Possessing the ability to handle your emotions and stay calm when placed under pressure has a direct correlation to your performance. Research has shown that 90 percent of top performers are able to manage their emotions in stressful times and stay in control. This is called emotional intelligence. There are […]
I read something recently that said kids grow more in the spring. Do you believe it? In our house, it’s certainly true. I don’t know about you guys, but for our family, spring means ACTIVE, growing and hungry (all the time!) kids. In preparation for summer, I’ve been trying to […]
I was in a TRX class yesterday and after completing all the circuits, we went into the “cardio” portion. “Okay, burpies for 30 seconds!” The first round wasn’t too bad. “Now jumping jacks for 30 seconds!” “Now burpies for 30 seconds!” And they alternated until I thought I’d puke. During […]
Happy March, friends! Today I’m excited to share with you some (awesome!) new products our family tried in February and also give ALL OF THIS away to one lucky winner. As many of you probably saw on Instagram, my family has been LOVE, LOVE, LOVING Snoqualmie Ice cream. Not only is […]
Happy February! Was January good to you? Did you make some goals and stick with them or not so much? Today I’m sharing my healthy favorites from January with you. The added bonus is that one of you is going to be winning ALL of them. This is BIG you guys! […]
Behind the scenes stuff. Gosh, how do you even sum it all up? How do you portray the real picture without having someone spend a day or a week with you? Tonight I’m going to try and sum up the best and worst parts of running NW Healthy Mama. For me, […]
Seattle area girls! This post is for you. There are some FREE nutrition classes coming up that you’ll want to be part of. Looking to begin – and end – 2017 with healthier habits? Check out the 4-week January Jumpstart series at New Seasons Market! The last time I was in the […]
Happy New Year, friends! This post has been sitting on my phone for a few months and seeing as it’s the most popular time of year to join a gym, it seems like the most appropriate time to share my own story. It was almost exactly a year ago, and […]
Oh cauliflower, we’re seeing it pop up ALL over as a healthier alternative, aren’t we? Cauliflower mashed potatoes, cauliflower pizza crust, cauliflower alfredo sauce and cauliflower breadsticks—-just a few of the ways cauliflower is used in place of heavier foods. But is it really all that healthy?! Today I thought we’d […]
Getting ready to head out bright and early with a group of girlfriends in the morning. So ready to be out in the woods! Wow, it’s been too long! In the morning, I can either be really rushed, scatter brained and possibly forget important things or, I can be calm, […]
Recently this Mama of 3 little ones took her first solo rode-trip (ever!) to visit New Seasons Market in Portland. After featuring so many local farmers here on NW Healthy Mama, it was a dream come true to be in a store where the local grower/creator/small business owner is celebrated. […]
From a longboarding competition, to a pumpkin festival perfect for the entire family, or a lululemon party—-this weekend is full of fun events. Here are a few things you might not want to miss! Feel free to add your events (if you’re a business owner) or your family plans in the comments section […]
Throughout my years of coaching, I have worked with such a wide variety of women, backgrounds, fitness histories and different stages in life. It’s simply beautiful. Yet one thing appears to be consistent across the board: nutrition is the hardest part. It seems unanimous that knowing what foods to choose […]
Today we’re happy to welcome Dan to the blog! Dan is an entrepreneur, husband and ultramarathon distance runner. He spends most of his time on runnerclick.com and he has been featured on runnerblogs all over the world. Dan is our first male guest poster so please give him a warm welcome! […]
