Posts by Missi Holt
Fool Your Kids Into Eating Veggies!
While I’m a big fan of pulling fun and harmless pranks for April Fools Day, I also think it’s very important to be straightforward and honest with kids when it comes to their health. Nutrition plays a big part in feeling good and being healthy and that’s why parents make such a fuss over them…
Read More4 Fun Ways You Can Spring Into Life Right Now!
No matter what your goals are for summer, spring is always a time for renewal. It’s a chance to reflect on who you’ve been and how you’ve spent your energy. It’s an opportunity to redefine yourself and remember that it’s never too late to create a life, mindset, and body you love. You can: De-stress…
Read MoreGet Your Game Face On: Final Four Round of My March Madness Workouts!
You dominated Sweet Sixteen; you conquered Elite Eight. Now it’s time to secure your spot in the Championship. It’s time to crush this Final Four Workout! The Selection List: Pushups (kneeling or standard) Wide Stance Squat with Overhead Press DB Bent Over Row Hamstring Hiplifts on ball Forearm Plank Hold Walking Lunges Cross Body Mountain…
Read MoreThe 5 Best Foods to Fight Inflammation… Recipe Included!
Redness, swelling, heat, pain… they may not be fun but they are vital reactions to a healthy inflammatory response. Ongoing stress, fatigue, pain, suffering and disease on the other hand, are not healthy. They signify chronic inflammation and symptoms of a distressed system. Unfortunately, these chronic symptoms seem to be prominent components of the average…
Read MoreMarch Madness Workouts: Round 2 – Take it to the Next Level!
I knew you would dominate Sweet Sixteen and come back for more because you have what it takes to be a champion. You have dedication and drive. You have a purpose burning inside, daily refining your path toward success! This week it’s Round 2. Use the Selection List numbers below to show your skills in…
Read MoreThe Surprising Way I Healed My Back Pain
A recent and wicked resurgence of back pain left me questioning everything I knew. Years ago, I was T-boned in an intersection and I struggled with back pain for a long time after. Through a combination of yoga, chiropractic adjustments, deep tissue massage, and appropriate exercise I have managed to create a fairly pain free…
Read MoreFeel Lucky with this Green Shamrock Smoothie
Boy are you lucky I came up with this power packed Green Shamrock Smoothie just in time to help you recover from St. Patty’s Day! Smoothies are a terrific way to pack in life giving, energy-boosting nutrients into a delicious, portable drink – this will certainly come in handy as you recuperate from a night…
Read MoreWin No Matter What with My March Madness Workouts!
“The Big Dance” has arrived and with it the opportunity to become a Champion… of Fitness, of course! Don’t let your fitness bracket get busted this year – I’ve created a great series to get (or keep) you fit this spring. Start out strong with Sweet Sixteen, the easiest circuit in my March Madness Workout…
Read MoreWhy Being Uncomfortable Means You’re on the Right Path
Discomfort is often confused with unhappiness. Unhappiness is terrifying. So, we cope with unhappiness by filling our lives with busy-ness, with things, or even flat out ignoring its existence. Sometimes we even do all three — for years! But discomfort does not equal unhappiness. Rather, it is a vital signal that your soul is ready…
Read MoreH2O Spring Re-boot: A Refreshing Take on Hydration
There is absolutely no substitute for water! Our health is dependent upon the quality and quantity of water we drink. It is necessary for every system in the body to function properly. Spring-cleaning begins by boosting your water intake. Immediately you will experience: Heightened energy and better digestion Enhanced circulation and blood flow Smooth, clear…
Read MoreFollow in the Footsteps of Powerful Women to Find Your Inner Strength
Women’s History Month serves as a great opportunity to reflect on the impressive achievements of women who no doubt faced trials and roadblocks that could have stopped their dreams in their tracks. But they didn’t — women like Cleopatra, Margaret Fuller, Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, Billie Jean King, Oprah Winfrey, and thousands throughout history,…
Read MoreWhy You Really Should “Warm-up” Before Your Workout – Video Included
Do you warm up before your workout? It’s important. You know it is and so do I. Fitness professionals constantly remind you, “Get a good warm up before you start your workout.” Dang, I’m probably guilty of this myself… But what does that really mean? And why is it so important? First, the type of…
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