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We *finally* have snow! It’s a sexy snow day!  Only a few inches, but more than a dusting. It finally feels like winter, and I’m super happy!! I need to get out and make a snow angel, and a snowman. Would you like pics? Comment “YES!” and I’ll post my snow angel! But let’s admit it, winter is not a sexy season, am I right? Bulky coats, heavy sweaters, comfy pajamas do a fantastic job hiding our winter fluff. And it’s easy to get fluffy–easier to stay warm in bed instead of getting to the gym (or home gym). Warm winter comfort foods aren’t exactlyRead More →

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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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Happy Friday everyone!  I hope you had a great week! Time for some honesty here.  I have done 2 of my 5 workouts so far this week.  I’m going to get my 3rd one in later this morning, but I wanted to share with you first.  Firstly, I am SORE.  Like, I haven’t been this sore in FOREVER.  Monday was Leg Day, and today Friday, I’m finally only minimally sore going up and down the stairs.  I don’t feel like I did anything crazy as far as the workout went, and weights were very light, but it was work.  More work than it should haveRead More →

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.  How are you going to love yourself? Did you know that having a regular exercise routine can help you love yourself more?  The benefits of the endorphin rush are more than physical–they have a powerful emotional impact too. You feel accomplished–nothing like overcoming a challenge! Is there a time when you completed something you never thought you would?  I remember finishing my first half-marathon, my first 10 mile run, my first 5 mile run…heck, even completing my first 1 mile run!!  Competing in my first figure show was a huge accomplishment–getting that lean was a big deal forRead 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 →