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5 Products to Kickstart a Healthier Life

5 Products to Kickstart a Healthier Life

by My Well Balanced Life | Beauty, Lifestyle, Safer Products, Wellness

The beginning of a new year sounds like the perfect time to “kickstart” something, doesn’t it? I mean, I COULD go on a kickstarting soapbox over here (think kickstart new hobbies, a new workout, personal development) but let’s start simple: skincare and beauty...
Clean Beauty: Safer Makeup or a Cup of Coffee?

Clean Beauty: Safer Makeup or a Cup of Coffee?

by My Well Balanced Life | Beauty, Lifestyle, Safer Products

Would you pay $1.25 per day for safer makeup? How about $2.21? Because that’s what these cleaner beauty looks cost you. Pretty sure I typically spend more than that on a hot tea or coffee while I’m out and about. And when I factor in the added investment...
How to Nourish Your Skin in the Winter

How to Nourish Your Skin in the Winter

by My Well Balanced Life | Nutrition, Beauty, Lifestyle

It might surprise you, but I love winter. After spending the first 40 years of my life in mostly hot and humid weather, I finally moved to a place where I could actually wear all the cute coats I have accumulated over the years. No seriously, I have an absurd amount...
Making the Switch to Safer Deodorant

Making the Switch to Safer Deodorant

by My Well Balanced Life | Beauty, Lifestyle, Safer Products, Wellness

You know what’s funny? Switching to safer deodorant was the very first safer product swap I ever made. I think I read something about the dangers of antiperspirants and aluminum, so I started using a natural deodorant. Now did it do the job? Not really. But I kinda...
Why All Bloggers Should Have A Side Gig

Why All Bloggers Should Have A Side Gig

by My Well Balanced Life | Beauty, Lifestyle, Wellness

You guys, this is what I thought blogging would be like. Me with a laptop, looking put together and working from anywhere. Cranking out content, steadily getting lots of subscribers, taking pretty pictures for my social media accounts. In my mind, this gig sounded...
Why You Need To Choose Safer Lipstick

