feeling stuck, and keep you in action.

>> Exclusive online membership site

This program doesn’t exist to give you MORE information; it exists to give you CURATED information. What that means is that what you can expect is information that is relevant, recipes that don’t taste like cardboard, and tools you can use EVERYWHERE, for the rest of your LIFE. Prepare to learn ONLY what you need in order to completely transform your view on food, nutrition and diet…forever.

What clients are saying...

"Sarah changed my mind regarding food, forever. She has truly changed me and pointed me in the RIGHT direction!! I am so tuned into how my body FEELS when I eat. It's so easy now to pass on the garbage! I don't have to ponder or think.. my mind automatically says no."-C.P.

 “I have gained more energy, am making time for exercise, am using techniques to keep me into action and feeling so much better about myself.  I am incorporating more plant based food and a focusing on a balanced plate.” -P.M.

 “I have re-discovered the good feeling that comes from truly caring about my well-being, by making self-care a consistent and joyful priority. I am well on my way." -J.K.

FAQ

What makes this program different?

No. More. Fads. This program is complete with the tools you need to learn to eat in a way that you can sustain for the rest of your life, focusing on Real Food First. Be prepared to shed unwanted weight, increase energy & confidence, begin to heal your relationship with food, and heal your body so you can be free from pain and medications.. forever.

What happens after I enroll?

You will have immediate access to your membership site, complete with everything you need to get started! Content is released over the course of 4 weeks, to keep you out of overwhelm, and IN ACTION!

What is the cost?

This is among the top questions I receive. My question for you is, what is the emotional, physical and financial cost of staying exactly where you are? I invite you to book a complimentary call using the link below to explore this further, and learn more!

I'm not really sure if this is a good fit for me. How can I learn more?

Schedule a complimentary Discovery Session, where we'll talk more about your goals, and discuss together whether or not this program is a good fit!

Healing Your Relationship Food

I remember so clearly laying in bed at night feeling low and come up with grand plans about how I was going to "get skinny." 😆

Diet pills....Low carb....Grapefruit....Cabbage soup....I counted points, calories, portions....Over exercised....Drank my calories....Saved up and then binged… 😣

It was the consistent struggle between “getting back on track” or just saying eff it and drinking wine and binge eating SnackWells cookies for dinner, even though I just had restocked my fridge with loads of fresh produce.  🥦

I was always looking for the next big thing that was going to give me the body I really wanted, but was really stuck on the start-again-stop-again train.  And I wondered why I couldn’t get out of bed in the morning, struggled with irritable bowels and why I couldn’t “just get skinny”😆

Then, in my early 30s, about a year and a half after my son was born, I was the thinnest I have ever been -- and also the real beginning of what I now recognize was a completely warped body image. I loved my body -- but I didn’t fully enjoy my life--  I was too busy obsessing about food, did 3 day starvation cleanses regularly to "reboot" or "get back on track" and was super judgmental every time I ate "too many" carbs, "too much" fat, or enjoyed an ice cream cone with my family. 🤣

These years of chronically dieting ultimately triggered a hormone imbalance, that caused an ugly string of symptoms to rear their heads..

🤷🏻‍♀️Missing and irregular cycles

🚽Constipation

😭Crazy moods

👄Chronic mouth sores

🤚🏼 Dryness and loss of skin pigmentation

💁🏻‍♀️ Brittle hair & nails

🤯 Constant state of brain fog.

I began seeing doctor, after doctor, after doctor, and chased my own tail with no answers until I couldn’t take it anymore. Something needed to change...

Fast forward 3 years and I have a healthy relationship with food, a healthy relationship with my body, and I've RECLAIMED MY LIFE!

🚫 No more diets.

🚫 No more judgement.

🚫 No more irregular cycles.

🚫 No more crazy moods.

🚫 No more constipation.

🚫 No more brain fog.

And the list goes on!

After years of navigating my own journey, studying nutrition, habit change, and becoming a Holistic Health & Lifestyle Coach, I have created a FREE 30 minute workshop to help you take the first step toward feeling like an empowered and healthy woman again.  💃🏻

Are you ready to heal your relationship with food, your body, and reclaim your life?

See you there

❤👇🏼

Is it time for a cleanse?

