My Fitness Routine

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Recently I had a few people ask me what I do for my fitness routine so I wanted to share! 1. # of times I workout a week – 5! Now if you’re trying to LOSE weight, I highly recommend you workout 6-7 days/week. Right now I’m in a “maintaining” phase, so I do 5 days/week. The other reason I do 5 days/week, is because it has to be practical for my life and something I’ll stick to! That’s most {Read More}

8 ways to prevent muscle soreness

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I’ve been asked recently how to help reduce muscle soreness and then I happened to come across this article! So I can’t take credit for it, but it’s good info so I wanted to pass on! Here is the link in case that’s easier for you to read and to see the resources. Recovery Done Right: 8 Ways to Prevent Muscle Soreness By Kara Wahlgren Aching after a brutal workout? Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) can make you feel the burn {Read More}

I want to lose weight, but I don’t want to have to spend money to do it.

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I want to lose weight, but I don’t want to have to spend money to do it. Ever wondered why I put so much emphasis on investing in a workout program and Shakeology to get you the weight loss results you’re after? Today I want to tell you why! First, here’s an analogy to get us started. When you first start feeling sick, come down with a cold, flu, etc. you, like most people, usually take some over the counter {Read More}

Is it REALLY that big of a deal if your kids see that you workout?

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Is it REALLY that big of a deal if your kids see that you workout? ABSOLUTELY!!! If you haven’t noticed already your kids take a much bigger clue from what you do than what you say. We all know that your “actions speak louder than words.” I started teaching a stroller fit class at our local YMCA when Ellie was just a few months old. We continued that class until she was 3 years old! Now she participates in the {Read More}

Have you ever wanted more out of life?

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Have you ever wanted more out of life? This question will be different for everyone.  But what I’m getting at is, are you still dreaming? Would you like more time with your family? Do you want that bigger house? Want a boat, a new car? Interested in taking more vacations during the year?  Want to travel overseas? Ever wanted to own a horse? These are all great dreams and things to “fantasize” about, but have you ever wrote down the {Read More}