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vTOS Update
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 surgery to remove my right first rib. During the surgery, they will remove my first right rib, ballon my vein if needed as well as remove the scar tissue around the vein. We have this surgery scheduled for Monday, September 13th! I am super nervous but as my Dad said today after my surgery I will be in recovery mode…
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4 Tips to help you Actually Workout
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 feel like you just don’t have time for a workout, or you just don’t feel like exercising. Those are the times when these tips are super effective. Here are some of the tips I use to help me get my workouts in more consistently. Tip #1. Done is better than perfect! While you may think perfection is a helpful tool, it’s actually…
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My Journey with vTOS
Let’s start at the beginning for the last few weeks I had noticed my right arm was swollen and turning blue and purple. There was small bruise on my shoulder but I hadn’t injured it. I also noticed that I had a bruise on my knee which was from a bug bite so I thought that might be the case. I asked my husband as well as my daughter if they could see a difference in my arms. At that time they couldn’t really tell. It was later in the week my husband was watching my latest Workout Video. Check it out here. My husband noticed in that video my…
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Tips to Improve your Relationship with Food
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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Why Fat Doesn’t Make You FAT!
If you're concerned eating fat will make you fat, think again!
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Health & Fitness Q & A
Welcome to my first Ask me anything Health & Fitness Addition. I am so excited to bring this new series to my blog as well as to my Instagram! =) The following are totally anonymous questions that you’ve submitted, and I’m providing my thoughts and advice. I received some amazing questions, and because I plan to post this series regularly, not all have been included. If you have a question that you’d like advice on in the next Q & A, please submit it here. On Instagram last week I asked my followers what their Health and Fitness questions were. I answered them in my stories with a quick answer.…
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Setting Goals
Today I want to talk about Goals! Setting Goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible. – Tony Robbins Write down your goals! What do you want to accomplish? How do you want to feel? Where are you currently at with your health? Getting into the habit of journaling your thoughts daily can help improve your mindset as well! “If you cab dream it, you can do it.” Walt Disney Follow these steps to successful goal setting. If your goals are important enough for you to set them, I want you to achieve them. Get super clear about your goal – BE specific As you…
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12 Days of Fitness
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But it can also be a very stressful time of year! That’s why I have put together a fun new free series 12 days of Fitness! Every day for 12 days you’ll be receiving an email full of healthy lifestyle tips to help you not just survive but THRIVE this holiday season. Plus I will be doing a couple of giveaways during this free challenge! You can sign up for my free 12 days of fitness below! Looking for a little extra motivation to keep you on track this holiday season? I’ve got you with this free 12 days of fitness with…
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How To Make Time For Exercise
An active and healthy lifestyle is something we should all aim for but it’s not always easy. I often get asked how to stay motivated to exercise. If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that quick fixes are NEVER the answer! The good news is there are things you can do to make exercise part of your lifestyle. How to make time to workout Here are some of my top tips to make the time to workout and turn exercise into a lifestyle. Commit to Yourself! Making the commitment to add exercise into your life is the first step. To get there, you need a plan for when you’ll…
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Positive Affirmations in Stressful Times We are in this together!
