Posts by michelle-admin

Why You Need to Move Heavy Sh*t

There is a ton of information out there touting the benefits of strength training, but instead of sending you on a cyber-scavenger hunt or having you wade through someone else’s philosophy, I’m going to share my top 10 reasons you need to move heavy sh*t, including but not limited to your very own body weight—…

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Your Best Body Challenge Winners – 2013

Congratulations to our Your Best Body Challenge winners for 2013: Anne Lytle – 2nd Place for Fitness, improved her fitness by 72% Catherine Stuart – 1st place for Fitness, improved by 150% Dolly Munroe – Body Transformation winner, decreased her body fat by 13% Jen H. – Overall Winner, improved her fitness level, made significant…

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Getting Into Your Genes – and Taking Control of Your Destiny

We all know that genetics determines things about us that without cosmetic alteration remain the same throughout our lives—eye, skin and hair color for example. Then there are those of us who are genetically predisposed to diseases like cancer, diabetes and—you guessed it—obesity. Although whether obesity is a symptom or a disease is debatable. One…

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It’s NEVER too late!

Tick-tock goes the clock. Where did the time go? Soccer games, birthday parties, getting the older ones ready for prom, the younger ones fed, bathed and intellectually stimulated; trekking to the grocery store every other day and WHAMMO—June is here. School’s out next week (or already for some). The township pools are open and beach…

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Time to Celebrate!

Spring sprang two months ago. The flowers have bloomed. The pavement steams after a cool rain on a hot day. Summer hints (or on some days – thunders) on the breeze and the green unfurls all around us. This is a time of abundance—gardens sprouting, longer days, more sunshine, and holidays to celebrate. The holiday…

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Watch Your Language!

This post is not about what goes into your mouth, but what comes out it. We’re talking words today, folks. Sentences, phrases and automatic verbal spew that we might not even be aware of. The way we refer to ourselves and the world around us informs our reality and can make our daily grind a…

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What drives you?

What got you to boot camp this morning? What made you struggle through one more second of a TRX plank hold? What was it that planted the thought in your head to show up again tomorrow and do it all again? What gave you the will to forgo dessert or a handful of Cheez-Its? What…

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‘Tis the Season! Farmers Market Season.

Where do you get your meat? It’s one question I am asked regularly and can answer without blushing. People are interested in humanely raised, grass-fed or pastured meat, eggs and dairy. They’re hearing about the nutritional and environmental benefits of meat sourced from reputable small farmers. Benefits such as high levels of healthy fats, CLAs…

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Weekend survival strategy

I’ve posted this a couple of times during our annual Clean Up and Your Best Body challenges. With this being the first weekend of the YBBC 2013, it’s time to post it again. Even if you’re not doing our challenge, you may find the tips below helpful in surviving your weekend. So, it’s your first…

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Summer Readiness Tips

It’s April but you know you’re thinking about summer. Want to rock a smokin’ beach body this summer? You have to work for it. Here are TEN things you can do to create your best summer body: 1. Move heavy stuff. Whether it’s a dumbbell, a kettlebell or a medicine ball, heavier is better. For…

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