fitness journey
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Sustainable Weight Loss: How I Lost 20+ lbs. & Kept My Sanity
If there’s one thing our culture has never stopped obsessing over, it’s weight loss. From the early 2000s era of low-rise jeans, Special K diets, and reality shows like The Biggest Loser that glorified shrinking bodies at any cost… all the way to today’s conversations about GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy—it feels like…
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The 10 Essentials You Need to Start Your Wellness Journey
Starting your wellness journey can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right tools, you can create a strong foundation and set yourself up for success. In this post, I’ll share the 10 essentials you need to start feeling your best—no gimmicks, just practical items that truly make a difference. Ready to…
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Gym vs. Home Workouts: Which is Right for Your Goals?
Explore the pros and cons of gym workouts and home workouts to find what fits your fitness goals. Whether you thrive on gym energy or prefer the comfort of home, discover the best approach for your lifestyle and stay consistent. When it comes to staying fit, choosing the right environment can make or break your…
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What to Expect As a Beginner Runner
From navigating self-doubt to triumph, learn the essentials for any beginner runner. Explore vital insights, including pacing strategies, footwear selection, and mental resilience tips, to kickstart your own fulfilling running adventure. Me? Running For Fun? I never thought I’d become someone who runs for fun. No, really. The pacer test in school? Absolute trauma. I…
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3 ‘Healthy’ Habits That Are Actually Ruining Your Health
In a world inundated with a million conflicting messages about health and wellness, it’s hard to know who to trust. Everyone and their neighbor claims to be an expert, pushing their latest fad diets, extreme exercise routines, and hustle-until-you-drop mentalities. But let’s face it, most of us aren’t experts. I’m not a nutritionist or a…
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Blueberry Oat Protein Smoothie
Sip on the goodness of my favorite Blueberry Oat Protein Smoothie, a powerhouse blend of blueberries, oats, and protein-packed ingredients designed to kickstart your day with vitality. Even though it’s still the middle of winter, I’m still on a smoothie kick. Something about the way it gets my whole day off to the right start,…
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The Essential Components of a Perfect Smoothie
Learn how to make a perfect smoothie in this fruity guide that translates to any flavor profile. They say every cloud has a silver lining, and in my case, that silver lining came in the form of a blender. At the tender age of 17, I found myself unceremoniously handed a pink slip from my…
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Healing Whole Chicken Noodle Soup
This recipe utilizes a whole chicken for chicken noodle soup, making it the most economical, delicious, and healing chicken noodle soup you’ve ever had. healing the winter blues Everyone knows there’s nothing quite as healing as a warm bowl of chicken noodle soup for the soul. A timeless classic, I’d wager that every cold-weather culture…
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Nourishing Beef & Lentil Soup
legumes galore Legumes are all the rage. Whether you’re trying out a plant-based diet or just trying to max out your nutrition, legumes are where it’s at. Lentils are one of the easiest and most versatile legume in my not-so-humble opinion. This soup is here to give chicken noodle a run for its money when…
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Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup
Not Your Nana’s Chicken Soup (Unless She’s Greek) This soup came to me in a dream… but really, it was actually on a cruise. If you’ve ever been on a cruise, you probably know that you can order as much food as you want. While this can end up being extremely wasteful, it also allows…