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At War


I know I always write and talk about showing gratitude and being thankful but after traveling this past week I realize I take so many things for granted!!  My own bed, easy access to fresh, organic food/green juice and filtered water, quiet house, nature out my front door, a car (I had to take a cab most places- made me feel trapped!)  And I am typing this as I sit at the Cincinnati Airport since my flight has been delayed....

 Overall, I am tired, grumpy and just want to go home but I'm CHOOSING to make the most of my down-time here and reminiscing about everything I enjoyed about my paid work trip! I was able to spend two more days here exploring after the health and wellness festival I worked for a natural company I do promotions for.  I haven't had the opportunity to travel much so saying yes was a no-brainer to venture off to a new place I'd never been! 

 Always remember: Complaining is being at war against something that has already happened! 

 Try to go one day without complaining even once and see how your day turns around! 




*Please request to join my private Facebook group: Wellness Warriors   This is where I post all my most valuable content and upcoming classes and events! 


Copyright, 2018, 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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June Workshops for Girls


Girls’ Self-love & Gratitude Yoga Workshops 

This is a mind/body workshop for girls that emphasizes principles of self-love, personal power and the beauty that comes from allowing your light to shine from within! Through yoga, open dialogue, and a thought-provoking craft and healthy nutrition, this workshop creates a safe space where girls can honor their individuality while embracing each-other's!

Teenage Girls’ Workshop (ages 11-18) 
Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 
1:00-2:30 PM

Young Girls’ Workshop (ages 5-10)
Saturday, June 9th, 2018
1:00-2:30 PM

Location: 

(Located inside Allure and Co.) 
1706 Hill Ave. Spirit Lake, IA 51360

Investment: $35 per girl


 ****Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Space is limited to 12 girls for each workshop. Please contact The Studio Yoga & Barre to register: Amanda@studiospencer.com 712-330-9798 or on the MINDBODY APP.

*This workshop will be facilitated by Jackie Mart and Amanda Jorgensen.

 About Jackie:

 Jackie Mart is a holistic nutritionist, life coach and fitness instructor. She is the owner of Optimum Wellness LLC. Jackie battled negative body image, weight issues and an eating disorder for more than 12 years and transformed her struggles into her career and passion! Her health/wellness experience includes: consulting independently, working with gyms, partnering with chiropractic/wellness clinics, natural food co-ops, and providing nutrition and health education in many large-group settings and businesses throughout the Twin Cities Metro and northwest Iowa.

 About Amanda:

 Amanda Jorgenson will be leading the yoga portion of the workshop.

She is the owner of The Studio Yoga & Barre, a wife, and mother of four children. She enjoys hanging out with friends, nutrition and coffee! She began practicing yoga as a way to feel more energetic and relaxed. Once she learned all the other health benefits of yoga it changed her life and she fell in love with it. She went through her yoga teacher training at Evolve Yoga in Sioux City. After completing her 200 hours of training she began teaching at YALA Yoga in Okoboji. From there she felt lead to start a new studio in Spencer and then another in Spirit Lake. Besides the health benefits, Amanda loves the connection yoga gives her with other people in the community. She hopes people leave her classes encouraged, inspired and strengthened for the rest of their week and life!



Copyright, 2018, 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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Thankful Thursday

Thankful Thursday! What are you grateful for? 

 As I drive back home to Iowa each week from Minneapolis I reflect on all the reasons why make the decisions I do. I’ve always been one to follow my heart instead of my head. The older I get the more I live in the present moment. What was important to me in previous years means nothing now.

 I’ve been living a life I thought I was supposed to live instead of a life I wanted. What I really want is more freedom, love and hugs from my family, a full nights sleep, and to not have to push myself to DO more and prove to the world I’m worthy and successful. Life is slower paced and it’s exactly what I needed. The best compliment came from my mom a few weeks ago: “Jackie, you are much more calm, actually listen, seem less stressed, and act like a person again! ” That’s when you know you made the correct choice.  

