Contains affiliate links Welcome back to LEAN+E — a weekly rhythm of Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, Nutrition, and Environment. It's been a while since we discussed LEAN and I thought it would be a good time to review and remind us to live LEAN! LEAN stands for Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, and Nutrition. How we Move How we think and feel How we eat How we live Here is a look at how I'm living LEAN this week. As I’ve been easing into my routines this week — tending my herb g

ergy, and feel better in our skin as we age. And the best part? It doesn’t take hours in a gym or heavy weights to start seeing and feeling real results. Whether you’re 45 or 85, your muscles are still listening.

Welcome to March! This month in my Wellness Group we are focusing on motivation and using it as a tool to grow! Little by little, step by step!!

Check out the new Stampin' Up! Ink pads plus create this beautiful card with me.

It’s almost here!!! SPRING!!! Spring is a great time to think of growth! Let’s talk about ways you can plant seeds of wellness and grow the fruit of your efforts!

TLDR -because so true for some us right?! Do you have cookbooks on your shelves that you barely use? I do! Or I never got around to seeing what recipes are actually in them! Problem solved!! Eat Your Books and their companion app, CookShelf is here to change it all! I’m seriously excited by this. It touches my researcher, organizer, and cookbook lover buttons all at once! Eat Your Books is a searchable index of the cookbooks and food magazines you already own. You enter

Jump to Recipes Mindful Eating is defined by the Center for Mindful Eating as " Mindfulness is the capacity to bring full attention and awareness to one’s experience, in the moment, without judgment. Mindful Eating brings mindfulness to food choice and the experience of eating ." Did you catch that? Without Judgment!!! I am a big proponent of learning to listen to our bodies and of being loving and kind to ourselves, and I believe that out of this self-love we will take b

I have always loved reading, but then again, I was brought up by a librarian who is a lifelong book club member and avid reader herself! Not to mention that reading gave me the chance to win a free Personal Pan Pizza! OK, if you are younger than me, Pizza Hut used to reward us for reading books! If we met our teacher's monthly reading goal, we could turn in our sheet to Pizza Hut and get a free Personal Pan Pizza!! It was awesome!!! Getting back on track! I've always loved r

Starting a new year often brings a fresh sense of purpose and motivation, and a temptation to create those dreaded resolutions. I want to encourage you to feel free to take it a step at a time and be motivated from within. No need to be a "New Year, New You", unless you want to. For those who love crafting and creating, you have a readily available source for improving your mental wellness, your craft. Crafting is more than just making beautiful things; it can be a powerful

By: Lisa Wright Burbach I used to be intimidated by the idea of making my own salad dressing; it seemed to complicated-scary actually! One day I just gave it a go and I've never looked back! I make all of our dressings now! OK, for the most part. If we have to take one someplace I sometimes buy it. When buying, read the labels carefully and watch sneaky things like sodium and sugar. Homemade salad dressing are healthier, or at least have the potential to be healthier, beca

Fiight the Holdiay Sit and keep moving this season!

Let me start by saying, I. Hate. Journaling! OK, there, I said it! The Human Being Journal is different, though, and not your usual journal. This Journal is a book that guides you and helps you delve deeply into your heart to understand your true desires in the areas of Relationships, Finances, Spirit, Health, Community, Career, Travel, Mind, creativity, passion, and Giving Back. Through guided questions, you have the chance to explore your feelings about yourself in relatio

Each week I scour the internet, magazines, and cookbooks so you don't have to! I provide links to main dish recipes you can easily click and start cooking. Because, let's face it, no one told us that we'd have to figure out what to make for dinner every night for the rest of our lives!! Right?! Don't worry! I'm here to help!

Do you struggle to stay consistent with exercise because you get bored? I do!! Especially if I’m doing an online yoga, cycle, or treadmill exercise. I want to quit early and find it difficult to work harder. What should we do to beat the boredom?

Getting healthy doesn’t have to break the bank. Investing in your health now means paying less for illness later. You can start budgeting slowly and keep things super simple. You are worth it!

Today, let’s talk about one of my favorite eco-friendly swaps: Beeswax Wraps instead of plastic wrap.

Have you ever heard of Traffic Light Eating? It's one of my favorite tools. It's simple, flexible, and easy to follow.

Change can feel daunting, especially when the steps forward seem overwhelming or unclear. That’s where a Certified Health Coach comes in, and one of my favorite tools is the Brief Action Plan (BAP).

Looking for a snack you can enjoy in unlimited amounts?!! OK, that’s a trick question. I’m talking about Exercise Snacks! Exercise snacks are short bursts of movement that you sprinkle in throughout your day, lasting from 1 to 5 minutes at a time, with the intention of getting your heart rate up. They aren’t meant to replace your regular workout but to give your body little doses of activity that add up

It's that time of year again - sniffles, sneezes, and the chorus of coughs and hacking is making its way through our house. What about yours? When sickness attacks our homes, we tend to focus on resting, staying hydrated, and maybe soup and Netflix - all important things! But taking care of your home during and after illness can help you recover more quickly and help reduce the chances of getting sick in the future. Here are some easy ways to freshen our spaces and boost our