Whether you participate in Black Friday or not, you’re probably forming a Christmas list and making plans to go shopping in the next month or so. What amazes me every year, especially when browsing the toy aisle, is the sheer amount of products available. Factories have clearly ramped up production, setting their molds to crank out thousands of dolls, action figures, clothing…
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A Thanksgiving Plan to Keep Your Diet Intact
Let’s face it. We all love Thanksgiving for many reasons, but the biggest one is the FOOD. Some of you might be wondering how you’ll survive the holiday without gaining ten pounds. You want to enjoy the tasty dishes that are prepared, but you also want to fit in your jeans the next day. With that in mind, I’m sharing tips…
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How “On-a-Whim Thinking” Can Improve Your Diet
Okay, friends. Confession time. I did something recently that I never, ever do. Or, well, that I haven’t done in a really long time. I was in the snack aisle at Costco. (Mistake #1) And I spotted this bag of chocolate-covered pretzels and stopped. (Mistake #2) I’d tasted these pretzels before, so I knew just how wickedly good they were. And…
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Four Steps to Launch a Healthy Lifestyle
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, where you know a change needs to happen, but the sheer amount of work leaves you huddling in a corner? Embarking on a healthy lifestyle can feel like a daunting journey. We know we need to change direction, but the work is just too overwhelming. And yet, if we don’t turn the…
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Scared to Strength Train? Four Reasons Women Should Lift Weights
I hear from a lot of women who admit they’re scared to lift weights. Maybe it’s because we have this image of steroid-pumping, oil-slicked bodies that barely resemble a female shape. Or maybe we just don’t know where to start and are afraid of looking clueless at the gym. Today I’m going to share four compelling reasons why women should add…
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One Simple Step to Change Your Taste Buds for Good
Earlier this year, I had my second partial hysterectomy in three years. Can I be honest about the challenges that come with having surgery? For me, a comfort complex usually kicks in. Since I wasn’t allowed to exercise this time, it became easy to let things slide and find my comfort in food. A little indulgence here, a bigger snack there. By the end of my…
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