 Takeaway- Stop trying to be what the world tells you to be and start living on your own terms! Design a life YOU love and don’t take grief from all the people who want you to fail. They were never true supporters of you anyway!! 

 Jackie XOXO


Copyright, 2018, 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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The World Needs You


"The world needs you, but it is up to you to figure out in what capacity that will be. Be
bold and humble so that you can share your experiences — your failures and your
triumphs — with others in a way that will encourage and transform them. Your voice is
needed as much as mine. Your story can change lives if you let it. Your passions have a
purpose if you spend some time in introspection to find exactly where and how to
combine what brings you joy, what you are good at, and what the world needs you to
share.

 Be thankful for your past, for it is a story that can and will change lives if only you let it."
 -Trish Blackwell
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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I Feel Ugly Today






If the statement above is in your vocabulary, we need to talk!! If you have been following me for awhile you have probably noticed me mention the term, "self-love." 


Self-love by definition is the belief you hold that you are a valuable and worthy person.

When you truly love yourself you are able to excel in all areas of our life. There is massive energy shift when you move from a state of self-hate to self-love.  If you continually put off living your life because you feel unworthy, ugly, fat, or incompetent you are not fulfilling your purpose here on this Earth.  If you are stuck in this place here are a few questions to ask yourself that may spark a little flame inside you:

If you could do anything for the rest of your life regardless of how much money you make, what would you do? (life purpose and passion) 

 What is your greatest accomplishment in life so far? (increase your self-esteem) 

 What are you grateful for? (negative to positive mindset shift) 

 Who is your role model? (try to be more like this person; take action!) 

 What made you happy when you were seven years old? (this is key to discovering what sets your soul on fire) 

 Spend time with those who you look up to and do something TODAY that brings you happiness!


Please CONTACT ME if you could use some support, encouragement, accountability, and positivity in your life!




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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Real Talk With Jackie About Thoughts






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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Day of Love



Today is my 34th birthday! WOW! Has time flown by or what?! I may not be near where I pictured myself at this age but I know I am exactly where I need to be!! Thank you for all of your support, love, and encouragement along the way! <3








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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Jackie's Health Tip of the Week 12/11/16



When I first wake up in the morning I write in my Five-Minute Journal. It uses the science of positive psychology to improve happiness and focuses your attention on the good in your life. As we all know gratitude is one of the keys to happiness! You don't need a specific journal, phone app, or anything fancy to focus on what you are thankful for. An old notebook or scratch paper will do! Wake up each day and write down at least three things you are grateful for and a positive affirmation about yourself. The words "I AM" and what you put behind it determines the path of your life!




If you want to learn more about gratitude, goal setting, affirmations and the Law of Attraction check out my upcoming Inspiration/ Dream Board Workshop in January. CLICK HERE for more details!








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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Choice

It's easy to compare your life with those around you, but remember their path and journey has been different from yours. I'm almost 33 years old and it seems as if everyone around me is getting engaged, married, re-married, or having babies.  I COULD dwell on the fact that I'm in my baby making prime years and get sad and jealous, but I CHOOSE not to! That's the key to life. Choice. Every day we make millions of choices.  What time to wake up, the clothes we put on, to be happy, to go to the gym, to eat healthy foods, to say no, to save money, to brush off negative comments, to give our time, to love our job, to let a flat tire ruin your day, to complain about traffic, to yell at your kids/spouse, to have a self-pity party, and so on. 

 The number one thing I teach my clients is that they have control over their lives. If you don't like something, change it! There are endless possibilities and options, all you have to do is take the steps each day- no matter how large or small towards the end result or goal. Consistency. Break it down into baby steps if you need to! Take action! MAKE it happen! 

