balance Archives - Heidi Powell

Why Diets Suck: Nutrition vs. Dieting—What’s the Difference?

Is your New Year’s Resolution to start a diet? Nope, girlfriend. Think again. Friends don’t let friends leave the house in an unflattering outfit, date

December 8, 2021 No Comments

12 Minute Sweat Session: Total Body AMRAP Workout

Okay friends, it’s time to break out a sweat! One of the best things you can do for your mind and body is get up

November 15, 2021 No Comments

Teens and Healthy Body Image: It’s Not Just About the Pounds

After recently sharing my struggle with an eating disorder that started when I was young (check it out here on YouTube), the outpouring of not

June 8, 2021 27 Comments

Best Girl Scout Cookie-Inspired Recipes

As if I even had to remind you: It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season. How many boxes have you bought? Be honest! You guys, it’s basically

March 10, 2021 No Comments

Stressed Out? Tips to Avoid Gaining Weight During a Pandemic

Move over, Freshman 15, there’s a new girl in town, and she’s called the Quarantine 19. Since the pandemic hit in 2020 and various forms

March 2, 2021 3 Comments

Simple Fitness: Walk It Off + Get Moving

Anyone else ever feel like, “Gosh, I just don’t even have five minutes to move and sneak in a workout!” I hear you. I feel

February 22, 2021 2 Comments

Less Is More: Accomplish Your Goals by Saying NO!

When I look back over this last year and I think of where I want 2021 to take me, there’s only one word that comes

January 22, 2021 26 Comments

Prioritize YOU: Why Work/Life Balance Matters in 2021

As we close the book on the psychological thriller that was 2020, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I want Chapter 1 of

January 11, 2021 2 Comments

Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover: Divorce and Other Life Lessons

I have said a lot of prayers, shed a lot of tears, and then learned how to laugh a lot of belly laughs in 2020.

November 4, 2020 40 Comments

Working Moms: The Glory and the Struggle

Being a busy working mom is not for the faint of heart. Daily, I am faced with guilt—both self-imposed and slung from society—about my choice

October 22, 2020 6 Comments

Anti-Aging Secrets: Embrace Your Perfectly Imperfect Skin

I’ve spent a lot of time looking in the mirror lately. And let me tell you, self-reflection is an uncomfortable thing. It’s never easy being

October 2, 2020 21 Comments

The Health Benefits of Chocolate + 5 Transformation-Friendly Chocolate Recipes

Cue the red roses, your highest pair of heels, and all the chocolate covered strawberries a girl could ask for! With Valentine’s Day right around

July 7, 2020 3 Comments

How to Find Your Compass for Life | Natalie Hodson

Natalie Hodson has overcome same major obstacles in her life to become the powerful woman, mother, and entrepreneur she is today. From her mom being

June 19, 2020 No Comments

Setting Realistic Expectations Can Help You Be Happy Now | Heidi + Chris Powell

Let’s be honest: Tragedy and difficult times in life are unavoidable. But it’s in these times that we can learn the most about who we

May 29, 2020 2 Comments

How to Make Starbucks Petite Vanilla Bean Scones at Home

Starbucks addicts, listen up! I know we may all be feeling the pang of missing our usual daily visit to our favorite coffee shop, eating

May 28, 2020 No Comments

How Being Grounded in Realistic Expectations, Beliefs, and Values Can Guide Your Path in Life | Jen Widerstrom

It’s not often you find people who are kind, authentic, vulnerable, AND a force for good both physically and emotionally. Jen Widerstrom is one of

May 15, 2020 No Comments

My Mom’s Best Kept Anti-Aging Secrets for looking YOUNGER, LONGER

Today I’m introducing the world to my gorgeous younger sister. Okay, she’s my mom, but honestly, I can’t even tell you the number of times

May 10, 2020 No Comments

My Mom?s Best Kept Anti-Aging Secrets for looking YOUNGER, LONGER

Today I?m introducing the world to my gorgeous younger sister. Okay, she’s my mom, but honestly, I can’t even tell you the number of times

May 10, 2020 23 Comments

How to Create + Live Your Most Productive Life | Jordan Page

You guys, managing all the things in life can be hard. From money, to time, to kids, to relationships, to careers, to personal development…it can

May 1, 2020 No Comments

Afraid of Fat: The Good, the Bad, and a Loaded Avocado Recipe!

