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• Repeat After Me

  

  I don’t eat the junk food because I don’t buy the junk food. I don’t buy junk food because I can walk past the junk food at the store. I see the junk food but... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• An Apple Versus A Doughnut: How Science Helps Me Avoid Junk Food

  

  Back when I started studying to become certified as a Personal Trainer, I came across an article that sparked something in me. Ever have that feeling? Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Distorted Perception of Weight Loss

  

  Let’s go back in time to July of 2013. This is what I looked like: July 22 2013 It was 9 weeks before the competition. So I was probably 112lbs. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Kids Are NOT OK

  

  “Deep breath. Don’t judge. You don’t know her. She’s not a client. You have no right to tell someone what to post online. You don’t have kids. You couldn’t... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Dear Ulcerative Colitis

  

  fromfittofigure:As someone else who has UC, I commend this woman to speak out about this disease. I pray I never have to undergo surgery, but if I ever do, I... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Your Kid Eats WHAT?!?

  

  I’ve been wanting to write a post about kids and their eating habits for a long time. I STILL have so much more to share but today’s post is a start. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Strangers on the Track

  

  I’ve been going to my local gym for over a year now and I’ve identified several people who are always there that I think are noteworthy. Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Great Bread Debate

  

  Let’s discuss every dieters favorite topic: BREAD.  Yummy carb-filled delcious bread. Okay yeah I can’t fake it. I’m not a big fan of bread. Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Have Food Will Travel

  

  Is it possible to eat whole natural foods while stuck at an airport or in a hotel? It might not be convenient, but it’s possible. Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• What a Shame!

  

  I see the internet is abuzz once again with the latest “No Excuses” photo making the rounds on Instagram. Rewind: Fitness enthusiast Maria Kang posted this... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• See Jane Struggle

  

  Case Study #1:  Jane Doe Status: Married Children: 1 Average Hours spent at Work: 12hours, 6 days a week Average meal: On the go; rarely homemade; quick and... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Img_0652

  

  Or as I like to call it: Proof that I do workout. ;) Feel free to make fun of the faces we all make when lifting heavy weight. I know I know, it’s not pretty. Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Book Review: Made to Crave by Lysa Terkeurst

  

  I’m not a book reviewer. I just read this book and thought, “I should blog about it!” So I’m calling it a book review but I think it a better classification... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2015 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Just a Taste…

  

  Ahh sorry, this post has nothing to do with food as the title so blatantly suggests.  I know, I know, I just continue to disappoint. No, when I say “Just a... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• …A Little Holiday Fitness Humor

  

  Merry Christmas! Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• Sleep Matters: 5 Ways to Get a Restful Night Sleep

  

  This post originally appeared on Muscle is the New Sexy Are you feeling well rested? Are you one of those people who is described as always happy and alert and... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• 5 Bad Diet Habits to Stop Today

  

  This blog post originally appeared on Muscle is the New Sexy. If you’ve been working out and lifting weights consistently but haven’t seen the scale or... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• A Spinning Christmas Tree…and ME!

  

  What’s one way to make people click on a video of you? Record it in front of a spinning Christmas Tree of course! But in semi-seriousness, I felt compelled to... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• The Top 9 Pieces of Equipment for the Home Gym

  

  Got a basement? Or a garage? Or some space that you want to fill with cool stuff?  If you want to look buff by Christmas you’re probably dreaming. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING

• A Personal Creed

  

  I promise myself… I will not use the color of my skin, my gender, my job, my level of education, or my abilities to exploit myself in any way for profit, for... Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2014 FITNESS, HEALTH, HEALTHY LIVING