 (Already making up excuses? Read this:
 http://jackieamart.blogspot.com/2013/12/excuses-and-buts-are-limitations.html)


*Please contact me if you would like to find our more about my life coaching or would like to schedule a wellness consultation with me: Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com or 712.790.5883





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 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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Another Year

Tomorrow marks one year since I moved back to Minneapolis from Iowa. 
(Read about my Iowa experience here: http://www.jackieamart.blogspot.com/2014/03/1-year.html  )   

 Strange thinking I've been back a year already.  I've taken many steps back in life but have managed to keep moving forward. I may not be where I want to be yet, but each new day is a day I am thankful to be alive! My new mission is that of self love. Whether it be doing more things I enjoy, giving myself permission to rest and relax, spending time with family and friends, or loving and accepting my body as it is. Every day is a chance to inspire and encourage others to do the same!

 I've had so much shame and guilt over the years and worried about what others thought of me.   Now I'm pretty fearless and it feels GREAT! Wednesday night I modeled for my friend's photography workshop.  Here is one of the photos. FIERCE. WARRIOR. STRONG. PROUD. CONFIDENT. This is me, taking back my life again! 



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 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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10 Ways to Love Yourself


1. Wake up and choose to be happy. (Sometimes I struggle with this myself. March was not a great month for me. I've found out it helps to keep a gratitude journal daily. I use an app on my phone and write in it right before I go to sleep) Gratitude 365 App
2. Exercise. create a schedule each week. Stick to it. Ask your friend to join you. Try a new class. Get outside in the sunshine!

3. Eat. Healthy foods. Every 3 hours so you are not starving and end up binge eating at night when you get home from work. Eat clean, unprocessed foods that give you energy and fuel your body. Break the sugar addiction. There are people that can help! Ask. 

4. Set Boundaries. Just because someone wants you to do something doesn't mean you have to do it. Think about how it makes you feel. Self love is about honoring yourself, listening to your body, and knowing what is best for you. It's not being selfish; there is a big difference! 

5. Sleep. get 8 hours every night. I know I am an emotional wreck when I'm overly tired and life just seems so much harder! Try to go to sleep at 10:00 PM and wake up at 6:00 AM. Those hours are ideal and allow our body to repair itself both physically and psychologically. 

6. Say Affirmations. Here are a few of mine. You can easily make up your own that are more prevalent to you. 

"I listen to by body and its needs. I eat foods that are healthy and nourishing to my body and soul. I seek the perfect amount of food to keep my life force high."
"I love myself. I am happy, healthy, and whole."  

"I forgive myself. I am made for more. ED (Eating Disorder) no longer rules my life." 

"I am enough. I have enough. I do enough. I have everything I need in this moment." 


7. Do what you love. You spend most of your life working. Make sure you love what you do! Find out what you life purpose is and roll with it! Your strengths and interests are key!  

8. Rest. I've always been a go-getter, perfectionist, over-achiever. I need to constantly remind myself that it's okay to take breaks and do nothing. Life is all about BALANCE. 


10. Fill your life with positive, encouraging people!  


Please follow me on Facebook for more inspiration and tips. I have 3 powerful, positive pages: 





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 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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Live a Life Full of Joy


This past week I've been focusing on celebrating the "little things" in my life! Practicing gratitude has been the most important part of my recovery and transition from a divorce, eating disorder, depression, and loneliness to a life full of joy.  When you have something to look forward to it makes life worth living! Every day wake up and be thankful you actually woke up! Each breath you take fuels your very existence. 

This week I celebrated many things. Here are a few examples: went snowshoeing in the sun last Sunday, spent time with my parents, booked two Lunch and Learn Corporate Health Talks, bought fresh yellow daisies to brighten up my apartment, received a bonus from a promotional company I work for, paid off my credit card balance, tried a new recipe, got a free car wash with my oil change, scheduled dates with friends, took a nap when I needed to rest and didn't feel guilty about it!  

Start keeping a daily list of your celebrations and your mindset will shift from negative to embracing the positive! 

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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