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Fitness, Pregnancy, Self-Care

Importance Of The Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is a hot topic for pregnant women and women who have recently delivered but the fact is all women should understand and care about their pelvic floor.…

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December 14, 2019
Fitness

Self-Myofascial Release And Fitness

Fascia is often referred to as connective tissue that surrounds, protects, and supports the muscles in the body. Interestingly, there is no beginning or end to fascia, as it is…

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May 12, 2019
Self-Care

Hysterectomy After Childbirth-Is It My Fate?

A hysterectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries on women, second to a C-section. The National Women’s Health Network states, “By the age of 60, more than one-third…

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September 11, 2020
Mind, Weight loss

How Your Assumptions Keep You Unfit And Unhealthy

Chances are you have been on the health and weight loss hamster wheel for a long time. Every new diet and/or exercise routine you try works for a little while,…

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September 9, 2018
Motivation

Getting Healthy When You Don’t Feel Like It

The ego’s only perspective is based on survival, so if you have been surviving up until now, making new lifestyle changes won’t come without resistance from the ego. Yes, this…

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July 9, 2018
Mind

Pregnancy Nightmares

Everyone dreams, even if you don’t remember your dreams. Humans spend a great portion of life sleeping, thus dreaming. When sleeping, people cycle through periods of deep rest and REM…

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October 16, 2020
Fitness, Motivation

Does It All Go Downhill With Age?

A common reason people start new fitness/health routines is because they begin to feel the effects of aging, whether that be weight gain, achy joints, or a lack of energy.…

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October 9, 2018
Fitness

Hate Fit People?

When you see a fit woman, do you feel envy? Do you curse her in your head and rationalize all the ways in which her life must be miserable in…

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August 9, 2018
Pregnancy

3 Ways Overweight Women Can Positively Shape Their Child During Pregnancy

Many of us struggle with staying the course when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. This could be because you believe that a diet and exercise are a punishment…

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October 13, 2019
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Achieve Lasting Results While Training Online

You have likely tried diets and exercise programs that haven’t worked well for you. Perhaps initially you lost some poundage, but not long after you put it all back on;…

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January 14, 2020
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Do Only Humans Suffer In Childbirth?

I recently saw a shark on television birthing her pups with ease. Not more than a minute after she delivered did she swim away, appearing not to be in any…

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August 13, 2019
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Making Healthy Changes When You’re Conflicted

Health is so important because the quality of life is directly dependent on it. Everyone knows why they need to be healthy and most people want to be healthy. Why…

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March 28, 2021
Fitness, Motivation

Lacking Motivation To Exercise

Many times we make resolutions at the beginning of each year to get fit. Gyms pay big money to advertise things like, “A new year, a new you.” Those ads…

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September 15, 2018
Fitness, Weight loss

Should You Eat And Exercise According To Your DNA?

Perhaps you’ve seen new trends emerging that promise better results in weight loss and fitness when you eat and exercise according to your DNA. This might be especially enticing if…

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May 15, 2020
Fitness

Why Does It Seem So Much Easier For Guys To Lose Weight & Get Fit?

Many exercise programs are designed in a cookie cutter and progressively linear fashion without considering differences in men and women. Women have hormonal fluctuations in alignment with each phase of…

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August 1, 2018
Weight loss

The Cost of an Unhealthy Lifestyle

In life, most things we want have a price tag, including our health. It’s no secret that the more unhealthy someone is, the more frequently they must go to the…

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August 4, 2020
Pregnancy

Effects Of Obesity On Pregnancy

Forty percent of American women are obese. Doctors recommend that obese women lose weight before pregnancy. Not only are obese women 35% less likely to become pregnant, but for those who…

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February 10, 2019
Pregnancy

Should You Limit Carbs While Pregnant?

Low carbohydrate diets seem to be the talk of the town. Are they right for everyone? Are they a good idea while pregnant? Carbohydrates have a bad reputation and perhaps…

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January 11, 2021
Pregnancy

Why You Should Strength Train During Second Pregnancy

Strength training is one of the most useful forms of exercise for humans, but especially for pregnant women. Though it may have been traditionally thought of for men, research now…

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November 21, 2020
Fitness, Motivation, Pregnancy

How Important Is Exercise During Pregnancy?

For many who grew up with a mostly sedentary lifestyle, the motivation to get active is often lacking and feels like a monumental task. The older we get, the more…

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July 12, 2019
Fitness, Pregnancy, Self-Care

Challenges Of The Postnatal Woman

The majority of women will end up giving birth at some point in their life. Because pregnancy and delivery are so common, they aren’t often thought of as an extraordinary…

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November 13, 2019
Fitness

Want To Wear Shorts But Concerned About Cellulite?

