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Cindy Florkey Balanced Wellness, Brookville, OH (2026)

02/14/2026

Valentine's Day thought 💛

Love isn't just a feeling. It's a choice. A commitment. A daily decision to show up — even when it's hard.

That's true in marriage. In friendship. In faith.
And it's true in the way we care for ourselves, too.

Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is rest. Nourish. Set a boundary. Ask for help.

Happy Valentine's Day. May you love well today — starting with you. 🌹

02/13/2026

Valentine's Day is tomorrow and I've been feeling reflective 💌

My husband and I have walked through some beautiful seasons together — and some really hard ones. And honestly? The hard ones taught us the most.

So here's my question for you today:
What advice would you give your younger self about marriage — or what would you pass on to the next generation?
It can be one sentence or a whole paragraph. Serious or lighthearted. I want to hear all of it.

I'll start: Learn to let go. And maybe this too — we were good friends before we got married, and I think that's what carried us through the seasons when the feelings weren't enough. Marriage isn't just about romance. It's about connection. About actually liking the person you're building a life with.

Your turn 👇 Let's fill this comment section with wisdom this week. 💛

02/11/2026

Can I share something a little vulnerable with you? 💛

When I was at my most fatigued — brain fog, exhausted, barely getting through the day — I slowly pulled back from almost everything. Walks with friends. Tea dates. Even my small group.
I told myself I was protecting my energy.

Turns out, I was starving myself of something I deeply needed to heal.

There's something that happens when I'm sitting across from a friend with a warm cup of tea in my hands. My shoulders drop. I laugh. I feel human again. I didn't realize how much I needed that until it was gone.

When I finally started making space for it again — even just a short walk, even just one tea date a week — something shifted.

And honestly? It reminded me of something else that had gone a little quiet during that season — my relationship with Christ. That connection had dimmed too. And tending to that changed things in ways I still can't fully explain.

Sometimes healing isn't just in the protocol. Sometimes it's in the people. And the Presence.

Have you ever experienced that? 👇

02/10/2026

Your heart works 24/7 for you — are you returning the favor? 💛

February is American Heart Month, and most people think about cholesterol and cardio. And yes — those matter.

But here's what doesn't get talked about enough:
Loneliness is a heart issue. Isolation is a heart issue. Chronic stress is a heart issue.

Research shows that people with strong social connections have lower inflammation, better blood pressure, and yes — healthier hearts.

This week I'm thinking about ALL the ways we love our hearts — the food, the movement, the rest... and the people.

What's one connection that fills your cup? Drop it below 👇

Photo by Alex Shute on Unsplash

02/05/2026

My energy levels are making sloths look like Olympic sprinters

And you know what? I'm giving myself permission to move at sloth speed today.

No guilt. No "I should be doing more."

Just... sloth mode activated. 🦥

Who else needs permission to embrace their inner sloth today?

02/04/2026

I'm tired. And I'm a little scared.

Right now, I'm sitting with that familiar heaviness—the kind of fatigue that makes your limbs feel like lead, where your brain reaches for words that won't quite come.

It's not as bad as 15 years ago. But it's enough to whisper the fear I know too well: What if this gets worse? What if I can't get out of bed again? What if I miss tea with my friends, hikes with my husband, time with my kids—all the moments that make life sweet?

Here's the thing: I know how to listen to my body. I teach this. But knowing and trusting are different things, aren't they? There's this voice that says "you should be better by now" and another that says "what if it doesn't work this time?"

So every morning, I give my worries to God and choose trust over fear. I rest for 20 minutes each afternoon without guilt. I use my sauna, castor oil packs, detox support. I make time for walks and tea because connection isn't a luxury—it's medicine. And slowly, I'm remembering what He showed me 15 years ago: my body isn't broken. It's just asking me to listen.

Healing is possible. Even when it's slow. Even when you're scared. Even when the voice of doubt gets loud.

If you're in that place too—exhausted and wondering if you'll ever feel like yourself again—maybe you don't know what your body needs yet. That's okay. I'm here to help you listen and figure it out together.