Avocado, cheese, and peanut butter lovers, I see you. Wondering what these foods have in common besides tasting great? They’re all high in good, healthy

March 4, 2020 4 Comments

Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake Recipe + A Giveaway

With winter in full swing, dropping temperatures oftentimes bring on the feeling of hunkering down, cozying up, and enjoying some comfort food. To keep it

January 16, 2020 80 Comments

The Best Ways to Kick off 2020 + Find Motivation to Work Out

Is it just me, or is there something so magical about a fresh start? Even though it means the end of a weekend, I’ve always

December 30, 2019 6 Comments

Holiday Survival Guide: How to Maintain Your Weight During the Holidays

Happy, happy holidays! I love this time of year because I get to (hopefully) slow down a bit and spend extra time with family and

December 20, 2019 No Comments

5 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating This Holiday Season

It’s the most delicious…I mean, wonderful 😉 time of the year! With all the pumpkin spice, peppermint mocha, and snickerdoodle cookies galore, it’s easy to

November 11, 2019 3 Comments

Essentials for Staying Sane As a Busy/Working Mom

Confession: Working mom life can be tough. Really, really, tough. It’s missing field trips and assemblies in the name of conference calls and deadlines. But

September 30, 2019 No Comments

No Excuses: My ACL Injury Updates

Three time’s the charm right? Well, here’s my update on my third?yes, you read that right, THIRD? torn ACL. If you follow me on YouTube

September 24, 2019 1 Comment

No Gym, No Problem: Workouts on the Go

If my life had a theme song, it would probably be “On the Road Again.” Seriously, between business trips, family vacations, and everything in between,

July 29, 2019 27 Comments

Pantry Refresh || How to Organize Your Pantry for Healthy Eating

Summer is here, guys! And there?s something about it that really makes me want to get all Marie Kondo on my home. You know what I mean? Especially with my…

May 29, 2019 1 Comment

Low Carb Chocolate Chip Coconut Bites

I love it when I find a recipe that proves that snacking really can be healthy AND delicious?like these crazy-good Chocolate Chip Almond Coconut Bites! Ruby can?t seem to get enough of these bad boys, and…

May 23, 2019 10 Comments

Building Healthy Habits: Kids’ Fitness at Every Age

It?s no secret obesity is on the rise in the United States and that an overall sedentary lifestyle is almost the standard these days. Our

May 4, 2019 2 Comments

What I Eat in a Day as a Fit Mom of 4

There are two things I get asked about more than ANYTHING else. Can you guess them?! Almost every day, I get questions about 1. my

May 3, 2019 34 Comments

Protected: Myth Busting | Lifting Weights Makes You Bulky

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

April 1, 2019 No Comments

Myth Busting | Lifting Weights Makes You Bulky

Okay, ladies. It’s time for a little #realtalk #toughlove from yours truly. There’s a myth circulating in your gyms, in your conversations with your girlfriends,

April 1, 2019 48 Comments

Lemon Poppy Seed Mug Cake with Lemon Protein Glaze

See ya’ later, winter weather, don’t let the door hit ya’ on the way out! After a completely unexpected cold front snuck it’s way into

March 5, 2019 2 Comments

5 Workouts You Can Do Anywhere

Whether you’re a busy being a mom, focused on your career and job aspirations, studying for a degree, or traveling nonstop, everyone’s days are filled

February 18, 2019 3 Comments

Power up Your Day with These 6 Energy-Boosting Tips!

Tell me I’m not the only one with a to-do list that feels more like a revolving door of chaos than a true list of

February 5, 2019 7 Comments

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Sometimes mama just wants some dang cake. I mean, I just don’t know how else to put it! I know I’ve told you guys that

January 23, 2019 11 Comments

12 Lessons Failure Taught Me

The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start, a clean slate. That feeling of ?starting over? can be incredibly inspiring. It is the perfect time to sit down with a fresh piece of paper and?

December 31, 2018 8 Comments

Eggnog Protein Shake Recipe

There is nothing better during the holiday season than eggnog! Here?s a very Powell twist to clean up that holiday treat: Eggnog Protein Shake Recipe!

