This post is sponsored by Women’s Forum and thinkThin®. All opinions are 100% my own. If I had to choose only one thing I am passionate about, it’s wellness. To me, wellness means feeling happy, healthy, energized, and having an all-around feeling of contentment. To obtain this, I balance nutrition, yoga, meditation, writing, and outdoor […]
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It’s My First Blogiversary!
Yesterday was a very exciting today — It was my blogiversary! (Although I am celebrating today) I started blogging one year ago (December 10, 2013) mainly as an outlet to express my thoughts and feelings on the connection between physical and mental health. I was health coaching at the time and found that the people […]
It’s My SITS Day; Welcome!
Today is my feature day on The SITS Girls! I am SO excited, and wanted to welcome everyone who stops by! 🙂 My name is Lyndsay, and I’m a 26-year-old writer living in Los Angeles, CA (originally from Cleveland, OH). I’m also a nanny, dog-sitter, brand ambassador, and affiliate marketer. I love keeping busy, what […]
Juice That Looks Like Water + Is Sugar/Calorie-Free
Disclosure: I received two bottles of Koa in the hopes that I would mention it on my blog. No monetary compensation was received. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. One night, while watching Shark Tank, I stumbled upon an email from Well + Good. They have the best health and wellness articles, […]
After An Entire Year, My Mindset Is Finally In Alignment
I have so much excitement and happiness, I don’t even know where to begin! The past year has been wonderful, but very rough. I moved to Los Angeles from Cleveland in February 2013, and the life event threw me into the worst bipolar depression I have ever experienced. It hit me hard at the end […]
What Being An I’m Fit Possible Ambassador Means To Me
UPDATE: I’m Fit Possible ended their ambassador program in September 2014. I announced this a few weeks ago on here, but I’m sharing it again: I am an I’m Fit Possible Ambassador!! I love the community of supportive, energetic, happy people who share the same passion of health and fitness. It’s an amazing feeling, being […]
My Current Nutrition Plan, & Why It Has Nothing To Do With Anyone But Myself
There are two main reasons for this post. To hold me accountable and to document my progress with my new nutrition plan To clear up any confusion as to WHY I am doing this nutrition plan Let’s start with what the plan is. It’s called the GAPS diet. GAPS stands for Gut and Psychology Syndrome and was developed […]
Health Coaches Need Coaching, Too; My Struggle With Sugar Addiction
As most of you are already aware, I am a health & fitness coach, and I also live with bipolar disorder. A couple weeks ago, I was talking with my psychiatrist, and he said to me, “Lyndsay, you are always taking care of your clients and inspiring them. You’re taking care of the kids you […]
World Bipolar Day 2014
Six years ago, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I always knew there was something different about me, I just never knew what it was. I often felt depressed and anxious, and other times, very chatty and overly happy. When I was diagnosed (it was my parents who noticed the mood swings), I was more relieved than anything. […]
A Few Great Protein Sources
Do you eat any of these foods? What do you eat for protein?