No one wants to feel like they can’t rock their cute summer shorts! Let’s be real, cellulite sucks. Us girls will change an outfit a million times to avoid showing…

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June 29, 2018
Mind, Weight loss

Using Visualization For Weight Loss

Olympic athletes use visualization when preparing for their event. Not only do they visualize the win but they visualize the obstacles they might encounter during the event and how they…

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June 9, 2018
Fitness, Pregnancy

3 Ways Pregnant Women Can Improve Birth Outcomes

The decision to become a parent is a big one. Whether you are contemplating parenthood or are ​already pregnant, you know the responsibility is enormous and want to take all…

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June 12, 2019
Fitness, Motivation

Doomed If You Hate Traditional Exercise Programs?

Not even a little bit!  Everyone has different preferences which makes us unique. If we all liked the same types of clothes, foods, or even people, there would be no…

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August 31, 2018
Fitness, Pregnancy

How To Have Visible Abs After Delivery

The human body is so amazing and the changes the body undergoes during pregnancy are fascinating. Skin and tissues (including muscle) are elastic, much like rubber bands. When the integrity…

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April 11, 2019
Fitness

Girl Lifting In A Weight Room Full Of Guys

A new weight lifting routine can be an intimidating adventure, especially if you don’t have any experience lifting weights. Before I became a personal trainer, I worked as a weight…

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July 1, 2018
Self-Care

Is It Selfish For New Moms To Engage In Self-Care?

You will likely experience a variety of emotions the moment you learn you are pregnant. You may have a very specific idea in your mind about what it means to…

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September 13, 2019
Fitness

Is Stretching A Waste Of Time?

A few years ago I developed a nasty case of plantar fasciitis.  Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of connective tissue that connects your heel to your toes (bottom of your foot). …

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June 17, 2018
Mind, Self-Care

Mom Obligation And Guilt

As someone who has worked with many new moms, I see how guilt and obligation creep into the minds of these women, take over, and haunt them. I have heard…

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April 14, 2020
Fitness, Motivation, Weight loss

How To Choose The Best Exercise Program For Me

There are many fitness and wellness programs out there and you may notice a tendency to jump from one to another when positive results aren’t achieved or sustained. When choosing…

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June 1, 2018
Mind

Diets Suck!

When most of us sign up for a new diet or exercise routine that promises losing ten or more pounds, we get excited and think it will work this time,…

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December 10, 2018
Weight loss

Minimize Pregnancy Related Weight Gain

What does it really take to minimize weight gain, especially during pregnancy and after delivery? Many women struggle with unwanted weight gain during and following pregnancy. Women sacrifice a lot…

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February 20, 2021
Mind

Does Anxiety Have a Purpose?

Most people are familiar with the feeling of anxiety. There is a lot of information online about ways to cope with it yet so many of us are trying to…

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March 11, 2019
Pregnancy

Why You Should Eat Organic Foods While Pregnant

Pregnancy is such a unique time in a woman’s life. Her body is busy building tissues of her developing fetus so the foods she eats are, in part, fueling her…

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December 14, 2020
Fitness, Pregnancy

Use Pregnancy To Improve Health And Fitness

It is common to give up on weight loss programs because they can be very demanding and hard to maintain. Although it may seem counterintuitive, pregnancy is a fantabulous opportunity…

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January 10, 2019
Mind, Weight loss

What’s Missing In Your Weight Loss Program

Do you diet and exercise for a while, fall off the wagon, then start back up again when you feel fed up? Yo yo dieting is common but can cause…

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November 17, 2018
Motivation, Weight loss

What Valentine’s Day Taught Me About The Heart

I used to love Valentine’s Day as a kid. My dad would give both my younger brother and me a heart shaped box filled with chocolates, one for each of…

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February 14, 2020
Weight loss

3 Ways To Trick Yourself Into Eating Healthier

Good nutrition is important for long-term health. Nothing you didn’t know already, but what if you hate the way most healthy food tastes? Should you force-feed yourself? No, but you…

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March 14, 2020
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    3 Ways To Trick Yourself Into Eating Healthier

    March 14, 2020 /

    Good nutrition is important for long-term health. Nothing you didn’t know already, but what if you hate the way most healthy food tastes? Should you force-feed yourself? No, but you can “trick” yourself into incorporating more wholesome foods. While you may be fed up with how you look and feel, making health related changes is uncomfortable and usually comes with a big side of resistance. You likely have an idea about what it will take to achieve healthy results and it’s often something that feels like a punishment. No wonder most resolutions fall flat within a few weeks or less. So much of creating a healthy lifestyle is about honoring your…

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    What Valentine’s Day Taught Me About The Heart

