Today I want to talk all about planning a trip to Cabo and how to do it for less! Our trip was so amazing and a much-needed trip getaway from all the crazy health issues I have been dealing with these last 6 months. Read more about it here. The […]
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Happy New Year! Wow! 2021 was another crazy year! But we’ve made it to another year! I thought it would be fun to look back at my top ten most viewed blog posts from 2021 you can read my Top Ten Blog post from 2020 here or my 2019 here. […]
2021 Top Ten Read Blog ...
Planks are all about your CORE and more! Why strengthening your core is important: Reduces the Risk of Injury, Better Posture, Improves Your Ability to Do Everyday Activities, A Strong Core is a Key to Flat Abs. Determine your baseline. Time yourself while doing a basic plank. Pick your level […]
How to Plank for Beginners
1 comment Planksgiving 2021 Challenge!!! It’s that time of year again! Time for our 7th year of Planksgiving! I love this challenge and it has been a huge hit each year growing more and more. Well, the holidays are right around the corner. Let’s stay fit this holiday season. Do you want to […]
Planksgiving 2021
Today’s workout is a 20 minute Full Body Circuit Workout With Weights. This workout will help you tone, sculpt, and loss that unwanted body fat! You don’t need to spend hours in the gym with my hybrid exercises you do more in less time! Related posts:Make Your Bed!Kristin McConnellHi!! I’m […]
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This video and blog post is a bit more personal than normal. My Journey with Venous Thoracic Outlet Syndrom part 3! This journey has been more challenging than I thought it would be, but I am making progress every day! I am also not used to asking for help and […]
vTOS Surgery Update Part 3
2 comments It’s been said that failing to plan is planning to fail, so let’s make a plan together! Having healthy meals on hand doesn’t have to be complicated. What Is Meal Prep? In simplified terms, meal prep is the act of preparing meals or meal components ahead of time and storing […]
MAKE-AHEAD MEAL PREP TIPS & ...
Today I want to talk about Strength Training! Strength training will help your body burn more calories even when you are not doing anything. Major Benefits of Strength Training Added strength, confidence, stronger bones, fat burn, and weight loss, better athletic performance, and fewer injuries. It’s a win-win-win-win. Get […]
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Today’s workout is Push up Row Down Chain While regular push-ups with your legs straight are challenging enough, if you really want to get stronger and build muscle in your upper back, arms, and core, this variation is a must-do. Grab a pair of light- to medium-weight dumbbells, and add […]
Push-Up Down Chain
2 comments With the kids back in school, it’s time to focus on us! Self-care is so important if we focus on taking care of ourselves we will be able to take care of others even better! Join us for a free Wellness Rest Challenge! Nurture your mind and body with six […]
Wellness Reset Challenge
“I received free samples of California Walnuts mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by California Walnuts and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.” Walnut Peach Cobbler, a sweet and buttery dessert […]
Walnut Peach Cobbler
These Keto Taco Shells are absolutely delicious and so easy to make! And since it is Taco Tuesday I thought it would only be appropriate to share a carnivore, keto taco shell recipe with you today! This recipe is super easy to make! Pre Heat the oven to 375*F Place […]
Keto Taco Shells
Dieting is hard enough without making separate meals for you and your kids. No one has time to make separate meals! I’ve made meal planning easy by finding the best low-carb Keto dinner ideas for the family! Grab the recipes: 1. Everything Bagel Chicken with Scallion Cream Cheese Sauce An […]
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On September 1st, I had my post-op appointment with my surgeon. We went over his finding during my venogram. He said that my case is textbook! The blood thinners he has me on are not making that big of a difference so he has suggested we move forward with the […]
vTOS Update
We all know how important it is to get plenty of sleep but we also know that we are not all getting all the Zzz’s we need. Sleep is important! Sleep deprivation impairs your judgment, makes the body retain fat, your body is unable to repair properly from training, and […]
Sleep
R.E.S.T. DAYS Rest Days and why they are more important than you think! It’s totally fitting that I am putting together this blog post right now! Because I am actually on a forced rest day (weeks…month) I actually started to write this post before my injury but I thought now […]
REST Days
Workouts don’t have to be complicated! I have put together a 5-minute ab workout! Want more I suggest repeating one or two more times! 10 Single Leg Toe Tap 10 Double Leg Toe Tap 10 Slow Bicycles Repeat 3 times! Single Leg Toe Tap What is a single-leg toe touch? […]
5 Minute Abs for Women
These 4 tips can help you re-focused and get back on track with your workouts! These tips are a helpful tool to have in your back pockets for those moments when your mind needs convincing and your to-do list is growing by the minute! You know, the times when you […]