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The Voice Inside My Head





Every day I walk by this dreaded thing at the gym.. I remember when I weighed myself daily.  If it read 104 pounds I would be happy and it would be a "good" day. When the scale would creep up to 106 or above I would freak out and say horrible things to myself in my head.  I call the voice, "ED".  ED stands for "Eating Disorder." This voice ruled most of my life and still comes back to haunt me some weeks.  It's the evil part of me that likes to show it's ugly head when I'm overly stressed or not feeling very confident in myself and my abilities.


Maybe you have a mean voice as well? Maybe it's stuck on autopilot: "you are fat," "you are worthless," "you are not good enough," "you never do anything right," "you suck at life," "you are disgusting," "you will never amount to anything," "you will never get married,"  "you are a failure"....


The picture below is one of the last slides in my Eating Disorder PowerPoint I give to schools, groups, and organizations. It depicts ED and how he can torture us if we let him.  He's that nasty person on our shoulder whispering FALSE statements into our ears. 


I'm here to tell you the voice is lying and it's time to get rid of him! Brush him off, throw him in the back seat, lock up him up; he doesn't belong in your life anymore! You have the strength and power to put up a fight! YOU matter!  Don't let ED or anyone else tell you differently!










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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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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Holiday Body Love



Please know that on any given day your body can retain four to seven pounds of water weight. We are beings in constant state of change. You will have days which you look awesome and super ripped in the mirror and days you will look and feel bloated.  Other days you will look normal.  If you are a woman add hormonal fluctuations into the mix and be prepared to have your weight fluctuate as well.  Do NOT let what you think you see in the mirror bully your mind or compromise your mood during the day.  Your weight or your complexion does not determine your worth in this world! 



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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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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Self Love and Happiness





"Happiness is not a size. Happiness is a state of being. Happiness is about finding what you love about yourself and sharing it. Happiness is about taking what you hate about yourself and learning to love it. Happiness is an internal sanctuary where you are enough just as you are right now."  

 -Excerpt from "Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls" by Jes Baker.  




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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The Power of Podcasts

Road trips are good for catching up on my podcasts!  Here are just a few I listen to. Each one has a unique purpose and message.  I prefer the ones that are only about 20-30 minutes in length and tend to listen to them when I am at the gym or in my car. They keep me focused, energized, motivated, and positive about the future!  Even a life coach needs a little pep talk every once in awhile!  What podcasts do you listen to? I'm always looking for new ones! Please share! 







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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The Fastest Way to Kill Your Happiness




Stop over-analyzing and worrying! Place trust in your life purpose and your path. Some things are out of your control. Let them go! Shake those limiting beliefs away and believe you are meant for greatness. Keep your thoughts in check and re-focus when needed! 




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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Repeat These Daily



Our attitudes and feelings about food differ from one person to the next. Clients come to me and say, "I hate cooking," "I don't have time to cook," "My kids are very picky eaters," "It's expensive to eat healthy.." All those statements are negative. If you switch up your mindset and look at cooking and clean eating as an investment in your health you convert those negative thoughts into positive ones.  On Tuesday I taught a class at the local food co-op about how to have a healthy relationship with food.  Below are a some affirmations I handed out during the class. Say a few every day for a couple of weeks and see how your attitude changes! 

Preparing Meals

  • Planning healthy meals is a joy.
  • Hello, kitchen, you are my nourishment center. I appreciate you!
  • I have everything I need to help me prepare delicious, nutritious meals.
  • I am so grateful to be choosing food that supports my best health.
  • I can easily make a nutritious, delicious meal.
  • I love spending time in the kitchen!
  • I am worth the time and money I invest in my health.
  • I am so fortunate that I can choose healthy foods for my family.
  • My family loves to eat healthy food.
  • The kids love to try new foods.
  • I am learning new things that heal my body one step at a time.
  • I am willing to take this time to nurture myself.


