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You can serve others while serving yourself
Too many women buy into the idea that they have to choose between taking care of themselves or taking care of their families. Even if they do not consciously believe it, they certainly behave like it. Too busy to workout because of all the extracurricular activities. Can’t eat healthy because they’ll complain. No time for…
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5 hacks to drink more water & hit your intake goals
Water is important. For all the reasons. That is another topic entirely. Today we are here assuming you agree but maybe you’re finding getting in that 1/2 your body weight in ounces keeps eluding you. We talk about this all the time with our clients so we’ve devised several little hacks to help you get…
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Close the kitchen to make getting healthy easier
Guess what? The more time you’re in the kitchen, the more likely you are to eat food in the kitchen. AND! The more food you eat, the more dishes there are. Thusly, we have laid out the very simple and easy plan for you to eat less and have fewer dishes:
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Sex in marriage: get encouraged!
We’re taking a stand for sex in marriage. Just like so many other “new normals” (debt, health, etc) the marital sex life seems to have taken a hit. We’re here to talk about why it’s important, how not to be normal, why / how to make time for it, the benefits and even how to…
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Date Night Bingo
You’re in for a treat today, just in time for Valentine’s Day! At Ideal Balance, we’re all about the quality of your relationships! And for quality and depth, you need intimacy. Most people equate intimacy with the bedroom, but what is it really? Related: 4 Reasons You Need Date Night in·ti·ma·cy /ˈin(t)əməsē/ noun close familiarity…
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10 Ways to Diversify Your Fitness So Your Body Doesn’t Catch Up & Your Mind Doesn’t Get Bored
You’ve heard the term “diversity your investments,” right? Well, we believe your health is one of the most important investments you make. And we also believe it needs to be diversified. Some people stick to the same exact routine day after day. We think you should change it up, not only for your body but…
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3 Super Specific Ways to Maintain Momentum with Your Goals So You Actually Achieve Them This Year
We know you’ve got big goals this year. We know it’s still early enough for you to be excited! We’re hoping to get to you before any breakdowns happen. We want you to keep the momentum you feel on the first of the year toward achieving your hopes and dreams. And we’ve got three super…
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How to eat “off plan” without giving up, feeling guilty or stressing about it
Tis’ the season for joy, for cookies, for parties. What does that boil down to in your life? In real life? Today we’re talking about how to plan for these things in your life without stressing and, on the back end, without feeling bad afterwards. We’ll talk about why healthy eating isn’t an all or…
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Healthy Thanksgiving Menu Ideas
Trying to lighten up your Thanksgiving? We’ve got some ideas for you. As much as we could, these ideas are gluten-free, dairy-free, added sugar-free, whole food recipes! If you’ve been eating relatively healthy, you need to remember that going in. Your body will not thank you if you completely dive off into the deep end.…
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Mediterranean Bowl
If you don’t want to cook, this is really the meal prep for you. Three lunches can be made and put away in about 15 minutes! And, you’ve got tons of flavor with shrimp, pico de gallo and more yumminess!