Live Balanced with Al

The leaves are changing, sweater season is upon us and everything smells like pumpkin spice. It must mean that Autumn has arrived! I love that the air gets crisp, the sky just looks deep and beautiful especially during the sunsets and everything just seems to slow down a little bit. With the leaves changing colorRead More

Stress and anxiety are never fun to have to deal with. But there’s a simple technique that you can do anytime anywhere to help reduce it quickly. The 4-7-8 breathing technique is just the answer to help reduce your stress. Today in this blog post we’ll go over how it helps and how to getRead More

If you’ve missed the latest trend on TikTok let me update you here. With over 500 million views it’s blowing up the internet! Insert – Girl Dinners. They are to be known as low maintenance meals which mean perfect for not spending time in the kitchen. Here’s what you need to know about girl dinners!Read More

Counting calories may seem like a way to ensure you’re keeping within range of what you should be eating in order to lose weight but that’s not always the case. There can be some pretty sneaky negative side effects that come with calorie counting if you’re not careful. Let’s dive into why counting calories canRead More

Let’s face it, whether you have been working for a while to make sure your self-confidence stays high or you’re just beginning on your journey, we all have our days that just have us feeling a bit off. But don’t worry, I’m sharing my top 10 rescue tips on what you can do the nextRead More

Having a knee injury is NEVER a fun thing. And you never really realize how much day to day activities need your knee to be in working order – until it’s not!  Since I’m currently in the process of recovering from a knee injury, I’ve been on the hunt for knee friendly workouts I canRead More

Contrary to popular belief, eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring OR expensive. With some simple strategies there are always ways to incorporate healthy eating on a budget.  I’ve actually even found that with incorporating these simple strategies it’s even possible to save money. Especially with food costs rising, even convenient and fast food optionsRead More

If there’s one goal that I hear time and time again it’s that people are wondering how to create healthy eating habits. There’s so much information out there on the internet and now even on Social Media, how can you sort out what to do!? Let me also start here by saying that a healthyRead More

The start of a new year just feels good! Am I right? So many opportunities are awaiting you over the next 365 days. You feel lighter and determined. You’re ready to take on anything and everything. Which sometimes can be over ambitious when we look down at the list of our goals and there areRead More

During the holidays it’s super easy to find yourself over indulging in all the food. It’s the day after a holiday meal, you’re feeling stuffed to the brim and honestly just annoyed with yourself. So now what do you do when you overeat? The good news is there are simple steps you can take rightRead More

While the phrase empty calories may sound like you can just eat all you want and nothing will happen unfortunately, that’s not always the case! These aren’t foods that have zero calories. In fact, they’re usually foods that have much higher calories. Empty calories also don’t contain beneficial nutrients like protein, fiber, and healthy fats.Read More

I swear this happens every year. We think we have so much time to get Christmas presents. Then all of a sudden it’s December 22nd and you still have 10 people on your list to buy for. But not this year! I’ve put together the ultimate gift guide for the Self Care Queen this year!Read More

Disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, meaning that if you click through & make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! For a while I’ve always wondered how people seem to have their life in order and what couldRead More

As I’m sure we all know, life can be quite busy and frantic! There are times I’ve been so busy that once I stop to reflect it’s hard to even recall all that has happened. It’s always nice to be busy and be around family and friends. But remember, the importance of making time forRead More

Our bodies are truly amazing, aren’t they!? They know when to go to sleep. When to wake up. How to keep our temperature steady. Our hearts don’t miss a beat and our lungs don’t miss a breath. If we’re wounded, it repairs itself and it breaks down food to turn it into nutrients and fuelRead More

Going on vacation is something we all love to do. It’s great to escape a bit from the everyday hustle and bustle and just relax. While for some this may mean they’re ok with just being a beach bum for a week, I know there are others who are still trying to stick to someRead More

Are you constantly craving chocolate? For most people this isn’t the worst thing to be craving because let’s be real, it tastes so good! BUT it could be an underlying sign that you’re actually deficient in Magnesium.  Importance of Magnesium Magnesium plays a very important role in our bodies. It is essential for bone healthRead More

Here comes the great debate! Should you focus more on a fitness routine or nutrition plan to reach your health and wellness goals? If you’re brand new to starting to work towards your wellness goals, my first response would be to focus on whichever one you find more joy in and build upon that. BeRead More

You’ve finally decided that maybe every night shouldn’t consist of binge watching Netflix and finishing another bag of potato chips. Something needs to change! But, how do you change it? Where do you even begin? Here are 5 Steps to better your health that are simple and easy to start today! Increase your Water TheRead More

I feel if you ask anyone if they love to sleep the answer is yes. However, we may not be getting enough of it. With living non-stop lives, we may think we don’t have time to sleep. You need to workout, take the dog for a walk, drive to work, drop off the dry-cleaning, makeRead More

We’ve all had those days where you just feel BLAH. Am I right? Maybe it’s raining outside so it’s already not helping your mood. Or you woke up late and are rushing into work. The dog got out and you’ve been chasing him all over the city. You’re completely drained and it’s only 7:00 A.M.Read More

“I can’t start a fitness routine, I just don’t have time to build a habit” Oh my lanta, if I had a dollar for every time I heard this I would be rich and having someone else write these blog posts for me! How many of you want to start a new habit or somethingRead More