Eating Meals

  • I am so grateful for this wonderful food.
  • I am well-nourished in preparation for the day ahead of me.
  • My body heals and strengthens with every bite I take.
  • My family gathers together with great joy and love.
  • I bless this food and my body with love.
  • I listen for when I am satisfied and full.
  • This food is healing me.
  • My taste buds are changing every day-I no longer crave foods that don't nourish me.
  • I am willing to slow down and take this time to nourish myself.

General Health


  • I radiate confidence, beauty and grace.
  • Every cell in my body vibrates good health.
  • I love and respect my body.
  • I choose health and wellness over restrictive diets and unpleasant workouts.
  • I feel great when I take care of myself.
  • I openly give and receive love.
  • Every day I am become stronger and healthier.
  • All that I need is within me.
  • Every day is a new day filled with joy and health.



 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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The Color Yellow


Yellow was the theme tonight on my walk.  I sprained my ankle Monday and have been having a rough week! I've been down on myself and not as upbeat as usual. The walk was rather gimpy and slow but I still made it outside!  

I saw the color yellow EVERYWHERE: painted doors, trash bins, flowers, houses, cars, signs, bikes... sometimes the things we notice are not random. This is what yellow means in color therapy: 



The Color Yellow Instills - Wisdom, Intellect, Enthusiasm, Joy, and Optimism.

  • Personal power and fulfillment, abundance, courage and self-confidence.
  • The color yellow has stood for wisdom and intellect throughout the ages. It aids logic, memory, concentration, will-power and communication.
  • Yellow is full of creative and intellectual energy. A "sun color", it makes us feel happy and optimistic. People that suffer from seasonal disorders and become depressed in winter months should try adding some yellow to their wardrobe and environment. It lifts the soul.
  • Creativity - Expansive and free to do and be all that we can be. Helps you feel expressive, curious, and experimental.
  • It helps you go through changes, such as adjusting to a new job, or moving to a new place, or new school.
  • Cheerful, joyful, and friendly, yellow promotes optimism.

Not Enough Yellow:

Too little yellow, and we can feel isolated and develop low self esteem, lack courage to try new things, and become insecure and depressed. We blame others when things do not go our way. A lack of yellow could result in becoming rigid, cunning, possessive, defensive, and emotionally aloof.




Yellow is exactly the color I needed to see!! What colors have been popping up in your life lately? 




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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The "Perfect" Body

A member of my Self Love Sisters group shared this with me a few days ago. It made me cry and really made me think about how I view my own body, body shaming in general, and bullying on social media. Where is the respect?  Please watch and share any comments you have below.

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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Monday Minute

"The best way to enjoy the present moment and avoid undue stress is to refuse to let every little thing upset you. In other words, choose your battles, and don't make mountains out of molehills. Before you devote your time, energy, and emotion to an issue or situation, ask yourself two questions:
1. How important is it?
2. How much of your time, effort, and energy is really appropriate for you to put into it?

Know what really matters in life, and focus on those things. Learn the difference between major matters and minor matters."

-Joyce Meyer, "Power Thoughts"




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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Right on Time

The universe delivered this photo to me at the perfect time today so I had to share it with you! You are wonderfully and uniquely made! A one of a kind model and here for a purpose. Let your light and radiance shine even on this cloudy winter day! <3 


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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Living a Long Life

Finished another book this past week! 

The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest. 




One of the best take aways! So simple! 


Kamada, 102 year old woman from Okinawa, "Beauty is within. It comes from not worrying so much about your own problems. Sometimes you can best take care of yourself by taking care of others. "Eat your vegetables, have a positive outlook, be kind to people, and smile."


Be Well! 

Jackie 
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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Success in 5

Want to know 5 things that super successful people do before 8:00 AM? They are not hard, but it will take 21 days to make them a habit! 

1. Exercise: Look at majority of super successful people and you will find that they get their workout in and out of the way early in the AM. This sets the tone for the day, gets their mind and body a boost of energy, and you will not skip it this way. Have your gym bag ready so you can just grab and go in the morning! You could even sleep in your workout clothes to save time! LOL! I have before! 

2. Plan your Day: Always work from a to do list and plan out your day. I use the notepad my phone so it's always with me. You could even do this the night before. 


