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Hi, I’m Margot, founder of Vita Vie Retreat! Alongside our small team of passionate health and wellness professionals, my mission is to help people simplify wellness and discover what truly works for their body and lifestyle.
Whether your goal is feeling more energized, improving your health, losing weight, or creating sustainable habits, we believe there isn't one perfect plan that works for everyone. The key is learning how to understand your body, build self-trust, and create a way of living that feels realistic, supportive, and lasting.
Every blog post, recipe, guide, and resource has been thoughtfully created to educate, encourage, and give you practical tools you can use in everyday life.
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A client asked me a question yesterday that I thought was worth sharing because it gets at something I talk about all the time when we’re working on eating habits and sustainable weight loss. Often times, I draw inspiration from questions that I’m asked or certain scenarios that clients present to me. I figure if they’re asking - some of you are wondering too.
She said, “I always want a cookie. There’s a point almost every day when I want one. Is that just a thought distortion, or does it mean I’m weak-willed?”
My answer was simple: that cookie could mean a lot of different things.
And figuring out what it means is much more useful than deciding that you have no willpower.
This is actually what I teach on a daily basis and what I work with clients on - finding the source of the challenge and then learning how to decode it so you can take the steps to move forward.
A client told me recently, "I hope this is the one. I've tried everything else."
She was talking about a new high-protein plan. And I've heard some version of that sentence more times than I can count — keto, low-carb, macros, whatever the current program happens to be. There's always this quiet hope attached to it: maybe this is finally the thing that works.
Here's what stands out to me every single time. It's never about the diet.
If you're someone who keeps searching outside yourself for the right diet, the right protocol, the perfect plan — you're probably always going to be searching. Not because you haven't found the right one yet. Because the thing you're actually looking for isn't a plan at all.
One of my coaching clients recently said something to me about her journey and I thought the subject of the conversation was worth sharing. I’ve changed some of the information to protect the client but the concepts remain the same.
"I always get to this certain weight... and then I just can't seem to get past it. I always get stuck here, and I really don't want to end up stuck again."
As soon as she said it, something really stood out to me. Not because I didn’t believe her. I absolutely believe her. It had more to do with the way she is thinking than anything else…
If you're looking for a dinner that's packed with flavor but still simple enough for a busy weeknight, these Healthy Bang Bang Chicken Skewers are about to earn a spot in your regular meal rotation.
Tender grilled chicken is lightly seasoned, brushed with a creamy sweet chili sauce while it cooks, and finished with an extra drizzle just before serving. Paired with grilled asparagus and zucchini, this meal is colorful, satisfying, and full of fresh summer flavor.
One of my favorite things about this recipe is how versatile it is. Enjoy it straight off the grill for dinner, slice the leftovers over a salad for lunch, tuck the chicken into lettuce wraps, or serve it over rice bowls for easy meal prep throughout the week.
One of the questions I hear all the time from coaching clients taking GLP-1 medications is:
"Is it normal to feel constipated?"
Or sometimes they'll say,
"I just don't feel...normal anymore."
I’m writing this blog post because I know that, for some people, it can also be a little bit hard to talk about. It might feel a little bit embarrassing to ask. I figured I could create a safe reference point through a blog post so you can get some of your questions answered.
When the weather is still warm but life starts getting busy again, simple meals that feel fresh, satisfying, and easy to repurpose become some of the best recipes to keep on repeat.
This grilled chicken with sun-dried tomato bruschetta is one of those meals. It's packed with lean protein, colorful vegetables, fresh herbs, and healthy fats, making it just as perfect for a weeknight dinner as it is for meal prep.
One of my favorite things about this recipe is how versatile it is. Serve it with grilled vegetables, rice, or pasta for dinner, then slice the leftover chicken over a salad for lunch the next day or tuck it into a wrap for an easy grab-and-go meal.
If you're looking for a simple Mediterranean-inspired dinner that feels restaurant-worthy without requiring much effort, this recipe is one you'll come back to all season long.
Most of us know the feeling. Your shoulders sit somewhere near your ears, your mind races through tomorrow's to-do list before today's is even finished, and your phone buzzes with one more notification demanding attention right now.
This is the baseline for a lot of modern life, and our bodies are paying the price. The nervous system, the intricate network that governs how we respond to stress, rest, and everything in between, was never designed to run at a constant simmer.
There is a simple, research-backed antidote that doesn't require a prescription or a subscription: nature. Stepping outside, even briefly, can shift the body out of a stress response and into a state of genuine rest.
This article explores why that shift happens, what the science says about it, and how you can build small doses of the outdoors into a life that often feels too busy to slow down.
One question I get all the time is, "What do you eat when you're busy?"
The answer is that I eat what’s a combination of easy and healthy.
Like many people, I have days where I don't have the time—or honestly, the desire—to spend an hour cooking dinner. That's where Trader Joe's has become one of my favorite places to stock up on simple ingredients that make healthy eating feel realistic. Plus, it’s also a little more budget friendly.
These aren't gourmet meals. They're the quick lunches and dinners I actually make during busy weeks when I need something nourishing on the table in about 10 to 15 minutes.
One of the biggest challenges I hear from many of our health coaching clients is how to stay on track with nutrition while cooking for a family. Eating healthy for a family can get a little tricky. With school, sports, and busy work schedules, dinner can quickly become one of the most stressful parts of the day.
Maybe one child doesn't like tomatoes. Your spouse wants extra protein. You're trying to eat more vegetables and stay on track with your health goals.
If you're tired of making multiple dinners to satisfy everyone at the table, a build-your-own salad bar might be the simple solution you've been looking for.
By setting out a variety of proteins, vegetables, healthy fats, and toppings, each family member can create a meal they enjoy while you only have to prepare one dinner.
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As summer starts winding down and routines begin to return, having a few easy breakfasts you can prep ahead can make healthy eating so much easier.
This Strawberry Rhubarb Chia Oatmeal is a simple combination of creamy rolled oats and a naturally sweet strawberry-rhubarb chia topping. It's packed with fiber and made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients, making it a delicious option for busy mornings, back-to-school breakfasts, or meal prep.
And don't feel like you have to stick with strawberries and rhubarb. Once you have the basic idea down, you can use the same chia fruit topping with whatever fruit you have on hand.