Seedling Health and Wellness Coaching

04/16/2024

I know that it has been a while since I last posted. I have been doing part time work for a couple of companies, but am missing speaking on my own behalf:) Is anyone out there struggling a health goal such as weight loss or establishing clean eating habits and need some support? I am looking at establishing a health coaching support group and am wondering if anyone would be interested in signing up.

11/03/2023

It's fiber Friday!! Did you know...that all fiber is not created equal? When we eat, our bodies produce a myriad of hormones that perform different roles. One of these hormones is called GLP-1 which tells your body to start absorption and to suppress our hunger signals. The duration of how long this hormone lasts in our bloodstream varies based on the types of foods we consume.

Foods that contain fermentable fiber increase the amount of time that GLP-1 is working in your body to suppress hunger. Barley contains a fermentable fiber called beta-glucan. Beta-glucan is found in oats and rye and improves insulin resistance and sensitivity, lowers blood pressure, and increases satiation between meals. Some other fermentable fibers are dextrin which is found in wheat, oligosaccharides that are found in beans, peas and lentils, and finally pectin which is found in apples, pears and green bananas.

All of these foods can be quickly and easily added to your diet to decrease cravings and improve your gut health (among many other benefits). Let me know if you try adding any of these to your next meal.

10/28/2023

I had the opportunity on October 17th to present a workshop to the fun team at Robot Creative. I presented on how to ignite your motivation when creating health and wellness goals. We dug in a bit deeper with value and strength exploration with the VIA Strengths Indicator through the VIA Institute on Character.

10/28/2023

10/20/2023

What does a Health Coach actually do? It isn't just talking about eating more vegetables, although my cat would enjoy that (see picture below).

As a health and wellness coach, I engage in a process that:
-Meets clients where they are in their personal health journey.
-Taps in to inner resources.
-Identifies and clarifies personal values and strengths.
-Provides accountability for clients as they adopt positive lifestyle changes.
-Celebrates achievements.

I believe that every client is a bio-individual and therefore has a unique path to wellness. You are your own expert and sometimes need a bit of support uncovering this expertise.

10/11/2023

As health coaching is a fairly new role within the health and wellness world I am going to post information about what I do and the organization through which I am certified for the next few weeks.

In August, I officially became an NBC-HWC or National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. The NBCHWC requires its members to train with approved schools for coursework, commit to continued learning and adhere to a strict code of ethics. NBC-HWCs have a high level skill set, knowledge base and alignment with the unique and individual needs of their clients.

02/17/2023

Happy Friday Everyone! Has anyone else had a hectic week? We’ve had a birthday, a birthday party, a school play as well as the million other things that go along with every day life.

When the week goes this way, I try to stick to noirishing and clean foods. That does’t mean it always happens, but it isn’t the end of the world when it doesn‘t. It’s also almost impossible to keep the kids hydrated and nourished throughout the chaos. When life is like this, I try to give myself grace. We can only do our best in these situations and get back to our goal path when things calm down.

02/03/2023

01/27/2023

I’ve had quite a few of you ask me, “What is Health Coaching anyway?” Health coaching is a fairly new genre of coaching. It is a vehicle for helping people to achieve a higher level of well-being in life, especially when change is hard. Health coaching is a partnership with clients which draws on their experience and inner strengths to maximize their personal potential.

I believe that a client is the expert on their own health and wellness journey. I am there to guide you to uncover this expertise. I am not there to tell you what to do, rather to help you navigate to an answer or destination. Have you been struggling to make a health or wellness change for months or years? I’m here to help!!

01/20/2023

Happy Friday! I’m enjoying some cozy herbal tea and thinking about my future self? What could I do today that my future self will thank me for tomorrow? Could I eat a healthy lunch, enjoy a relaxing cup of tea, do an extra load of laundry or pre prepare dinner? These small,tasks can help lessen my chore load later or contribute to my health goals. What will YOU do today that your future self will thank you for?

01/13/2023

Wanted to post a quick bit about including the rainbow in what you eat. The more naturally colorful your dish, the more nourishment you are pouring into your body! The dish below is something I threw together when I needed something healthy in a pinch. It is purple cauliflower, carrots, chicken breast and sweet potato noodles. I seasoned it with organic soy sauce and fresh ginger. It doesn't have to take a ton of time to cook a healthy meal.

01/13/2023

Thank you to Jessica Morrill of Mewborne Photography for my cool new professional phtotos. She's the tops! Starting your own business isn't possible without the support of friends and family!