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Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs Recipe

Baked Cottage Cheese Eggs Recipe

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Recipes

November 25, 20241 min read

My Best Healer Podcast with Dr. Moghazy

My Best Healer Podcast with Dr. Moghazy

I had the most wonderful opportunity to be on Dr Moghazy's Podcast. I have had the honor of learning and collaborating on several projects with this special human being! ...more

Podcasts

September 29, 20241 min read

Blueprints for Brilliance: Coach Insights Podcast

Blueprints for Brilliance: Coach Insights Podcast

Welcome to an illuminating episode where we delve deep into "A Health Journey with Lida Johnson" to uncover invaluable insights on wellness and personal growth. ...more

Podcasts

August 27, 20241 min read

Just Figuring It Out! Podcast

Just Figuring It Out! Podcast

In this inspiring interview, Lida shares her journey from starting out in triathlons to becoming an Ironman athlete at 40. ...more

Podcasts

August 11, 20241 min read

Always Another Game Podcast

Always Another Game Podcast

So excited to be on the Podcast, Always Another Game, talking about some of my athletic achievements. ...more

Podcasts

August 08, 20241 min read

How to read your Cholesterol (Lipid) panel

How to read your Cholesterol (Lipid) panel

It's crucial to know your health numbers early, especially cholesterol levels, as it allows for timely lifestyle adjustments to correct or reverse potential issues. ...more

General Health

August 08, 20242 min read

Change Your Health, Change Your Life

Change Your Health, Change Your Life

In this episode, we explore stories of resilience, expert advice, and practical tips to help you break free from negative habits, embrace consistency, and thrive in your health journey. ...more

Podcasts

July 17, 20241 min read

Majestic and Worthy

Majestic and Worthy

Gio and Jodi have a great story about 140 pounds lost and kept off between the two of them and want to share the word of hope - that you can lose weight and keep it off. ...more

Podcasts

July 09, 20241 min read

How to Start Moving Again

How to Start Moving Again

Encounter the transformative journey of wellness with health maven Lida Johnson, whose personal tale of triumph over adversity will leave you both uplifted and educated. ...more

Podcasts

June 05, 20240 min read

I BEET That

I BEET That

I BEET That ...more

Podcasts

June 03, 20240 min read

Stay "adaptable"

Stay "adaptable"

Stay "adaptable" ...more

Podcasts

May 14, 20240 min read

People Helping People

People Helping People

People Helping People ...more

Podcasts

May 14, 20240 min read

Movement vs Exercise - What's more important?

Movement vs Exercise - What's more important?

In the realm of health and wellness, the terms "movement" and "exercise" are often used interchangeably, but they carry distinct meanings and implications for our physical well-being. ...more

General Health

May 04, 20243 min read

Is it okay to use a weight loss drug?

Is it okay to use a weight loss drug?

Have you seen the recent bombardment commercials on TV announcing new drugs for weight loss? ...more

General Health

March 13, 20243 min read

The 3 Non-Truths of Fitness

The 3 Non-Truths of Fitness

Health, general wellness, and fitness are topics that I love to talk about. Staying fit or getting fit is generally a top focus for most people. ...more

General Health

February 24, 20243 min read

Pumpkin Spice Steel-Cut Oats - Instant Pot

Pumpkin Spice Steel-Cut Oats - Instant Pot

Pumpkin Spice Steel-Cut Oats - Instant Pot ...more

Recipes

February 05, 20241 min read

One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies

One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies

One-Pan Pesto Chicken and Veggies ...more

Recipes

January 30, 20241 min read

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

You know the Tina Tuner song, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?”  Well, everything. ...more

General Health

January 18, 20242 min read

Are Certain Goal Types Better than Others?

Are Certain Goal Types Better than Others?

It doesn’t matter what the goal is - there is science behind goal setting.  The science tells us which goal-setting types are better than others. ...more

General Health

December 13, 20232 min read

What's your BHAG?

What's your BHAG?

