Back in Action!

Sooooo.... remember how in March I was all "I'm going to be proactive about keeping up my website and blog." and then I didn't. It's funny, really, because while my Spring quarter was relatively light with only 10 hours of classes, I did far less work on my health coaching stuff in those three months than I did in the following Summer quarter while I was taking 25+ hours of classes and writing a book! I have discovered about myself that I like to be busy and productive. =) And yes, you heard that right, by the way... A BOOK! Can you believe it? I'm so excited!! As blog readers and followers, you guys and the friends you share with will be privy to all kinds of freebies and excerpts well before I publish it so that I can get your feedback... Yippeeeee for you, huh? So if you're not already following the blog, do it. Like, now!

PLUS, I'd love for this blog to begin to be a place where we can get involved in discussions about all types of health-related stuff... daily supplements, meal planning, motivation (the normal stuff) and even some controversial health topics like health insurance or medicating children. I'm pumped to teach you what I know and hear what you have to say! So stay tuned! I promise not to stay away for another 9 months...LOL!

OH, and as the scientist in me is always collecting data to improve what I'm doing, take 5 minutes to do this survey if you haven't yet http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D7XW89T. Thanks!!

Health tip: Be forgiving. Of course we all know to forgive others, but I'm actually talking about forgiving yourself here.
Step one: Start by admitting to yourself where you've been slacking. (for me it's been blogging... obviously! and perhaps a housekeeping a bit...hehehe)
Step two: Make a promise to yourself to do what you need to do!
Step three:  Share what you're up to with other people. Their support well help you to be accountable for doing what you need to do.

New News

First things first.... Would LOVE if you could take a 7-question survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PRGY7C9. No personal information required, but there are some gifts at the end!

Now, you might be thinking any news is good news from these guys! Admittedly, it has been FAR too long since our last post and boy, do you have some catching up to do! Here's the short version of what's new:

As of May 23, 2012 the Balanced Family Wellness office will celebrate its one year anniversary. Things started off with a boom and haven't slowed down since! Dr. Jennifer is working with lots of new practice members and we cannot say enough about our wonderful partnership with Quantum.
In November 2011, Sammy "Bright Eyes" (that's me) decided to apply into the doctorate program at Life University to follow her passion and was accepted with enthusiasm. My first quarter of foundations classes just ended with A's in all subjects. Woo hoo! Because of the time constraints and commuting to Marietta, I've been seeing fewer patients in the office and focusing my nutrition coaching to mostly online and via phone. Davey, my 3.5 year old son, and I are moving to Marietta in a week and really excited about continuing to work while in school.
Dr. Jen and I have continued to live and work well together enjoying cooking and watching the early seasons of Desperate Housewives on Netflix. That and an occasional glass of vino being our major vices these days. We are both very much committed to living a healthy balanced life and to continue to help people in our communities who are struggling with less than optimal health.

My next quarter of school is a little lighter than the first one and I'm not commuting 100 miles/day, so I have made a commitment to be more proactive about keeping the blog and websites up to date and packed full of more information and recipes than ever! What do you want to hear about? Please... take the survey! http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PRGY7C9

New logo idea... Whaddya think?