
Healthy All Around with Amy - Blog
Healthy All Around with Amy - Blog
An ongoing series of informational entries
An ongoing series of informational entries

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Coming soon - Blog # 4
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5 Subtle Signs Your Body Is Asking for a Reset (And What to Do About It)
July 2025
We live in a world that praises “pushing through,” but your body is constantly giving you feedback—and it’s up to you to listen. If you’ve been feeling off but can’t quite put your finger on why, it might be time for a gentle reset.
As a health coach, I see it all the time: women dealing with fatigue, cravings, and mood swings and thinking, “This must just be getting older.” But these are not normal—they’re clues your body is sending.
Here are five subtle signs your body may be asking for support, and what you can start doing today.
1. You’re Tired All. The. Time.
If you wake up feeling like you never slept, or hit a wall mid-afternoon that only caffeine seems to fix, your body might be overwhelmed or undernourished.
What’s behind it?
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Blood sugar crashes
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Hormonal shifts
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Chronic stress
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Poor sleep quality
Try this:
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Start your day with protein and healthy fats (not just coffee and carbs).
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Create a calming bedtime routine—limit screens 60 minutes before bed.
2. Cravings That Control You
Do you crave sugar, salty snacks, or carbs—even when you’re not hungry? This often signals imbalanced blood sugar or emotional eating patterns.
What’s behind it?
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Skipping meals
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Not enough protein or fiber
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Dehydration
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Habitual stress eating
Try this:
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Drink a full glass of water when a craving hits—thirst often disguises itself as hunger.
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Pair every snack with a protein (think: apple + nut butter).
3. Mood Swings or Brain Fog
Feeling snappy, anxious, or in a cloud? This isn’t just “life with kids” or “busy season at work.” It can be tied to inflammation, cortisol imbalances, or gut health.
What’s behind it?
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Nutrient deficiencies
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Poor sleep
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Unstable blood sugar
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Hormone dysregulation
Try this:
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Add magnesium-rich foods like leafy greens, pumpkin seeds, and avocado.
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Take 10 minutes for a daily walk outside—sunlight and movement support mood.
4. Bloating or Digestive Upset
That “I look 5 months pregnant after lunch” feeling? It’s not normal. Your digestion is a major indicator of overall health.
What’s behind it?
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Food sensitivities (gluten, dairy, processed foods)
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Low stomach acid
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Stress or eating too fast
Try this:
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Slow down and chew thoroughly—digestion starts in the mouth.
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Try a 24-hour food log to notice patterns.
5. Dry Skin, Hair Shedding, or Breakouts
Your skin, nails, and hair often reflect what’s happening internally. When they change suddenly, your body might be missing key nutrients or dealing with hormonal shifts.
What’s behind it?
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Thyroid issues
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Low-quality fats in the diet
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Dehydration
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Chronic inflammation
Try this:
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Add omega-3s (like salmon, walnuts, chia seeds) to your meals.
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Up your water intake—and aim for half your body weight in ounces per day.
Time to Reset (Without Overwhelm)
A “reset” doesn’t mean restriction or a fancy cleanse. It means tuning in and choosing nourishment over numbing, small shifts over burnout.
Start by:
✅ Eating more whole, colorful foods
✅ Prioritizing movement you enjoy
✅ Drinking more water
✅ Getting 7–8 hours of sleep
✅ Taking breaks from screens and noise
Ready for Real Support?
If any of these signs sound like you, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
As a master certified health coach, I help women like you get to the root of what’s going on in their bodies, so they can feel like themselves again—energized, clear, and confident.
➡️ Book a free discovery call today and let’s talk about how to create a personalized plan that works with your lifestyle, not against it.
You deserve to feel good again. Let’s start with one small shift today. 💛
Accountability Coach, what is that? - Blog # 3
Accountability Coach, what is that? - Blog # 3
August 25th, 2022
What is an Accountability Coach? Why would you want one? Well, keep reading and you will learn a bit more about it!
Do you have goals you want to accomplish but are not sure where to start or how to get where you want to go? Or maybe you have a wide gap between your intentions and or actions.
With a coach, you don't have to navigate life's challenges on your own. An accountability coach helps you create and find the balance in different areas of life. We are your cheerleader and expert guide when it comes to nutrition, sleep, exercise, emotional health and other areas you want improved to help you become healthy all around.
Coaches are not therapist or here to tell you what to do. We are here to guide you with careful questioning that leads to self- discovery and allows you to choose your path and invest in yourself the way you want. Not the way someone has told you to.
Coaches Will-
- listen to the issues you are wanting to work on.
- provide feedback
- help you identify opportunities
- help you think outside the box
- recommend other specialists, if needed
- help you learn and grow
- work on finding work/ life balance
- encourages and motivates you
- keeps you focused
- help you set specific, measurable goals
- help you see the big picture
Reach out to learn more about what I do as a coach and see how I can help you.
"If you can dream it, you can do it." -- Walt Disney

