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There is a lot of hoopla out about probiotics and prebiotics.  We know they’re in yogurt.  There’s even a brand of yogurt that actively touts their probiotics (Activia).  So what’s the deal, why are probiotics so important?  And what the heck is a prebiotic?  How are they related? Probiotics (meaning “for life”) are the opposite of antibiotics (“against life”).  Our gut is naturally supposed to have a variety of Lactobacillus bacteria in it.  These good bacteria help with a myriad of things, from immune health to digestive health.  They also help with urogenital health. “Prebiotics are non-digestible food ingredients that stimulate the growth and/or activity of bacteriaRead More →

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Why is weightlifting beneficial to women?  I could go on and on and on about this, since the topic is near and dear to my heart.  I won’t bore you with EVERYTHING, but I DO want to hit some highlights. First, however, I do want to start with something that drives me CRAZY.  Lifting weights will NOT make a woman look more manly.  Weightlifting for health, and in general, does NOT heap muscle on a body.  That takes dedication, a very specific nutrition plan, and in many cases some chemical help. Secondly, you have to lift HEAVY to really build muscle.  Moms, do you carryRead More →

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Happy New Year! It’s been quite a while since I’ve blogged–I know, I know. Life has a way of getting in the way, and I let myself get carried away with it. Not anymore. I’m taking charge in 2018. I’m doing things my way, I’m making my life what I want it to be for me and my family. It’s the year that I’m finally going to achieve my goal of adding at least 10 pounds of muscle to my own body. I’ve talked about it long enough: 2018 is the year of action.  I will be following pre-designed programs–with guaranteed, proven results–to get meRead More →

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Do your biggest ideas and epiphanies come to you in the shower?  Do you dream in the shower?  Why is that? I think it has something to do with cleansing away your worries, the grime and ick from the day, making it a fresh beginning to your day. I always have brilliant ideas in the shower.  I just don’t always act on them :/ Well, the other day, I had a shower epiphany.  Not just the most brilliant shower thought ever, but a moment of true clarity. See, I’ve been struggling with my fitness business.  Like, since I started it.  Then I took time offRead More →

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What can you do in 26 days? With Insanity Max 30, I’ve done a LOT.  I haven’t taken my stats yet (that will come after I finish these first 30 days, first thing Monday morning–STAY TUNED!) but I can tell I’m MUCH stronger.  Not just physically, but mentally too. Insanity Max 30 is about pushing yourself to the max, and to do that you have to get in your head.  Mental training is perhaps more important than physical training.  Being strong mentally means that you can push your body physically, until you reach your max.  Being strong mentally means you can achieve results sooner, becauseRead More →

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If you follow my Instagram (and you should!) you’ll see that I’m halfway through month 1 of Insanity Max 30.  I LOVE this program!  My max out times aren’t increasing, but the intensity at which I’m doing the moves has definitely increased.  That’s gains right there!  It would be very reasonable to do multiple rounds of this program, with form and time improving each round. I am feeling AWESOME on this program.  The physical gains–from my form improvements to the fat loss–are great, but I’m super proud of myself for making the schedule work for me.  It’s set for 5 days a week, and while MondayRead More →

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Oh my goodness.  It’s August.  August 7, to be exact.  July flew by! So I did start Shift Shop.  I did a couple days of it.  I didn’t feel like I connected with it, although I did feel like it was a great workout (I was sore the next day!).  It’s a great workout to move from move to move, from one exercise to the next, to the next, to the next…..  Definitely check it out! (30 day  money-back guarantee–you have NOTHING to lose except a few pounds 🙂 )  It’s part of BeachBody On Demand, so you only need wifi to get a greatRead More →

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July is well upon us.  Where did the time go?  My first half of the year goal was accomplished, holiday has been celebrated, now it’s time to set a new goal. My first half goal was my half marathon.  I did complete it, beating my goal time by 3 minutes, and finishing with my daughter, which made me so happy and as she started running with me I totally didn’t care anymore about my time.  Running with her, and seeing her sense of wonder as we crossed the finish line, was so cool and something I want to do with her over and over again.Read More →

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Are you ready for a hard truth? If you’re not a Prime member, you’re missing out.  Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial.  Seriously.  Free 2 day shipping is totally worth it, just for that.  Not to mention all the extras, like Amazon Video (have a smart tv?), Music, Subscribe & Save.  Subscribe & Save.  Subscribe & SAVE.  For things you use ALL THE TIME.  Like diapers and cat food.  Yes, I buy my baby’s diapers via Amazon, and my cats’ food, too.  Heck, if it wasn’t for Costco, I would even buy litter on Amazon too. I’m pretty sure my FedEx driver hates delivering myRead More →

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As many of you know, I LOVE my superfood shake, Shakeology.  It’s helped me get through morning fogs, it’s a quick and easy snack on the go.  Did I mention that it’s loaded with superfoods? I love that quality goes into the formulation of Shakeology, and it is constantly being tweaked for more nutrition and sustainable sourcing. One of the newest superfoods added to Shakeology is matcha.  Matcha is powdered green tea, and is jam-packed with anti-inflammatory antioxidants, and over 100 times more EGCG than in regular green tea (what is EGCG?)  Matcha is great at boosting energy and metabolism–which is such a help forRead More →