• Do you tend to gain weight easily especially in your belly?

• Do you have extra pounds that won’t come off with diet and exercise?

• Do you have headaches more than occasionally?

• Do you frequently belch or feel gassy or gurgling in your belly?

• Do you tend to feel lethargic during the day?

• Do you have cravings for sugar or starchy foods?

• Do you experience mood swings or anxiety?

• Do you have difficulty focusing or experience foggy brain?

• Do you have allergies or hayfever?

• Do you have an unexplained skin condition or acne?

• Do you experience pain, muscle achiness, or stiffness in your joints?

• Do you feel addicted to foods that you know aren’t good for you... and yet you can’t stop?

• Do you feel anxious, upset, nervous, or downright cranky?

• Have irregular periods?

• Dry skin, brittle nails and/or thinning hair?

• Do you get bloated after eating?

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If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, read on!

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This 14 day gentle, yet effective approach delivers an all access pass to boundless reserves of energy you didn’t know you had. You’ll find that every part of your body works better simply by “switching on” your metabolism and body’s natural healing abilities.

This is NOT a starvation cleanse!  It is developed based on years of personal experience, research, and based on the premise of an elimination diet, designed to help you identify the best foods for YOUR unique body.

Over the course of 14 days, we eliminate common allergens and triggers to essentially “clean the slate,” and then slowly reintroduce each food. A variety of nutrient dense, high fiber foods are conveniently planned for you, taking the guesswork out of wondering what is okay and not okay to eat.  No crazy juicing or shakes required.    

Package includes online membership site, complete with detailed program guide, tutorials & food journal, (1) 30 minute 1:1 coaching session, email support as well as recipe guides and relevant resources! 

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What clients are saying...

"This program helped me to break the cycle of emotional eating, reduce cravings, improve focus and digestion, and gave me an overall happier demeanor! I found Sarah’s expertise, support and time allotted for preparation were key in my success. I feel confident that I have the tools that I need to sustain the way that I feel now, for the long term. This is just the beginning!" -Klara D.

"I loved the way you can basically eat good foods and how the plan was laid out easy to follow. I'm feeling great -- so much better in my body and mind." -Christine A.

"This program helped me to identify what some of my triggers are, as well as which foods are best for my body. I have adopted healthier habits, resulting in improved focus, energy and weight loss. I have also identified new ways to manage stress, and am regularly meal planning for my family. I feel light, energetic, and healthy!" -Casey S.

"I am feeling so much better than I did 1 week ago. I feel calm and clear headed. I hope this feeling lasts and I can get rid of all my old bad eating habits and fixes." -Jeree G.

"I learned to be more conscious of my surroundings and of things I put into my body." -Amanda W.

How to Eat More Veggies

#1 question we get when sharing with people that we eat a plant centered diet:

"Where do you get your protein?!?"

Think about this for a second. Where do some of the worlds largest living things get their intense strength and power?

I'm taking elephants. 🐘Giraffes. Rhinoceros. 🦏Gorilla. 🦍Hippopotamus. Elk. 🦌and when they roamed the Earth, Tons of DINOSAURS. 🐲

🙌🏻🙌🏻Yup, you guessed it! Plants! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

One cup of lentil soup will deliver nearly 20 GRAMS of protein. When combined with a balanced diet, deliver a complete protein profile, which is exactly what the body needs. 👻

So here's the deal. A 100% plant based diet isn't for everyone (we aren't 100%!).

What IS for everyone are the benefits we reap from incorporating MORE plants into our diet. 🥒🍈🌱

Start where you are! 👌🏼

If you don’t know where to start, ask for help! 🙋🏽‍♀️

I'm sharing my story on this 30 minute workshop, as well as 4 essential steps to ditch the diet mentality, heal your body, feel confident & comfortable in your skin, for LIFE.

Tune in 👇🏼👇🏼 !

Enjoy Pizza and Wine without Deprivation!

I have an amazing recipe to share with you, but wanted to share a quick story with you first..

I spent my entire adult life yo-yo dieting, Googling "How to Lose 5 Pounds," and obsessing about what I did or did't eat,

I was never happy with the scale, and I was constantly checking my reflection to make sure clothes weren’t pinching to “make me look bigger than I already was”.