What if I fail? - Blog # 2
What if I fail? - Blog # 2
July 15th, 2022
OMG, I'm doing it!!
About 10 years my Mom was leaving for her winter get away to Hawaii and had asked me to plant sit. I was a bit hesitant because well, if you know me, you know I've never been able to keep a plant alive very long. But, she insisted that there was no way I could kill this one, even if I did nothing, it would survive. Well, I followed her directions and 4 months later she took it back and attempted to save it, but couldn't. At this point I figured I just must not be cut out for this type of thing.
Fast forward to now...
This spring I decided I wanted to provide healthy fresh fruits and veggies for my family in a whole new way and I was feeling determined to do it. So, I invested a little bit of money
into some in door seed starters (take a look here: https://amzn.to/3aFn2L9 ), grabbed some seeds and figured why not try again?
Later on towards the end of May I had some decent sized plants that now needed to get in the ground. With the help of Kale and Hailey we got the garden ready for them and I transplanted them all in there and planted some additional seeds. I went in with the mindset of this may not work, I may fail or I may succeed and that this year is all about learning.
It's now mid July and we have been enjoying fresh strawberries, cherry tomatoes and ground cherries. And my Peppers, Brussel Sprouts, Squash, Kale, Onions, Beans, Cucumbers and Watermelons are thriving. My lettuce didn't survive but I think I know why, and have learned for next year. To say I'm proud is an under statement. I'm typically the type that doesn't like to try new things incase I fail. But, I'm also learning that failure isn't a bad thing, its a learning experience and is what sets you up to do great things.

Food as thy Medicine - Blog #1
Food as thy Medicine - Blog #1
March 29th, 2022
I'm so excited to be adding this section to my website and this is the first official blog I am ever doing. So, thank you for being here today :) I will keep most my blogs on the shorter side with useful information about health and wellness.
One of my favorite quotes is "Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food" ~ Hippocrates.
As a health coach I truly believe that what we put in our bodies will set us up for a future of health or illness and changing our diets to help reverse and even prevent disease it very possible.
Eating healthy does not have to be complicated or expensive and that's one thing I love helping my clients with.
If you're looking to make a few changes, here are a few quick tips -
1. Focus on whole fruits and vegetables and eat a rainbow of color. - buy in season and local, this should be your freshest and most nutritious along with lower priced.
2.Eat a variety of plant protein - Peas, most beans, tofu, nuts and seeds can be great sources.
3. Choose whole grains - Amaranth, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, bulgur, millet, popcorn, rye, quinoa, whole oats, whole grain bread/tortillas/cereals/flours, to name a few.
4. Stay hydrated with water - If you don't like water or get bored with it try adding herbs and spices for flavor and antioxidant power. Or fruits and veggies.
If you have more questions or need some support in this area, please reach out. I'd love to help you learn more!
Please call or email me to learn more!
Please call or email me to learn more!