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Wonderful Pistachio Roasted Bacon Brussel Sprouts

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February 9, 2018
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No, Spend February 2021

Simply put, a no spend month is where you don't spend unnecessary money, and stop impulse purchases throughout the month. This helps you become aware of and stop, your unnecessary…

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February 1, 2021
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Paleo Loaded Crispy Potato Skins

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September 8, 2018
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REST Days

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…

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    June 18, 2021 / 0 Comments

    Have you heard any of these below… ​“You should workout in the morning to start your day as productive as possible!”“Fasted cardio first thing is the best way to go”“Your body is at its natural peak in the evening” Can be a bit confusing right?!?! I get asked all the time: ā€œwhen is the best time to workout?ā€, or whether one is better for weight loss than the other. So, today I’m going to explore this in a little more detail.  When is the Best Time to Workout? Are you a night owl or an early bird? Choosing the Best Time of Day to Workout Is it better to workout…

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    My son’s birthday was this week and we thought it would be fun to freeze-dry candy! I know what you are thinking this is a health and wellness blog! Well, that is true but it is also a lifestyle blog and just because I am a health coach doesn’t mean I don’t let my kids have treats sometimes! =) I did a quick google on freeze-drying candy and there wasn’t much out there. What did I try: I put together a fun REEL during the process check it out here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristin McConnell (@livesimplywithkristin) What do you need: Skittles Skittles are super…

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    June 13, 2021 / 0 Comments

    I hope these recipes help you plan your meals for the week! Copy my menu each week or create your own! If you missed last weeks click here. If you are on my email list I will be emailing you as well to let you know the new menu is up! Innovative Health & Fitness www.innovativehealthfitness.com

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    Navigating through what to eat and what not to eat can be super challenging and confusing! Here are 5 tips to help you improve your relationship with food! Quit the ALL or NOTHING mentality  Trying to follow a “perfect” diet is only going to make you fail because nobody can follow a perfect diet. We are human. Life is all about balance. A healthy day might include some healthy foods and some not-so-healthy foods. Slowly start adding more healthy foods to your day. What matters is what you do the majority of the time. For example, if you drop your phone on the ground. What do you do? You just pick it up where it dropped…

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    June 6, 2021 / 0 Comments

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    May 30, 2021 / 0 Comments

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    Join me for the Les Mills Fuel Reset I know that nutrition is a hot topic that so many of you want to focus more on. So we are super excited to be talking about food with you! Perhaps you feel that the way you’re eating is letting you down? Maybe you think you’d get better results if you started making smarter food choices? Now’s your chance to make a change. Follow this six-week nutrition reset and you’ll discover nutritious and joyful eating. You’ll find the foods that suit you best. And in just six weeks you’ll be feeling happier, more satisfied and more energized. This program gives you: Weekly…

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