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Pregnancy #2: The First Trimester

Monique — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:00:33 +0000

Pregnancy #2: The First Trimester

Surprise: we’re pregnant with baby number two! This little love will arrive sometime in April 2021 and we’re SO excited to become a family of four, and for Sidney to be a big brother. In this post, I share all about my symptoms, how I’m preparing/feeling, things I’m loving and more! First, if you haven’t

Pregnancy Safe Lower Body Movements

Monique — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:00:21 +0000

Pregnancy Safe Lower Body Movements

Six pregnancy safe lower body movements that are perfect for mamas to be! This pregnancy safe lower body workout was developed by a certified personal trainer and can be done with minimal equipment at home or in a gym. Tips and modifications included! Last week, I shared a set of pregnancy safe upper body movements

Wellness Wednesday: Real Talk on Self-Compassion + Food Freedom During the Holidays

Monique — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 10:00:00 +0000

Wellness Wednesday: Real Talk on Self-Compassion + Food Freedom During the Holidays

The perspective an eating disorder has given me towards food and our bodies, is one that I’m appreciative of, and something I enjoy sharing with you. In today’s Wellness Wednesday, I’m getting real with you all about my previous struggles with food during the holiday season and how having self-compassion and kindness has led me

Wellness Wednesday: My Journey Towards Food Freedom + Introducing the HGG Reset

Monique — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 11:00:00 +0000

Wellness Wednesday: My Journey Towards Food Freedom + Introducing the HGG Reset

This Wellness Wednesday I’m opening up about my journey towards food freedom, and how it helped develop the Healthy Glow Co. HGG Reset nutrition program. It’s Christmas and I’m flying on a plane to Brisbane from Cairns. Tony and I are headed to Byron Bay for the final part of our time here in Australia.

Wellness Wednesday: Unspoken Rules I’ve Learned to Break

Monique — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 09:00:21 +0000

Wellness Wednesday: Unspoken Rules I’ve Learned to Break

After years of rules around what it means to be “healthy,” I’ve finally learned to break these rules to find freedom. Read all about the journey here! MY GOODNESS. I’ve been wanting to write to you forever. And so here we are. Back to the ever fabulous, always changing Wellness Wednesday. Let’s take a flashback

Wellness Series Episode 4: What’s next for Ambitious Kitchen

Monique — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Wellness Series Episode 4: What’s next for Ambitious Kitchen

In the final episode from the AK Wellness Series come read about the hopes, dreams, and goals for the brand coming up. Enjoy! Hi guys! We’re back with the last episode of the wellness series in partnership with Under Armour Women. I spent last weekend at a retreat in Santa Barbara working on personal and

Ambitious Kitchen Wellness Series Episode 3: My Fitness Journey & Relationship with Exercise

Monique — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:37:19 +0000

Ambitious Kitchen Wellness Series Episode 3: My Fitness Journey & Relationship with Exercise

Ambitious Kitchen Wellness Series Episode 3: My Fitness Journey & Relationship with Exercise. Check out this wellness video and read about my journey! Hi guys, it’s me. Obviously. Anyway, coming to you today with episode three of the wellness series in partnership with Under Armour Women. WATCH THE EPISODE: How I got into fitness &

Weekend Favorites: Updates + a killer 32 minute workout for you!

Monique — Fri, 30 Jun 2017 10:00:41 +0000

Weekend Favorites: Updates + a killer 32 minute workout for you!

Weekend updates + a challenging 32 minute workout to get your heart rate pumping. Grab a friend at get your workout in together! Hi guys! First of all, I just want to say how crazy happy I am that June is over. I know it seems silly, but last month was a little insane with

Ambitious Kitchen Wellness Series Episode 2: From an Eating Disorder to Finding Balance

Monique — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Ambitious Kitchen Wellness Series Episode 2: From an Eating Disorder to Finding Balance

In Episode 2 of the Ambitious Kitchen Wellness Series Monique shares her story coming from an eating disorder to finding balance in her life. It’s finally time for Episode Two of the Ambitious Kitchen Wellness Series in partnership with Under Armour Women. First, I’d like to say, thank you for the overwhelming positive response to

Ambitious Kitchen Wellness Series Episode #1: Behind the Blog

Monique — Wed, 31 May 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Ambitious Kitchen Wellness Series Episode #1: Behind the Blog

Monique of Ambitious Kitchen shares what life was like before she started her blog. Including personal stories and struggles. I’m so excited to finally share the Ambitious Kitchen wellness series with you in partnership with Under Armour Women. Even if you’ve only been following AK for the last few months, you know that I’m an

Wellness Wednesday: On Creating Your Own Personal Health & Wellness

Monique — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Wellness Wednesday: On Creating Your Own Personal Health & Wellness

Social media cannot define what your health looks like or feels like to you personally. Here’s how to understand that you create your own personal wellness. So I’m sitting here drinking my typical grape kombucha after a hectic day of coordinating video shoots and content with Abra. We’re overwhelmed, but sitting here and writing this post

My Wellness Story Part 2: Finding Balance

Monique — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 11:00:59 +0000

My Wellness Story Part 2: Finding Balance

My wellness story from 2011 until now. This year I want to get stronger, stay true to who I am, and always inspire you to be better than you were yesterday. Thank you SO much for all of your comments, touching thoughts and prayers on my last wellness post. Your support is like a breath