May 01 2013

Why I Stopped Trying to Help People I Love

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Many years ago, I decided I didn’t want to end up like people in my family. You see, the genetic rainbow of disease, obesity, arthritis, osteoporosis, cancers, and so much more ran rampant through those I loved.  But then I married in to, heart trouble, migraines, cancers, arthritis, gout, kidney problems, dementia and so much …

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Apr 22 2013

Growing an Avocado

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Today is Earth Day, so it is only fitting to show something growing.  Right? Below you will find the story of our little avocado plant: I saw a whole lot of tips on the web about growing an avocado plant from an avocado seed and decided to try it. But I never realized the type …

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Apr 01 2013

New Features and Updates

April is a hugely exciting month around here at Falling in Happy! Not just because it is Spring, which is pretty special within itself, but we are birthing a new product, starting group classes both in person and virtually, there is Earthfest, Twitter chats and updates to this website that will make everything easier to …

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Mar 13 2013

I Am CrossFit the Challenge Finale

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Welcome to the final post in this series.  If you are new to this site, check out part one and part two! As promised, there was a food portion of this challenge, and what would a good health coach blog be without good food pictures: Enjoy! Every item shown is grain, soy and animal product …

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Feb 27 2013

I AM CrossFit the Challenge Part 2

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For those following along on Facebook, you are probably sick of hearing me talk about CrossFit, but on this post, I did promise an update so here goes Part 2 of the challenge. First let me say the challenge has been a BLAST.  I really wasn’t sure what I was signing up for.  At our …

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Feb 26 2013

Eating While Traveling

Recent hotel food (some for me and some for child)  There was no refrigerator in the room, so we made it work.

Once upon a time when I traveled for business and happened upon good Veg food, it was a special dance worthy occasion.  I remember bouncing up and down (literally) when I found a Juice bar next to a Starbucks across from our hotel.  I mean coffee and green juice in the same spot, totally worth …

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Jan 25 2013

I AM CrossFit, The Challenge – Part 1

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If you don’t know me yet….. you should know this about my approach to Health Coaching: BIO-INDIVIDUALITY!!!   What works for one person may or may not work for another, and that includes, food, fitness, thoughts and theories.  We are all different!   We come with different genetic blue prints, backgrounds and abilities. I also …

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Jan 23 2013

Juicing and the Pulp

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Many people have asked me about juicing lately, some giving it a try, some just curious and others wondering what the heck is in my green glass! I actually started trying green juice several years ago while traveling, I noticed how much energy it gave me and how much better I felt during the day. …

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Jan 06 2013

Getting Started With the New Year

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Happy 2013 everyone!!  I hope this year is off to a great start wherever you may be!!   If you “Like” the Falling in Happy Facebook Page, you already saw this week’s series on New Year Quick Tips.  But just in case, I’ve combined them here for easier viewing. (see below) I’m not a Resolution kind …

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Jan 05 2013

Some Things Don’t Need Repeating

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I love this dog, he has been in our lives for 13+ years and is the sweetest most cuddly companion I’ve ever had.  BUT, he has developed this new game that involves checking everything out.. like my new book.. courtesy of Happy Herbivore. Thankfully he doesn’t eat things like my new book!   But he …

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Nov 13 2012

Pushing Beyond The Fear

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With a lot of changes in my life this year, I’m finding myself going in to places of my brain/body that I have never been. Going back to school, leaving a corporate job, building an online community, opening the doors for Falling in Happy wellness coaching, and volunteering at a local horse farm just to …

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Nov 13 2012

Event: Falling in Happy Introductory Class

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This is going to be such a great class and I can’t wait to share all the details.  The introductory session is coming up this Friday and is free to all attendees.  The following three sessions will be $33 each or $75 total if paid upfront. For an outline of the program please contact me, …

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Nov 12 2012

Event: Stop Making Resolutions, Start Making Changes

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Super excited to have this class at Earthfare on Thursday November 15th!   If your in the Knoxville area please come out and say hello.  If you have any questions, you can comment on this post, or send me a message on Facebook.

Nov 01 2012

Then and Now

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This post is a bit personal and embarrassing but I’m writing anyway with the spirit of inspiring others to just get started. Once upon a time I was pregnant.. HUGE pregnant. As in really really really huge.  In fact my belly became a nice table for my meals until the little peanut would roll over …

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Oct 20 2012

Spring or Fall

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What is your favorite time of year? Spring: Or Fall: I love looking at this tree off my deck and watching the changes take place with the seasons.  While the Spring brings much more vibrant colors to this little tree, the Fall brings cool temps, and possibilities!  

Oct 19 2012

Back from Travels

Hi Everyone, As you can see I’m back from a little website hiatus, and hope your October is moving along Happily! My son and I took a little Fall trip to visit family several states away. Here is our adventure in pictures:          

Oct 19 2012

Five Quick Meal Creations for Time Starved People

Wash, tear off bulky part of stem, drop in boiling water for 2-3 minutes.  Drain, season and eat!

I was talking to some ladies the other night that stated they didn’t have time or funds to create healthier meals.  They also thought that planning was required to eat healthy. We then talked about the cost of the fast foods they were purchasing, medical costs and the time off work when they were sick. …

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Oct 06 2012

Little Hiatus

Hi Everyone, I’ll be computer-less for a few days, so I won’t be posting here but will have my phone which means access to Facebook.  So I’ll be checking in over there.  Be sure to bop over and say Howdy if you’d like. www.facebook.com/fallinginhappy or on Twitter www.twitter.com/fallinginhappy and if you really want to go …

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Oct 05 2012

A Green Juice Stop

I just love this green stuff… Can you tell?    

Oct 02 2012

My Thoughts on Paleo Type Diets

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I have had a lot of people ask me recently my opinions of Paleo diets.  Some even being a little confrontational.   But today someone genuinely had a concern so we had a great conversation. Well, because this is such a hot topic lately, I thought I would share my thoughts. First off – the word …

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