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Release

Hiking is one of my releases. When I am out in nature is when I'm most myself.  I release all doubt, comparison, thoughts about my body, looks, weight, and am able to just, "be." There is no one there to judge me and I feel most in my element! Venturing off alone has been both frightening and revitalizing! I've learned how strong I am and know society can distort my view of the world. There is something to be said about stillness and silence.  No deadlines, agenda, notifications, stress, or aspect of time.  It's easy to forget how beautiful the outside world really is when our internal thoughts consume us!  I wanted to share some of my best photos from my hiking adventure! 











Copyright, 2017, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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Do This to Burn Fat and Increase Lean Muscle

Warmer weather equals outdoor workouts! Come join us on Mondays for BURST Training in the park! Exercise and moving your body is a form of self love! Come for the energy and the environment! 


BURST  Exercise Outdoor Boot Camp 


Mondays starting May 2nd: 6:00-6:30 PM

$10 Drop-in Rate or $30 if you pre-pay for the whole month

First boot camp session is always FREE!


Location: Powderhorn Park- 3400 15th Ave. S Minneapolis, MN 55407


*High intensity, short duration work-out. 

*Shocks the body’s physiology into becoming a muscle-building, fat-burning machine!

* Spike your metabolism, produce HGH (human growth hormone) and build lean muscle that will keep your body burning fat for up to the following 48 hours!

*Other benefits include: increase muscle and energy, fat loss, improve heart and lung health, aid in elimination of toxins, improve libido, better sleep, fight depression, create better self-image, and manage blood sugar.



*All ages and fitness levels welcome!

*Plan on arriving at least 5 minutes early and bring a towel, water bottle, and mat. 

*Please CLICK HERE to RSVP. 



Copyright, 2016, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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Air It Out

Opening up the windows can help get toxic air out and let fresh air in. Plants help detoxify the air by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen as well as eliminate many other harmful elements such as benzene and even formaldehyde from the air. For example NASA and ALCA did a study and found that English Ivy is good for removing benzene and Peace Lilies are great for removing formaldehyde. By using safe non-toxic cleaners and adding a few indoor plants you will be maintaining a much healthier household! 
For more healthy living tips like this please follow me on Facebook! 



Copyright, 2016, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutritionist and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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Happy Maps

I watched this today at the gym. It's about 7 minutes long and it's worth a view! We get so caught up in our routines, efficient life, shortest routes, and "busy-ness" we often forget to enjoy the things right in front of us! :-) This will make you think differently about your daily tasks! Try something new! Be adventurous!




Copyright, 2015, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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Wrappin' It Up

Curbside trash spikes 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day!  Reduce your garbage this year!

Rethink your Gift Wrap

 * Use old Maps- Everyone uses GPS these days! Recycle the maps you have stashed in your glove box! 


 *Seek out hand-woven baskets at your natural health food store. Most are fair trade and brightly colored. Fill them with goodies such as seasonal fruit or nuts! (Makes two gifts in one)

*Use previous years' photo calendars! Find some with beautiful scenery or life quotes. Right now you can find 2014 calendars on clearance for a few dollars!



*Newspapers, comics, paper bags, scrap paper, or anything you have lying around the house! 
*Add a little nature to your brown Kraft paper- head outdoors and collect berries, evergreen clippings, pine cones, for a festive feel! Attach with twine or ribbon.

 

*Fabric- think T-shirts, a scarf, dishcloths.

*Mason jars- I have a plethora of jars from my monthly juice box. Ideas: cookie, hot cocoa, or soup mixes! Here is a great website for gifts to put in mason jars: http://www.tipjunkie.com/post/48-homemade-gifts-in-a-jar-2/


*Don't forget about the gift tags! Save the holiday cards you receive and use them to cut out tags for next year! 


For more green-living tips follow me on Facebook! 



Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

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Back to the Earth

I received this Facebook message from a friend earlier today:

 "I don't know if you know of my obsession with Jason Mraz... but... This song reminded me of you for a couple reasons -- it overall just tends to make you feel good, but it also has a good message I think and seems like something you'd enjoy so I thought I'd share  :-)

 And I think you can take "back to the Earth" in several ways - including how we fuel our bodies, so I thought of you!" 

  

After listening to it a few times I am reminded of  how I need to live a simpler life; especially when I get overwhelmed. How about you? We tend to take the little things for granted and are so caught up in our phones, gadgets, social media, and our material "things" that we sometimes miss the beauty and people around us! This includes getting back in tune with nature and eating foods from the Earth! 

 Think about what you can cut out of your life to make it more peaceful. You may need to scale back on your responsibilities and the activities you are involved in and sell or donate items in your home. Be sure to take some time for yourself to sit quietly, clear you head, and breathe! And don't forget to shop local! :-) 



Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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Nature Fills the Soul

"Nature always wears the colors of the spirit."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Such a beautiful weekend weather-wise! I was able to get out and enjoy it a little bit even though I worked most of the weekend. Took a bike ride Saturday evening and a long walk tonight. Feeling pretty grateful for this amazing scenery only 1 mile from my new home! 




Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.

www.optimumwellnessmn.com
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Crossing Bridges

Photo from my run this morning. I love running across this small suspension bridge over the river! Reminds me of life. Unstable, wobbly, and a little scary. As you look over the edge you can see the water below. Flowing, calm, peaceful. Life can be a mix of both.


 
 
Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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The 3:00 PM Wall-Increase Energy

Commonly Asked Question: I have low energy and feel fatigued all the time, what would help?  
B-Vitamins- These are the vitamins that get depleted first when stressed. 

 B-Vitamin rich foods: spinach, parsley, broccoli, beets, turnips, mustard greens, asparagus, romaine lettuce, lentils, bell peppers, turnip greens, almonds, brussel sprouts, oranges, eggs, fish, sunflower seeds, beans. 

Vitamin D3- have you ever gotten yours checked? Simple blood test you can ask for at the doctor's office. Most people are on the low end especially if they do not supplement! (I offer Vitamin D testing as a service. Please contact me for more information)


Juice-Cleanses body and gives your digestive system a break! Nutrients get absorbed right away giving you a burst of energy. 






Greens Powder-helps alkalize the body. Usually contains wheat grass, alfalfa, spirulina, chlorella, barley grass, spinach, broccoli. 
Exercise-Get your blood and body moving! Interval Training is one of the best types of workouts to do. Other names for interval training: Tabata, BURST, HIIT, Crossfit, Kosama etc. 

 Green/Herbal Teas-Green tea contains natural caffeine and contains the amino acid, L-theanine, which increases alertness. With L-theanine working to increase mental energy and caffeine also working to increase energy, the result is a steady, clear state of increased energy without the jittery side-effects.

 English Breakfast Teas-use as an alternative to coffee in the mornings! 

 Eat every 3-4 hours stabilizes blood sugar levels. Your energy will be even kill all day long if you eat protein, a veggie, and a healthy fat every time you eat! Ditch the sugars! 

 Drink more water-you are probably dehydrated if you are not drinking half your bodyweight in ounces of water each day! 

 Take a technology break-computers, cell phones, and electronic devices zap our energy! Try going on a camping trip or turning off your phone and computer at night. Read a book! (preferably a real physical book and not one on a Kindle or Nook) 


Take a walk- great for getting fresh air and taking a mental break! Nature is very therapeutic and grounding! 
*Please contact me if you would like more personalized recommendations based on your body or to set up a wellness consultation. 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com 


Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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