tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836Wed, 29 Jul 2015 06:59:58 +0000WellnessNutritionLifestyleHealth and BeautyRecipesSpiritualityFitnesshttp://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)Blogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-7071262850855283372Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:53:00 +00002015-07-23T08:17:52.003-07:00Health and BeautyLifestyleSpiritualityWellnessAlarm goes off... body not ready to wake up yet. Hit the coffee. Get dressed for work. Lather on some makeup to cover up those tired bags under the eyes and run out the door with a piece of toast in hand. The day is overloaded again, meetings are back to back. No time for a break or lunch... Just sit at the desk and respond to important emails while scoffing down a pre-made sandwich and washing http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/07/are-you-exhausted-discover-my-top-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-569814616734342992Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:40:00 +00002015-07-16T13:41:30.589-07:00Health and BeautyLifestyleNutritionRecipesWellnessI generally have a pretty low sugar diet and encourage the same for my clients. The general Western population gets excess amounts of sugar from processed and packaged foods such as ice-cream and cookies - some of the obvious. At My Balance & Wellness, we prefer to ditch these junk foods and substitute our sugar intake with natural sources such as sweet root vegetables (two of my favorites being http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/07/beware-hidden-sources-of-sugar-health.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-4626846437024605409Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:08:00 +00002015-07-09T07:08:26.797-07:00Health and BeautyLifestyleNutritionWellnessEver wondered how to balance your food intake in a way that you can enjoy but doesn't mean you will sabotage your waistline and wellbeing? I'm going to tell you how! You may have heard of the 80 / 20 guideline when it comes to food. What this means is 80% of the time you try to eat as healthy as you can, and the other 20% of the time you have room for indulging. Well, as a Health Coach, I see http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/07/want-to-feel-amazing-each-day-rock.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-1720722000298548267Thu, 02 Jul 2015 15:25:00 +00002015-07-02T08:25:07.840-07:00Health and BeautyLifestyleNutritionWellnessTraveling is one of my favorite ways to spend my time. It opens the mind, lifts the spirits and boosts my overall vitality. It's a great opportunity to switch off completely and enjoy some quiet time. Travel rejuvenates the soul and recharges our batteries so that we can come back to our everyday lives feeling refreshed and ready to take on the world! I just got back from a crazy fun backpackinghttp://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/07/summer-time-news-healthy-travel-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-3594513695398948613Tue, 26 May 2015 20:32:00 +00002015-05-26T13:37:57.373-07:00NutritionRecipesWellness This week on the blog, I want YOU to have the best access to the most amazing health food recipes. That's why I was inspired to interview my dear friend Nathalie, proud creator of Vanille Verte.  Who Is Nathalie?  I am a nutrition educator and natural foods chef, creator of the Vanille Verte app and food blog www.vanilleverte.com, and an upcoming cookbook (Ten Speed Press, 2016).  http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/05/get-tastiest-health-food-recipes-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-6103029762881016946Thu, 14 May 2015 21:35:00 +00002015-05-18T07:48:49.490-07:00Health and BeautyLifestyleNutritionWellness I love being a Certified Health Coach, working with my clients on making healthier food and lifestyle choices so they can be and feel their best!  In the Personalized Wellness Program, some of the fun things we do together can include:  - Healthy food shopping tours to discover all the delicious foods you can eat!  - Hands on cooking workshops to enjoy nutritious meals that taste amazing http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/05/discover-endless-benefits-of-having.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-6453894993903989611Thu, 07 May 2015 15:21:00 +00002015-05-07T08:21:29.328-07:00Health and BeautyNutritionWellnessA warm hello to all my health inspired friends! This week on the blog I want to talk about the many benefits of eating healthy fats in a balanced diet. Don't you find it crazy that since people started fearing fats and drastically cutting them out of their diet in hopes of losing weight and improving their health, obesity, diabetes and heart disease amongst the general western population http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/05/dont-fear-eating-fat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-8612925581920761008Thu, 30 Apr 2015 15:09:00 +00002015-04-30T08:09:09.595-07:00Health and BeautyLifestyleSpiritualityWellnessAmanda, I wanted to interview you because you have been a powerful teacher in my life’s journey. You kindly taught me the art of meditation, setting me up with a daily mindfulness practice. The way you live your own life with such grace, ease and flow is very admirable and inspiring, so I want to share with readers of My Balance & Wellness, a little more about you. So, tell us a little about http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/04/new-interview-how-to-better-cope-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-2215615919241931208Thu, 23 Apr 2015 14:49:00 +00002015-04-23T07:50:00.829-07:00FitnessHealth and BeautyLifestyleNutritionSpiritualityWellnessWho is the face behind “But, you have such a pretty face Blog”? Natasha, tell us a little bit about yourself: Well where do I start?! I grew up in the beautiful town of Geelong, Victoria and moved to the Sunshine Coast, Queensland 4 years ago! I’m the oldest of 3 kids and 20+ grandchildren (that number keeps growing!). I’m 26 and I completed my Public Relations degree from Deakin University inhttp://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/04/read-about-inspirational-weight-loss.