It doesn’t matter what aspect of your life you have a BHAG for. ...more

General Health

November 08, 20232 min read

5 Tips for Overall Wellness

5 Tips for Overall Wellness

Consider what your health would like if you followed principles regarding your health that went beyond the gym or at the salad bar? What if your health is in everything you do? ...more

General Health

October 09, 20232 min read

Three Ways to Manage the Holiday Overindulgence

Three Ways to Manage the Holiday Overindulgence

What would it look like if you had a strategy to go to every party or event AND take care of yourself AND minimize the weight gain AND still have fun? ...more

General Health

September 12, 20232 min read

3 Tips for Finding Time for YOUR Health

3 Tips for Finding Time for YOUR Health

We all have the same twenty-four hours. How is it that some seem to get a lot done, while others, well, not so much? ...more

General Health

August 07, 20233 min read

Mashed Cauliflower & Sauerkraut Casserole

Mashed Cauliflower & Sauerkraut Casserole

Mashed Cauliflower & Sauerkraut Casserole ...more

Recipes

July 30, 20230 min read

Meal Prep: A Key to Health Success! - Copy

Meal Prep: A Key to Health Success! - Copy

We often think that meal preparation is only important if you want to lose weight but I would propose that it is critical to your overall health! ...more

General Health

July 13, 20232 min read

What I’ve Learned About Health from My Cats

What I’ve Learned About Health from My Cats

There are lessons about your health everywhere you look. ...more

General Health

April 05, 20232 min read

Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies ...more

Recipes

March 07, 20231 min read

Why Clean Wine and Coffee

Why Clean Wine and Coffee

A huge part of changing your health when it comes to what you are eating is simply to become aware of what it is you are consuming. ...more

General Health

February 02, 20232 min read

Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Noodles with Peanut Sauce

Noodles with Peanut Sauce ...more

Recipes

January 28, 20230 min read

Do Meaningful Social Connections Matter?

Do Meaningful Social Connections Matter?

Ah, Valentine's day. Not a day that I tend to celebrate specifically. I prefer the spontaneity of flowers, a special handwritten note or even some chocolate from my loved one(s) on any random day. ...more

General Health

January 14, 20235 min read

Homemade Kimchi

Homemade Kimchi

Homemade Kimchi ...more

Recipes

December 20, 20220 min read

Always, Never, Just, and Only - Oh My!

Always, Never, Just, and Only - Oh My!

How many times has your inner dialog or the conversation you had with someone else gone completely awry because the wrong word was used. ...more

General Health

December 12, 20222 min read

What's the Difference Between Goals and Intentions?

What's the Difference Between Goals and Intentions?

Today, I want to talk about goals versus intentions and why they aren’t mutually exclusive. ...more

General Health

November 15, 20222 min read

Bowl Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Bowl Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Bowl Vegan Banana Oatmeal Cookies ...more

Recipes

October 31, 20220 min read

Three C’s to Change

Three C’s to Change

We’re approaching the time of year where many Americans set New Year Resolutions, especially around their health. ...more

General Health

October 17, 20222 min read

Three Tips to Navigate the Holidays

Three Tips to Navigate the Holidays

How can you go to every party/event and take care of yourself to minimize the weight gain AND still have fun. ...more

General Health

September 24, 20222 min read

Three Reasons to Buy from a Local Coffee Roaster

Three Reasons to Buy from a Local Coffee Roaster

Toxins impact our health in a way that most of us don’t even think about. ...more

General Health

August 12, 20222 min read

Fiber-Filled Cinnamon Buckwheat Waffles

Fiber-Filled Cinnamon Buckwheat Waffles

Fiber-Filled Cinnamon Buckwheat Waffles ...more

Recipes

August 10, 20221 min read

Three Reasons to Hire a Health Coach

Three Reasons to Hire a Health Coach

A healthy body, mind and soul gi ves you the strength and energy that help you achieve your best self in every aspect of your life. ...more

General Health

July 16, 20222 min read

Three Things About Vitamin D

Three Things About Vitamin D

It’s summer and most of us associate vitamin D with the sun. ...more

General Health

June 09, 20222 min read

Three Reasons to Drink Water

Three Reasons to Drink Water

Do you know how much water you drink each day? Have you ever measured exactly how much you do drink? ...more

General Health

May 12, 20222 min read

Three Things About "Springing" Into Fitness

Three Things About "Springing" Into Fitness

I just love spring time. The weather is warmer. There is more daylight. There’s a sense of renewal – a feeling of springing into action. ...more

General Health

April 08, 20222 min read

Three Reasons to Not Avoid Symptoms

Three Reasons to Not Avoid Symptoms

I never understood when I heard someone say, “I was fine until I went to see the doctor and then I was told I was very sick!” I always thought, “How could that be?” ...more

General Health

April 02, 20222 min read

Three Reasons to Hire a Coach

Three Reasons to Hire a Coach

Hiring a Personal Trainer or a fitness Coach is always “the thing” at the beginning of a new year. ...more

General Health

April 02, 20222 min read

Oil Free Asian Hummus Dressing

Oil Free Asian Hummus Dressing

Oil Free Asian Hummus Dressing ...more

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February 02, 20220 min read

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Through my own personal journey, I know changing your health is hard and confusing. Let me help you through action and engagement transform your health.

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