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Heart Month is for Runners Too!
More than 1 in 3 Americans have 1 or more types of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease remains the number 1 killer in both men and women (CDC). While age, gender, and ethnicity contribute to the...
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Gluten Free Black Bean Brownies and Training Update
First things first… brownies! I’ve been wanting to try black bean brownies for awhile now and finally got the afternoon to do it. I saw a recipe published in a magazine and was inspired to change it up...
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It’s National Nutrition Month!
What are you going to do to celebrate? Can you possibly dedicate an entire month on building healthy eating habits? I think so! It’s the perfect time! Many blogs and articles are focusing on MyPlate...
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The Chia Bandwagon
All right. So chia seeds have been a “fad food” for awhile now, but I haven’t had a chance to play with them until now. So let me bring you the real hard facts about this touted superfood. I’ve also...
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Chia Pancakes and Banana Bread
2 recipes I tried out this past week, and both were FANTASTIC! Chia pancakes got a solid review from my brother. Just think of the many possibilities and additions you could make to the recipe!...
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Quick Update
Hi everyone! Sorry for the few weeks absence! I have been without a computer (mine died) until last night! I’m a proud new laptop owner (although sad because my other one was really just fine). So...
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The Tube Feeding Diet
How far would you go to lose weight? Would it change your decision if you only 20 pounds to lose compared to 200? What about the cost? the side effects? the risk involved? An article recently came out...
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Cherry Treats For Me
Over the past month I have run a marathon, started doing CrossFit about 4 times/week, run a 1/2 marathon and started triathlon training. Whew. My muscles are getting stronger, and I feel good. That is,...
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Memorial Day Grilling Guide
It’s holiday time again! Memorial day marks the beginning of summer cookouts and pool parties. With that comes creamy side dishes, high fat meats, and caloric toppings. We’ve all been working hard to...
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Summer Update
Hello, friends! Has this been as busy of a summer for you as it has been for me? That’s what I thought I took a couple months off to enjoy the sunshine (making that Vitamin D), find new ways to...
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Spaghetti Squash Casserole
As promised… here’s the recipe! Spaghetti squash is a great low carb way to lighten up recipes that are typically carb-heavy. Fill up on fiber with way fewer carbs!Enjoy! Spaghetti Squash Casserole...
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6 in 6… I dare you!
A large part of my job is to dispel myths and answer questions about fad diets and popular supplements. In the past week I have had noticed countless friends seeking nutrition advice from people who...
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6 in 6 Challenge: Week 1
So if you missed the initial challenge, go HERE. I’m a little late getting you the challenge info this week. I actually started on Monday, but a couple late nights with unexpected events have pushed...
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6 in 6 Challenge: Week 2 Plan
One of the best pieces of advice I can give you to help you stay on track when trying to lose weight is to PLAN, PLAN, PLAN. 1. Make your list of meals and snacks for the week + a couple backup ideas....
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Surviving and Thriving through Thanksgiving
Ok! Thanksgiving is officially tomorrow. Do you have a plan? Sure, this day is time to relax, enjoy family and food, and be grateful. Gluttony is not gratitude. So let’s enjoy without going overboard!...
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6 in 6 Challenge: Week 3 Plan
Almost half way there… 2 weeks in! My weigh-in date is tomorrow for week 2, but I was down 2.4# in the first week. Understanding that I chose to increase my calories by 200-300 for a couple days over...
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6 in 6: Week 4! Plan
Guess What?! We’re halfway there. How are you doing so far? Facing any obstacles? Stay tuned this week because I’ll be posting some “Thoughts and Tips” I’ve learned while embarking on this journey with...
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6 in 6: Week 5 Plan
Can anyone else believe how fast these last week 4 weeks have flown by? We only have 2 weeks left in our 6 in 6 challenge! Crazy!This week rushed by so quickly that I didn’t get a chance to get my...
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Learning through the Journey
Going through this experience has given me a much better understanding of what my weight loss clients must deal with on a daily basis. To be perfectly honest, this is the first time that I have...
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6 in 6: Final Week Plan
Can you believe it? Week 6 is here!! That’s how quickly you can either make big changes or continue on the path you are on. Time flies. There is no time like the present. Make a change. This is the...
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