    February 14, 2020 /

    I used to love Valentine’s Day as a kid. My dad would give both my younger brother and me a heart shaped box filled with chocolates, one for each of us. It is hard for me now to see those heart shaped boxes in the store. I have hated this holiday for many years but now I want to change my focus. Instead of feeling sorrow and loss around this holiday, I want to focus on making it about strengthening hearts and creating more health for families. My dad died on Valentine’s Day when I was eight years old and left me confused, devastated, and angry. I really loved him and…

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    You have likely tried diets and exercise programs that haven’t worked well for you. Perhaps initially you lost some poundage, but not long after you put it all back on; maybe even more than what you started with. This is defeating and makes it easy to tune out preaching professionals concerning healthy lifestyle choices. What if it didn’t work because you didn’t truly understand what was best for YOUR body? It’s tempting to jump on the latest and greatest diet/fitness fad wagon. While they may produce results for some, it may not work for others and worse, might cause health issues. It’s exciting to dive into a new program but…

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    Importance Of The Pelvic Floor

    December 14, 2019 /

    The pelvic floor is a hot topic for pregnant women and women who have recently delivered but the fact is all women should understand and care about their pelvic floor. A dysfunctional pelvic floor can cause pain, discomfort, and embarrassment and can be either prevented or addressed and cured. In the United States alone, nearly 4 million babies are born each year. Across the world, the majority of women will have children at some point in their lives. Pelvic floor dysfunction is so common that many women are left thinking that nothing can be done about it so they suffer in silence, sometimes even many years after the birth of their…

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    Challenges Of The Postnatal Woman

    November 13, 2019 /

    The majority of women will end up giving birth at some point in their life. Because pregnancy and delivery are so common, they aren’t often thought of as an extraordinary experience or accomplishment. Birthing a baby is a major physical event. With this awesome experience comes challenges and changes and the extent of these are directly impacted by the woman’s lifestyle choices and self-care routine. After delivery, there is a period of recovery that should include rest and strengthening of stretched and damaged muscles and connective tissue. If a new mom neglects caring for her body (although easily argued that she can’t or doesn’t have time), this can create muscle imbalances,…

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    3 Ways Overweight Women Can Positively Shape Their Child During Pregnancy

    October 13, 2019 /

    Many of us struggle with staying the course when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle. This could be because you believe that a diet and exercise are a punishment or because you soothe with food when life throws fireball triggers at you. No matter what you grew up thinking and believing, could you now consider that your pregnancy is an opportunity for you to question the beliefs you have and subsequently bring your baby into a completely different and healthy way of existing? As women, we have all been conditioned to believe certain things about our bodies and how we should act and look by our families, friends, and…

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    Is It Selfish For New Moms To Engage In Self-Care?

    September 13, 2019 /

    You will likely experience a variety of emotions the moment you learn you are pregnant. You may have a very specific idea in your mind about what it means to be a good mom and are devoted to making that fantasy come true. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with striving to be a great parent, it is imperative that you do not sacrifice your own health and well-being in the process. Many of us were raised to not be selfish and depending on when we were reminded of this sentiment, it has likely manipulated the way we behave and think. It is common to hear new moms say that…

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    I recently saw a shark on television birthing her pups with ease. Not more than a minute after she delivered did she swim away, appearing not to be in any pain, nor slightly disfigured. I thought, Great Scott!  What if it were that easy for humans?! I wondered if all animals seemingly pooped out their young and moved on with their day as if it was all effortless. I began researching this topic and it turns out that birth isn’t always a walk in the park for every animal. Hyenas for instance, give birth through an extended clitoris (a pseudopenis). OUCH! If a baby porcupine is facing in the wrong direction in…

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    For many who grew up with a mostly sedentary lifestyle, the motivation to get active is often lacking and feels like a monumental task. The older we get, the more conditioned we become to continue doing what we have always done, which can make change hard. Fortunately, pregnancy is an amazing time to begin a new health and fitness routine. Many new moms are highly motivated to do what they can to positively shape their baby’s health and most will keep up the practice after they deliver, which can change the health of their entire family unit. In her book titled, The First 20 Minutes, Gretchen Reynolds said, “A baby’s time…

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    The decision to become a parent is a big one. Whether you are contemplating parenthood or are ​already pregnant, you know the responsibility is enormous and want to take all appropriate steps to ensure your child is happy and healthy. The most rapid growth rate period in the human life cycle occurs during gestation and the lifestyle of the mother has an enormous impact on the baby. One way moms influence the health of their baby is through nutrition. It’s easy to get confused about what you should or shouldn’t eat, especially during pregnancy. You may decide to consult with a registered dietician or nutritionist who specializes in prenatal nutrition.…

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