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As an Independent OPTAVIA Coach, Annette supports others seeking to develop healthy habits to live their best healthy lifestyle.

She also helps the "at home chef" prepare healthy meals with flavor and ease that supports a healthy lifestyle. As an Independent OPTAVIA Coach, I support people seeking to develop healthy habits to live their best healthy lifestyle.

11/03/2025

I heard this the other day…The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing!!

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬.

⭐ Sometimes to get started in the doing, you need a coach.
⭐ Sometimes you need someone that’s been through it and is still going through it.
⭐ Sometimes we need a supportive community to help us stay in the doing.
⭐ Sometimes we need the daily structured nutrition plan to get into action.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬…𝐈’𝐦 𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐭. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧. 𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭! 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐭!

21/02/2025

If you lost 10lbs every month, how many months would it take you to reach your goal weight?

17/02/2025

Have you been thinking "It's time to get healthy?" Maybe you've tried to reach your health goals on your own, but haven't been successful. Perhaps you're just not sure how to get started or tired of the yo-yo effect.

These were the same thoughts Patrick and I had for several, I mean SEVERAL months in 2024. We had the best of intentions, made a plan, purchased healthy food, got rid of unhealthy food, and then after a week on our "diet" . . . took some rabbit trails that led us further away from our goals. Same?

If this is you . . . I invite you to consider joining Patrick and me on a health journey that has proven to be successful for so many people AND us! We are coming upon 2 1/2 months on our road to health, down 68 lbs, moving around so much better, keeping up with the grandchildren, sleeping better, and it has been everything we need to help us move toward our goals. We aren't where we want to be yet, but we are a lot closer and more motivated to reach our health goals in 2025.

If you're not sure what to do, need some direction, or even have been watching my posts and are on the fence . . . let's chat.

One thing we know for certain . . . if you do not make time for your wellness . . . you will be forced to make time for your illness.

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Still not sure? Let's chat, help me out with some coaching, and get a free health assessment.

07/02/2025

Are you feeling the winter blues? 😶‍🌫️ Are you ready to say GOODBYE to clouds, snow, and chilly temperatures, and HELLO to basking in the warm spring sunshine with green grass and flowers popping up all around? ☀️ I certainly hear you!!! I'm ready, too! 😊

But remember, we have to go through a couple of months to get to those warm days ahead. ☀️ Good news this week!! Punxsutawney is predicting only 6️⃣ more weeks of winter!! 👍🏼

To help you overcome the winter blues, I thought I'd share 6️⃣ health tips to help you stay on top of your "A Game" and get through the next 6️⃣ weeks with success! It's about mindset.

💧 Stay Hydrated ~ Don't let the chilly weather fool you. Your body still needs water. Sip throughout the day and aim for at least 64 oz of water each day. Your body will thank you!

🏡 Keep Moving ~ Being indoors doesn't mean being idle. Declutter your space and mind, tackle a puzzle, or prep meals for the week. I always enjoy a fun YouTube exercise video with upbeat music.

😴 Don't Skip the Sleep ~ Shorter days equals more reasons to rest. Stick to a sleep schedule for better energy and focus. Try for 7-9 hours of sleep each night (or day for shift workers).

🧘🏼‍♀️ Stress Less ~ A little self-care goes a long way. Try meditation, stretching, or going on a brisk walk.

🔕 Digital Detox ~ Give your mind a break from screens. Swap scrolling for reading a book, journaling, or engaging in some prayer time.

👥 Stay Social ~ Take some time to connect with others and do something fun and active together. I love having a game night with friends and family or creating handmade cards.

😊 Remember, the winter blues don't stand a chance when you are armed with ways to stay engaged and focused on being healthy. 😊

➡️ Share some of your favorite tips and activities you do to stay healthy, happy, and overcome the winter blues in the comments.

01/02/2025

How many times have I thrown fruits or vegetables away because they became unconsumable? Too many!!! I’ve had way too many science experiments in my days. 😏 Apples … I’ve been wrong. The store doesn’t refrigerate them. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I’m sooo happy to come across this info below and figured someone else may need this, too.

Not sure about you, but it is nice to know how to store fruits and vegetables. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Are there any other tricks to keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer??

31/01/2025

Do you agree with this phrase?
“What you focus on … you get more of.”

I have found, it doesn’t matter the topic, but this statement has always been true for me.

🔎 As a teacher, if I focus on good student behaviors, the poor behaviors diminish.

🔎 As a mom, if I focus on positive outcomes when my child is struggling, the child calms and begins to refocus on what can be.

🔎 As a wife, if I focus on calm interactions when a disagreement occurs, the outcome is a win-win.

🔎 As a Christian, when I focus on doing what’s right, engaging in prayer, and helping others, my life is more peaceful and calm.

🔎 How about you??

❓What do you focus on??
❓Is your cup half-full or half-empty??

Your mindset and attitude can make a difference on your outlook on life and the possibilities in front of you.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. 😊

24/01/2025

🎉 Jan. 24 ~ Happy National Peanut Butter Day! 🎉

Today’s the day to treat yourself to all the peanut butter goodness you’ve been craving!!

What are your favorite ways to enjoy your peanut butter? Let's hear about yumminess in the comments.

Let’s make this National Peanut Butter Day a delicious success!

23/01/2025

👋 Hey Friends!!! 👋 If we haven’t officially met yet, I’d like to introduce myself to you!!!

