“I don’t think I have the self-control for that.” That’s the number one fear I hear from others when I talk about the Intuitive Eating model I use with my clients. Using Intuitive Eating, I teach my clients how to listen to hunger, respect fullness, make food choices without experiencing…

I was at an event recently, when I heard those lyrics from an old Neil Diamond song, Brother Love’s Traveling Salvation Show, playing in the background. An event is exciting, especially if you grab people to go with you! Sharing special times with family and friends – experiencing life together…

Want to see your event featured or advertised? Visit 417metrowoman.com to submit your event. For advertising questions, email angela@417metrowoman.com or call 417-268-0488 JAPANESE FALL FESTIVAL SEPT 6-8 Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden The Japanese Fall Festival is a celebration of authentic Japanese culture highlighting Springfield’s sister city relationship with Isesaki, Japan.…

“I don’t put people on diets.” Some people are shocked when I tell them this. You might ask, but aren’t you a dietitian? And what exactly does a non-diet dietitian do? I’m glad you asked! I don’t put people on diets for a very simple reason. They don’t work! Yes,…

Community groups keep us connected, but don’t overlook the importance of business networking groups! You never know when a relationship can place you on a path to your next opportunity. Below are networking groups you may want to join. Know others that should be listed in our Business & Services…

Many of us have a gnawing inside for more. More is better, right? But what if less is more, and more is less? When you want what you have, you have what you want! Gratitude and discontent cannot co-exist. Less time spent maintaining things: If you don’t own it, you…

Ask five women about her earliest memory of a beauty product, and we guarantee Avon will be one of the top five. Ask Penny Terry about her favorite beauty product memory, and she’ll tell you about traveling the world! This June, Penny Terry returned from Los Caboz grinning from ear-to-ear.…

OneSolePurpose is a volunteer run, local non-profit organization which has focused on providing new shoes for kids attending area Public Title I Elementary Schools. Title I Schools are schools with a high number or high percentage of low-income students attending. Since its inception in 2010, OneSolePurpose has given away over…

In this episode of GritBecause, Amity Farr of Simple Fly Life, returns to share why simply returning your plastic bags to be recycled can make a wonderful positive impact on our environment. She also does a little show and tell about her shopping kit. It helps her reduce the amount of waste she has…

Katie Rickman, working woman, auntie, and fellow blonde, talks hair with Trina on this episode of GRITbecause…Ambitiously Blonde, Part Un.  Join them as they chat about hair woes and pros. Subscribe to the trvw podcast on iTunes or listen right here. If you watch the video, subscribe to the YouTube channel so we can stay connected! https://trinawilcox.com/wp-content/uploads/GRITbecause-Ambitously-Blonde-Part-One.mp3