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Ditch Diet Culture


12 Week Self-Love Transformation: (For Women)

During these 3 months you will explore ways to move beyond the "stuck" feeling, drop the constant struggle, stop fixing, and learn to work with your inner critic instead of letting it stop or push you.  You will understand and accept yourself more thoroughly (Self-Love) and learn to listen to your own body and inner wisdom instead of relying on external rules and "Diet Culture." 

My Role As Your Mentor Is To:

-Create a supportive environment to enable you to focus on your relationship with yourself, food, and others.

-Help you explore many forms of nourishment—not only from physical food.

-Share a philosophy of wellness which does not dwell on calories, carbs, fats, and proteins.

-Focus on practical, lifestyle changes rather than making lists of “good” and “bad” foods and habits.

-Assist you in uncovering why you are having difficulty making changes, and cultivate a healthier relationship with yourself and what you put in your body.

-Coach you into fostering a happy, healthy life in a way that is flexible and fun—and free of denial, guilt, and “shoulds.”

-Celebrate your wins!

-Support you in deepening your connection to your own inner wisdom so that you can achieve your life goals and dreams!


This Self-Love Transformation Is For You If You Want To:

Never diet again and allow your natural weight to stabilize

Make peace with food and stop feeling guilty about eating the foods you love

Free up all the diet mental energy to be more productive and have a better attitude towards food and life

Get in touch with physical hunger and learn to love and treat your body with respect 

Learn to move your body in ways you truly enjoy

Reclaim your self-esteem, confidence, and positive body image! 


Free Email/Text Contact with Me. Unlimited in between sessions.

Accountability Check-Ins. Unlimited in between sessions.

Detailed Session Summary Email. Includes resources discussed as well as a summary of teachings, goals, and practices you can revisit.

Giveaways for Extra Support. Including handouts, resource lists with my favorite cookbooks & blogs, recipes, Ebooks, self-care items, etc. and other surprise gifts along the way!


*Everything we do will be applicable to the life you are living now and is personalized to meet your specific needs and goals.


Please CLICK HERE to learn more or apply to become a client! 


Copyright, 2020, 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.

www.OptimumWellnessMN.com

Transition From Self-Hate to Self-Love in 7 Days!



7 Day Online Self-Love Boot Camp 


With our crazy schedules and new COVID- 19 interim normal it may be a bit more challenging to put ourselves first and we're all in need of a little ME time. Whether you're new to eating healthy, exercise, need some extra self-love ...this is a chance to get back on track (or amplify your current state) and make some healthy changes for both your mind and body. You will get advice from a qualified nutrition and fitness professional, “Jackie Approved” Healing Food Plan and Recipes, life coaching tips, and more! 


I will provide the tools to set you up for SUCCESS. YOU provide the commitment. 7 days, yummy & filling recipes, free daily workouts you can stream online you can easily do at home, tips and tricks for loving yourself every day, and MOST importantly: motivation and accountability! (and a nutritionist and life coach at your fingertips for the full 7 days!) 


*Added bonuses this month: Immune boosters, Detoxifying Foods for Your Body, Ways to Break the Sugar Habit! I will also be popping on Facebook live and recording videos to share some of my most valuable motivational advice and answering any questions you may have! 


This is for anyone, anywhere, and for all ages and fitness levels! Everything is online via Facebook. I will add you to my secret group page! Ask a friend, family member, or coworker to do it with you! Oh and I almost forgot!! There is a pretty EPIC PRIZE for the winner!! 


When: Monday, April 27th - Sunday, May 3rd, 2020


Where: Online (The comfort of your own home!)


Investment: $35/person  **Due to the COVID-19 financial crisis I am offering my boot camp on a donation basis. Suggested donation is $35 but know you can always pay what you can! 



Please contact me with a big "YES" if you would like to join! Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com or 712.790.5883





Copyright, 2020, 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.



Not Feeling Motivated?


3 Reason Why You Aren't Feeling Well: 

1. Fatigue: This could be a type of  hangover-affect from not enough self-care: less than ideal diet, not enough sleep, water, downtime, too much sugar, alcohol, caffeine, or etc. 


2. Reaction: Someone was rude to you, you received a negative email or social media comment, horrible traffic, your spouse set you off before you walked out the door... 


3. Ruminating: On the past, mistakes, negative thoughts and self-talk. You are letting doubt stop you. Acknowledge them, forgive yourself, and level up so you can grow! 


