today’s tip
your deepest, brightest goal
(It sounds much happier than “darkest” ha) Hi friends! How’s the day going? Hope you’re enjoying the afternoon. Sorry I’m a little later blogging today than usual! I ended up having to get my blood work done today instead of yesterday (long story, which involved me leaving the box which contained the vials in the…
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Like a hamster on a wheel
Hi friends! How’s the day going?? We have LIFE!! Who would have known that this Arizona girl with a black thumb would actually be keeping plants alive? I’m excited that our strawberries and tomatoes are growing! I think there’s still time to get that raised bed and plant some leafy greens for the summer, too.…
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Getting out of the comparison trap
Hi friends! How’s the day going? Happy almost-weekend! 🙂 I’m excited to spend time with the fam in Vegas and enjoy some of your kid-friendly suggestions. So this post is a little bit all over the place, but I’m just going to roll with it. 🙂 It started yesterday when I was thinking about changing…
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Be Your Own Personal Trainer: adjustments and corrections
Hi friends! How’s the morning going? Today I have some tips on how to adjust yourself during your next workout. Put these adjustments and corrections to use and it will be like you’re your own personal trainer! Last night, spin was a blast, and I came home to dinner already waiting for me. Isn’t it…
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Are hair extensions worth it?
Hi friends! Sorry I’m later posting today. It’s one of those days where technology hates me… and I regret not using my external hard drive more often. Derppppp. I thought it would be fun to switch things up around here with a more beauty-ish type post. When I first got my clip-in extensions -shortly after…
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Reader’s request: healthy living on a budget
Quite a while ago -before I did the recent blog facelift- I ran a survey to ask for your blog feedback. Your thoughts and input are invaluable me, and I’ve used your strategies to tweak and improve things over the past year. I have a small notebook filled with your requests for future posts, and…
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Using the 5 love languages in fitness classes
When we were living in Valdosta, I read a book called The Five Love Languages. I’m pretty sure a blog readerfriend pointed me in its direction, and it’s one of the books I’ve read that have had a profound impact on how I live. It’s one that I go back to and think of often,…
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Adding more Zen into your day
This post is sponsored by Fitfluential on behalf of Kohl’s. In Kohl’s #MakeYourMove campaign, they’re providing support and resources to achieve fitness and nutrition goals, improve sleep quality and reduce stress. I’m excited to be a part of it, and always love to see companies encouraging others to create happier and healthier lives. I’ve always…
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Getting a fitness instructor job…
when you have a lot of competition. Hi friends <3 How’s the morning going? Hope you’re enjoying the day! It’s been a great morning, and I’ve been able to get some work done and study for my Women’s Fitness Specialist exam and yoga teacher training (which officially starts this week. Wahoo!!). So, since we’ve moved…
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the art of moderation
Hi friends! How’s the morning going? Last week, I talked about some of the things that I learned the hard way, and I thought I’d continue on the topic and share how I learned the art of moderation. Just a heads up: if you think this topic would be uncomfortable or triggering for you, please…
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5 things that almost screwed up my fitness life
(the title of this post is a little dramatic, but so am I, so there ya go. haha) Today, I thought it would be fun to talk about things that stood in my way when I was first getting started on a healthy lifestyle. There was a lot of information out there, and I was intimated,…
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The 4 pillars of fitness
This post is sponsored by Collectively on behalf of HP. (Photo: Danny Chan) Hi friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful day. <3 Recently, I was gifted the new HP X360, which is an amazing laptop/tablet hybrid. It has four modes: laptop, tablet, tent and stand. The laptop mode is perfect for toting around or writing…
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