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When Life Gets in the Way
It's been a while. Too long, in fact. Life got in the way. I sound like my clients. Because I am like my clients....
Coach Atara
Nov 1, 20212 min read
Where Life Lives
Like most of us, I spend a lot of time living in my head: thinking, planning, anticipating, dreaming, reflecting, reacting.Akin to watching
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
All Day Energy
We all have our go-to habits when the afternoon slog sets in to power us through the rest of our day. Ideally, we would take a cat nap or
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Stacking Habits
Habits are among the most powerful drivers of human behavior. Why? Because they are automatic.Habits require little to no thought or
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Training for Good
If you think what happens in the gym doesn't matter in real life, think again. Mike Barwis, owner of the BARWIS family of companies...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
H2O
Water, Water Everywhere and Not a Drop to Drink! We all know being well hydrated is good for us, but did you know... That hydration...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Healthy Cauliflower Latkes
(Paleo, Low Carb, Low Fat) Ingredients: 2 cups cauliflower florets 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil plus olive oil in an oil atomizer 1/2 cup...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
A Tale of Two Fires
Fire. There are two types. Constructive and destructive. Destructive fire burns uncontrolled, claims the oxygen surrounding it, and
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Completing the Stress Circuit
Stress (def) The body’s reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, ment
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Winter Running Tips
With so many of us passing on returning to the gym, for now, running popularity will likely continue to grow through the cold weather...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
If Only I Had a Heart
Courage and fear are not opposites. They are bedfellows. Uncertainty and vulnerability are on the bottom bunk. Courage and fear are on the..
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Feeling Guilty?
We take time for ourselves and we feel guilty. We eat something we promised ourselves we wouldn't and we feel guilty. We didn't do something
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
A Message for my Community
I have to get a few things off my chest. I would be remiss if I did not. I don't know where and how our faith-based community lost it's way
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Life Matters
Blame it on my Libra essence but balance in all things is a high value for me. I don't like extremes. Beauty, peace, lightness, meaning...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Slices of Sanity in Insane Times
Sanity comes in very small packages. Remember the days when our kids went to school, summer meant camp and we could hire household help?
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
The Illusive Gift of Sleep in Midlife and Beyond
Just as good quality sleep becomes more crucial to health in our 40s, 50s
and beyond, it also can become harder to come by for many women.
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
Resilience in Trying Times
And we thought snow days were hard… There is no fine powder of snow blanketing and quieting our neighborhoods, but we're all home...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20215 min read
Will...Won't...Want...
Definition of willpower: the ability to control one's own actions, emotions, or urges; also : strong determination that allows one to do...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
21 Days to Break a Habit?
A new you in 21 Days? Not so fast.... Most of us have heard the claim that it takes 21 days to break a habit and/or create a new, healthier
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Happy Eating - Classic Beef Stew
Having a repertoire of healthy foods you LOVE is key to long term health and wellness. Here are a few to try that are full of mood-boosting
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Victoria Secret vs. Aerie
Two retail giants battle it out for market share
in the women's apparel space. Who wins will tell us less about profits and more about...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Healthy Eating Hacks
Sometimes shortcuts can be better than taking the long way! Here are five healthy eating hacks that will have you singing from grocery...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20212 min read
Intermittent Fasting - Fad or Fact?
Is there a difference between reducing calories evenly throughout the week (daily calorie restriction) and fasting (extended duration...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20213 min read
One-Pan Autumn Chicken Dinner
INGREDIENTS: 5 (6 - 7 oz) bone-in, skin on chicken thighs 4 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced...
Coach Atara
Aug 23, 20211 min read
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