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Laugh all you want, but (or should I say BUTT?), the fanny you sit on as you read has more to do with your health than you may realize.
Your Glutes (butt, hide, junk in the trunk, money maker, whatever you wish to call them) play a LARGE role in the health of your lower back, hips, knees, ankles and feet.
A lazy butt, which can be a misfiring muscle or one that refuses to fire altogether, is quickly becoming the cause ...
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It’s Thirsty Thursday!
Welcome to your day in the life of a bikini body meal plan 
Now, not everybody reading this is planning on donning a bikini and I totally understand that! This meal plan is a staple in my home to keep me ready for trips and pictures. It is designed to keep the belly flat, skin tight and complexion glowing. Throw away the old calorie counter and just focus on the nutrients! You’ll be ...
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While skin may not be the sexiest topic in the fitness world, it is certainly one of the most important in my personal opinion. It’s also something I get asked about quite a bit, so let’s dive in shall we?
Can you tighten loose skin after weight loss?
Real answer: NO.
Keep reading! I say no if you are trying to tighten up loose skin after significant weight loss. The skin tightening process MUST be performed DURING weight loss in order to be most ...
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Posted by: Michelle Carlson
Happy Hump Day!
This morning I was able to spend some time in one of my favorite places in the house: my kitchen.
While some won’t think this odd at all, I must confess that I times I disregard my love for the kitchen. Sometimes I simply don’t want to enter it for fear of dirty dishes and big messes. Can any other moms and dads relate here?
The kitchen has always been a vital part of my life. On weekends, my mom ...
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Have you noticed that Mondays get a bad rep? I mean, just perusing my Facebook page brought to light that Mondays have it rough. To me, Monday is like a fresh start, a new beginning, a chance to make changes and press ahead! How do I get to this optimistic outlook? I follow a few simple tips to keep my goals and outlook fresh and ready for refinement. This ensures that I don’t allow myself to slip into neutral and ...
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So, you know that I am a big fan of the kitchen right? I love to play around and come up with clean recipes and tasty treats, but these won’t do me a lot of good unless they fuel my body and help propel me towards my goals. So, I wanted to share with you a Tight Skin Diet staple for my mornings. Yep, I blend this beauty up and drink it every single morning. It’s great for ...
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At the risk of being a fire starter (who am I kidding? I love to start fires), I feel the need to address a growing problem that is making itself painfully evident.
If you are the parent of a youth involved in any sport, it is YOUR responsibility to make sure your athlete is properly fueled for practices and games!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish I could just assume that line is sufficient, but I have witnessed nutrition deficiencies that tell me we still don’t ...
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I hope this post finds you enjoying Spring, no matter what that looks like to you
Today’s post is one that hits extremely close to my heart and will hopefully touch yours as well. So grab another cup of coffee (or tea), kick back and try to look like you’re working…..
I am feeling beyond blessed as I stand here today. ...
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