June 16th, 2009
Given that so many of my clients are trying to lose weight in addition to eating more healthfully, I’m always inspired when I hear stories about women that kick some weight loss butt!
That’s what I love about my friend Leah Segedie who has lost over 100 pounds the slow and healthy way, not the I’m-on-the-latest-fad-diet
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June 3rd, 2009
I’ll be the first to admit that my belly that used to be so flat definitely has a layer of fat, albeit a small one.
So I’m always encouraged when I get a dose of inspiration from one of my favorite fitness experts, Angie Schumacher. Angie shares her fitness expertise on my blog and
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May 20th, 2009
I’m happy to share this post from my colleague, friend and guest blogger Angie Schumacher. You can learn more about Angie at her website: www.fatburningtips4women.com
Most of us are usually pressed for time in general. The thought of fitting in a workout sometimes just seems too much. But what if I was to tell you that
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May 19th, 2009
Much to my consternation, my motivation has been waning of late and my motivation mojo needs a fix.
Why? A whole combination of variables have come together to render it a bit lifeless – too much stress, getting shingles, not feeling my best and taking time to rest, insufficient exercise and a general malaise that’s so unlike
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March 17th, 2009
On Sunday, I took my very first belly dancing class and I not only loved it, but I’m already hooked.
In that short 1-hour class, I found a form of exercise that’s new and totally inspiring and ripe with possibilities for helping me maintain great health and feel my best.
It all occurred at a women’s health
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January 25th, 2009
Now that I’ve gotten back in the rhythm of going to step classes again at my gym, it makes me wonder why it took me so long to remember how much I love exercising with other people, especially women.
I thought of this yesterday when I arrived at the gym a few minutes before 10 so
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January 7th, 2009
I have to admit I’ve been in a rut at the gym lately. It used to be that I was wild about taking classes and I was the Spinning Queen. But I got burned out on spinning and started using the elliptical machines for my cardio workout. Now that’s gotten really old…and outrageously boring.
That’s why
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December 29th, 2008
Wearing a pedometer is one of the simplest things I do to get motivated about staying in shape. When I monitor my steps and dip below my daily goal, it’s just what I need to help me get back on track the next day. And being that we’ve been on vacation for the last nine
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