Heeeeyyyyyy! 🏼

How was your weekend?!? I have an amazing recipe to share with you, but wanted to share a quick story with you first..

You know how we get those memory reminders from different apps? These photos both popped up pretty recently and it had me majorly reflecting on how far I have come.

The photo on the left was taken in twenties, when I began dieting. I tried everything--

Diet pills....Low carb....Grapefruit....Cabbage soup....Point counting....Calorie counting....Portion counting....Over exercising....Drinking my calories....Saving up and then binging...

It was the consistent struggle between “getting back on track” or just saying eff it and drinking wine and binge eat SnackWells cookies for dinner, even though I just had restocked my fridge with loads of fresh produce.

I was always looking for the next big thing that was going to give me the body I really wanted, but was really stuck on the,start-again-stop-again train.

This middle photo is the thinnest I have ever been (important to note this was POST BABY) -- and also the real beginning of what I now recognize was a completely warped body image. I loved my body here -- but I didn't enjoy my life. I was completely obsessed with food, did 3 day starvation cleanses regularly to "reboot" or "get back on track" and was super judgmental every time I ate "too many" carbs, "too much" fat, or enjoyed an ice cream cone with my family.

My pant size was never small enough, I was never happy with the scale, and was constantly checking my reflection to make sure my clothes weren’t pinching to “make me look bigger than you already are”. 🤣

The photo on the right? This is true food freedom.

This is BREAKING FREE from dieting and FINALLY, for the first time in my adult life, feeling comfortable and confident in my skin. This is honoring my body.

Here's the deal: Americans spend north of $60 billion annually to try to get the body they want, on everything from paying for gym memberships and joining weight-loss programs to drinking diet soda. 🥤

And get this--95% of those people FAIL and find themselves looking for the next fix or solution.

This approach is FAILING US. We’re running in a hamster wheel! I was running in that wheel with that 95% for a lonnggggg time.

I mean seriously, in what other industry do we trust a 5% success rate?!

I don't know about you, but I'm not buying a car from someone who has all but 5% of their cars returned.

So how did I achieve this food freedom? I studied the 5% of people who are not only achieving their health goals, but maintaining them for LIFE.

I've helped countless other women to do this...WITHOUT quick fixes, pills, starvation cleanses, negative self talk or bullshit..

Here’s what they’re saying:

“This change feels really nice and is so easy. I have so much more energy and am down more pounds this week. This stuff is amazing!!" -V.M.

“I’ve always been hesitant to do anything for myself, let alone open up and look at things I could change/fix. I thought this was going to be so hard, but I'm down over 10 pounds, am trying new foods and have more patience with my kids!" -M.C.

"I finally feel in control. I am acutely aware of the decisions that I make with regard to my nutrition and my body --no longer do my choices send me into the cycle of guilt that eventually results in giving up on myself." -S.T.

You can do this, too.

If you’re like, “ummmmm she’s talking about me,” say HELL YES to yourself!

We're leaving for vacation this week, but I've opened up a couple of slots in my schedule for complimentary sessions before we head out.

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PS. This isn't for everyone - I am looking for go-getters with an unstoppable commitment to break free from the diet mentality and put themselves back in the driver's seat. Women who are willing to do something different to get something different while simultaneously creating a lifestyle that affords them to be PRESENT and ENGAGED in their life, with the people they love.

️Oh! And you NEED to try this recipe for chocolate chia pudding. It DOES NOT disappoint.

Talk soon,

xo, sarah

Effective Grocery Shopping

You are well on your way to being super organized and saving some serious cash on your next grocery trip! Today, we’ll talk ways to making this trip quick, and kind to the wallet.

Set up your shopping list the way that your grocery is set up. Envision the space, and start your list where you will enter. The majority of the time, this is the produce section. So, first on the list; produce. Last on my list is typically dairy, as that is what is at the opposite end of the store. And everything else falls between!
STICK TO THE LIST. I mean it. Don’t be tempted by sales, or talk yourself into buying something that “just looks so good.” If you effectively planned for this trip (which you did), you already know what’s on sale, and probably have it on your list anyway.
If you have kids, be prepared with snacks. LOTS of snacks. It’s hard to buzz around a store with a cranky child. A whole apple is always a good choice for us--provides 15-20 minutes of solid, sticky entertainment.
Consider a smaller store. The bigger the store, the more choices, and let’s face it, the more madness. Choose a smaller grocery in your area to make your time spent there most effective.
Opt for fresh foods. Doing this forces you to remain on the PERIMETER of the store. While there are certainly exceptions, most of what is found in the aisles is overly processed, overpriced and not-so-good for you anyway. Avoiding the aisles as much as possible leads to a quick and effective shopping trip!
Stay away from the self checkout line. You don’t know the PLUs, you will probably scan something incorrectly, and I guarantee you something will go wrong that that damn scale. Then, you will need to wait 3 minutes for someone to come over and scan their card to turn off your blinking red light. Meanwhile, the person who entered the “long” line next to you is already on their way out. Let the cashier do the work for you. Bonus? They will more than likely do the bagging for you, to.

What are your tips for survival?

Looking for parts 1-3 of the meal planning series? Get in touch! Contact me directly HERE.

Breaking Free from the Diet Mentality

Part 4: Grocery Shopping Simplified

Effective Grocery Shopping