Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
When I started on my fitness journey, I set out to lose as much weight as possible in the shortest amount of time. As the weeks turned into months, I began to realize that the old adage “slow and steady wins the race” was the best approach to combat my weight loss endeavors. Through time […]
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Wow! It has been an amazing couple of weeks getting back out on the trails and getting in some sunshine and walking the Camino de Santiago (virtually). It has finally warmed up here so I can just grab my earbuds, my phone, and my shoes and hit the road. The first week I was really […]
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Over the weekend, I decided I needed something to motivate and inspire me to keep moving– A virtual challenge. Earlier this year, I had decided to train for and walk in the Komen 3 Day walk for breast cancer research since I had trained and walked in the Avon 39 a few years ago (Check […]
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Technology doesn’t always show the entire picture. I received a cool Garmin digital scale from my husband for Christmas. I know, not the most “romantic” gift but he knew how dedicated I was to be getting in shape. It was Wi-Fi connected; measured weight, body mass index, body fat, and skeletal muscle mass, and recognizes […]
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How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions to get healthy and fit? Everyone starts out with such high expectations of succeeding in their New Year’s resolutions but only a few achieve them. If you have been struggling to achieve (or start) your New Year’s resolutions to get healthy in the new year, a […]
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Do you want to diet but still have sweets? Save your calories and enjoy a protein shake today! Protein works as a building block for healthy skin, hair, bones, and heart. Plus, a protein-packed breakfast can decrease your tendency to overeat, and a dose of protein after weight training helps to rebuild and repair […]
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Most of us associate a detox with an extreme hunger, strange foods, low energy, and colonics. We might feel healthier in the end, but is it truly worth suffering through deprivation? But what if you could detox without hunger or low energy. There is a new and fun alternative to traditional detoxes that allows you […]
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If you are doing the 8-Week Health & Weight Loss Challenge or just trying to increase your water intake for optimal health, you know that plain water can be very boring. Sometimes you just need a little something to jazz up your water to make it a little more palatable. Below are 30 things to […]
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Good morning all you moxie mama’s out there! I have been experimenting with various /meal replacement shakes in order to cut the carbs and, hopefully, shed some of this baby weight. While some of the shakes are decent in the flavor department, others are down right awful! So, I have begun experimenting with my blender, […]
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As a personal trainer and healthcare provider, I often get asked what is the best exercise and diet to maintain good health. It is actually quite shocking how many people are not aware of what it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Adopting a consistent diet and exercise regimen are essential to good health and […]
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