What's one small thing you could do this week to support your weary body? Drop it below. You're not alone. 💚

01/30/2026

The Silent Intruder You Might Not See Coming

I've been hit three times now with mold exposure. THREE.

And here's what I've learned: mold doesn't always announce itself with visible black spots on your walls. Sometimes it's hiding. And sometimes your body knows before you do.

A few weeks ago, I was helping someone clean. Within minutes—instant sinus headache, brain fog creeping in. I knew.

Why does this matter?

Because mold exposure is way more common than we think. And a lot of those mystery symptoms—the brain fog, the fatigue that won't quit, the issues doctors can't explain—can trace back to mold.

Most people have no idea their body is reacting to something in their environment.

Here's what I want you to know:
If you walk into a space and immediately feel off—headache, nausea, brain fog—pay attention. Your body is trying to tell you something.

You're not crazy. You're not making it up.

And if you've been exposed? There IS a path forward. It takes time, support, and the right protocol—but healing is possible. I'm living proof of that—three times over.

Tomorrow I'll share the signs and symptoms to watch for. Because awareness is the first step to protecting yourself and your family.

Have you ever experienced this? Drop a comment—your story might help someone else connect the dots.

01/29/2026

When Momentum Meets Reality

You know that feeling when everything's finally clicking—and then boom, five steps back?

That's me right now.

A few weeks ago, I was helping someone clean. Within minutes, I knew. The sinus headache that wouldn't quit. The fog creeping in.

Mold.

Fifteen years ago, mold exposure brought me to my knees—drag-myself-out-of-bed, brain-so-foggy-I-couldn't-think kind of days. The thought of going back there? Terrifying.

So I denied it. Kept pushing. Because the protocol I need is expensive and I didn't want to face it.

But my body doesn't lie. My chiropractor confirmed it—sinuses, lungs, the whole deal. Time to stop running and start listening.

Here's what's different this time:
I know what to do. I have support. And I'm giving myself permission to slow down instead of white-knuckling through.

So for February, I'm pressing pause on challenges and workshops. I'm still here for my 1:1 clients and Doable Health Strategy Calls.
Still supporting you, checking in. But I'm also honoring what my body needs.

I'm calling it my "Love My Body February."

What about you?

What's one thing you can do this February to love YOUR body better?

Maybe it's that appointment you've been avoiding. Maybe it's saying no to what drains you. Maybe it's just more water or earlier bedtimes.

Small counts. Gentle counts. Doable counts.

Healing isn't linear. Sometimes we take five steps back so we can take ten forward with more wisdom.

You're not alone. I see you. And we're doing this together—one doable step at a time.

💚 Cindy

Photo by Matteo Vistocco on Unsplash

01/20/2026

Why I Don't Make My Clients Count Calories (And Why You Shouldn't Either)

Here's what nobody tells you about those 1200-calorie diets:
Your body doesn't know it's 2026. It thinks you're in a famine.

And mama, when your body thinks there's a famine? It holds onto every single calorie like its life depends on it.

Here's what actually happens on chronic low-calorie diets:

Your metabolism slows down (sometimes by 20-30%)
Your thyroid hormones drop
Your stress hormones spike
You feel exhausted, foggy, irritable (sound familiar?)

Then when you "go back to normal eating"? Your body - still convinced there's a famine coming - stores everything as fat. You end up weighing MORE than when you started.

The worst part? This cycle is even more brutal for women over 35, especially if you've had babies or you're in perimenopause.

What your body actually needs to lose weight, have energy, AND look good:

ENOUGH food - especially protein (think 80-100g daily minimum)
Real, whole foods that actually nourish your cells
Fats that support your hormones (yes, fats!)
Consistent meals so your blood sugar isn't on a roller coaster

Here's the beautiful thing about eating REAL food:

It's really hard to overeat when you're eating whole foods. Try it - eat chicken, sweet potato, and broccoli with butter until you're stuffed. Then try to eat 500 more calories of it. You can't.
But 500 calories of processed food? Gone in 5 minutes and you're still hungry.

