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How expecting a baby raised my standards
Pregnant and dating: not two words commonly seen together. But that’s me. You’re not so common pregnant chick. And don’t get me wrong, I am focused almost exclusively on my baby and me. But just about two years ago, God told me that He has someone better for me (in the context of my heart… Read more
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Working out while pregnant and shortened labor times
As a first time Mom.. Labor is scary to me. I know people who had labors lasting as long as 36 or over 40 hours. The idea of doing anything for two days straight sounds awful, especially when there’s a lot of pain and uncomfortable actions involved. So once I found out I was pregnant,…Working… Read more
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Why and how to do a proper lunge
Do you lunge, tho? Most clients tell me they hate lunges, which is exactly why I make them do them. But the reason behind lunging can be misunderstood. Also, form is everything in order to avoid injury. Lunges are one of the hardest single-leg exercises out there but they are important for endurance athletes, from…Why… Read more
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What fuels Shalane Flanagan: eat to run fast
What fuels you to run fast? Everyday we are faced with the age-old question: what do you want to eat? Many couples and families alike struggle to find the answer to this question but most people tend to try to eat healthy. But what is healthy? Everyone is different, but today I’m going to focus…What… Read more
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Foods that disrupt sleep: how to get more rest
Many of my clients complain about a lack of sleep and come to me for answers. While everyone is different, I tend to pick apart their diet a little bit before anything else. And I’ve noticed a few trends with those who are insomniacs. These are the top foods that disrupt sleep, be sure to…Foods… Read more
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Should you workout twice a day?
Do you workout twice a day? Normally, I don’t workout twice a day since I end up working out 5 to 7 times a week on average. But recently I got distracted and busy between work and birthday celebrations that I somehow skipped a few days at the gym (I mean workout wise not just…Should… Read more
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PMS: How to avoid shark week
If you’re a female, then you know you’ve been there. Life’s going great, you’re feeling awesome. Then Aunt Flow comes for a visit. If you’re anything like me, your mood changes and the cramps begin immediately. While I usually just muster through them, most people around me feel the effects. I turn into a shark,…PMS:… Read more
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Dumbbell Pullovers and why you should do them
Back in the classic era of bodybuilding, before steroids were a thing, the “squats and milk” routine was the number one method for getting ectomorphs jacked. What most people forget though is the third piece to this routine: pullovers. Squats for testosterone boost and whole-body muscle growth, and pullovers for the wide and thick barrel-chest,…Dumbbell… Read more
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Pros and cons of intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting to lose weight I first heard of intermittent fasting just over a year ago when one of my new running friends was talking about her new diet. She could only eat certain foods and during certain times of the day. She had already lost a few pounds, so of course I was all…Pros… Read more
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Love languages and what they mean
What’s your love language? I know this isn’t necessarily fitness related, but some may argue that love and relationships affect your health. And if you’re currently in a relationship of any kind and not actually moving forward, it’s time to jump ship. See what I did there? Anyways, today I’m going to dive into the…Love… Read more