Ep 23: Having a Healthy Body and Mind with Chrissa Benson

Chrissa Benson is the founder of Physical Kitchness - a one-stop shop for moms building a foundation of healthy eating for their families and prioritizing fitness for themselves. Her authenticity has won the hearts of over 100,000 moms across social media who need a little humor, a kick of motivation, and stress-free solutions to be the best they can be in the kitchen, in the gym, and in the home. Chrissa's experience as a military spouse raising two young children alone (while her husband is deployed) while running a full-time business, staying fit, and creating easy nutritious meals inspires women to think beyond their limiting beliefs and make wellness an internal part of motherhood! She is the creator of the 30 Minute Real Food Meal Revolution, heads the membership site, Club Kitchness, and is a barre instructor residing in San Diego, California. WHERE TO FIND Chrissa ONLINE: Instagram Facebook Pinterest Website EPISODE SUMMARY: Chrissa shares how she helps busy moms plan for meals and feed their children. In today's world, it can be so overwhelming when we see the perfectly balanced meals on pinterest but it doesn't have to be that way! It's so important to take care of us first before we can take care of the children. These meal delivery services are fantastic but what do you do if that's just not in your budget? Chrissa talks about using minimal, easy ingredients that won't break the bank and shares her most acceptable meals to make for your family. Put a different sauce on it! When it comes to meal planning, having the same roasted broccoli can be boring very quickly. So what do you do? Chrissa shares her tips on how she reinvents her meals! She says that she creates different sauces and even freezes them for later. What do you do when you're having a craving? It's that time of the month and you just want a chocolate cookie but it's not a part of your paleo diet! Chrissa says that everyone has their "one thing" and if you restrict yourself from that thing, you're going to binge! She says that it's more about mindful eating. "It's about balance and being mindful." - Chrissa Benson Balance! How do we find time for the workout, the job, the family, and all of the other things? Chrissa's husband is currently deployed and it can be difficult without the extra help. She shares how she figured out a way to make a habit of her family's routine. Chrissa and I talk about being vulnerable on social media and really sharing our struggles. Chrissa found that when she shared, it inspired others to do the same and know that they are not alone. "I think as women, we need to be the rising tide and lift each other up!" - Chrissa Benson "A healthy body and a healthy mind can really go so many places and do so much, so it's important." - Chrissa Benson Let's Connect! See all that Jennifer has to offer at Shamelessly Feminine! Join The Shamelessly Feminine Facebook Group and continue the conversation! Connect more with Jennifer on Facebook and Instagram!