Welcome to the Dashing Dish Love Your Body Challenge!

I’m so honored that you have decided to join in on this four week challenge, and I can promise you that if you put in the time and effort, it has the ability to be a foundation for incredible change in your life! The next four weeks will be filled with lessons that will bring balance, knowledge, encouragement- and change that will last- if applied!

Challenge Details:

There are three components to this challenge:

1. Nourishing Your Body. This...

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In wellness and health, strength training is gaining recognition as a cornerstone for longevity and overall well-being, especially for women. I continue to be increasingly convinced that muscle is indeed the organ of longevity, and I want to share the science behind strength training, its benefits, and practical tips for getting started. Regardless of age or experience, it's never too late to begin strength training and enjoy its benefits.

Why Strength Training Matters

• Muscle Health and Aging...

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Now more than ever this world is filled with distractions. From iPhones to iPads, distractions are constantly at our finger tips- quite literally! Sometimes we don't even know we are being distracted, which is the frightening! How often have you spent time on your phone, or thinking about your to-do list, and you didn't realize how much time had passed until you looked at the clock! I know I have done this more times than I care to admit.

A few weeks ago, I woke up at my normal 5 am alarm to...

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If you are reading this article, you probably clicked on it because you desire to change something about your relationship with your food, your body, or perhaps the numbers on the scale. If that is the case, I have been there, in many different ways! I finally came to a place where I was able to find a healthy balance in each one of these areas and finally feel good in my skin, all while enjoying food in a healthy way! Living in this place of balance has allowed me to reach my happy weight...

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Developing healthy habits is the foundation for lifelong changes rather than relying on quick fixes. When these habits are integrated into daily life, its easier to make choices that support long-term weight management and overall health. This approach not only leads to weight loss but also leads to better energy, mental health, and confidence!

For this reason, we’re introducing a monthly habits challenge here at Dashing Dish! The goal of these challenges are to help you develop new habits one...

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James 1:23-24 compares the Word of God to a mirror, saying that those who listen to the Word but don’t act on it are like people who look at themselves in a mirror and then forget what they look like.

If I’m getting ready for a photo shoot or cooking show, I take more time getting ready in front of the mirror. I pay special attention to stray eyebrows that need to be tweezed, and make up that needs to be blended. This prolonged look in the mirror reveals much more than when I am quickly...

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Mornings have always been a curious puzzle for me. I remember looking at others with admiration and envy as they breezed through their early hours, radiating calm and purpose. They seemed to glide effortlessly into their days while I, on the other hand, stumbled through bleary-eyed and frazzled. I yearned to be that morning person who woke up with the sunrise and greeted the day with a heart full of joy.

But as we all know, transformation doesn't happen overnight. With prayer, practice, and a...

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Life can be overwhelming. Whether it's balancing work, family, or personal challenges, anxiety can creep in and take a toll on our well-being. But as Christian women, we have a profound source of peace to draw from – our faith. Let's explore practical strategies for overcoming anxiety, grounded in biblical wisdom, to cultivate a more peaceful mind.

Prayer: Our Anchor in Stormy Seas

Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition,...

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If you’re a mom feeling like your health is second third or fourth to your family, I feel you! There are days that I barely get a bite of food in my own mouth, but on most days I try to prioritize my health just as much as my families. Here are my top three tips for caring for myself and my family!

1. Prioritize Meal Planning and Prep:

I know most moms, (including myself), aim to feed their kids well balanced meals throughout the day! We want our kids to grow up healthy, but also feel their...

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Let’s chat about blood sugar control and why it’s important. One of the first things I learned when I started studying nutrition was the importance of balancing blood glucose levels- YES- even if you’re not a diabetic!

There are many reason it’s so important, but just to name a few..Blood glucose balance affects your energy levels, your ability to balance hormones (insulin actually is a hormone), and it greatly affects your ability to reach and maintain a healthy weight!

This was why I started...

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