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-2234348361882186106Wed, 15 Apr 2015 21:39:00 +00002015-04-16T08:24:00.090-07:00Health and BeautyLifestyleWellnessA good nights sleep is something I personally look forward to at the end of the day. It is the best way to repair and rejuvenate the body and the mind. Our busy lifestyles are making sleep less of a priority and harder to do. Do you often find yourself staying up late, feeling wired and tired, and finding it almost impossible to fall asleep? Or, do you find it difficult staying asleep through thehttp://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/04/trouble-getting-sound-sleep-discover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-3765932924693393879Thu, 09 Apr 2015 15:47:00 +00002015-04-09T08:47:04.995-07:00Health and BeautyLifestyleNutritionSpiritualityWellnessWhen my clients come to me to improve their nutrition, health and wellness, they sometimes have misconceptions about ORGANIC FOOD! "Oh it's SO expensive" they say, and "I hear there is NO difference between the nutrient levels in organic and conventional food", or "I think it tastes the same"... Well, I want to explain to you why eating organic IS SO IMPORTANT, not just for our own health: http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/04/organic-why-it-is-so-important.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-1858824021047760584Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:33:00 +00002015-04-02T07:33:46.722-07:00FitnessHealth and BeautyLifestyleNutritionSpiritualityWellnessDo you feel amazing almost every single day? If so, what do you think attributes to this? If not, then what can you do to ensure that you do? Here are the simple 8 things I always make time for each day, no matter how busy life gets: - Wake naturally at sunrise to hydrate and meditate (no alarm needed because I sleep with the blinds wide open). Working on the mind is an essential part of my http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/04/8-things-i-always-make-time-for-in-my.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-7684086916187530283Tue, 24 Mar 2015 17:04:00 +00002015-03-26T08:10:54.907-07:00FitnessHealth and BeautyLifestyleSpiritualityWellnessHealth and wellness trends get so hyped up in the media. There is always some new hot product that promises to "change your life". Well my philosophy is to keep things simple and balanced. Mother Nature put everything we need on earth to not only survive but to THRIVE. Some of these basics include clean drinking water, nutrient dense sources of food including plants and animals, trees for shelterhttp://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/03/discover-one-of-best-ways-to-destress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-5122396789135552885Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:51:00 +00002015-03-19T10:51:24.273-07:00Health and BeautyLifestyleSpiritualityWellnessFor years I have focused primarily on the wellness of the physical body. I recently have become very aware that true health begins in the mind. It doesn't matter how much you workout, how many organic vegetables you eat, whether you drink a daily green juice or what supplements you take if you are constantly stressed out or not fully grounded in the present moment. A daily mindfulness practice http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/03/the-power-of-mind-discover-my-3.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-38025302523473479Wed, 11 Mar 2015 23:59:00 +00002015-03-12T11:23:37.311-07:00Health and BeautyLifestyleNutritionWellnessFeeling a little heavy after the cooler winter months? It's almost spring time and it's definitely time to cleanse and rejuvenate the body for vibrant daily energy during this warmer season. Here are my top ways to cleanse naturally and effortlessly: - Front load your food intake to feel lighter and lose some excess winter pounds. By this I mean eat most of your daily food intake earlier http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/03/spring-cleansing-gentle-approach.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-7876349121425751959Thu, 05 Mar 2015 15:49:00 +00002015-03-05T07:49:14.959-08:00Health and BeautyLifestyleNutritionWellnessAcid reflux is experienced by many of the people who come to me seeking nutrition and wellness support. But are you aware that there is a big myth surrounding the true cause of acid reflux. Conventional medicine believes it is due to too much stomach acid. However, it is actually stomach acid in he wrong place (entering the esophagus) and if anything, it is due to a lack of stomach acid! Yep, youhttp://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/03/myth-buster-acid-reflux-5-simple-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-4779742234411967288Thu, 19 Feb 2015 17:45:00 +00002015-02-19T09:45:49.471-08:00Health and BeautyLifestyleNutritionWellnessMy journey to Balance & Wellness has been a LONG one with many trials and errors. I can't say I regret anything, because as always, at the time, in that moment, I did what I could with the awareness I had and the resources made available to me. If you trash your body mindlessly with junk food and poor lifestyle choices, your health will pay for it in some way... If not now, then later. There is http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/02/how-to-get-to-root-cause-of-your-health.