Raise your hand if you’ve ever set New Year’s resolutions.
Me too.
Now raise your hand if you’ve ended a year with your resolutions still in the back of your mind because you just didn’t have the time or energy to get to it that year.
Me too.
After a couple years of feeling disappointed in myself for failing to achieve my New Year’s resolutions, I decided to stop making them.
I don’t know who came up with it, but the idea of a resolution is flawed to begin with. When the clock strikes midnight and the calendar flips from December to January, we assume that we have changed also. Like one minute from 11:59pm to 12 midnight is going to make us a different person. Well I hate to break it to you, but it won’t.
Our habits and personalities don’t change overnight. We can’t go from couch potato to body builder just because it’s January 1st. Over and over I see people set resolutions that are simply far fetched. What we should be doing is setting small achievable goals planned throughout the year. For example, if you’re overweight and can’t seem to get off the couch on the weekends, try a goal that you only spend 5 hours per weekend watching TV. That’s achievable and something you can measure. When those 5 hours are up, you’re off the couch and doing something. Even if it’s doing the laundry, at least you aren’t sitting in front of the tube.
Another example of New Year’s resolutions would be in regards to diet (my favorite). I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the resolution, “I want to lose weight this year and get my body back”. What does that mean? And how are you going to do that? Small steps my friend. If you set small, achievable goals, you can build on them to develop health as a lifestyle rather than a temporary diet. Here’s an example…
- January: increase my water intake to 100 ounces per day and reduce my daily Starbucks drink to only 2x/week
- February: add one serving of leafy greens to my daily meals
- March: stop eating the candy in the break room at work and bring healthy trail mix to snack on instead
Do you catch my drift? It’s not only about WHAT you want but HOW you’re going to achieve it.
Dream big, of course; but don’t just imagine it, work towards it! Action is required and necessary. Your body won’t just shed fat for you; you have to eat the right foods. Your stamina won’t magically increase; you have to get your heart rate up daily. Your business won’t run itself, you have to get up every morning and work like a dog to make it happen. It’s all about action.
So, my friend, what are you going to do to make your dreams happen? What do you really want in the New Year?
I encourage you to do something different this year. Instead of resolutions, think about goals and focus on the daily, weekly, and monthly goals rather than yearly. Because those days, weeks, and months are what make up the year!
If you’re like many Americans and getting healthy is on your New Year to-do list, allow me to be of assistance.
Schedule a FREE Start-Up Session with me where we can discuss your unique goals and how to achieve them. Support is everything and I am here for you! You are more likely to accomplish your goals with a plan of action and accountability. Apply for your free call now.
“I can honestly say that I made more progress with Lauren’s help and direction in 8 weeks than I made in the 8 years prior!”
When I first started working with Lauren I was a mess; I was having a great deal of digestive distress, I was covered in a rash, I was having headaches and body aches and I was exhausted 24/7. All of my reading and research left me terribly confused about what to eat and what to do to improve my health. I was overwhelmed, frustrated, stuck, and unable to make any progress by myself. Not a fun place to be in!
I can honestly say that I made more progress with Lauren’s help and direction in 8 weeks than I made in the 8 years prior! My digestion has improved greatly, my rash is gone, I haven’t had a headache and my body aches are largely gone! Best of all my energy levels are returning to where they used to be! Thanks to Lauren I have learned how to eat to support my body’s needs and I am not confused anymore! Working with Lauren has been THE best investment in my health and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her!
2017-12-10T17:53:52-08:00
Diana B.
https://www.totalbodynourishment.com/testimonials/can-honestly-say-made-progress-laurens-help-direction-8-weeks-made-8-years-prior/
“Lauren guided me on a path to better health within the first week. I started sleeping better, the headaches went away, and my stomach issues were going away.”
"When I started working with Lauren, I felt tired, wasn't sleeping well, had bad headaches, stomach issues, and was eating the wrong foods. Lauren guided me on a path to better health within the first week. I started sleeping better, the headaches went away, and my stomach issues were going away. She showed me how to make healthy meals for me and my family. Meals that my 14 year old son asks for now. I just saw my doctor and I'm happy to say I lost 10 lbs and my blood work is better than ever. So, if your looking for help to be healthier, then I highly recommend Lauren!"
