SELF + STYLE BLOG
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I truly believe that it's essential to prioritize your well-being.
That's why I'm passionate about sharing tips on my blog that can help you enhance your health and happiness.
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Simple Bio-hacks To Optimize Your Health
You don’t need extreme routines or fancy supplements to feel your best. These simple, science-backed bio-hacks - like nose breathing, hydrogen water, and red light therapy - can help you feel calmer, stronger, and more energized every day.
Movement vs. Exercise
Exercise is great, but it’s how you move the rest of the day that really matters. From walking the dog to dancing in your kitchen, everyday movement keeps your metabolism humming and your mood lifted. In this post, Amy shares how to make movement a natural part of your lifestyle - no rigid routines required.
The Benefits Of Eating In Season
Seasonal eating isn’t just trendy - it’s one of the simplest ways to boost your health and reconnect with nature. In this post, Amy shares how eating with the seasons can help you save money, support the planet, and enjoy more flavorful, nutrient-rich food all year long.
Do You Really Not Have The Time?
We all say we don’t have enough time - but is that really true? In this post, Amy shares a powerful mindset shift about the difference between motion and action, and how small, intentional choices can create more time (and energy) for the things that truly move you forward.
Last Week Was Magic.
It was one of those rare weeks that felt like a full-circle moment — from speaking at International Women’s Day, to being featured in Northshore Magazine, to hosting a live workshop on thriving in midlife. Amy shares what it means to step into your power, reconnect with your purpose, and start living from the inside out.
Community is my drug of choice.
Community is my drug of choice. Purpose is my caffeine (along with coffee).
As I navigate this stage of (mid)life I recognize the importance of Community and Purpose. How they have the power to motivate, inspire and elevate me, and without them I can feel bereft.
Menopause Weight Gain… Who Needs It?!
When breast cancer treatment threw Amy into instant menopause, she decided to focus on what she could control - her mindset, her nutrition, and her strength. In this post, she shares the six key habits that helped her manage menopause symptoms, rebuild confidence, and feel strong again from the inside out.
Emotional Eating. What Are You Really “hungry”For?
Ever find yourself eating when you’re not actually hungry, but something inside still needs to be fed? In this vulnerable reflection, Amy shares how she learned to recognize emotional eating for what it really is: a signal, not a failure. She explores how awareness, compassion, and curiosity can help you heal your relationship with food - one mindful choice at a time.
I Hate Food.
After decades of battling control, guilt, and perfectionism around food, Amy finally made peace with what used to feel like her biggest enemy. In this deeply personal piece, she reflects on how self-awareness, gratitude, and nourishment helped her rebuild trust with her body - and discover the freedom of finally saying, “I love food again.”
The Magic Diet
There’s no such thing as a magic diet - but protein might be the next best thing. In this post, Amy breaks down why getting enough protein is essential for energy, metabolism, and hormone balance, especially for women over 40, and how small changes can make a big impact on how you feel every day.
My Revelation About Snacking + Shopping
Ever find yourself standing in front of the fridge - not really hungry, but looking for something? Amy gets it. In this honest reflection on snacking, shopping, and self-awareness, she shares how to recognize what you’re really craving and how to nourish yourself in more meaningful ways.
Protein + Fiber + Fat
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. In this post, Amy shares her “magic combination” of protein, fiber, and fat - and how these three nutrients work together to boost energy, balance hormones, and help you feel satisfied all day long.