Simply Jess

National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach + Yoga/Fitness Instructor. No extremes, no fluff. Just real-life wellness made simple.

Helping women lose weight, boost energy & feel strong again—through simple food, simple habits & simple movement.

02/27/2026

Make yourself a priority.
Your health. Your peace. Your joy.

The world will always ask for more from you.
It’s okay to choose yourself anyway.

02/23/2026

Be you — regardless of how others may perceive you. We weren’t meant to shape ourselves around everyone else’s expectations, especially if it means losing connection with who we truly are. When we quiet our voice to fit in, we dim our own light. Stay rooted in your truth. The right people will see you, value you, and meet you there.

Because the most beautiful thing you can be… is fully, unapologetically yourself. 💜

02/22/2026

You are responsible for your own happiness. As we head into a new week, what intentional choices can you make that support your joy and well-being? Maybe it’s a morning walk, prepping a nourishing meal, setting a boundary, or carving out quiet time. Small actions create powerful shifts.

02/20/2026

The Train Station Theory- food for thought...(borrowed from another post- but too good not to pass on)

All people are passengers who sit beside you on your journey like you would on a train. Some friends get off at the first stop - they were never ever meant to stay around long.

Some friends will come with you and travel for a couple stations, share memories but then leave when their designated stop comes.

A handful of friends stay with you until your very last stop. Vickie Lailer

You can’t force people to stay until your final stop! Enjoy the experience whilst people are with you & let them go when they want to and the time is right.

Stop putting energy into people who don’t do the same for you. Accept that people come and go and get off where they are meant to. This has helped me so much when friends l’ve had have completely disappeared even after l’d done so much for them. I never expect back but it shows more about them than it does you & everything happens for a reason.

The right people will stay, just like a train journey. Cherish them.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! Words of Wisdom from a Wise Woman!
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02/11/2026

Thought for the day! 🩵

02/10/2026

Thank you all for your kind words and love. December and January were a bit of a challenge for me. Sometimes what’s needed—at least for myself—is stepping back and allowing time to heal, both inside and out. Giving yourself that space without feeling the need to justify it, and truly listening to your inner voice, is something I find myself tapping into more and more.

With that being said, I’m back.

Please continue to take care of yourself. Be kind to yourself, your family, your friends, and even complete strangers. We are all in this together. 💜💜💜

12/20/2025

Glimmers — they’re not always easy to find. It’s been a bit of a rough week. Still, even naming the hard moments feels like a small step toward light — and that in itself is a glimmer.

My body went into pay attention to me mode (yes, I got sick — which rarely happens). As frustrating as that can be, I’m choosing to see it as an invitation to slow down, rest, and listen more closely — the glimmer being a gentle reminder that my body is always working for me.

On top of that, we had to say goodbye to our golden, Violet. No matter how many times you go through this, it never gets easier. It feels like a piece of your heart is missing. And yet, a glimmer — she’s no longer in pain, running free in puppy heaven with her brother, Zeus.

More glimmers showed up in quiet, ordinary ways: an incredibly supportive husband who braved a windstorm to get cough drops… who set up our Charlie Brown tree with its three ornaments and one piece of tinsel — and somehow, that simple act made me smile.

So even when times feel heavy, look for the glimmers. They may be small, but they remind us that light is still present — and sometimes, that’s more than enough. 💛

12/16/2025

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12/11/2025

If you’re looking for a little adventure this weekend, come join me this Saturday at Amadine Bakery in Searsport, Maine! Grab a delicious treat, wander through the cozy bakery, and check out some amazing local crafters. Hope to see you there!

12/09/2025

Thought for the day as the temperatures hover around -10....💜

12/06/2025

Did you know on average, women apply approximately 168 unique chemical ingredients to their bodies every day through the use of an average of 12 personal care products. These products include items like soap, shampoo, lotion, deodorant, and makeup. A significant number of these chemicals have been linked to potential health concerns, including hormone disruption, allergies, and cancer. What we put on our bodies is just as important as what we put in our bodies.

I’ll be at Durham Elementary School tomorrow, stop by and browse my handcrafted skin care, made to nourish your skin, not damage it.

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