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-8304133395926915782Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:16:00 +00002015-02-12T08:16:32.841-08:00Health and BeautyNutritionWellnessMicro greens - micro greens are one of my favorite ways to boost any meal from eggs for breakfast, a chicken salad for lunch and a veggie soup for dinner. They are packed with chlorophyll which cleanses the blood, as well as essential nutrients, antioxidants, amino acids and enzymes. Find them at your local health foods store. Lemon juice - lemon juice is high in vitamin C while being a low http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/02/top-nutritional-boosters-for-enhanced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-183597864344362509Thu, 05 Feb 2015 22:06:00 +00002015-02-05T14:07:21.983-08:00Health and BeautyNutritionWellness*Raw Coconut Oil - coconut oil is a saturated fat which means it is suitable for high heat cooking. My favorite way to use it is on a big batch of cubed sweet root vegetables for baking. It really brings out their natural sweetness. Hot tip: add a light dusting of cinnamon and nutmeg. *Cold Pressed Grape Seed Oil - this oil is one of my favorites for med-high heat cooking when I want a neutral http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/02/my-favorite-cooking-oils-and-fats.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-6646641548929373044Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:43:00 +00002015-02-04T19:25:04.102-08:00Health and BeautyLifestyleNutritionWellnessMany of my clients come to me suffering from constipation. Ongoing constipation is not normal and should be addressed immediately. You do not want to burden your colon with excess build up of waste and therefore have a toxic body. The good news is this can easily be relieved with a few simple tools. Look at constipation as a gift, it is basically your body's way of telling you that something is http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/01/3-rasons-why-you-may-be-constipated.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-7388182286378214289Thu, 22 Jan 2015 16:36:00 +00002015-01-22T08:38:29.339-08:00Health and BeautyLifestyleNutritionWellnessA very high percentage of my clients come to me with nagging sugar cravings that drive them mad including chocolate, baked goods and alcohol! Can you relate to this relentless desire? Here are 3 simple ways to finally tame those wild sugar urges: - Add more clean protein and healthy fats to each meal. This will keep you feeling satisfied until the next meal without the desire to snack or http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/01/3-ways-to-ditch-your-sugar-cravings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-2283819417475289910Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:05:00 +00002015-01-15T08:05:28.359-08:00Health and BeautyLifestyleNutritionWellnessI am a sleeping goddess. My husband laughs at me and says, "When the sun goes down, Sarah goes down with it!" I am actually quite proud of this because it means my body is in a natural daily rhythm with the cycle of the sun, and that my sleep promoting hormone "melatonin" is doing its job effectively. In Western culture, we are almost constantly wired and connected to the world via technology http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/01/5-easy-tips-for-better-sleep.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-5763678528640268121Thu, 08 Jan 2015 16:54:00 +00002015-01-08T08:54:51.784-08:00FitnessHealth and BeautyLifestyleNutritionSpiritualityWellnessHappy and healthy 2015! Have you already been asked countless times what your new years resolution is? Is it just another year of painfully trying to lose weight, aiming to workout more, saying a final goodbye to your favorite indulgences such as sugar, coffee and alcohol, or wanting to be more "successful"??? I say we need to turn this around and opt for a more realistic and sustainable way to http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-secret-to-setting-attainable-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-1381209310141652016Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:46:00 +00002014-12-18T09:46:03.802-08:00FitnessHealth and BeautyLifestyleNutritionSpiritualityWellnessWow it's holiday time and things are wrapping up for the year. Thanks to all my loyal followers who support my passion of inspiring others to live a beautiful life full of vibrant health and divine balance. Know that your time to start fresh and follow your dreams is always NOW. You have the power each  moment to make a mindful choice that supports your wellbeing. Everything you eat, think andhttp://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2014/12/last-blog-post-of-year-lets-wrap-it-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2910561873964728836.post-8407690135003687630Thu, 11 Dec 2014 17:04:00 +00002014-12-11T09:04:30.715-08:00Health and BeautyLifestyleNutritionWellness- All things green: I ditched the cooling salads, smoothies and juices a month or so ago. WHY? I really believe in eating seasonally and therefore during the colder months I feel it is important to eat warming foods for the body instead. Here's how I still manage to get enough greens into my fall / winter diet: sauté spinach, collards, swiss chard and kale (any of your favorite dark leafy greens)http://mybalanceandwellness.blogspot.com/2014/12/3-more-of-my-super-health-enhancing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sarah Hawthorne)0