I’m Annette . . . a child of God, wife, mom, grandma, friend, entrepreneur, educator, digital content creator, coach, author, crafter, and pianist.

I love to read, travel, camp, garden, learn, help others, sew, and spend time with God, family, and friends. This is how I recharge and refresh! 🤗

Although I am truly blessed to have so many people in my life who love me, and I love them, I needed to feel the same way about myself. I love the "person" I am, but I don't love the way I feel about myself.

It wasn't long ago that I was feeling pretty crappy: aches, pains, tiredness, low energy, avoiding mirrors, and watching a scale head north even though I was trying my best to prevent it. I knew I needed to take charge of my health.

Fortunately, as an educator, I love learning! Over the years, I have spent so much time raising my children, working for others, and improving my instructional knowledge and craft that I haven't taken the time to take care of myself and improve my health. Sure, I was cognizant of what needed to change, but I lacked the know-how.

Well, this changed in 2014. After I completed my doctoral degree in education, I began studying health. I read lots of books and implemented positive changes in not only my diet but my family's diet, too. The result . . . we were all getting healthier! 😃

Fast forward ten years . . . while we continued getting healthier, there were some setbacks, too. I continued to work through the challenges to find success. However, most recently, it's been a struggle to focus, and I saw some of the challenges resurface.

Long story short (you can read more about my journey in my posts), it was time for me to take charge again. 😃 This time, I hired a health and wellness coach to help me along this journey. I didn't want to continue feeling crappy anymore. After all, I have amazing grandchildren to run around with and places to travel during my upcoming retirement. ❤️

With the support of my coach, a health community, a food plan that works, and education along the way . . . I experienced a mindset shift! ❤️ Now I feel back in control of my health . . . my future!

My friends, this is why I am SO excited to share my progress and this program. I don't know who needs to learn about this. I don't know who is feeling the same way I felt. My goal is to look and feel my best and be the healthiest me that I can be. I want to be IN CHARGE of my own health!

Great news!! Since I've completed more health program-specific training, I can help people, too!! 🤗 I am passionate about supporting others along their journey to optimal health. If you are tired of being sick and tired and ready to take charge of your own health, connect with me for a free health assessment. It might just be the nudge you need to feel great, too!

21/01/2025

How are you feeling today? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Six weeks ago I was feeling pretty crappy: aches, pains, tired, low energy, avoiding mirrors, and watching a scale head north even though I was trying my best to prevent it. On top of that, I joined the "double nickel club" (55yo), and am protesting the benefits. NO thank you! Anyone relate? 🤷🏻‍♀️

Just before Thanksgiving, I saw a friend's post sharing she had lost 28 lbs in 5 weeks. Okay, I'm listening. What are you doing? So, I reached out to my friend to learn more. She connected me to her health coach, Stacy. A few days later, I reached out to Stacy and took advantage of the free health assessment to learn more about how to get healthy. I knew I could do it, but I needed a health coach, community, and mindset shift.

In early December, I decided to take charge of my health and mindset (Patrick joined me😊). Yes, during the holidays. Within four days, my aches and pains were GONE! 👏🏻 Within ten days, I lost 8.8 lbs. 👏🏻 We conquered the holidays and embarked on a two-week vacation. Patrick and I have never eaten healthier during any holiday or vacation - guilt-free! After our vacation, I was down another 2 lbs. 👏🏻 Six weeks in, I released 15 lbs and 8 inches. Patrick is way ahead of me just shy of 30 lbs. (guys . . . they lose it faster).

My friends, this is why I am SO excited to share my progress and this program. 😊 I don't know who needs to learn about this. I don't know who is feeling the same way I felt. My goal is to look and feel my best and be the healthiest me - medication-free - that I can be. I want to be IN CHARGE of my own health! Can you relate?

The past six weeks have been such a game-changer for both Patrick and me. Having Stacy as my health coach has been instrumental.

Check out the testimonials of my friends below. This is such an amazing community helping and supporting each other.

If you'd like a free health assessment reach out to me (coach in training). Send me a message, DM, or whatever you need to do. Let's get healthy and feel great together! 😊

17/01/2025

Have you ever thought about water?? I mean, this clear, versatile liquid that is used for so many things from cleaning, washing, swimming, producing electricity, growing fruits and vegetables, cleaning battle wounds, putting out fires . . . there is such a long list.

God even knows how important water is for us when he created our beautiful planet and covered it with 70% water on day 1 (Gen 1:1-2)!

As I continue to learn and focus on living my best life being healthy, I’m amazed at all the ways water helps me reach my goals. Drinking at least 64oz (goal is 80-100) everyday, I mean every day, is a huge step in being healthy. Drink up!!
What do you focus on to reach your health goals?

15/01/2025

OMG!!! Tonight’s dinner was a new recipe and absolutely delicious!! 😋 We will make this again!!

Tonight’s menu: Chicken Alfredo with Spaghetti Squash topped with a light mushroom sauce sprinkled with fresh parsley. 😋

Patrick and I are loving our health program!! ❤️ We also enjoy trying new, healthy recipes that are fun making together.

*recipe in the comments.

09/12/2024

Today we’re having baked salmon with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle of salt and pepper. The yummy veggies include asparagus, cauliflower, and cucumber/tomato medley.

Feeling great, satisfied, and excited to be healthy!!

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