My simple approach:

Build each meal around protein (palm-sized portion)
Add colorful veggies (half your plate)
Include healthy fats (they satisfy you!)
Eat until you're satisfied - not stuffed, not starving

No tracking. No math. No apps. Just real food.
Your body doesn't need deprivation. It needs support.

Tell me: What's the lowest calorie diet you've ever tried? And what happened when you stopped? 👇

01/19/2026

Can I be honest with you?

I'm sitting here on this gray January morning, and I feel... blah.

The holidays are over. The decorations are down. The excitement of "new year, new me" has faded. And I'm left with this heavy, sluggish, "I don't want to do anything" feeling.

I had SO many plans for 2026.

Big goals. Exciting projects. Things I was genuinely motivated about on January 1st.

But here I am, two weeks in, and I can barely drag myself through the day. No get-up-and-go. No motivation. Just... drained.

These dreary days after the holidays - the short daylight, the post-celebration letdown, the reality of winter stretching ahead - they just SAP everything out of me.

Every. Single. Year.

And here's what I've learned: I can't pull myself out of this alone.

When it's just me, trying to motivate myself in the dark mornings? I stay stuck. I make excuses. I hibernate.

But when I do it WITH other women - women who are also feeling blah, also struggling through these gray days, also wondering where their motivation went?

Everything changes.

The accountability helps. The community helps. Knowing I'm not the only one who feels this way REALLY helps.

So next Sunday, I'm starting my annual January reset. Five days of small, gentle shifts that help me move from "I can't even" to "okay, I can do this."

And I'm inviting anyone who wants to join me.

Not because I have it all figured out. But because I know what it's like to feel this way. And I know it's easier together.

If you're feeling the January blah too, drop a 💛 below.

Let me know I'm not the only one. 💛

01/13/2026

It's January 13th.
How's that New Year's resolution going?

If you're like most exhausted women, you started strong on January 2nd:
Whole30 ✅
Gym membership ✅
"New year, new me" ✅

By January 5th, you were face-down in leftover Christmas cookies at 9 PM, hating yourself.

Here's the truth: It's not a discipline problem. It's a DEPLETION problem.

You can't willpower your way out of an empty tank.

What you need isn't another extreme diet. You need to REFUEL.

I'm opening registration TODAY for a FREE 5-day challenge:
REFUEL: 5-Day Energy Reset Challenge
Starts January 26

What you'll get:
-5 days of gentle, doable practices (15 min/day)
-Daily video lessons that actually make sense
-Simple tools to calm your nervous system
-Blood sugar balancing strategies
-Sleep restoration practices
-A community of women who GET IT*

This isn't about perfection. It's about helping your exhausted body feel safe enough to heal.

Registration is FREE. Link in comments.

Who's ready to do this differently? Comment "I'M IN" below! 💛

12/27/2025

Real talk: How are you feeling today?

The wrapping paper is in the trash. The leftovers are in the fridge. The house is finally quiet.

And you? You're probably exhausted.

Maybe you pushed through on adrenaline and sheer willpower. Maybe you smiled through the brain fog and pretended you had energy you didn't actually have. Maybe you're looking at those leftover cookies thinking, "Well, I already blew it..."

Friend, I see you. And I want you to know something important:

You don't have to have it all figured out right now.

The world is already screaming "New Year, New You!" and pushing January detoxes and gym memberships.

But what if... you just rested first?

What if you gave yourself permission to recover from the holiday marathon before you try to fix anything?

Your body isn't broken. You're not lazy. You're not failing.

You're HUMAN. And you just gave everything you had to make Christmas special for the people you love.

So here's my encouragement for today: Be gentle with yourself.

Sleep in if you can. Take a walk in the sunshine. Drink your tea slowly. Let the dishes sit for a bit.

There's plenty of time for goals and plans and fresh starts.

Right now? Just breathe. Just rest. Just BE.

You've earned it, friend. 💚

What's one gentle thing you're doing for yourself today?

Cindy Florkey Balanced Wellness

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