Forks over knives

Hi! Happy Sunday! How was your holiday weekend? Ours was perfect with lots of beach time, some great workouts, relaxing, sโ€™mores and fireworks. I even got the chance to catch a couple of movies with a glass of red. Whenever we PCS (permanent change of station), Iโ€™m always super stoked that we get ALL of…

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Reader’s request: Lower body training tips

[Justโ€™s a heads up, if youโ€™re struggling with anything regarding body image, this may be a post to skip. What we read can affect our body and minds, so if you donโ€™t think it would be a smart choice to read about lower body tips/strengtheners, meet me back here tomorrow with for crazy new green…

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something a group fitness certification won’t teach you

Once upon a time -I’m being vague here because I don’t want to directly call out the company/studio- some blogging friends and I went to take a fitness class as part of an event. The studio knew we were bloggers, were wonderfully kind and accommodating, and made a point to let the instructor know that…

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Veg intimidation: make kale taste delicious

Last week we talked about artichokes. Today, let’s talk one of the world’s favorite (kinda stinky) greens: KALE! Kale is a nutrient-packed powerhouse and yields some fantastic dietary benefits including iron, Vitamin K, calcium, and an antioxidant boost. It’s funny to think that something I wasn’t crazy about at first attempt is now one of…

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Reader’s Request: Increasing Arm Strength and Definition

I’ve received multiple reader requests regarding the subject of arm strength and definition, so today’s post is going to tackle just that. [Just’s a heads up, if you’re struggling with anything regarding body image, this may be a post to skip. What we read can affect our body and minds, so if you don’t think it would be…

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Healthy Easter brunch ideas, cleaner candies + basket stuffers

It’s hard to believe that Easter is already this weekend! We still haven’t decided if we’re going to make the drive to Tucson for the holiday, and while this post is about healthy Easter brunch ideas, if we do make it there, I’m going to run around and hug everyone before quickly diving into my…

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Quick Tips for Better Photographs

Good morning! I’m really excited about today’s post because my friend (and now photography mentor) Jacquelynn kindly offered to share some beginning photography tips for DSLR users. Pin this to use as an easy reference later! Hope you enjoy and thank you again to Jacquelynn for sharing her tips with us all! ///// These tips are…

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Reader’s request: creating a killer workout playlist

Morning! Hope your day is off to a great start ๐Ÿ™‚ I’m off to my first photography lesson. Learning how to use my DSLR has been on my “goals” list for a few years now, so I decided to go for it. I’ve looked at my manual and watched numerous tutorials online, but I know…

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Scooter girl + what I read in Feb

We have a scooter fanatic over here ๐Ÿ™‚ I ordered the scooter because I noticed Liv was trying to move herself on the trike by pushing her feet against the ground. We got a lot of good use out of the trike, but I feel like she’s already outgrown it. We looked at the balance…

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10 ways to burpee

I’m so stoked that you guys are enjoying the Week 3 workout! Since we’ve been doing LOTS of burpees lately, I figured today would be a great day to share some of my tried and true burpee variations. Also, it’s Valentine’s week. Who doesn’t heart burpees?! (don’t answer that) Here are some ways to change…

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Week 1 Workout + Motivation

Hi! Hope you’re having a lovely morning so far <3 For my friends participating in the Winter Shape Up, your Week 1 video, printable and form cues are up on the intro page! If you’re just joining in the fun, be sure to check out the intro page for all of the details, including your…

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Tips for PCS-ing

Hi everyone! I loved reading your comments to this morning’s “two words” post. Some of them brought tears to my eyes! Thanks for sharing them with us <3 I took a hint from my second choice two words, and dedicated 30 minutes of Livi’s afternoon nap for my own little snooze. I feel refreshed and…

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