December 24, 2018 2 Comments

6 Best Healthy Holiday Recipes

The Christmas tree has been decorated, the stockings have been hung, and the cards have been mailed out?the most wonderful time of the year is

December 13, 2018 2 Comments

Cookies & Cream Mug Cake Recipe

You did it! You made it through Thanksgiving without indulging in every sweet in sight. Or maybe you didn’t, and you found yourself reaching for

December 1, 2018 No Comments

Devil’s Food with Peanut Butter Drizzle Mug Cake

Fact: You cannot go wrong with peanut butter. Therefore, adding peanut butter to a Devil’s Food mug cake means absolute savory meets sweetness sure to

November 7, 2018 1 Comment

How to Become a Boss Babe, Rule Three: Stop Comparing Yourself

Okay ladies, we’re three weeks into owning our business hustle, and this rule I’m about to share is one that I’m so passionate about that

October 11, 2018 1 Comment

Funfetti Mug Cake Recipe for Marley’s Big 12!

Can someone please, please, PLEASE, tell me how the little girl who promised me she would never grow up is now turning 12 years old?!

October 7, 2018 No Comments

Monday Motivation: Exercise Because You Love Your Body, Not Because You Hate It

How often, amidst loving and appreciating others, do you forget to love and appreciate the most important person in the world: Yourself?? While it may

August 20, 2018 3 Comments

Cash’s 7th Birthday 7 Stack! Gourmet Recipe + Waffle Transforming Tips

My little Cashy boy. My deepest thinker, biggest mama lover, oldest soul of a child I have. Sometimes I think your sensitive spirit was made

June 13, 2018 No Comments

On a Scale of One to Zen || Dream-Worthy PJ Sets You Need in Your Life

If you’ve followed me for a while now, you know Chris and I have a second home, and that second home is Four Seasons Scottsdale.

June 8, 2018 1 Comment

Are we sick of Donuts + Macros yet? Nope, and here is why…

NEWSFLASH: Did you know you can actually USE excess calories to build a firmer booty?! NO JOKE?and if you don?t know this by now

June 3, 2018 28 Comments

Of All the Hats I Wear, “Mom” Is the Best || Mother?s Day 2018

It?s hard to believe this is my fourteenth official Mother?s Day. Fourteen years of loving so deep and intensely that my heart feels like it

May 13, 2018 2 Comments

Loco for Moco Loco || 5 Variations (vegetarian, too!) of This TRANSFORM App Favorite!

Food is closely tied to many of the best memories we have in life, whether through holiday traditions, a favorite meal we had as a

April 20, 2018 4 Comments

Our 12 Month Transformation, Month One: Self-Love!

And just like that, a new year has begun, and we’re OFFICIALLY in 2018! I know it may seem so clich?, but really…where the HECK

January 2, 2018 19 Comments

Just say NO! My Less Is More Resolution

Ahh? just like that, 2017 is almost over. Where did this year go?! It?s like we look forward to the holidays all year, and then

December 28, 2017 16 Comments

Thanksgiving Is Over?Now What? Moves to Get You Back in the Grind!

Ahhh…Thanksgiving is full of so many amazing things?food, family, food, fun, and did I mention food? From pie to sweet potato souffl? to rolls to

December 2, 2017 4 Comments

I Don?t Mean to Brag, But?My Thanksgiving?s Gonna Be Amazing || 10 Tips for a Guilt-Free Turkey Day

I mean, it takes talent to cram all of my calories for the next two weeks into one day, but somebody has to do it!

November 22, 2017 1 Comment

Workout Wednesday: Morning Motivation

You know that whole “out of sight, out of mind” thing?! Ya, it’s totally real. After being a trainer for over a decade and tweaking

November 1, 2017 7 Comments

The DOs and DO-NUTs of DONUTS

After more questions than I can count about HOW I eat donuts AND stay in shape, I decided to write up my Donut Laws to

October 2, 2017 31 Comments

National Rice Krispie Treat Day || Eat Up

You may have seen me post about my beloved Marshmallow Dream Bars (aka “MDBs,” because we’re tight like that) one or two?or a hundred times!

September 19, 2017 15 Comments

Fit in 9 Minutes: The Busy Woman’s Workout

With four kiddos and all of the activities that go along with those four kids, if transformation wasn?t our business, I’m not sure how we’d

September 15, 2017 20 Comments

Happy National Lazy Mom Day!

Happy Heidi Powell Day! I mean…National Lazy Mom Day. 😉 Okay, I know in some ways I’m not really a lazy mom?there is a LOT

September 1, 2017 3 Comments

You can do anything but not everything.

I posted this simple quote on social media last week, and the response was so overwhelming as it seemed to strike a chord with many.

August 13, 2017 18 Comments

Tag: balance

Stay Connected

Join the Waitlist