Years of "fad diet" eating patterns ultimately led to hormone imbalance, fertility struggles and irritable bowels.

Over the last 3 years, I have studied how to BREAK FREE from dieting and FINALLY, for the first time in my adult life, feel comfortable and confident in my skin. I am finally, truly, honoring my body, setting a healthy example for my son, and being engaged in a healthy relationship with myself. 

Other perks along the way?  I have healed my body from hormone imbalance, fertility struggles, irritable bowel, and brittle hair & nails and chronic skin issues with FOOD and LIFESTYLE.  Yup, it's possible.

My business has evolved quite a bit— I've worked with people from all different backgrounds with all different needs.

Much of what I do now is inspired by what I’ve overcome...

I empower women to stop dieting so they can be present, honor their bodies, and feel confident in the skin they're in. ✨

So, maybe..

🙅 Have recently done a starvation cleanse or deprivation diet only to see unsatisfying results

🙈 Are tired of spending an hour Googling the next big diet breakthrough EVERY SINGLE NIGHT

🤷🏻‍♀️ Feel too busy to even begin wrapping your head around consistently planning high quality meals for you and your family

💃🏻 Are so ready to finally get this diet and food thing on lock down, so you can be present and feel JOY in your life

I hear you, sister I hear you! I’ve worn these shoes.

Now Imagine …

🍕 Being tuned into the foods that are right for YOUR unique body, and even eating pizza….or ice cream….or tacos, WITHOUT guilt.

💰 Confidently heading into every week with a meal plan, saving money, time and your waistline

🎊 Ditching diets forever!  Find a way of eating that is sustainable for the long term.

📸 Putting yourself back in front of the camera,  and feeling good enough about yourself again so you can be PRESENT in your life!

WITHOUT quick fixes, pills, starvation cleanses, negative self talk or bullshit.✌🏼

I've done this.  I've helped other women to do this.  You can do this, too.

If you’re like, “ummmmm she’s talking about me,” say YESSSSS to yourself! 

With school officially kicked off, it's time to take care of YOU.  We have a group program kicking off THIS MONTH, and you should join us. There are just a few spaces left—and one has YOUR name on it.  

We’ll be operating from a place of self love & positive self talk. So be prepared for some major breakthroughs. ❤️

Trust me, I know it's not easy to ask for support.  But I PROMISE we’re #bettertogether

If you are ready to say HELL YES to yourself, contact me HERE and I will get back to you ASAP with everything you need to get started! 

PS you NEED to try this recipe for fruit crisp.  It DOES NOT disappoint.  <3 

Free 30 Minute Workshop: Find Food Freedom!

As I savored every bite of breakfast this morning, I couldn’t help but think about how grateful I am to have figured all of this diet crap out. 🙌🏻

For the longest time, I didn’t eat breakfast. I figured, well, one less meal means that many fewer calories. 🤦🏻‍♀️

Then that period of time where I banned carbs. I don’t even want to talk about it. I think I had PTSD for a long time afterward. 🤬

Then there was that period of time I had a meal replacement shake daily for breakfast. Great on occasion, but MAN was I hangry and already eating a second breakfast 2 hours later. 👿

All of this confusion and trauma, coupled with my journey to naturally balancing my hormones + irritable bowel, inspired studies in what the 5% of people who are succeeding are doing right. 💁🏻‍♀️

{Yup you read that right. 95% of our attempts to get the body and health that we want are failing, which is why we’re constantly searching for a new solution}

Anyway, I’m dying to get what I’ve learned out to the masses. 🤩

So, I've outlined the exact steps that I’ve applied in my own life to obtain food freedom, heal my body from hormone imbalance and irritable bowels...and my clients apply to theirs in this 30 minute workshop! 

So excited to bring this to you! We're starting soon, see you there!!  

STARTING WHERE YOU ARE.

Aghhhh. This is so much easier said than done!! In a world of social media and internet, we are constantly bombarded with messages about “not being good enough.”

Not healthy enough, happy enough, organized enough.

Not attractive enough, not worthy enough.

Not thin enough, successful enough

Not young enough, not fun enough.

You ARE ENOUGH.

