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The Search for Safer and Sustainable Cosmetics

The Search for Safer and Sustainable Cosmetics

by My Well Balanced Life | May 13, 2020 | Beauty, Lifestyle

When it comes to safer skincare, we actually have quite a few options from which to choose these days. We can make our own products at home, choose from one of the many safer skincare companies out there, or fall somewhere in the middle with a minimalist routine like...
3 Ways to Take Care of Respiratory Health

3 Ways to Take Care of Respiratory Health

by My Well Balanced Life | May 2, 2020 | Beauty, Lifestyle, Wellness

Respiratory health is always important IMO, but we are all hyperaware about it right now because of this coronavirus pandemic. Instead of feeling helpless, let’s chat about a few ways to be proactive. But first, let’s have a quick lesson about air pollution...
24 Ways to Stay Healthy, Sane, and Happy During Quarantine

24 Ways to Stay Healthy, Sane, and Happy During Quarantine

by My Well Balanced Life | Apr 15, 2020 | Lifestyle, Wellness

Hey there, friends, how ya holding up? As I write this, we’re just through the first week of April and so for most people around the world—and definitely in the United States—it’s been almost 4 weeks PLUS of quarantine. Some people are viewing this time...
Advantages of Positive Thinking (And Why We Need It NOW!)

Advantages of Positive Thinking (And Why We Need It NOW!)

by My Well Balanced Life | Mar 19, 2020 | Lifestyle, Wellness

Most everything I try to write is what is considered “evergreen” content. That means it’s information, recipes, advice, etc. that is relevant all year long. I always want you to be able to jump on my blog for super actionable content at any point of...
Breaking the Mold of Normal Self-Care

Breaking the Mold of Normal Self-Care

by My Well Balanced Life | Mar 11, 2020 | Lifestyle, Wellness

I won’t even try to act like I’m the kind of gal that doesn’t enjoy a pedicure or spa day here and there. I like to be pampered just as much as the next woman—safely, of course, I bring my own nail polish, sugar scrub, and body butter to the salon to avoid the toxic...
8 Ways to Add Movement Into Your Life Daily

8 Ways to Add Movement Into Your Life Daily

by My Well Balanced Life | Feb 26, 2020 | Fitness, Lifestyle, Wellness

What would more movement mean to you? Having more energy every day…Less pain in your joints…Ease of joining in activities like romping around with your kids or running 5ks for charity…Feeling stronger each day…Or maybe you just want your dang pants to fit...
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I’m Amanda! I’m a Pilates & Barre Master Trainer, Nutritional Therapy Consultant, Director with Beautycounter, military wife, and mother of two very energetic boys.

I’ve given up the unrealistic notion of being awesome at everything and embraced the idea of just keeping the important stuff well balanced.

My life is not nearly as cool as my Pinterest boards, you guys. But I do try to live a healthy life and make better choices for my family. If you have any interest in doing the same, please stick around! Read More…