2017-05-18T14:40:51-08:00
Irene A.
https://www.totalbodynourishment.com/testimonials/lauren-guided-path-better-health-within-first-week-started-sleeping-better-headaches-went-away-stomach-issues-going-away/
“I feel great and I’m dropping unwanted pounds I had been unable to lose for a long time. Her program is individualized and really works.”
I have been a part-time student of health and nutrition for many years. But, working with Lauren has been a true turning point. She is extremely knowledgeable—able to explain the reasons behind every recommendation she made. I learned new things that were easy to put into practice and, more importantly, sustain as part of my lifestyle. I feel great and I'm dropping unwanted pounds I had been unable to lose for a long time. Her program is individualized and really works. The fact that she is also a professional chef is a plus and everything she shares tastes great! I highly recommend Total Body Nourishment to anyone.
2018-04-25T10:41:39-08:00
Mary H.
https://www.totalbodynourishment.com/testimonials/learned-new-things-easy-put-practice-importantly-sustain-part-lifestyle-feel-great-dropping-unwanted-pounds-unable-lose-long-time/
“I not only was able to lose 11 pounds while working with Lauren, but also set up new habits that set me off each morning with energy and purpose. By the time we were finished, I was sleeping better, had more energy, and my digestion (which I didn’t even know was a problem) was kicked into high gear.”
"Working with Lauren has been such a positive experience. She not only has a depth of knowledge that had me learning every week, but has a calm and supportive way about her that makes you feel completely at ease when struggling through new lifestyle changes. I not only was able to lose 11 pounds while working with Lauren, but also set up new habits that set me off each morning with energy and purpose. By the time we were finished, I was sleeping better, had more energy, and my digestion (which I didn't even know was a problem) was kicked into high gear. I live a very busy life and not once did she ever make me feel like I wasn't doing enough, trying hard enough, or giving it my all. I always looked forward to our weekly phone calls, because I knew I could be open and honest with her about the things that were not working for me that week. I was so sad when our time together came to an end and wish I could keep working with her forever!!! Thanks again Lauren!!!"
2019-09-09T19:10:54-08:00
Sue R.
https://www.totalbodynourishment.com/testimonials/sue-robinson/
“Working with Lauren drastically changed my relationship with food and the kitchen.”
Throughout our eight weeks together she taught me how to efficiently meal prep, make delicious smoothies, and vegetarian lunches and dinners my whole family could enjoy. A couple hours on Sunday night and I have meals for seven days. I embrace that time in the kitchen and spend the rest of the week with my family. I learned how to start the day the right way, with lemon and ACV in my water. Lauren's way teaches you how to simply be healthy and it's a maintainable plan. No more fast food and soda for me!
2019-03-01T11:44:19-08:00
Abigail C.
https://www.totalbodynourishment.com/testimonials/working-with-lauren-drastically-changed-my-relationship-with-food-and-the-kitchen/
“Lauren makes sure that the decisions you make together last for a lifetime. She really becomes your partner in crime, truly helping you make quality lifestyle changes.”
Just WOW! If I could describe my experience in one word working with Lauren, it would be TRANSFORMATIONAL!
I have had the unique pleasure of knowing Lauren for 12 years prior to working with her, and let me tell you--she has ALWAYS been extremely gifted with connecting with people on a deeper level, empathizing with them to build trust, and encouraging others to be the best version of themselves. Seeing her build upon these strengths over a decade now has been completely inspiring. Creating a life-changing experience for clients to really take ownership of their health in every sense of the word, then experiencing it myself?--Lauren, I am in complete awe of you, and I am eternally grateful for the significant lessons I have learned in our 10 weeks together! God created such a special human being when He created you, and gave you such a powerful mission to help others to truly transform from the inside out.
I have had the unique pleasure of knowing Lauren for 12 years prior to working with her, and let me tell you--she has ALWAYS been extremely gifted with connecting with people on a deeper level, empathizing with them to build trust, and encouraging others to be the best version of themselves. Seeing her build upon these strengths over a decade now has been completely inspiring. Creating a life-changing experience for clients to really take ownership of their health in every sense of the word, then experiencing it myself?--Lauren, I am in complete awe of you, and I am eternally grateful for the significant lessons I have learned in our 10 weeks together! God created such a special human being when He created you, and gave you such a powerful mission to help others to truly transform from the inside out.