Where YOU are right NOW.

Not where you were 20 years ago, not where the lingerie model is, not your coworker is, your sister, or that random girl you keep seeing on your IG feed.

YOU.

This is about honoring and celebrating where you are, RIGHT NOW, creating a vision for where you want to be, and layering in the steps necessary to begin to fill that gap. 
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August mentor-ships filled up fast, but we're enrolling for September!  I mentor a limited number of women each month through my signature program, Nourished Life.  AMAZING things are happening!!  Here's a glimpse:

"Prior to making the commitment to the program, I was nervous that I would fail..and that failing would cost money. This program is such a refreshing blend of nutrition coaching, cognitive behavioral therapy, and female empowerment seminar. My Type I diabetes is under control, all my lab results have gone from good to ridiculously good, my energy, self-confidence and self-talk have all improved.  And I am down 9+ pounds! " -VG

"I’ve always been hesitant to do anything for myself, let alone open up and look at things I could change/fix. This program had so many personal touches and was designed specifically for me.   I am down 10+ pounds, have more energy, am more motivated to try new things and have so much more patience with my kids.  (most of the time!  ;)" -MC

"Sarah changed my mind regarding food, forever.  She has truly changed me and pointed me in the RIGHT direction!!  I am so tuned into how my body FEELS when I eat.  It's so easy now to pass on the garbage!  I don't have to ponder or think.. my mind automatically says no." -CP  

Space each month is limited--Here with open arms to support you when you’re ready ❤️👉🏼📧

New Take On The New Year Resolution

Ya know how we all tend to think that January 1st is a powerful day? A day for new beginnings, for starting over, for finally going after your next-level dreams--the body...the health...the relationships that you want (and deserve!).

No one thinks, "August 10th is a great day to start a new chapter in my life!" But why not?

What would happen if you gave today all the power of January 1st?

I spent my entire adult life yo-yo dieting, Googling "How to Lose 5 Pounds," and obsessing about what I did or did't eat.

I did a lot of "starting on Monday," "starting over again tomorrows" and felt like my every moment was consumed with thoughts of what I did or didn't eat.

Through it all, I've been a size 2, and a size 10, and you know what I have FINALLY figured out?!

When you're not feeling deprived, you don't need to start again and stop again. When you've learned how to tune with how your body FEELS when you eat certain foods, you begin to consistently make choices that make you feel good. Because, um, who wants to feel like 💩--in body and mind-- all the time? (I sure settled for that--for a long time)

It doesn’t matter how old you are, what your experience is, how healthy you are in this moment, or what your current pant size is. TODAY is the day where you draw the line in the sand and CHOOSE to ban dieting forever, and be FREE so you can be present for the important people in your life, honor your body, and feel confident in the skin you're in.

I talked to so many incredible women last week, who drew their line in the sand. I am beyond thrilled to lock arms with them and guide them as they learn to eat in a way that is unique to them, WITHOUT quick fixes, pills, starvation cleanses, negative self talk or bullshit..

I've opened up a few more slots open in my calendar this week, and I invite you to book one. There is no better time than right NOW! <3

❤ 👇🏼

Breaking Free from the Diet Mentality

Heeeeyyyyyy! 🏼

How was your weekend?!? I have an amazing recipe to share with you, but wanted to share a quick story with you first..

You know how we get those memory reminders from different apps? These photos both popped up pretty recently and it had me majorly reflecting on how far I have come.

The photo on the left was taken in twenties, when I began dieting. I tried everything--

Diet pills....Low carb....Grapefruit....Cabbage soup....Point counting....Calorie counting....Portion counting....Over exercising....Drinking my calories....Saving up and then binging...

It was the consistent struggle between “getting back on track” or just saying eff it and drinking wine and binge eat SnackWells cookies for dinner, even though I just had restocked my fridge with loads of fresh produce. 

I was always looking for the next big thing that was going to give me the body I really wanted, but was really stuck on the,start-again-stop-again train. 

This middle photo is the thinnest I have ever been (important to note this was POST BABY) -- and also the real beginning of what I now recognize was a completely warped body image. I loved my body here -- but I didn't enjoy my life. I was completely obsessed with food, did 3 day starvation cleanses regularly to "reboot" or "get back on track" and was super judgmental every time I ate "too many" carbs, "too much" fat, or enjoyed an ice cream cone with my family. 

