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Dr. Ambra Brown’s WGNS Radio Interview: How My Pregnancy Health Coaching Program Can Benefit You
I am so excited that I had a chance to be interviewed by Scott Walker from WGNS radio in Murfreesboro, TN. I had the privilege of discussing my profession as a Certified Pregnancy Health Coach. I also spoke with him on how my program and services help women reduce stress, create healthy habits, and support…
Read More3 Tips to Reducing Your Stress and Creating a Positive Mindset
Today I felt it in my heart to share ways I reduce my stress and create a positive mindset. I do these tips on a regular basis and it certainly helps me and puts me in a positive mood. The first tip I want to share that really set me on a journey to reduce…
Read MorePremenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
What is Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or the abbreviated term PMDD? It is like PMS but with more severe symptoms, especially psychological ones. These symptoms occur usually one or two weeks before the start of your period and disappear on the onset. Symptoms include but not all inclusive1,2,3: Depressed Mood Feelings of sadness or despair, or…
Read MoreTraffic Light Eating: To Eat or Not To Eat
One easy way to jump start your healthy eating habits whether pregnant or not is to practice “Traffic Light Eating” Traffic Light Eating focuses on the QUALITY of food and NOT the quantity of food. You practice Traffic Light Eating by grouping your foods as “Green Light Foods”, “Yellow Light Foods”, and “Red Light Foods”…
Read MoreBusting the Myth “Eating for Two”
We’ve all heard the old saying “I’m eating for two.” While I think it is wonderful that the soon to be mom is having a baby, I cringe just a little bit inside because I’m hoping that she’s not doubling the amount she is eating. Just because you’re eating for two doesn’t mean you should…
Read MoreMindful Eating vs Mindless Eating
The truth is pregnancy can be hard for some mothers. Having to deal with constant pressure around body image, weight, and of course food. One way to to decrease the pressure around eating is getting on board with mindful eating. Not sure if this applies to you or not? Let’s talk a little bit about…
Read MoreFoods with high amounts of hidden sugar
Sugar is the real culprit. For many years people have been led to believe that saturated fat is the main cause of heart disease. However new studies have revealed that saturated fat is far less harmful than sugar. It is no surprise that that chocolates, fizzy drinks, sweets and cakes are loaded with added sugar.…
Read MoreGet Slim Without the Gym! Learn 5 Fat Burning Techniques to Lose Weight Comfortably in your Home
Finding the time to work out can be hard enough with busy schedules, dating, married life, kids…..but no matter the situation, time and comfort is of the essence. So taking a 15-minute drive back and forth from the gym, while also assessing awkward shower rooms and encountering ogling strangers during your workout, can be a…
Read MoreWhy chewing your food properly is important for your overall health and wellbeing
Did you know that you should chew your food a minimum 15 times before swallowing. In some cases upwards of 30-40 times! When it comes to chewing your food a good rule of thumb is to chew till food has turned to liquid and well-mixed with saliva; a piece of hard vegetable will take longer…
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