Lauren is truly unmatched in what she does as a nutrition coach, because it goes beyond the kitchen and your typical 'input, output' food saga. She focuses on meeting you where you are at first, really helping both you and her understand the root motivations and issues you might be facing when it comes to your health journey and everyday lifestyle. From stress management, internal dialogue awareness, self-image building exercises, to time blocking, relationship development, food prep and recipe education, and everything else in between, Lauren makes sure that the decisions you make together last for a lifetime. She really becomes your partner in crime, truly helping you make quality lifestyle changes.
After our time together, I have now developed an amazing morning routine that has increased my energy productivity, exercise performance, and emotional stability. She has taught me to prioritize sleep, personal down time, space for emotional exploration, and really practice self forgiveness-- as you will be working on some significant habit changes which takes a lot of grace! My awareness of hidden toxicities and how to create a cleaner space for my body to grow has been a HUGE lesson. Also, I have lost 10 lbs and counting, had decreased menstrual symptoms, and have grown my intuition of mind, body and spirit connection exponentially. Lauren has even helped me grow my relationship with Jesus (if that is something that is a priority for you), that has helped transform me from the inside out believe it or not! I make smarter choices, love myself more, and love other people more because of the impact she has had on my life. Thank you again Lauren!
I truly can go on and on about how much I have learned from Lauren and how AMAZING she is, but it would be 100% worth your time to find out yourself and take the steps today to radically transform your life like you've always wanted to do. It really is possible, especially with Lauren by your side.
2021-05-25T21:03:54-08:00
Katie W.
https://www.totalbodynourishment.com/testimonials/lauren-makes-sure-that-the-decisions-you-make-together-last-for-a-lifetime-she-really-becomes-your-partner-in-crime-truly-helping-you-make-quality-lifestyle-changes/
“My digestion has improved and skin has cleared up. I still have a long way to go but I feel much more confident in the future and have tools to help me!”
Before I began working with Lauren, I was stuck in a rut and not sure which direction to turn. With several health issues, I was overwhelmed and didn’t know what to do first. Lauren was good at walking me through each step and explaining why everything was important. She also gave me a few action steps to work toward each week. Now that our session has ended, I continue the healthy routines I learned and have a better mental view of my health and body overall. My digestion has improved and skin has cleared up. I still have a long way to go but I feel much more confident in the future and have tools to help me!
2019-05-21T11:24:50-08:00
Ashley M.
https://www.totalbodynourishment.com/testimonials/my-digestion-has-improved-and-skin-has-cleared-up-i-still-have-a-long-way-to-go-but-i-feel-much-more-confident-in-the-future-and-have-tools-to-help-me/
“She helped me improve my energy levels and digestion, as well as many, many other benefits that have come from following her advice and recipes. Another thing I loved working with Lauren is how upbeat and encouraging she was!”
Working with Lauren has changed our lives for the better. She has given us the knowledge and tools my family and I need to be healthier and THRIVE! She has been 100% supportive of us on our journey as I worked with her. She is extremely knowledgable and has given me so much great advice on how to help our bodies function at our best. The recipes she provided me for our family meal plans have all been very delicious and packed full of flavor! My husband and kids have loved eating recipes from the meal plan. She helped me improve my energy levels and digestion, as well as many, many other benefits that have come from following her advice and recipes. Another thing I loved working with Lauren is how upbeat and encouraging she was!
I'm so glad I chose to work with Lauren! I would highly encourage everyone to work with her. It will change your life!
2019-05-21T11:42:39-08:00
Amanda F.
https://www.totalbodynourishment.com/testimonials/she-helped-me-improve-my-energy-levels-and-digestion-as-well-as-many-many-other-benefits-that-have-come-from-following-her-advice-and-recipes-another-thing-i-loved-working-with-lauren-is-ho/
“Not only am I not feeling constantly exhausted anymore, I have learned how to better understand my body and the ways it communicates with me. I had no idea it was possible to feel THIS good!!”
