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Boundaries
As of May 11th we are officially out of the Covid pandemic but that does not mean we are not still feeling the effects of it. One of the biggest changes I have seen in people, especially our teens is that they have difficulty building relationships. Part of this is due to the fact that…
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Habit versus Hunger
Fasting has been shown to decrease insulin resistance therefore allowing your body to be more efficient at metabolizing your food. One of the biggest culprits is snacking after dinner. Are you really hungry ? If you had a high carb meal with very little protein and fat then the answer may actually be yes. Most…
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MEN – O – PAUSE
Let’s chat about the topic of Menopause bluntly for a minute. This is a stage in a women’s life that is often feared due to all of the UNKNOWNS. You would think we would have more tools by the year 2022 on how to handle this huge transition in a woman’s life. This stage basically…
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Risk vs Reward
I discuss the risk versus reward concept with my clients often. Trying to find that balance in your physical and emotional life is similar to your financial balance in your portfolio As I sit looking at my most recent statement the stock market is down. Lately it has been down way more than it has…
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Seeing the road ahead
If you could clearly see your path ahead would you make changes ? Changing habits consistently is the most difficult task for people to grasp. For the majority of people it is because they don’t get immediate feedback. We live in a time that we are used to getting instant results one way or…
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Bouncing Back
Bouncing back from an event that throws you off your course is a skill that can be used in many aspects of your life. In my profession I see lots of people start habits towards living a healthy life but an event happens which can be as simple as the holiday season and they fall…
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Healthy is the goal of life
I joined a women’s hiking trip this past week and was reminded of several things. The most important was that fact that we have one life and it is much shorter than we all think. It is up to ME, not my husband, parents, kids, or friends to help me make the most of my…
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Do you need a trainer or coach ?
During a personal training session with a client today we were discussing when she would be able to go on her own if ever. She has trained with various personal trainers for over 12 years. Does she have the knowledge to train on her own? Probably, depending on her goals. Does she have the motivation?…
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Status Quo is also a GOAL
Do you often feel like everyone around is crushing their goals of weight loss and muscle building and you are just hoping not to slide backwards ? There are certain stages in our life when creating crazy goals can actually do the opposite of motivation. The years around menopause can be a very stressful…
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Food is Energy not the Enemy
I often hear clients say they can’t eat anything without gaining weight and they blame food. Did you know that food is the body’s best source of energy ? Did you know that food was the first medicine ? Did you know that food is necessary in order to build muscle ? How do we…