This past school year has been extremely difficult for many families. Most children were learning remotely, and parents had to make huge sacrifices to make it all work. Now that your children are back in the classroom you may be struggling to find a new balanced routine for yourself. This is totally normal, and you … Read More
I have always considered September your Second Chance January. After indulging over the summer months, it is a time to ground yourself in a routine and revisit your wellness goals. Here are some tips to recommit to your priorities and give your mind and body a reboot. Reevaluate Your Goals Are you still working on … Read More
If you are looking to clean up your diet, these simple food swaps will not only save you on calories, but they will support a whole foods lifestyle that will improve your health, immunity, and assist you in reaching your weight loss goals. Breads, Tortillas and Wraps Instead of eating your sandwiches and burgers on … Read More
One of my favorite additions to a healthy lifestyle routine is intermittent fasting (IF), specifically time-restricted eating (TRE). Studies suggest that regular periods of TRE for 12-16 hours a day not only promote weight loss, but improve blood sugar, keep your heart healthy, heal digestive issues, reduce overall inflammation, boost immunity, and may lead to … Read More
Helping people make healthy lifestyle changes is truly my passion. I am so honored to be included in CS Magazine’s Modern Luxury Spotlight as one of Chicago’s Dynamic Women. In the spotlight, I talk about how my tenure as a Chicago Public School teacher inspired me to pursue a practice as a health coach. Many … Read More
Stephanie Mansour, a nationally recognized Health & Fitness Expert and host of Step It Up with Steph, is launching Season 2 of her show this Fall on Chicago’s WTTW (PBS) network. Stephanie provides holistic solutions to everyday problems and helps her guest regain control of their health and wellness. In the 6-episode series of Season … Read More
A healthy habit is a behavior that is beneficial to an individual’s physical or mental health. A habit – whether it is healthy or unhealthy – is formed after doing something repetitively. How much it is done and when it becomes a habit varies by individual and by what it is. Some habits are ingrained … Read More
The pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. Our normal daily routines have been turned upside down and often, when unexpected changes happen, our fight or flight response kicks in. We focus on “priorities”, such as figuring out how to work from home and home-school children at the same time, and neglect things … Read More
Studies have shown that 2020 was a very challenging year for many due to the pandemic and many changes in work and schooling life. While many global circumstances are still out of our control, we can still control what happens within ourselves and our daily lives that can make a positive difference – such as … Read More
The pandemic has brought on new levels of stress for many by blurring the lines between home and work, in addition to managing kids and school-from-home. Due to these factors, I have been working with employees of corporations to review, re-shape (or re-new) their wellness plan for the new year. Recently I was interviewed by … Read More
