Hola peoples! Happy Tuesday Tip Day! These items are CHEAP, NATURAL and can be bought off Amazon or @ your local market. Seriously not sure why we wouldn't all keep a stash. Oh wait! I do! 1 UNFILTERED Apple Cider Vinegar: is loaded with raw enzymes and beneficial bacteria which promote healthy digestion, blood-glucose levels, hormones, and a number of other bodily functions. Apple cider vinegar can also be used to boost hair health, relieve sinus pressure and even acts

I'm just getting over the flu and it f'ing sucks. Not a little sucky. A LOT sucky. I rarely get sick....pneumonia 5 years ago was the last time (from ignoring a cold...not my wisest decision)! I am here to tell you that even if you are a bad*ss-superhero-🦄 like me, this one could get you too. So, I'm going to give you a light take on this years' flu. Knowledge is power peoples. #BAM At the first sign of aches and a cough: run (not walk) to your closest urgent care or Dr.

Seven (my lucky/fav number) foods that make you happy...why wouldn't you want to eat these, I ask you??? 1. Chocolate: 1.4 ounces DAILY! reduces stress hormones. #BAM 2. Carbs: people on low carb diets (20-40  grams= 1 bread slice) are grumpy.  Well, duh they're hungry! 3. Whole foods (aka: in natural state):  have antioxidants that lower risk of depression. 4. Fish with Omega-3s (salmon, sardines, trout, mussels) boost mood, help information retention and boosts sex drive. S

It's a choice. #BAM #yup

Finally! Mama Karen neeeeds.....#weeeeeeeeeeekend #friyay #weekend #yay #finally

I've been stumped...every Thursday. Along came Thursday and I was without purposeful writing...ugh. I mean, I wasn't losing sleep over it or anything but, I'm also not good at dialing it in. Then it came to me! What if every Thursday I wrote about someone or something that I'm grateful for?? #BAM What's so odd about this is that literally every night, I count my blessings and...wonder who've I've offended. Why? I've not had the most idealistic life so, long ago I made a

It's 19 degrees. Yup. No can go outside...mostly because I'm wondering if I'll fall on my keester running. I still don't know this Austin weather thang so, I'm attempting so be wise (not usually my forte). I dragged my recumbent bike inside and rode for 45 minutes. I love sweating. A lot. Here's the home workout: 45 Min sitting on my bike while texting with my friend DJ learning about wine. #perfection 5 min ab series (see last weeks Facebook post @ Karen Schwalbe-Jones 2

First of all, I loathe the word "try". Why? It's a weak word. We don't really use it the way its intended. We tend to use it in the context of doing our best. If what we mean is "give it our best"? Well then, we must say what we mean! Today: instead of saying "I'll try", ask yourself if you intend on doing your best? or allowing yourself an out...and then ask yourself why? Are you afraid? What are you afraid of? #100% #doyourbest #try #tuesdaytip #intention #notforsiss

I'm reposting my own MondayMantra bc I'm endeavoring on not one, but TWO totally different business ventures all for the sake of sharing what I believe in and love. I'm restarting and living WAY outside my comfort zone. Sharing two different ways to wellness: 1. Retreat July 12-15: https://www.retreatsmadesimple.com/los-olivos 2. Sharing products that will make our lives healthier and a possible earning potential. DM: ksjpilatesevolved.com I believe in BOTH avenues and wan

Finally! I feeeeel goooood! The holidays were nothing short of incredible; so loving, so lovely and SO MUCH DANG FUN! but holy smokes Batman, they were exhausting and I was left feeling a bit blue. I am finally feeling human. Just now. There are actually real terms for post holiday recovery: post holiday Blues, Recovery, Depression, Slump etc. Who knew?!? And I'm those definitions. Yes, yes, I went thru all my "be happy" self-talk but that only sorta worked. As you may or