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New Year Detox Green Smoothie

December 29, 2017
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Detox green smoothies are the best way to start the new year. While I am not one for resolutions, there is nothing wrong with pledging to eat better in 2018. And this New Year detox green smoothie will help you do just that.

New Year Detox Green Smoothie

The word detox gets a bad rap because of how loosely it has been used in marketing by the health and fitness industry in the past. In this case, I am not using detox in the literal sense of the word – Google it – I am using it to denote supporting your body with nourishing and metabolism boosting foods. I think your body does a mighty fine job of flushing out ‘toxins’ and it kind of exasperates me to see smoothie recipes that claim to do this. Continue Reading…

Fitness, Health

5 Strategies for Staying on Track During the Holidays

December 20, 2017
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Can you hear the Christmas carolers? Because I sure can. The holiday season is in full swing and with it comes cookies, cakes, pies and more. Food is a huge part of any holiday and Christmas/Hannukah/New Year’s/etc is no exception. It can become literally impossible to attend a social event during this time of the year without being offered delectable, irresistible yummies. So what’s a girl (or guy) supposed to do?

Well for starters, you can read my tried and true strategies for staying on track during the holidays which offer solutions to dilemmas faced by everyone. I promise you’ll instantly feel 1,000 times better about the holiday season after reading my solutions. Continue Reading…

Fitness, Health

Why Sleep is an Essential Part of Your Fitness Routine

December 10, 2017
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When we think of a typical routine, we may instinctively think of the gym, workouts and sweat. But sleep? Not so much. While sleep may not seem to naturally fit a typical fitness routine, it’s imperative in ensuring we get the most bang for our buck from our workouts and healthy lifestyle. Here are some reasons why sleep is an essential part of your fitness routine. Continue Reading…