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A common concern I get from my health coaching clients is they notice a small weight gain after they start exercising. What?! Isn’t exercising supposed to take the pounds off – not on! Why can weight gain occur after you start exercising? When you start moving your body, on a regular basis, your body will […]
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On June 22, I crossed the finish line with my best marathon time yet. If you look at my finish line picture, you see joy, excitement, and pride. What you don’t see is the past 6 months of: Running in the sub-zero wind chill, rain, and extreme humidity My phone/watch/ipod instantly dying when out for […]
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Quiz: Which is more difficult? A. Moving a 2 ton rock with your bare hands B. Growing a successful crop in a backyard vegetable garden Did you pick B? Growing a bountiful garden can seem daunting. There are so many things to consider: soil temperature, soil mineral levels, sun vs shade, frost, and insects. One […]
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This post is the third in a series of carbohydrate exploration. This series uncovers and demystifies carbohydrates for what they are, what they do for our body, and all the hype that we hear in the media. Are no-carb diets new? Carbohydrates have been around since the beginning of plant-life on earth. However, it wasn’t […]
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Spring marathons are on the horizon. One of my favorite races, the Grandma’s Marathon, is quickly approaching and you may be one of the thousands of people gearing up for the big race. Whether you are training for 26.2 milers or helping at the toddler trot, wholesome pre-race fuel is essential. Good pre-race fuel doesn’t […]
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Winter is notorious for presenting a unique set of challenges: freezing temperatures, snow, ice and sleet. So why on earth would you leave your warm bed to run or walk in those conditions?! The simplest answer is that physical activity outside in the winter helps you to become stronger. And, the good news is, if […]
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This post is the second in a series of carbohydrate exploration. This series uncovers and demystifies carbohydrates for what they are, what they do for our body, and all the hype that we hear in the media. What happens when you eliminate carbohydrates? When you eliminate carbohydrates from your body, glycogen stores are depleted. Remember, […]
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When was the last time you woke up and said, “Wow, I feel so refreshed and energetic. I couldn’t sleep another minute if I tried”? You probably haven’t said that lately, or even in the last 15 years! Feeling tired and sluggish has become the new normal and according to the National Sleep Foundation, most […]
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This post is the first in a series of carbohydrate exploration. This series will uncover and demystify carbohydrates for what they are, what they do for our body, and all the hype that we hear in the media. When did carbohydrates become evil? I remember the Fat-Free Fad in the 1990’s? Fat was considered evil […]
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The Super Bowl is a 4-hour event and the average American consumes 6,000 calories by the end of the day. Planning ahead can be a complete game-changer when it comes to staying on track with your wellness goals. Below are 7 tips so you don’t sideline your wellness goals during the big game. Disclosure: Some […]
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