How to Fix It: 


Move your body! Change your physical location: go to the gym and exercise, take a quick walk outside, head to a local coffee shop or library. 


Set an intention for the next hour-one thing you can do for a "win" to make you feel better. Examples: Complete one item on your to-do list, send a positive, encouraging text to someone who has helped you, make a list of gratitudes, sign-up for a personal development or fun social event, watch a funny YouTube video, take a long shower, meditate, drink some green juice or a nutritious smoothie!  


Listen to a positive audio-book or podcast! A few of my favorites: The School of Greatness, Earn Your Happy, The Ziglar Show, The Tony Robbins Podcast, Joyce Meyer, Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod, The Confidence Podcast, Body Kindness. 


Take ACTION! What are FIVE things you could do TODAY to propel you forward?  


Reach out to a trusted friend or family member for some support! 


*I am here if you need to talk or are looking for a life coach to get you back on track and loving life again! Please CONTACT ME if you could use a positive cheerleader. 




Copyright, 2020, 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.








Honoring Your Body


Though our culture is obsessed with health and fitness, it’s not always for the right reasons. True health is not about looking good on the outside but treating our bodies with the respect and care they deserve, so they function at optimum performance! What we eat, how much we sleep, and how often we exercise all have an effect on our body’s overall function.

We need to listen to our bodies instead of listening to the external cues about how we should live, what we should eat, who we should be friends with, and etc. 

Are you hungry? Eat.

Are you sad? Cry. Vent. 

Are you lonely? Call a friend or your Mom. Join a group. Date. 

Are you tired? Go to bed earlier. Take a nap. Skip a day at the gym. 

Are you exhausted and overwhelmed? Say no. Cancel plans. Stay home. Take a walk in nature. Turn off your phone. 

Are you feeling not good enough? Spend time with those who lift you up. Our biggest cheerleaders might not be our family or the friend you have known the longest. 


Remember- "Doing more" doesn't necessarily mean you will "be more." Fill your own cup before you try to disperse the little you have left to others! 




*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, 2019, 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.



www.OptimumWellnessMN.com


Ideal Weight




Set yourself free! Your weight DOES NOT determine your worth in life! Take time to enjoy your food, family, friends, and know that there is more to life than striving for perfection! 





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.





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.




Signs From Angels


These two feathers randomly fell from the sky right in-front of me this week within an hour apart!  Ironic considering all the decisions and changes I've been making in my life as of late! My angels are watching over me!  (Read more below) 




"Although our Angels are always near us, looking over us and protecting us, we very rarely know that they are there. Sometimes, our Angels will send us small signs and signals to let us know that they are near, and will always be there to love and support us. These signs can be anything from a subtle flash of light, a rainbow on a gloomy day, or even an unexpected, sudden feeling of love and warmth within you.

One of the ultimate signs your Angels are with you is finding a feather. Coming across a feather in your path, or finding a feather in an unexpected place is thought to be a message from the Angels.

Your Angels will use feathers of all different shapes and colors to offer you comfort or validation when you need it most. Feathers could also be a clue to an answer you have been looking for, or even a message to tell you you’re on the correct path."

 -Wishing Moon



Please request to join my private Facebook group: Wellness Warriors   This is where I most all my most valuable content and upcoming 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.






Be Proud


Be proud of who you are and how much you have grown! 




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.






Your Environment


Sometimes life takes us back to the very place where we need to look at our challenges in the face in order to heal.  Our environments need to change to make progress in our lives. The environment could be our mind, our surroundings, our diet, living situation, friend's circle, or etc. You MUST work on your environment or life will stay the same. One change every day can lead to so much more! 



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.





Wellness Warriors




I created a private Facebook group to reach and impact the people who would like to learn more about improving their health and their life! A big part of living your best life is fueling your mind and body, eliminating toxins, exercising, getting adequate sleep, and being a part of a community! Each week I will be posting videos and information in my group to help empower you to make the best choices for your health. If you have topics you would like me to cover please let me know! CLICK HERE to request to join my Wellness Warriors group! 




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.







People Pleasing





People pleasing is draining. There will ALWAYS be people who dislike something about you. Shower them with kindness and go on living your own life! #lifecoach 



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.



www.OptimumWellnessMN.com


My Cute Little Why


This little girl is my inspiration and driving force for what I do! Her name is Ella and she is my 3 1/2 year old niece.  I share my story and self-love message in hopes that no other young girl or woman will have to go through her life with a feeling of inadequacy and self doubt! A few weeks ago she wanted to put on eye-shadow and lipstick when she saw me getting ready. . Then we said positive affirmations in the mirror: “I am beautiful. I am pretty. I am smart. I am funny. I am silly. I am loved. I am strong. I can do anything!!” 

