#snacks

For months I didn’t spend a cent on gas. I had a tank that seriously lasted me almost four months and my credit card saw very few purchases. I wore the same outfit days at a time, the shampoo and conditioner lasted longer-(I mean I never did my hair) and I rarely ate a meal that wasn’t cooked and prepared in my home. Which brings me to the totally absurd amount I spent on groceries- never had I seen the bills look that way- or the food in the fridge disappear as fast as it came in. All meals were eaten at home, all snacks, late night snacks, bored eating snacks emotional eating snacks, everything…was part of our new normal. I have a family of four- two daughters- I can’t imagine what the grocery bill was like for my friends with teenage sons. 

So, while much of the stranded at home is behind us- we are still struggling with food- snacks, eating, budgeting, healthy foods, healthy snacks and meal planning through the summer. I've brought in some help to give you some additional resources, tips, tricks and inspiration and she’s even handing over her top 15 healthy Costco snack list.

Melanis Reid-Woodcock is a mom of 4, a registered Holistic Nutritionist and the founder of Balanced Plate Nutrition and The Balance Mama Method. Melanie had four kids in 8 years, struggled to bounce back, struggled to find her new sexy, and in time managed to find her ways to optimize her time and the families schedule and routine.It’s possible to achieve your optimal health in a way that fits your current lifestyle and have Simplicity, Vitality & Balance.

For more information: https://balancedplatenutrition.com/

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School’s back in session, and with that lunches, after school snacks, breakfast options, sports and activities.

Now let’s throw in the approaching cooler weather, colds, flues, anxiety and stress of the schedules and I know I would rather stay in bed.

We are crossing off a few things on the podcast checklist today: From snacks and meal prep to essential oils for sleep, stress and focus as well as immune boosting foods for the fall. We also hit on a very personal and important topic when it comes to eating disorders.

Holistic Nutritionist Lindsay Mustard is making a mark for herself on the health and wellness scene, providing woman who are struggling with emotional eating and self confidence to help them craft the body and life of their dreams- Its comes with passion and experience.

It wasn’t an easy road for Lindsay, a hockey player for 15 years, she struggled with an eating disorder and image dysmorphia for 5 years. Lindsay is open and honest about how the illness almost killed her, how she hid the eating disorder from her family and how the people who helped her recover and get healthy are the inspiration for the work she is doing today. She is young, passionate and well informed. 

Currently wrapping up her studies to become an osteopathic practitioner she is looking to emphasis reaching optimal health with whole foods, exercise, yoga and essential oils.

You can also find Lindsay hosting her own podcast called “The Healthy Essentials Podcast”.

https://www.lindsaymustard.com/

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