Birthdays are like New Years, you can’t help but to reflect on what you did in the last year and think about your plans, visions, and goals for your years to come. Last year was a milestone year for me and while most people would cringe at hitting a new decade I declared this was… Continue Reading
Breakfast is extremely important, but it’s also one of the busiest times in my day. Even if you don’t have kiddos and significant others to take care of, you have to get yourself ready for the day (work, workout gear, and healthy snacks/lunch). Having some go to breakfast meals that don’t require much is vital. This… Continue Reading
This week I listened to a barre client who is a neonatal nurse glow as she told me she saved the life of a precious baby. I watched a friend make it to the top 20 of So You Think You Can Dance. I cheered on a teammate that graced the stage of the Miss USA pageant as… Continue Reading
The summer air is hot and the 4th of July brings on BBQ, friends, food, and fireworks but often it comes at the price of sabotaging your diet. While I’m all about a good party (hello I am from the South), there are a few things you can do to safeguard your wellness plan. Remember… Continue Reading
Think about the massive amounts of lotions, shampoos, and make-up you put on your body. In fact, American women put an average of 168 chemicals on their bodies each day, according the non-profit watchdog Environmental Working Group. We’ve all heard the expression “you are what you eat”, and your skin is no exception. In fact,… Continue Reading
Are fresh vegetables always better? How “fresh” are frozen vegetables? Convenient, but are they nutritious, or not? There are a lot of questions out there about fresh vs. frozen. Since frozen options came available in the 1950s, they have added convenience to the nightly dinner routine with often times lower cost. With our modern day… Continue Reading
Gotta love those green smoothies, but some days you want to put a little sass to it! Enters the Kickin’ Green Smoothie!! A few ingredients that make this smoothie a powerhouse. You of course have your greens for nutrients. Dairy-free milk will pack a little protein (un-sweetened of course). The avocado bring some monounsaturated fats to the… Continue Reading
Time for spring cleaning, but while you clean your house, you should clean your body with a spring detox! Spring is the time for growth and renewal and your body is energizing itself for the busy months to come. It is the perfect time to get rid of the toxins in your body and gain… Continue Reading
Talking from experience, I cannot tell you how many diets, and how much money I have spent on pills and programs to lose weight, just to gain it right back on afterward. Time and time again, I was promised this ‘new me’, only to be let down shortly after the diet or program was over.… Continue Reading
The warm weather is coming and that means….swimsuit season is upon us. Drink yourself skinny and flatten your belly with this drink. Not only can you flush away toxicity, but you can also add vital nutrients and minerals to your water. Drink Yourself Skinny Detox Drink ½ gallon water 1 grapefruit, sliced (can substitute with… Continue Reading
Julia Nicholson is dedicated to helping women reclaim their health and life so they can live full out. She's a current NFL cheerleader, wife, and mom who has a passion for helping women achieve their greatness and live their dream.