Why You Need To Choose Safer Lipstick

by My Well Balanced Life | Beauty, Safer Products

Man, I love lipsticks and lip glosses. Always have, always will. As little girls, I think the first thing makeup item we want to use is bright and colorful lipstick. We are just drawn to all those pretty colors! After watching our mothers put it on to get ready for...
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I’m Amanda! I’m a Pilates & Barre Master Trainer, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Managing Director with Beautycounter, recently retired 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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We should all try it😉 #protectyourpeace #intro We should all try it😉 #protectyourpeace #introvertsunite #mindyourbusiness
Just checking in to let y’all know I’m still n Just checking in to let y’all know I’m still not doing reels. Happy Friday! Not gonna say I’m never gonna do them, because that usually comes back to bite me in the 🍑 But even though the IG gods keep pushing them, I’m over here still being an old lady who prefers posting pics and funny memes and talking about the good old days of social media👵🏻 #thegoodolddays #toooldforthis #movingon
When 👏🏻 will 👏🏻 I 👏🏻 learn?!? 🙄 But can we talk about the guns I’ve got on my left arm?!?💪🏻 #walkofshame #thisismystory #welcometothegunshow
It’s impossible to pass up perfectly ripe berrie It’s impossible to pass up perfectly ripe berries at a farmer’s market🍓 Need a new way to eat all those berries? Try my Berry Tarts with Gluten Free Shortbread Crust! Super easy to make and always a hit with everyone🤩 Add a dollop of whipped cream for extra decadence. Hmmmm. If we add yogurt does that mean we can eat it for breakfast, too?!? I think YES😉 Link to recipe in profile🤗 #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreedessert #wildberries
Happy International Bath Day! I can totally get b Happy International Bath Day! I can totally get behind this holiday. As I've told you guys before, I am OBSESSED with detox baths🙈 My introverted self craves them, it's my alone time. And it’s seriously my favorite kind of self care. What is a detox bath? It's really a simple concept -- our bodies deal with toxins all day long ... in the air, in the things we touch, in the products we put on them. (Ummm, hopefully you've learned by now that you need to be using cleaner personal care products!) But sweating is a way of releasing those toxins. Toxins are drawn to the surface by the hot water and cleansed away as the water cools. Adding different ingredients to your bath will aid your body in doing different things -- such as epsom salts, bentonite clay, baking soda, and essential oils to name a few common ones. But epsom salt is the most well known one. And FYI, epsom salt baths are known to: 1. Improve circulation 2. Calm muscles 3. Lower blood pressure 4. Help you lose weight 5. Detox the skin 6. Get rid of headaches 7. Reduce stress I mean, YES. YES TO ALLLL OF THAT🙌🏻 There are tons of “recipes” out there (some can get pretty interesting), but I just go basic with mine ... 'cause that stuff can get expensive. And clearly I have quite the habit so I need to be frugal. ----> 2 cups epsom salts ----> 1 cup baking soda That’s it. A couple of things to keep in mind: -Stay hydrated! Drink water before and bring a glass of water with you to sip on. Remember you are sweating water so you need MORE water. -The water should be pretty hot to cause you to perspire. Sweat literally drips down my face and I LOVE IT. -Stay in for at least 20 minutes for the ingredients to do their job. -Get out of the tub SLOWLY. An epsom salt bath can cause your heart rate to slow down significantly, so quick movement can make you feel a bit woozy. Are you a fan of the detox bath?🛀 #detoxbath #detoxyourbody #sweating
My very first headshot! Gosh, I think this was 7 My very first headshot! Gosh, I think this was 7 years ago? This is a reminder that sometimes not knowing what you’re doing can be a really good thing. If I had known all the hard work ahead of me, I never would have started My Well Balanced Life! Every bit of it has been worth it, but I’m grateful for the ignorance coupled with big dreams. Let it be a lesson to anyone out there — rejoice in the uncertainty, believe in yourself, and don’t wait. The journey is pretty transformative in the best way💜 #bigdreams #ignoranceisbliss #enjoythejourney
I mean, everyone’s all “listen to your body” I mean, everyone’s all “listen to your body” so I’m over here like I HEAR YOU LOUD AND CLEAR. But seriously, don’t ignore those messages from your body for too long or you’ll regret it. You cannot outrun an unhealthy lifestyle forever. I tried, and the crash and burn took years to recover from. It all starts with one little step in the right direction! What’s one healthy thing you did (or will do) today? #onestepatatime #healthylivingtips #listentoyourbody
Hi! I’m Amanda. Sometimes I eat donuts and chase Hi! I’m Amanda. Sometimes I eat donuts and chase them down with green juice🙈 But in all seriousness, I’m not afraid to eat a donut every now and then, especially on #nationaldonutday🍩 Do I feel great when I eat something like this? Not really. I do better without wheat or gluten or junk, and honestly that goes for most people. But after almost 46 years in this body of mine, I now know these three things about myself: 1️⃣I don’t do well with super rigid diet rules. Letting go of the extremes has allowed me to find my healthiest space.— in body, mind, and spirit. 2️⃣Keeping my gut health in check has given me the freedom to enjoy the occasional donut or not-so-healthy meal. But overindulging or eating this kind of stuff all the time makes me feel yucky AND causes my anxiety to flare up. So not worth it. 3️⃣My mantra for all healthy living is “better is BETTER”... whether we are talking about food, movement, or the products you use. So yeah, I’m fine with letting y’all know that this nutritional therapist/Pilates master trainer/safer product advocate doesn’t make the perfect choices all the time. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m gonna go enjoy this donut and not give it a second thought. #healthylivingtips #realtalk💯 #balancedlife
I’ll let you in on a little secret... All those I’ll let you in on a little secret... All those flaws, all those struggles, all those crawl-through-the-trenches seasons that you’ve survived? Those scars you try to hide? They are someone’s lifeline. You have the experience and the voice to help someone just like you... just by stepping out of the shadows. And the bonus? Sharing your battles helps you heal even more, and can lead to amazing experiences and opportunities you never dreamed could happen when you were at your worst. Life is funny and beautiful like that❤️ I spent years hiding, and now I won’t shut up!📣🙈 Are you still in the hiding phase or have you showed the world your scars? #youareamazing #speakup #shareyourstory
I’ve shared this memory before, but it’s worth I’ve shared this memory before, but it’s worth repeating. This picture was taken two summers ago 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. ⁣ ⁣This past year has created such ugliness and division among us, and I just hope and pray we can see that despite our differences we also have common ground. 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 #memorialday2021 #homeofthefreebecauseofthebrave
‘Cause it REALLY feels like Friday😭 Anyone e ‘Cause it REALLY feels like Friday😭 Anyone else have a front row seat on the struggle bus this week?!🚌🙋🏻‍♀️ #endofschool #strugglebus #ineedavacation
Y’all hungry? You can never go wrong with roast Y’all hungry? You can never go wrong with roasted veggies. A drizzle of avocado oil and honey, then sprinkle with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper. Roast at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes. BOOM💥 Chock full of nutritious goodness and oh so delicious! And there are no colors more beautiful than the ones in nature. #eattherainbow🌈 What are your favorite veggies to roast? #roastedveggies #eatcleanfood #nutrientdense
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