End of Year Reflection and Growth
Monday, December 19 2016
End of year reflection and growth is more my style. I’m not sure if you’re like me, but I’m not a New Years resolution person. I believe in working on being a better me throughout the year, not just at the beginning of a new year. Instead of resolutions, I’ve started sitting down towards the end
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5 Quick and Simple At-Home Exercises
Monday, December 05 2016
5 quick and simple at-home exercises can make all the difference this holiday season. Unfortunately because the holiday season is such a busy time, workouts tend to be the first thing to be crossed off of our lists. However, it’s usually what we need the most since it helps reduce stress, improves our attitude, gives us energy
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4 Stretches to Relieve Pregnancy Back Pain
Thursday, November 10 2016
Eighty percent of women will experience back pain at some point during their pregnancies. It’s due to changes happening within the body, like a growing uterus and hormonal changes. Gentle stretching and movement will often decrease muscle spasms and restore improved spinal function, resulting in decreased pain. Below are 4 stretches that will help relieve
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How Struggles Create Awareness and Help Us Grow
Tuesday, November 08 2016
Are you experiencing struggles right now? Man change is hard, even when you choose to make the change. Thank God for the awesome November weather we’ve been having, it helped tons as I struggled BIG time last week. It was my McSmeetchies first week at his new job. I was sad, lonely and didn’t sleep the entire week. It’s
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Strong and Sculpted Biceps for Women
Tuesday, October 11 2016
Strong and sculpted biceps not only look good, but have a practical use for daily activities. Strong biceps help you with any pulling movement like pulling weeds, raking leaves, and starting a lawn mower. They also help with lifting and carrying movements, such as carrying groceries or lifting your child out of a car seat. It’s
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Ali’s Journey – What Happened When I Unplugged
Monday, August 08 2016
What Happened When I Unplugged? For the past 5 years I was hearing God say “rest”, “be still”, “be”, I didn’t listen. I didn’t listen because I am a good doer. I am a worker. I am productive. I like to check things off my list. My worth was partly tied up in what I
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Park Workout Series 4 – Full Body
Wednesday, August 03 2016
Summer is a great time to get outside and workout. This is the 4th part of our Park Workout Series. This is a full body workout you can do next time you’re at the park. The gym isn’t the ONLY place to get an effective or challenging workout in. Next time you go to the park with the
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Park Workout Series 3 – Cardio
Wednesday, June 22 2016
Park Workout Series 3 – Focus on Cardio Summer is a great time to get outside to do your workouts. We are on our 3rd series of our Park Workouts, and this series is all about cardio. The gym isn’t the ONLY place to get an effective or challenging workout in. Next time you go to
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Park Workout Series 2 – Core
Sunday, June 05 2016
Park Workout Series 2 – Focus on your Core Summer is such a great time to get out and soak up the Vitamin D, fresh air, and the beauty of nature. We are on our Park Workout Series 2, and this workout is all about strengthening and toning your core. Next time you go to the park
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Park Workout Series 1 – Legs
Friday, June 03 2016
Park Workout Series 1 – Focus on Legs When summer weather is here, who wants to spend more time inside? Not this girl. This summer I have a Park Workout Series planned for you. This first workout is all about strengthening and toning your lower body. The gym isn’t the ONLY place to get an effective or
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Booty Challenge
Sunday, April 24 2016
Let the booty challenge begin! You asked for it and here it is. I took time to research the best exercises you can do at home to strengthen and tone your backside and here they are. I have to thank Nick Tumminello and Bret Contreras for all their wisdom and resources. I know many of us
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Hotel Room Workout #4
Tuesday, April 19 2016
Palm trees and ocean view. Here’s another hotel room workout for you! This 24-minute workout takes place on the shores of Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Enjoy the beauty, soak up the sun, and get ready to work. There’s no music, just the sounds of the waves, the wind, and birds. Feel free to turn on any
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Push-Up Variations
Sunday, April 03 2016
Push-up variations you can do at home! The push-up is and always will be a classic go-to exercise, why? Because it WORKS! You might not like them or think you can do them, but I’d like to challenge you on that. I bet you can do more than you think. You are stronger than you
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Squat Variations
Wednesday, March 09 2016
Squat variations are a great way to add variety, not only for your body, but for your mind as well. Sometimes our workouts can get boring if we do the same ole thing. Below are 5 squat variations you can add to your current workout or exercises to get you started. Squats work your entire lower
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Hotel Room Workout #3
Tuesday, March 08 2016
Here’s another hotel room workout that you can do while traveling, visiting family, if you don’t have a gym membership, or if it’s too cold to go outside. It’s a workout with NO TOYS (aka equipment), which means no excuses! What you will need is a chair, a “can do attitude”, and your lovely self, that’s it! Body-resistance
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Gratitude Through Mission Work
Thursday, February 18 2016
When we are thankful we are happier and healthier people mentally, physically, and spiritually. Studies show that when we give thanks it improves all aspects of our health. Giving thanks occupies the same space in your brain that worrying does, which means you can’t worry and give thanks at the same time. Over Christmas my boys
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Magnesium
Sunday, January 17 2016
The human body requires magnesium intake every day. Sadly, our soil is NOT the same as it use to be. Even if you eat clean, you probably aren’t getting what your body needs. This is one supplement I take daily and believe is a MUST for most. Our cells need magnesium to function. Magnesium is needed
New Year’s Resolutions or Not
Sunday, January 03 2016
To be honest, I’m not a big New Year’s Resolution person and it looks like I’m not alone. Statistics show that only 45% of Americans make resolutions. And only 8% of that 45% are successful in achieving their resolutions. Not surprisingly, the number one resolution for 2015 was to lose weight. Obviously something is not working.
Suitcase Workout
Wednesday, December 09 2015
For many, travel is a necessary part of life. Whether it’s for work, vacation, or visiting family for the upcoming holiday season, sticking to your workout routine could be challenging. However, there are many things that can help, and this workout is one of them. Whether you are pressed for time, have no access to
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How To Improve Trust In Your Life
Tuesday, December 08 2015
A client of mine recently sent me a talk by Brené Brown on The Anatomy of Trust. The talk inspired me to write about it and ask you: How full is your marble jar? I personally love listening to Brené speak and really enjoyed her book “The Gifts of Imperfection” (she has a few others as
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