Tag Archives: fitness
The Benefits of Good Night’s Rest
The Physical Benefits of a Full Night’s Sleep It takes time and effort to reach a new level of health and wellness. A well-balanced diet and plenty of exercise are usually at the top of everyone’s list. But, there’s one simple biological necessity that’s often forgotten – sleep. Sleep comes with a whole host of […]
10 reasons Not to Quit Your Exercise Routine
Working out is and should be a challenge! Nothing about losing weight is easy; especially if you haven’t been taking care of yourself already. It’s an uphill battle that can cause you to start and stop a fitness routine as much as you do your car while driving in traffic. But let’s face the […]
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My Three Arm-Ripping Exercises
I know we all would love to have guns for days, meaning, arms of steel that can crack walnuts. And to keep it real, it’s hard as heck to build muscle in the arms anywhere near some of your favorite sports heroes and top models out there without some serious hard work, And even then, […]
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Get Lean With Protein!
Wanna Get Fit? I give you the skinny on my top 5 Protein sources! So you’ve been killing it in the weight room and drudging through cardio week after week, but you’re not coming any closer to reaching your fitness goals. You’ve cut down your caloric intake and you’re eating 5-8 times a day, just […]
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You’re Too Blessed To Be Stressed
Stress is the body’s natural reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses. It is important to know that stress is a part of life. You can experience stress from your environment, your body, and your thoughts. Although you can’t avoid […]
Let Someone “Steal Your Angry”
They say that people can ‘steal your angry’ by being mad at you when you’re the one who’s been wronged. Most times, it ticks you off to the tenth degree. And although it seems wrong, and it’s only feels natural to get even more upset, I suggest employing a different strategy: LET THEM STEAL IT! It’s […]
4 Exercise Myths Hurting Your Fitness Progress
With the summer coming to a close and the fall looming on the horizon, it’s time to reflect on just how much you either love or hate your body. If your beach and pool physique was less than stellar, the year’s end will only make it that much a harder to improve on what is already […]
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3 SURE-FIRE WAYS TO BURN CALORIES
I was recently hosted by Edie Summer, the Portland Wellness Coach for a quick session on 3 Ways to Get the calorie melting going and get you back into the shape of your life. Truth is: you’re never too old to get the body you want. See my photo below to judge for yourself. And […]