My pant size was never small enough, I was never happy with the scale, and was constantly checking my reflection to make sure my clothes weren’t pinching to “make me look bigger than you already are”. 🤣

The photo on the right? This is true food freedom. 

This is BREAKING FREE from dieting and FINALLY, for the first time in my adult life, feeling comfortable and confident in my skin. This is honoring my body. 

Here's the deal: Americans spend north of $60 billion annually to try to get the body they want, on everything from paying for gym memberships and joining weight-loss programs to drinking diet soda. 🥤

And get this--95% of those people FAIL and find themselves looking for the next fix or solution. 

This approach is FAILING US. We’re running in a hamster wheel! I was running in that wheel with that 95% for a lonnggggg time. 

I mean seriously, in what other industry do we trust a 5% success rate?!

I don't know about you, but I'm not buying a car from someone who has all but 5% of their cars returned. 

So how did I achieve this food freedom? I studied the 5% of people who are not only achieving their health goals, but maintaining them for LIFE. 

I've helped countless other women to do this...WITHOUT quick fixes, pills, starvation cleanses, negative self talk or bullshit..

Here’s what they’re saying:

“This change feels really nice and is so easy. I have so much more energy and am down more pounds this week. This stuff is amazing!!" -V.M.

“I’ve always been hesitant to do anything for myself, let alone open up and look at things I could change/fix. I thought this was going to be so hard, but I'm down over 10 pounds, am trying new foods and have more patience with my kids!" -M.C.

"I finally feel in control. I am acutely aware of the decisions that I make with regard to my nutrition and my body --no longer do my choices send me into the cycle of guilt that eventually results in giving up on myself." -S.T.

You can do this, too. 

If you’re like, “ummmmm she’s talking about me,” say HELL YES to yourself!

We're leaving for vacation this week, but I've opened up a couple of slots in my schedule for complimentary sessions before we head out. 

PS. This isn't for everyone - I am looking for go-getters with an unstoppable commitment to break free from the diet mentality and put themselves back in the driver's seat. Women who are willing to do something different to get something different while simultaneously creating a lifestyle that affords them to be PRESENT and ENGAGED in their life, with the people they love.

️Oh! And you NEED to try this recipe for chocolate chia pudding. It DOES NOT disappoint. 

Talk soon,

xo, sarah

How to Find the Right Foods for YOUR Body

Women are often searching for the right way to get the body, the health, and the ideal weight they’ve always dreamed of. The problem is, rather than figuring out what is right for THEIR unique body, they do what’s working for their best friend, neighbor, or colleague...they measure portions, count calories and points just hoping for their long term solution.

They often feel deprived, hopeless, and are tired of spending so much time obsessing about what they did or didn't eat.

The reason this feels so stressful is because they’ve focused on what works for everyone but THEMSELVES.

There's a better way….

(And can I be honest with you? The answer to the long term solution has very little to do with weight loss.) Even if you’ve tried everything. I mean everything.

In fact, you can skip all of the complicated & time consuming strategy for now and go straight to loving your body NOW, while you continue to transform habits that will change your life (and your pant size… if that’s what you want!)

This is a hot topic... it's something I've seen play out in my own life, and countless of the women I work with.  

So, I put together this FREE presentation that reveals the essential 5 step process I used to go from being completely consumed with my weight, and pant size, to walking into a store and buying clothes that feel good on my NOW body, regardless of the number on tag.

>> Eat and LIVE without obsessing! Know what your unique body actually needs

>> Break free from GUILT around food (without giving up all the good stuff)

>> Clear the BS stories you tell yourself once and for all

>> Use the simple mindset shifts I teach in this 30 minute presentation to quit worrying! Quit comparing! And quit feeling like you are never good enough!

...WITHOUT quick fixes, pills, starvation cleanses, negative self talk or bullshit.. ✌🏼

I share with you my entire approach - my mindset, my approach to eating, how to be freed from food and diets... every detail....

Tune in and watch me take away your frustration! :-) Tag a friend to come along too!!