National Eating Disorder Awareness week is February 26th through March 4th and I’m currently booking speaking engagements. I can come to your business, school, church, gym, group, or etc.. Please reach out if you are interested!   712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com 




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.



www.OptimumWellnessMN.com


Lessons to Learn





"Lessons keep getting harder until we learn from them."


I heard this quote and it really hit home.  Sometimes we keep living the same horrendous day over and over and don't learn from our mistakes or make changes.  I know my eating disorder was like that.  I would starve myself the whole day, then binge and purge at night. Then repeat. 

We get into habits that are hard to break. Both good and bad habits are ingrained and hardwired into our brains.  Maybe for you it's dating the same type of guy or girl that treats you like crap, ordering more and more stuff you don't need online, avoiding telling you spouse how you really feel, show up to the job you hate every day, and so on... 

The pain we endure will continue until we have fully learned our lesson.  It will keep showing up in our lives until we stand up and have enough courage to break the cycle.  All it takes is standing up for yourself TODAY and then doing the same the next day! I think the hardest part of showing up whole-heartedly in life is worrying about making the wrong decision or upsetting others. The only person you should be living for is yourself. Everything is between you and God or the Universe behind closed doors.  If you are not proud of the person you are know you can change and live a completely different life than before! You are not cursed and are strong enough to break the cycle!! I believe in you! <3 



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.



www.OptimumWellnessMN.com

End of the Day



At the end of each day ask yourself these three questions as you lay your head on your pillow:

1. Did I live?
2. Did I love?
3. Did I matter?


Rate yourself from a 1-10 scale for each question.  If it is less than a five re-evaluate what you can do to make it a 10 tomorrow! 

This is what life is about! Not just "getting through" each day or working for the weekends! Live each day with a purpose and intention! 



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.



www.OptimumWellnessMN.com

New Year- New Mindset



All it takes is a mindset shift each day to make changes! You don't need a brand new year in order to start living out a life you love! Consistency, drive, passion, and action is what it takes! Wishing you a HEALTHY and HAPPY 2018! 



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.



www.OptimumWellnessMN.com




Feeling Alone



I can only handle small talk for so long. Tell me about your goals, dreams, what makes you come alive- What you hold back inside that you think people will judge you for. When you vibrate on a different level and have different interests you might feel like the loneliest person in the world....Like being in a marriage where you are growing, evolving, and constantly bettering yourself and your other half is distant and doesn’t open up. You can be surrounded by hundreds of people but if there is no depth or connection to your words you will always feel alone. Seek out those who understand your language.




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.



www.OptimumWellnessMN.com


Persistence



No matter what the world tells you and expects you to be know you were perfectly and wonderfully made! Shut out the noise and focus on being and BELIEVING you are who you were created to be! No need for you to apologize for breathing and taking up space on this Earth, get surgery, Botox, hair extensions, spray tans, starve yourself, etc. in order to prove to the world you are worthy!! #selflove



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.



www.OptimumWellnessMN.com







14 Way to Be Less Lonely



14 Ways to Be Less Lonely in a Busy and Isolating World by Trish Blackwell

  1. Acknowledge that you are lonely
  2. Address your personal social needs – investigate where they are not being met
  3. Disconnect from social media, create non-screen time in your life
  4. Pick up the phone and make more phone calls
  5. Write more hand-written cards
  6. Create more space for people in your daily schedule – even for strangers
  7. Cherish little interactions and mundane conversations
  8. Go out of your way for friend dates
  9. Prioritize communication with your significant other
  10. Connect daily without distraction, face-to-face with your significant other
  11. Communicate your social needs to your partner and support them with theirs
  12. Give of your time, heart or love to someone who might be more lonely than you
  13. Focus less on your to-do list and instead value your day based on the quality of your emotional connections
  14. Share your heart and your story openly – you never know how your vulnerability and openness might inspire someone else to realize that they are not alone. (I felt lonely and like I would never be understood until I read Geneen Roth’s books, which changed my life and gave me hope in my eating disorder.)


http://www.trishblackwell.com/



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.



www.OptimumWellnessMN.com