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Hi.

Welcome to Healthy and Whole where you can find tips and information supporting the benefits of a balanced life.

Two months ago, in the middle of moving/work/packing, we talked about how nice it would be to sip coffee and look at the new property // Now, we’re finally here, and damn the view is nice ☕️ 🌳 • • • • • • • #
It’s amazing what travel can do for your spirit // It can remind you for all you have to be grateful for - able body, financial stability, clean water. It taps into your inner explorer - no plans, no schedule, just seeing how the day unfolds. M
Explored a new Regional Park in Sonoma County // Mark West Regional Park and Preserve. •• Not only are these spaces accessible to everyone, but parks decrease health care cost and loss of productivity costs by $17.5 million dollars a year i
Quality time is for sure the way to my heart, and the best way for me to feel recharged. Pair that with a kickass adventure, and I pretty much can handle anything the week throws at me // It took me many years, but I’m finally starting to maste
Monday challenge to appreciate your body // How we perceive ourselves - the words we think standing in front of a mirror or while putting on our favorite bikini - reflect outwardly. If we think positively about ourselves and appreciate what our bodie
Fun Fact Friday // The Keto Diet - is it sustainable, how does it work? When my honey wanted to switch things up, these were the first questions that came to my mind. My philosophy is always surrounding wellness, so I did some research to figure out
Three words: Crunchy peanut butter // It goes on anything, but it makes cozy morning oatmeal bowls 10x better • • • • • • • • • • #goodmorning #breakfast #oats #cozy #peanutbutter #fruit #getinmybelly
Chimichurri Sauce. Yes, please! Whipping this up to go with tonite’s dinner // The past few days I’ve been researching a keto based diet due to my honey’s desire to switch things up. I don’t like to jump into things (especiall
Versatile meals are my jam // It’s hard to eat leftovers when it’s the same thing for two or three nights, but having an adaptable meal already cooked makes switching it up super easy! ••••••••&bull
Leaps + Adventures

Leaps + Adventures

Victoria Pennacchio
Wellness

The last five months have been full of leaps and adventures. The main focus of my energy has been starting my first job as a nurse; adjusting to a new sleep sched {hello night shift!}, learning the ins and outs of hospital logistics + {most importantly} being a competent nurse, all while putting a smile on my face and providing the best patient care possible. All of these transitions have been exciting and challenging and tested my willpower + motivation. They forced me to identify what I want in life and what aspects mean the most to me. I realized very quickly I love my job and felt validation that I am in the right profession. Additionally, I recognized I cannot just work, eat, sleep & repeat for three days in a row. I felt lonely, disconnected, and sad; I needed more balance on my workdays. Exercise has always been part of my life, but the days I work they are an important component - making the time, no matter how long, to get in a workout helps me feel awake, energized, and gives me the social interaction I am missing because of my opposite schedule. Even more, getting my food schedule figured out helped me feel more like myself too. Certain things don’t sound appetizing at 2AM (no thank you, left-over chicken), so I’ve listened to my body and packed snacks that are crunchy, nutritious, and small so I can snack when I have a quick minute. Three twelve-hour shifts per week is not enough for me to justify changing my whole schedule, so I just make it work and am learning to be okay with that!

In addition to the excitement of starting my career, I moved in with my guy, and we got a puppy! We all have wounds from our past that subconsciously cause us to hesitate before moving forward. While this is good and means we have learned from our past, I knew I didn’t want the heartache of previous experiences to dictate how I will live now. I want to remember, question, and move forward with eyes open, absolutely, but I refuse to let my past keep me from growing. Taking the leap and moving out was one of the best parts of 2018. I am lucky and grateful that my partner is equally willing to make room for me and create a life together, which is all the validation I needed to know I made the right decision. Not to mention the pure joy of our sweet lil pup! Training and teaching is definitely challenging at times, but her personality, sweet face, and sass bring us so much laughter and love that those harder times will be funny memories down the road.


Even with all these transitions, I have been able to maintain my client base as a trainer. I am grateful to my clients for working with my crazy schedule; it shows me they appreciate the balance I can bring to their lives, but also makes me happy that I am able to continue to share my passion for health and wellness with people that I care about.

As I have finally found a groove with my work + life balance, I am excited to get back to sharing ways to maintain overall wellness and optimize our health!


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