Nourished Life

Aghhhhh I am so excited to introduce you to my flagship program: Nourished Life! 

Enrollment is limited to 6 women, who want to:

→  Break free from GUILT around food without giving up pizza ... or bread ... or wine...   so they can feel happy and proud of themselves every day

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→  Lean in and listen to what their body is telling them it needs right now, in THIS season of their life so they can eat and LIVE without always obsessing!

AND…

→ Want to clear the mental clutter and BS stories they have been telling themselves for years so they can finally create space for things that are more important than their pant size.

Let me guess… This is you?

Alright, good..

After helping hundreds of women I now know what they need most is...

To put THEMSELVES back on their to-do list, allow themselves to be SUPPORTED, and to have the tools to tap back into their INTUITION.  

If you…

•Fear your body is changing for the worse

•Constantly compare your body to others, and always reflect back to when you were in a size {whatever}

•Are holding off on buying new clothes because you are waiting to fit back in to your smaller ones….and your currently living in leggings

•Want to truly end this lifelong roller coaster ride and love your body NOW, in this season of your life

Well... this 10 week program might just be a fit for you.

Nourished Life isn't about quick fixes.  It’s about giving you lasting results that work with your life (all the busy-ness, all the pizza, all the vacations and holidays).

I've actually created a system designed to lean in and listen to what your body is telling you it needs right now, in THIS season of your life without any guilt.

You get 1:1 and group support.

And instead of giving you loads and loads of information at once, it will be layered in, to keep you out of overwhelm, and into action.  

This is about learning to tap into your YOUR INTUITION...
Which is why we're only enrolling 6 women who are eager to drop the starvation cleanses, negative self talk and BS.  

This month’s enrollment is nearly filled and next month is already half full...

If you think you're a fit...
 

Don’t delay, schedule your complimentary call now  >>>

I'm excited for us to have our first kick-off call. Get ready to feel more than good enough, FEEL COMPLETE JOY and be PRESENT in your life again!

Love Your Body NOW, Even if You Aren't at Your Goal Weight

I was {this close} to not sharing this photo because my face looked too round. 🤦🏻‍♀️

WHYYYYYYY do we do this to ourselves?! 😭

I’ve spent my entire life judging myself, obsessing and never feeling like my body was good enough.

It took peering back at the reflection of my postpartum body after 2 back to back pregnancy losses for me to realize that in order to truly heal and move forward I had to learn to embrace, love, and celebrate my body NOW, in this moment.

And if I’m being totally honest, I’m still working through some of those old demons 😈

It’s funny, I've had a couple people ask me recently what is it is I'm doing in my business, and are still not really sure what I do as a Holistic Health & Lifestyle Coach. 🌱

My business has evolved quite a bit— I've worked with people from all different backgrounds with all different needs.

Much of what I do is inspired by what I’ve overcome...

I empower women to stop obsessing about their pant size, honor their bodies, feel alive and stay inspired in the skin they're in. ✨

So, maybe...

🙅 You are tired of obsessing about food, your weight, and your pant size.

🙈You cannot look in the mirror or at a photograph without picking yourself apart, or maybe avoid it altogether.

🤷🏻‍♀️You are consistently put others needs first, and are out of touch with what you truly need and desire

I hear you, sister I hear you! I’ve worn these shoes.

Now Imagine …

💃🏻Walking into a store and buying clothes that feel good on your NOW body, regardless of the number on tag.

🍕Eating pizza….or bread….or wine, WITHOUT guilt and still feel happy and proud of yourself.

⚖️ Stepping on the scale and not allowing the number to dictate your mood. 🤬

📸 Putting yourself back in front of the camera, heading to the pool without covering your body, and start feeling good enough about yourself again so you can be PRESENT in your life!

...WITHOUT quick fixes, pills, starvation cleanses, negative self talk or bullshit.. ✌🏼

If you’re like, “ummmmm she’s talking about me,” say YES to yourself!

We just re-launched our custom 6 week foundational program, Nourished Life, and you should join us.  One-on-one coaching with yours truly, group support, private membership site with customized resources, recipes, tutorials, coaching session tutorials, BONUS materials, including the 14 Day Cleanse, and MORE!  

