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Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Wellness

By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
August 12th, 2022

Why am I health coach? My journey actually started as a young athlete. I was a competitive gymnast and by the age of 14, I had to see a sports medicine physician to work through injuries, because we know athletes encounter injuries.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | School of Muscular Health | Wellness

Our bodies are a lot like cars. A brand-new car hardly needs maintenance, aside from a regular oil change or tune-up.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Wellness

Today, I'm going to give you a quick overview of what a stress management appointment with a health coach at PartnerMD may look like for you. This will vary from person to person. We all deal with stress a little differently, and we all feel stress a little differently.

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Lifestyle & Wellness

There are many reasons you should eat with the seasons. One of our favorites is that it can keep you healthy and protect you from seasonal ailments.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Membership | Wellness

Today I want to talk a little bit more about how to get going on health coaching, but also talk about expectations during health coaching sessions. Access to PartnerMD's team of certified health coaches is included in the cost of your membership.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | School of Metabolic Health

By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
February 2nd, 2022

When you start venturing into more exercise, what should you be doing more of — weightlifting or cardio?

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap | School of Muscular Health

By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
December 14th, 2021

Osteoporosis impacts more than 14 million people over the age of 50. If it's something you're worried about, or maybe already dealing with, what kinds of exercises should you focus on? Here are a few suggestions. Watch the video below and read on for a recap.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap | School of Muscular Health | Wellness

By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
October 22nd, 2021

Are you just looking for some simple, easy-to-understand exercises to help you get started? Today, I'm going to go through a simple way to get started by really focusing on your larger muscle groups. We're going to really focus on your legs, on your chest, on your back, things like that.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap | School of Muscular Health

By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
September 14th, 2021

As women age, our bodies go through metabolic and hormonal changes — body fat shifts, muscle mass decreases, and menopause can wreak havoc on our hormones.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | School of Muscular Health | Wellness

Americans often focus on exercise to lose weight but to achieve your best health, it’s important to expand your definition of health.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap | School of Muscular Health | Wellness

I’m often asked: “What is the best exercise to lose weight?” However, the better questions are: “What kind of activity do I want to do?” and “What kind of activity can I do regularly?"

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Facebook Live Recap | School of Muscular Health | Wellness

The warm weather is here. What can you do with the whole family, outside, that's both fun and healthy? Midlothian health coach Jaime Monsen has a few suggestions.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap | School of Adrenal Health | Wellness

How much you sleep and your stress levels are directly related. Improving your sleep helps reduce your stress and pays dividends in all areas of your life. So what are some simple tips you can do to improve your sleep hygiene? Midlothian health coach Jaime Monsen offers five in this video.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | School of Metabolic Health

While in the south, the word “sugar” may be an affectionate greeting, in the world of science and food, sugar can be both dangerous and deadly.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap | School of Metabolic Health | Wellness

Eating healthy can be a lifestyle for your whole family, kids included. But it's not always easy, especially if habits have already formed. So what can you do nutritionally to get your children and your family eating healthier? Midlothian health coach Jaime Monsen shares five tips in this video. Watch below and read on for a recap.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap | School of Metabolic Health | Wellness

By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
February 23rd, 2021

It's National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. What are some common eating disorders? What are the signs? What should you do if you, or a loved one, might have or be developing an eating disorder? In this video, Midlothian health coach Jaime Monsen discusses this sensitive, but important, topic.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap | School of Muscular Health | Wellness

By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
January 5th, 2021

January 5 is National Keto Day. Yes, they have a holiday for everything these days. But that doesn't mean we can't celebrate! In this video, Midlothian health coach Jaime Monsen discusses her favorite keto meals and recipes for all three meals — breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She also discusses the difference between a keto diet and a low-carb diet. Watch the video below and read on for a recap.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap

By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
November 17th, 2020

The holiday season. In normal times, we're celebrating with family, friends, and coworkers. It's great and all, but the stress can add up.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap

By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
October 13th, 2020

Breast cancer screenings are so important in minimizing your risk and potentially catching something early. In this video, Midlothian health coach Jaime Monsen provides an introduction to breast cancer screenings and what you should be thinking about. Watch the video below and read on for the transcript.

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Lifestyle & Wellness | Facebook Live Recap | School of Adrenal Health

By: Jaime Monsen, Certified Health Coach
September 10th, 2020

A good night's sleep is vital to improve your immune system. Good sleep allows your body to recharge and reset, which helps you exercise and eat better, which all ties together to boost your immunity.