How do we practice gratitude and abundance when we feel stressed or overwhelmed? Affirmations are a simple and proven way to rewire our brains. Much like exercise feeds our bodies, affirmations feed our brain positivity. Ever hear the saying, “We are what we think”? This means that your life is dictated largely by your thoughts. But recognizing this is just the first step. You must then translate those thoughts into words – and then into actions. Here are some positive affirmation examples you can try today: “Today, I am content and calm.” “I am blessed with so many talents that I will use today.” “My body is healthy, my mind…
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Healthy Lifestyle
What does it really mean? The word “healthy” means different things to different people. It could totally mean one thing to one person and then something completely different to another. Regardless of who you are, I want to make one point very clear: being healthy does not have a single set of rules you have to live by! But there are some principles you can adopt to create a healthy mindset, which will give you a great foundation for being healthy. If you’ve ever been a bit overwhelmed or thought to yourself, “What does health mean?”, then this blog is for you. Now is the time to think about how you…
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2 PRODUCTS TO HELP YOU STAY HEALTHY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
With the holiday season, along comes cold and flu season. Take charge and boost your immune system with Vital Proteins’ Beef and Chicken Bone Broth Collagen Powders. Your family will thank you! 2 PRODUCTS TO HELP YOU STAY HEALTHY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON What is Bone Broth Collagen Powder? Vital Proteins’ Bone Broth Collagen Powder is crafted with USDA Organic bones that are simmered slowly to extract the maximum amount of nutrients. The bones are either sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised cattle or free-range chickens and offer 9g of protein. Vital Proteins Beef and Chicken Bone Broth Collagen powders are the first of their kind. USDA Organic Grass-fed/free-range Dehydrated using low temperature, patented technology Naturally…
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March Diffuser Blends
I love to diffuse my essential oils!! I diffuse pretty much all day every day. It can help motivate you, wake you up, help you sleep, cleans the air and so much more!! Below I have shared several diffuser blends for you to try! Leave me a comment with yout favorite diffuser blend. Try thesee fun diffuser belnd! Meditation 3 Drops Balance 3 Drops Purify Clean Laundry 3 Drops Siberian fir 3 Drops Cypress 2 Drops Wintergreen Herbaceous and Vivacious 1 Drop Cinnamon bark 2 Drops Lime 2 Drop Basil Family Party 3 drops Lavender 3 Drops Bergamot 3 Drops Clary Sage 3 Drops Cedarwood Luck of the Irish 3…
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Master Your Metabolism
Join us for a 5 day educational event coming January 21st to the 25th! You will learn some of dōTERRA’s key products to Master Your Metabolism! (Goodness knows I need it after the holidays!) January 1st I will share with you what products you need to order to be set on January 21st! Are you in? Kristin McConnellHi!! I’m Kristin McConnell, I am so glad you are here! I am a wife to my amazing husband and a Mom of two fabulous kids. I love gardening, raising chickens, bee keeping and baking sourdough bread! livesimplywithkristin.com
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Flat Belly Series Part 1
With summer just around the corner we are all looking for ways to flatten our stomachs! Or get that beautiful 6 pack. But how do we do that and what causes our belly gains? In this series I am going to break it down and show you how to get that beautiful flat belly we all strive for. Don’t forget to sign up for my 8 week Bikini Challenge which is designed to help you get that summer body you will feel confident, happy and healthy! Join Here Flat Belly Series! I’m really excited to share all this information and hope you are too! What comes to mind when you think…
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Essential Oils and Product of the Month
Start Here Essential Oils and Product of the Month Get Started with Oils Ready to get started now? Hop on over to mydoterra.com/kristinmcconnell and click SHOP for retail orders. Although the best and most popular way purchase our oils is to open a wholesale account which is what I highly recommend because you get the best pricing and there are no minimums unless you want to save even more with our amazing loyalty rewards program or earn a commission. With either option, you can cancel at any time. If you already know which kit you US (go here for Canada starter kits and here for AU kits) you want, go to my online store mydoterra.com/kristinmcconnell and click JOIN AND…
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Hi I’m Kristin this is My Story!
Hi! I just wanted to write this blog and tell you a little bit about myself and my story! For those of you that have been following me for a while I’m glad you are here and that you have continued to support this wonderful fitness journey. For those of you that are new welcome! I am so glad you are here! I have been a little quiet over here lately. Still going strong on Facebook and Instagram. I have been doing a lot of research and studying trying to figure out the direction I want to go with my fitness business. I am so excited for all the new knowledge…
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Red, White and Blue Healthy Recipes
Happy 4th of July! Thank you to everyone who has fought and those who continue to fight for the Freedom we enjoy each and every day! July is one of my Favorite months. Time for BBQ’s, friends and family. I love going to the park to watch the fireworks with my family. It’s also my birthday month. With all the parties and party food, it can be hard to stick with our goals. I am always on the hunt for fun healthy dishes everyone will enjoy. It is so much fun to bring a healthy dish to a party that no one realizes it healthy! =) I have some delicious…
