Fat Burning 7 Layer Dip, Get In My Belly!

Ok, I know what you’re thinking… You’ve had 7 Layer Dip – perhaps in copious amounts – and know that it is anything but fat burning! But, my friend, in this case, you would be mistaken… With a few tweaks I’ve turned a potential nightmare appetizer into a seriously delicious and healthy version of 7…

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Spring into Yoga: 6 Poses to Renew Your Body & Mind

Spring is a time of renewal. It’s a chance to observe how you are showing up in life so you can make the necessary changes to align with your goals and dreams. It’s a chance to redefine yourself, minimize judgment and create space for curiosity about the areas of your life you would like to…

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Homemade (Healthy) Condiments

Want a simple way to marry your desire for delicious food toppings with your healthy lifestyle? Everyone loves to slather on a sauce or smear a creamy spread onto their favorite foods, but many of the condiments you find at the grocery are chock full of added sugar, artificial additives, trans fats and preservatives. Yuuuck!…

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Total Body Circuit – My “Best of” Edition

The social media posts, likes, and comments on 3 of my circuits are unanimous – you all love-hate them… Ha! These fan favorites… • Young Perky Buns in 3 Killer Combo Moves • 6 Exercises for an Ageless Upper Body • Killer Core Circuit for 6-Pack Abs … Are each so effective at toning, tightening,…

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What Clean Eating Really Means (And a One-Day Plan to Do It!)

Clean eating is one of those pesky trendy terms in my industry that tends to confuse more than clarify — we pine for acceptance of our nutritional decisions and resort to labels such as “good,” “bad,” or  “clean” that become so ubiquitous they really mean nothing! Clean eating may refer to gluten-free, pesticide-free, antibiotic-free, hormone-free,…

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3 Home Gym Essentials That Won’t Break the Bank

The gym may have a lot of cool machines and intriguing exercise equipment to play with, but in reality, how much of it do you really use? In the time it takes to drive, park, stow your stuff in a locker, and get your workout started, you could be done with your home workout! Creating…

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Guilt-Free Chocolates That Make Valentine’s Day Extra Sweet

As someone who signs her emails with “Love” each week you’d think I’d be gaga over Valentine’s Day… Unfortunately, Valentine’s Day tends to create more anxiety in people than warm fuzzies. There are too many tempting sweets and “special” dinners that can sabotage your health and fitness efforts. From that box of cheap chocolates at…

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4 Exercises You Need NOW to Melt Fat & Sculpt Muscle

If you find yourself short on time with BIG fitness goals (like many of us do) then you already know how important it is to maximize your training time to get the results you want. Clients and friends often ask what the best exercise is for transforming their bodies without a lot of equipment… at…

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Perfect These 3 Yoga Poses to Master Inversions

When I first began doing yoga, I longed to master arm balances and inversions. In class, experienced Yogis all around me were easily popping up into the coolest looking poses… Side Crow and Firefly and Eight-Angle Pose! I quickly discovered physical strength alone wasn’t nearly enough to do these poses as effortlessly or beautifully as…

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3 Super Yummy Swaps for Super Bowl 50 This Weekend!

Even if you’re not into football, Super Bowl 50 will be a historic event in America and around the world as one of the most watched events this year. But viewership isn’t the only aspect that jumps into the millions – the amount of food and drink that accompany the big game is astounding. It’s…

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Why Do I Struggle to Change?

Instant gratification is a big problem in our society. We have become accustomed to getting what we want, when we want it. Changing your body, your nutrition, and your lifestyle are no different. You want to be more fit, eat better, and be happier now. But change is not that easy. There’s a critical part…

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