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09/02/2025

The 3 pillars of aging well aren’t supplements or shortcuts—they’re everyday practices:
✅ Move with intention
✅ Eat with purpose (protein matters!)
✅ Manage stress with breath and balance

👉 Dive into all three in my new blog: https://www.anchortolife.com/post/the-3-things-you-need-to-prioritize-as-you-age-strength-mobility-and-nutrition

08/17/2025

What does it mean to be aged to perfection? 🍷
For bourbon, it’s years in the barrel. For us, it’s about planning wisely, moving well, and supporting the ones we love.

Join me on August 27th at 31 Church Street in Alpharetta for an evening of expert advice, community conversation, and (yes!) bourbon tasting.

I’ll be sharing how movement—like Pilates—helps us and our loved ones stay strong through every stage of life. 💪

👉 RSVP by emailing Bourbon to DOLANGROUP@ANSLEYRE.COM

07/30/2025

Sometimes our bodies just don’t get the memo.
We give them a perfectly good timeline and they respond with… “Yeah, no. I’ll get back to you.” 🙄

That’s when I remember what Morgan Harper Nichols wrote — we don’t have to stick to rigid blueprints. Growth isn’t always linear.

Like a garden, our bodies need tending — not nagging. They need consistent watering (aka movement), occasional pruning (letting go of unrealistic expectations), and a whole lot of patience.

That’s where Pilates and mobility work come in. They’re the steady drip of care that helps your body feel stronger, more mobile, and more balanced over time.

🌱 So tell me — what seeds are YOU planting for your health this month?

07/28/2025

Let’s talk about energy—the kind that fuels you, and the kind that leaves you feeling completely drained.

This photo?
This is the kind of energy I want more of.
Laughter. Movement. Support. Community. 💛

Whether it’s during a Pilates session, at a retreat, or even a post-class conversation, these moments remind me how powerful it is to surround ourselves with people who lift us up—not wear us down.

This week’s blog dives into:
✨ What fuels energy (and what sneaks it away)
💪 How Pilates and mindful movement restore your spark
🧛‍♀️ What to do about the energy vampires in your life
🥣 Plus—my go-to energy bite recipe for quick, nourishing fuel

If you’ve been feeling pulled in too many directions or just plain tired, this one’s for you.

👉 Click here to read the full blog

https://www.anchortolife.com/post/pilates-and-energy-what-fuels-you-and-what-drains-you

I’d love to hear in the comments—what’s been giving you energy lately? And what’s one thing you’re doing to protect it?

07/21/2025

Client Spotlight: Meet Mary 💪🐾

Mary’s journey is exactly why I love what I do.

She came to Anchor to Life initially for nutrition, curious about how to move and feel better. Since then, she’s navigated arthritis, spinal stenosis, menopause (hello, hot flashes + sleep struggles), and most recently—a broken foot and toes.

And she’s still showing up.
Still smiling.
Still working on mobility—with Driffin sitting loyally by her side, of course. 🐾

With personalized Pilates and tools like the Konnector system, Mary has:

✅ Improved core strength and balance
✅ Gained confidence in her gym workouts
✅ Found ways to move safely and effectively even while healing

👉 You can read her full story (and see her in action!) here:
https://www.anchortolife.com/post/client-spotlight-mary-pilates-for-menopause-and-core-strength-for-women-over-50

This is why having an instructor who knows how to modify around injuries and life’s curveballs matters. Pilates isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither is healing.

💬 Let’s cheer Mary on below, and if you’ve been curious about trying Pilates—even if you’re working through something—let’s talk. You don’t have to be “all better” to begin.

07/08/2025

I spent the 4th of July doing two things I love: celebrating with neighbors and talking Pilates. 🎆❤️

Here’s the truth: menopause can feel like a firecracker going off in your nervous system. But when you move with purpose—and surround yourself with a community that gets it—you can feel grounded, strong, and seen.

That’s why I show up in the Windward community and online. Not just to teach movement. But to help women feel empowered in their bodies again.

🎯 One key tool? Sprint Interval Training (SIT).
Short, powerful bursts. Long-lasting benefits for metabolism, muscle, and mood—especially in menopause.

💥 No, we’re not running wind sprints on Day 1. But we can build the foundation to get there safely.

Check out my recent blog post to learn more about building community and SIT training! https://www.anchortolife.com/post/pilates-community-and-why-i-m-talking-about-hiit-in-menopause

Let’s move, connect, and thrive.

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07/04/2025

Independence is a Practice, Not a Holiday

Independence isn’t fireworks and cookouts.
It’s not once a year.

It’s daily mobility, muscle maintenance, and micro-decisions that keep you free in your body.

So this July 4th, before you raise your glass—ask yourself:
✅ Can you get up off the floor without your hands?
✅ Climb stairs without the railing?
✅ Put your carry-on in the overhead without wincing?

This blog is a gentle nudge—and a loving challenge:
🔗 https://www.anchortolife.com/post/independence-and-mobility-what-freedom-really-looks-like-in-midlife

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