 3. Eat a Healthy Breakfast: It's crazy how many people skip breakfast because they are running out the door late for work. Take some extra time in the morning to fit in breakfast. OR plan your meals on Sunday for the week and this should never be an issue! Here is a quick and easy breakfast recipe:
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4. Eat that Frog: Get the hardest task on your to do list DONE first so it's not in your head all day and you start procrastinating. Get it done now so you do not have to worry about it!

5. Visualization: I do this a lot and it works! Powerful! Try to take a few minutes to visualize your day and if you are writing down goals, visualize yourself achieving them!

AND remember to say your morning affirmations! Wake up loving yourself and start the day with a positive mindset!


There you go! 5 things that ANYONE can do if they want to start being mega successful in their lives! 



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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Morning Minute



WINGS: You have them. They are strong. Sometimes you may not think you have support, but you do! Break free from the vicious cycles and negative thinking.  KNOW you were MADE FOR MORE and don't let a few things prevent you from living the life you were meant to live! Rise up, take a leap, use those wings, and  FLY! 





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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Exciting Announcement

I am happy to announce I will be moving back to Minneapolis and offering my nutrition services out of a personal training studio in NE Minneapolis! I'm ready for this new adventure and cannot wait to join a life-changing and inspiring team! I will be traveling back to Iowa to see clients and offer phone and Skype consultations so please don't feel like I am abandoning you! I will also be offering my other holistic health services out of my home office in south Minneapolis. Thank you for all of your support on my journey! I am feeling incredibly grateful and blessed! 



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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Saturday Pick-Me-Up

Things not going your way? Adjust your sails. Try something different, but keep trying! There is ALWAYS a solution to everything!  Focus your energy on finding a solution and NOT on the problem. 

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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Visualization- What You Focus on is What you Attract and Become

The Power of Visualization- I've had the photo on the right as the background on my phone for a few months now and I look at it multiple times a day. I wanted abs instead of my bones showing like in the past. The photo on the left is me tonight. The two photos look very similar as you can see! 

 I encourage you to post a photo of what you want your body to look like EVERYWHERE! (kitchen cabinet, on your computer screen at work, bathroom mirror, car) Envision yourself in your dream body and it will become reality if you BELIEVE!! Eating clean and exercising doesn't hurt either! ;-)  Questions? Please ask!


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 Power of Your Thoughts

Sunday I had the chance to visit my old friend who is a Chiropractor/Holistic doctor in the small town of Carroll, Iowa where I lived 7 years ago! It was wonderful connecting with her again and just what I needed to feed my soul! She is the one who planted the seed and led me to my passion of health and wellness and towards my ultimate goal of owning my own holistic wellness clinic! She reminded me of the Law of Attraction and how my mindset is related to everything in my life. 

We are in charge of our lives and our thoughts literally become things! The things we continually think about every day are directly related to our experiences.  Right now is the best time to reflect on the past year and think about what you want your life to look like in 2014. 
Goal setting and formulating a plan is critical in achieving the success you dream of! God has a purpose and plan for each of us. I will be working on my own vision/dream board in January and wanted to invite you to my workshop on January 12th from 2-4 PM at Supreme Kitchens in Spirit Lake, Iowa.  Please see more details below!

Come and create the life you have dreamed off!! We will be making dream or “vision” boards that depict what you want your life to look like! I will talk about the Law of Attraction, show you my dream journal, goal setting tips, affirmations, and other tools you can use to draw the things you want in your life to you!! Great start to 2014! Success is at your fingertips. Your wish is YOUR command!!

Law of Attraction

The Law states: I attract to myself, whatever I give my focus, attention, or energy to; whether wanted or unwanted. If you think about being broke, poor, lonely and believe your thoughts guess what? That is exactly what you'll be. This Law applies to your life and every other person's life on the planet. Like all laws, it is impartial and impersonal, which means it works when you want it to and when you don't want it to.

Imagine starting to believe in yourself and your infinite possibilities. Imagine believing you deserve everything you want out of life. Imagine GETTING everything you want out of life!  Once you apply the Law of Attraction ANYTHING is possible!!!
Register Here

Copyright, 2013, 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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