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⁣ This picture was taken last summer right after ⁣ This picture was taken last summer right after my husband’s last flight in the F-22 ... the culmination of 24 years of military service. You know what he’s saying to me in this pic? “See baby, I told you I wouldn’t crash.”⁣ ⁣ The closer we got to his fini flight, the more paranoid I became that something was going to happen. That despite over 20 years of flying fighter jets for the Air Force, we wouldn’t make it to this moment. I just wanted it to hurry up and be over so I could stop worrying about it. ⁣ ⁣ I know that life is fragile, and we all cheat death everyday in so many ways. But when your life is consumed by the military ... and you know way too many people who have lost their lives and loved ones for the freedom we have ... the possibility is magnified. ⁣ ⁣ Military families fill out forms at every new assignment to explain their wishes of how they want things handled in the case of your worst nightmare happening. How do you want to be notified? Who do you want to show up at your door? Who do you want to take care of your children in the chaos? And then those forms are locked away somewhere in a commander’s desk where you pray they will never ever see the light of day. ⁣ ⁣ FREEDOM IS NOT FREE. ⁣ ⁣ The sacrifice for our freedom is mighty. Today I sit here in the sunshine thinking of and praying for my friends who lost their husbands. For me. And for you. ⁣ ⁣We are such a broken mess right now as a country. My prayer is that we can stop shaming one another and fighting about masks long enough to recognize that we indeed are bigger and better than this virus. That we can be grateful and unified in our thanksgiving for those who laid down their lives for this beautiful place we get to call home. ⁣ ⁣ Home of the free because of the brave❤️🇺🇸💙⁣ ⁣ #freedomisnotfree #memorialday2020 #homeofthefreebecauseofthebrave
. So👏🏻many👏🏻questions👏🏻... about . So👏🏻many👏🏻questions👏🏻... about my Vejo! I don’t blame you, it’s such a cool little gadget to get a nutrient dense, real food smoothie in under a minute. Seriously! I made a real time video so you can see it in action ... just swipe right to see it🤗 . Check out my previous post for more details and DM me if you want a code to get 8 free pods. And I’ll give you the scoop on my favorite blends❤️ . Regardless, you have to agree with me that this pod blender is amazing!😍 . #vejo #vejocommunity #smoothiesonthego
⁣ When your @vejo pod blender matches your swims ⁣ When your @vejo pod blender matches your swimsuit🩱 ⁣ ⁣ I’m talking all about this really cool portable smoothie blender in my Instagram stories! Think water bottle meets Keurig meets Vitamix ... but the pods are 100% biodegradable, filled with nutrient dense real food, and turn into a ready-to-drink smoothie in less than 30 seconds. ⁣All you need is water💦 ⁣ I’m always a fan of smoothies, but sometimes they’re a challenge to make happen when I’m on the go. Or lazy. Or out and about. OR LAZY. ⁣ ⁣ Yay for Vejo! And they come in all the colors that make me happy🤗 Check out my stories to learn more about these portable pod blenders and to grab a code for 8 free pods! Oh and this swimsuit was $20 on Amazon and my cool shades are from the Dollar Tree😎 Follow me for more awesome frugal and totally not trendy fashion tips...😉😂👵🏻 ⁣ #vejo #smoothiesonthego #fuelyourbody⁣ ⁣
. Just think about how strong and grounded we are . Just think about how strong and grounded we are gonna be on the other side of this storm💜 . #hanginthere #wecandothistogether #strongerthanyouthink
⁣ Words can’t really do justice for the gratit ⁣ Words can’t really do justice for the gratitude I have to be able to celebrate this day as a mother of these two boys ... and to thank the Lord for an amazing mother of my own who I now get to see on a regular basis. ⁣ ⁣ I know this day is hard for so many people. Missing a mother, wishing for better relationships, longing to be a mother, remembering the loss of pregnancies and babies ... mourning what we once had, what could have been, and what could be. I think as we get older we realize that days of celebration also mean so much heartache for others. Doesn’t mean we shouldn’t celebrate ... just means we recognize the broken, love on people who are hurting, and thank God for what we’ve been given at this moment in time. ⁣ ⁣ What a gift this life of mine truly is. I’ve suffered a lot of loss in my life ... and this day of honoring motherhood always brings back the loss of my 7 pregnancies between these two boys. I can get lost in the world of what could have been, but then I remember the beauty of right now. When you crawl through trenches of loss and brokenness, you really do treasure so much when you get to the other side. ⁣ ⁣ Happy Mother’s Day to all you mommas out there, and much love to anyone who is feeling loss and longing a little bit more today❤️⁣ ⁣ #happymothersday #iseeyou #momsmaketheworldgoround
. It’s true. Clearly God didn’t want me to be . It’s true. Clearly God didn’t want me to be the bigger person😉 . #shortgirlproblems #butseriouslytho #immabethelittleperson
⁣ Happy International Pilates Day!⁣ ⁣ When I ⁣ Happy International Pilates Day!⁣ ⁣ When I was a brand new military spouse, I quickly realized the importance of having a career I could take with me to every new assignment. So I moved to Santa Fe NM for a few months to obtain my first Pilates certification (my own TDY for you military folks!) and have since relied on it to give me a job, a community, and a purpose every where the Air Force moved us ... even upon retirement.⁣ ⁣ From helping me recover from chronic back pain to renewing my spirit while emerging from the darkness of infertility and mental health struggles, Pilates has always been a true life force for me. I honestly feel as if it has saved my life in so many ways. ⁣ ⁣ I have been a Pilates Master Trainer with @pilatessportscenter for almost 10 years, and that means I get to educate people about this amazing bodywork as well as train others to be instructors of the Pilates method. I never knew how much I could love that aspect of my career, but I think it’s my favorite part!⁣ ⁣ My Pilates career has looked different everywhere I have lived — teaching classes at studios or gyms, instructing private clients, leading instructor trainings and workshops, owning my own studios, and always looking to further my own education.⁣ ⁣ And a special bonus is the opportunity it has given me to connect with so many other wonderful people in this amazing IG community — I’ve made lifelong friends here even though I’ve never met any of them in person😂🤷🏻‍♀️⁣ ⁣ Sending love to all the Pilates teachers out there who can’t wait to get back in the studio with our clients and fellow instructors so we can keep helping people fall in love with Pilates and change their bodies and lives for the better❤️⁣ ⁣ #happypilatesday #pilatesofinstagram #happyinternationalpilatesday
. I beg to differ.... #addtocart . #saynotoamazon . I beg to differ.... #addtocart . #saynotoamazon #justonemorething #amazonprimeismykryptonite
. Anyone been feeling like they need a breather fr . Anyone been feeling like they need a breather from social media?🙋🏻‍♀️ I took a few days off because I couldn’t deal. . In the same way I need to make the choice to put good and nutritious food in my body (like this gorgeous smoothie!), I also need to be really careful of the content that bombards me every day through television, MSM, and social media. And man, it has NOT been healthy lately. I don’t do politics or op eds about the current state of affairs — it’s just not my thing. But I’ll tell you that if your posts scream of arrogance, ego, condescension, or general know-it-allness with eyeroll emojis, it’s not healthy for me. And it’s probably not healthy for you, either. . #mutebutton . Cheers! . #socialmediabreak #feedyourmind #ichoosehealthy
. A little less talking would be nice these days. . A little less talking would be nice these days. So many opinions. So much social media yelling and shaming and know-it-alls. I don’t know about y’all, but I could use a lot more love, compassion, and empathy. . And funny memes. Those make everything better💜 . #beanexample #lessopinions #maybestoptalking
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