We’ll be operating from a place of self love & positive self talk. So be prepared for some major breakthroughs. ❤️

Girl, we’re #bettertogether

If you are ready to say HELL YES to yourself, contact me directly HERE, and I will get back to ASAP.  

Part 4: Grocery Shopping Simplified

Effective Grocery Shopping

You are well on your way to being super organized and saving some serious cash on your next grocery trip!  Today, we’ll talk ways to making this trip quick, and kind to the wallet.  

1. Set up your shopping list the way that your grocery is set up.  Envision the space, and start your list where you will enter.  The majority of the time, this is the produce section. So, first on the list; produce.  Last on my list is typically dairy, as that is what is at the opposite end of the store.  And everything else falls between!

2. STICK TO THE LIST.  I mean it.  Don’t be tempted by sales, or talk yourself into buying something that “just looks so good.”  If you effectively planned for this trip (which you did), you already know what’s on sale, and probably have it on your list anyway.          

3. If you have kids, be prepared with snacks.  LOTS of snacks.  It’s hard to buzz around a store with a cranky child.  A whole apple is always a good choice for us--provides 15-20 minutes of solid, sticky entertainment.  

4. Consider a smaller store.  The bigger the store, the more choices, and let’s face it, the more madness.  Choose a smaller grocery in your area to make your time spent there most effective.  

5. Opt for fresh foods.  Doing this forces you to remain on the PERIMETER of the store.  While there are certainly exceptions, most of what is found in the aisles is overly processed, overpriced and not-so-good for you anyway.  Avoiding the aisles as much as possible leads to a quick and effective shopping trip!

6. Stay away from the self checkout line.  You don’t know the PLUs, you will probably scan something incorrectly, and I guarantee you something will go wrong that that damn scale.  Then, you will need to wait 3 minutes for someone to come over and scan their card to turn off your blinking red light.  Meanwhile, the person who entered the “long” line next to you is already on their way out.  Let the cashier do the work for you.  Bonus?  They will more than likely do the bagging for you, to.

What are your tips for survival? 

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Looking for parts 1-3 of the meal planning series?  Get in touch!  Contact me directly HERE.  

How to Find Balance and Gain Control Over Food

I've loved my body through deprivation, and hated it through indulgence.  (anyone else ever binge eat cookies the week of Christmas and then deprive yourself the first week of January?) 

This was one of the many...I’ve done them all!

Binging then starving.

Saving up and then binging 🍕🌯🍦

Diet pills.

Meal replacements.

Low carb.

Grapefruit.

Cabbage soup.

Point counting.

Calorie counting.

Portion counting.

Over exercising.

Drinking my calories 🍺.

As someone very involved in the group ex and fitness sector for the last 10+ years, I was someone who admittedly taught and practiced the diet approach for many years. It came down to calories in + calories out.

But here’s the thing.  If it worked, everyone would be in here ideal pant size, beaming with energy, feeling confident in their skin, and we would all be freed from this obsession regarding “what to eat and what not to eat.”

Here’s what I’ve learned: it’s MORE than just diet and exercise.

There is MORE.

YOU ARE SO MUCH MORE than a freaking calorie expenditure!

And when you’re tapped into what that how that FEELS, you begin to make choices that HONOR the true miracle that you are. ❤️

You are the only you that will ever be born—and you only get one shot at this. 

Want to live your life obsessing about what you did or didn't eat, hating your body, skipping the pool and dodging the camera ? 

Or, free to enjoy ice cream with your kids, to eat and drink at the BBQ,  to enjoy a date night followed by dessert--WITHOUT JUDGEMENT OR GUILT!?

 You have the power to release judgement and shift to PROGRESS vs streamlined perfection. 👊🏼

Allow yourself be okay with not doing it alone!!  (As someone who likes to figure out everything on my own, TRUST ME, I know how hard this is).

If you’re sick of obsessing, like you've tried everything...if what's always worked is no longer working or you know that deep down if you don’t get a handle on this you’re going to miss out on the next great thing in your LIFE...

I’m opening up my schedule next week for complimentary sessions!!  

These are on a first come, first serve basis, and will fill up fast!  #bettertogether
❤👇🏼

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Connect with me directly HERE!