This may seem like an exaggeration but I promise you it's not: Lauren has literally changed my life.
I could go on and on about the perils I've had navigating my digestive system and how it's wreaked havoc on my other body systems. Lauren helped me at a time when I was exhausted, frustrated, and felt like I was out of options. I also want to note that I started working with her shortly after working with a more traditional nutritionist and not getting the results I wanted/needed.
Not only am I not feeling constantly exhausted anymore, I have learned how to better understand my body and the ways it communicates with me. I had no idea it was possible to feel THIS good!! I've already been telling everyone I know about her and I can't recommend her highly enough!! The knowledge she has from her formal education with her own personal health journey results in a unique experience that is truly unparalleled.
I could go on and on about the perils I've had navigating my digestive system and how it's wreaked havoc on my other body systems. Lauren helped me at a time when I was exhausted, frustrated, and felt like I was out of options. I also want to note that I started working with her shortly after working with a more traditional nutritionist and not getting the results I wanted/needed.
Not only am I not feeling constantly exhausted anymore, I have learned how to better understand my body and the ways it communicates with me. I had no idea it was possible to feel THIS good!! I've already been telling everyone I know about her and I can't recommend her highly enough!! The knowledge she has from her formal education with her own personal health journey results in a unique experience that is truly unparalleled.
2021-01-04T11:05:03-08:00
Ariel
https://www.totalbodynourishment.com/testimonials/ariel/
“I was blown away at the continual rise of my energy levels and clarity as the weeks passed. I felt so good and still do!! I have instilled great habits and routines for myself and have a great understanding for why this program was essential for me.”
I had the privilege of working with Lauren one on one over the past 8 weeks. I had a couple of goals in mind when starting my program but by the end of my time with Lauren, I had goals achieved I didn’t even know I had. It was amazing. Lauren works patiently with you at your pace. She’s so kind and gentle and understanding. She slowly builds onto the process each week so you’re creating good habits for yourself without realizing it. Lauren gives you the confidence and encouragement you need to succeed in her program, she’s there for you as much as you need to remind and cheer you on throughout each week. I was blown away at the continual rise of my energy levels and clarity as the weeks passed. I felt so good and still do!! I have instilled great habits and routines for myself and have a great understanding for why this program was essential for me. I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in giving themselves the ultimate gift of health and wellness.
2021-01-11T12:21:24-08:00
Kristie P.
https://www.totalbodynourishment.com/testimonials/i-was-blown-away-at-the-continual-rise-of-my-energy-levels-and-clarity-as-the-weeks-passed-i-felt-so-good-and-still-do-i-have-instilled-great-habits-and-routines-for-myself-and-have-a-great-under/
“By the end of the program, I lost 11 pounds, I was much happier which triggered being more gentle with my body. I was able to look at myself in the mirror with confidence versus disgust. My hair stopped falling out so much, bloating was gone, and digestion continued to improve.”
Lauren's Coaching Program is THE BEST investment I have made thus far. I came to Lauren with many issues: hormonal imbalance, excessive bloating, poor digestion, extreme fatigue, low self-esteem, body shaming, and lack of commitment. After just one week of starting her program I saw a huge shift in my body. I felt more energized and no longer needed to take naps during the afternoon. Additionally, my digestion had improved tremendously. By the end of the program, I lost 11 pounds, I was much happier which triggered being more gentle with my body. I was able to look at myself in the mirror with confidence versus disgust. My hair stopped falling out so much, bloating was gone, and digestion continued to improve. Lauren's program is well designed to make adapting to a new nutritional lifestyle easy. She also makes meal prepping super easy, quick, and fun. Her recipes are very tasty which makes eating healthier enjoyable! Overall, Lauren's positivity, accessibility, and passion for nutrition made the journey that much better. I could not have asked for a better coach.
2020-08-04T08:55:30-08:00
Sandy L.
https://www.totalbodynourishment.com/testimonials/by-the-end-of-the-program-i-lost-11-pounds-i-was-much-happier-which-triggered-being-more-gentle-with-my-body-i-was-able-to-look-at-myself-in-the-mirror-with-confidence-versus-disgust/
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Cheers to a New Year full of happiness, love, and whatever floats your boat.
With joy and health,
