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Live Balanced with Al

An inside view on how to live a healthy life but still have fun!

About Me

Hi there!

I’m Alex, well technically Alexandra but Al or Alex to most. Most days you can find me waking up early, putting my yoga pants on (do jeans even exist anymore?) hopping on Pinterest to search for the next healthy recipe to create for dinner and researching some of the latest ways we can work on our mindset to create more self-love within ourselves.

I’m mostly known for the girl who LOVES to entertain. Give me a reason to host a gathering and I’m in. Thanksgiving, sure thing. Friendsgiving all the way. Book club (a.k.a. wine club) absolutely. Sunday Brunch 100%. People often refer to me as Chef Al. I guess that would make sense with my love for entertaining.

My Mission

It wasn’t too long ago that I was trapped in the self-comparison game. I thought my self-worth was only defined by how I looked on the outside. I believed all society showed me, to be successful I had to be thin, funny and smart (but not too smart). I struggled through this belief system during my teenage years and through college. The late nights out lead to binge eating which lead to tears and self shaming. The unhealthy relationship I constructed with extreme workouts followed by little to no food was serving no one. 

Enough was enough, I dove in & asked for some help and got to work.  Through years of mentorship, finding accountability with like minded women and improving my mindset I finally made a shift. I found who I was and my worth. With the tools and structures I’ve used over the years it’s now my mission to help other women find their self-worth and confidence in themselves once again. No women should feel they aren’t good enough. It’s time to bring the light back into your life!

Make Time for Yourself

My Beliefs

In order to create a balanced life I realized there were four main areas in which I needed to really focus on to achieve my self-confidence again.

Mindset

With a positive mindset it's so much easier to believe in ourselves and work towards our goals in healthy ways.

Nutrition

Learning how to fuel our bodies in order to allow them to function properly is critical to feeling our best.

Fitness

Working out in order to build strength and longevity should be the main focus. Not to see how small we can become.

Fun

With all things, we deserve some fun! It's great to work hard and achieve our goals but we also need to accomplish how far we've come!

Are YOU Ready to Find Your
Self-Confidence?

I’d love to walk with you through the obstacles and roadblocks you may be facing when it comes to changing your mindset in order to create a healthy relationship with yourself, nutrition and fitness. 
Schedule your Free 30 Minute Connection Call to talk about where you are now, what you desire and what’s getting in the way of where you want to be!
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Hello! Welcome to Live Balanced with Al where you'll explore my love for health and wellness, my latest wine trend oh and my recent adventure moving to Switzerland!

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Transition from Summer to Fall

7 Ways to Mindfully Transition from Summer to Fall

4-7-8 Breathing Technique

How to Reduce Stress with the 4-7-8 Breathing Technique

How to Eat Intuitively

How to Eat Intuitively

Girl Dinner

What to Know About Girl Dinners

Why Counting Calories can Hurt Instead of Help

10 Low Body Image Day Rescue Tips

Naxos Greece

Naxos 3 Day Travel Guide

Milos Greece

3 Days in Milos

How to Spend 2 Days in Athens

Summer Quinoa Salad

Summer Quinoa Salad

Summer Pasta Salad

Summer Pasta Salad

Strengthen Your Glutes with 3 Moves

Strengthen Your Glutes with 3 Moves

Knee Friendly Workouts

Knee Friendly Workouts 

Healthy Eating on a Budget

Healthy Eating on a Budget

My Favorite Half Baked Harvest Recipes

My Favorite Half Baked Harvest Recipes

Croissant Breakfast Sandwich

Croissant Breakfast Sandwich

Eggplant Roll Ups

Eggplant Roll Ups

How To Create Healthy Eating Habits

How to Create Healthy Eating Habits

A simple way to plan your goals

A Simple Way to Plan Your Goals

Apple & Brie Crostini

Apple & Brie Crostini with Bacon Crumbles

Mom's Pomegranate Martini

Mom’s Pomegranate Martini

Pesto Baked Chicken Parmesan

Pesto Baked Chicken Parmesan

Holiday Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Holiday Garlic Roasted Sweet Potatoes

What To Do When You Overeat

What To Do When You Overeat

What you need to know about empty calories

What You Need to Know About Empty Calories

The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Home Cook

The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Home Cook

Boursin Chicken with Mushrooms and Onions

The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Self Care Queen

The Ultimate Gift Guide for the Self Care Queen

How to structure a week of workouts

How to Schedule a Week of Workouts

Risotto with Butternut Squash and Kale

Fall Risotto with Butternut Squash and Kale

Recipe for Your Morning Success

Recipe for Your Morning Success

How to Stop Comparing Your Body on Social Media

How to Stop Comparing Your Body on Social Media

Make Time for Yourself

How to Make Time for Yourself

Oven Baked Garlic Parmesan Sweet Potatoes

Healthy Swaps

My Favorite Healthy Swaps

5 Reasons You Have Cravings

5 Reasons You Have Cravings

Summer Tomato Sauce

Simple Summer Tomato Sauce

Thrive this Summer

Thrive this Summer with my Wellness Tips

Spaghetti Plated

Chef Al’s Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Top 10 Affirmations for Self-Confidence

My Top 10 Affirmations for Self-Confidence

How to get back on track after vacation

How to Get Back on Track After Vacation 

Enjoy Vacation & Crush Your Wellness Goals

Enjoy Vacation and Crush Your Wellness Goals

Addicted to Chocolate or Deficient in Magnesium? 

Strawberries

Springtime Strawberry Chicken Salad

Fitness or Nutrition

Fitness or Nutrition? What Should You Focus On?

Not Sure What to Cook? Here’s My Easter Menu Roundup

Strawberry Basil Bruschetta

5 Steps towards Better Health

5 Steps Towards Better Health

Sleep. Are we getting enough of it?

Sleep. We Love It, but are we Getting Enough of It?

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How to Start Your Day Fueled with Passion

How we found our apartment in Zurich

How we Found our Apartment in Zurich

How to Build a Habit if You Don’t Have Time

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