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How I’m Trying to Use Less Plastic (And How You Can Too)
I’m going to get straight to the point: Plastic is harmful for the environment and it’s harmful for you. A simple way that you can reduce toxins in your life, save money, and help the planet is by reducing your plastic use and consumption. Plastic is literally used everywhere – from kitchen items to beauty products. It’s in your clothing, furniture, and feminine products. I’m not saying you have to avoid it all (that would be unrealistic and I don’t like to promote a purist lifestyle) BUT you can make simple changes that will make a difference! I have a long way to go and still contribute to way more…
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Can You Get Fit with Bodyweight Exercises?
Are you looking for an effective way to get in shape without using any equipment? The good news is, bodyweight exercises provide an easy and accessible way to get fit! Through different types of multi-muscle, full-body exercises, you can strengthen every muscle in your body without the need for equipment. In this article, I’ll answer some common questions and show how you can get started with a bodyweight plan right away. Can you get fit with bodyweight exercises? Yes! It is possible to get fit with bodyweight exercises alone. Bodyweight exercises are a great way to improve your strength, flexibility, and endurance without the need for any equipment or gym…
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How I Got Rid of Knee Discomfort While Running
This information does not and should not take the place of advice from your trusted knee doctor, physical therapist, or professional. This is simply my experience, my personal research, and my tips that have helped me with my knee discomfort while running. I’ve been consistently running for the last 13 years. In the last year or so, I started noticing some discomfort in my knees towards the end of my runs. After one run I actually came home with a slightly swollen knee! I knew then that I needed to be more intentional about protecting and strengthening my knees. Here are the two major things I did to get rid…
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Enevive Review -Whole Home Water Filtration
I have been looking for solutions to improve the water we drink for a long time. We have city water- so it’s been treated with all sorts of sketchy chemicals and our water is EXTREMELY hard where we live. (If you’re not familiar with how water is treated here in the US I highly recommend looking into it. You might be shocked like I was.) I own a Berkey filter that I used for drinking and cooking and honestly loved it. However, I had always dreamed of whole home filtration. I always thought it would be really expensive and something we wouldn’t have until we were older. In fact I…
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Don’t Make These 5 Common Fitness Mistakes!
When it comes to achieving your fitness goals, mistakes can be costly. I’ve been a trainer and in the fitness realm for a decade now. I’ve made many of these common fitness mistakes myself and continue to see them far too often. In this blog post, I’ll discuss the top five workout mistakes that could impede your progress and offer tips on how to avoid them. Read on to learn what the biggest fitness mistakes are so you can stay on track to meet your fitness goals! 1) Not warming up properly Not warming up properly before physical activity is a common mistake that can increase the risk of injury…
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My Honest Therasage Infrared Sauna Review
Have you ever dreamed about having your own at home sauna? This blog post contains affiliate links. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Once I learned about the benefits of sauna and heat immersion – I made it a goal to save up for a sauna. As much as I love the look of the pretty built in cedar saunas that simply wasn’t an option due to price and space. Then I discovered the Therasage infrared sauna – a portable, affordable, infrared sauna with low EMFs. I immediately started saving and purchased my Therasage 360+ Infrared Sauna this past March and I’ve been enjoying the benefits ever since. This…
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The Best Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies
If you have a garden like me and have more zucchini than you know what to do with…try these delicious chocolate chip zucchini cookies! This recipe is from my mom and I recently re-discovered them. She used to make these cookies every summer growing up during zucchini season. I was always SO excited when I’d come home from school to find the house smelling like heaven and freshly baked zucchini cookies waiting as the perfect after school snack. They are honestly one of my favorite cookies ever. Partly because of nostalgia, the other because they are dang good and you’d never guess there’s a veggie inside this cookie. You’ll LOVE…
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How to Get Healthy as a Couple – 5 Simple Tips
Do you and your partner want to work on your health this year? Are you working on your health goals but maybe your partner isn’t quite as enthusiastic? Getting healthy as a couple doesn’t have to be difficult or a source of contention! Here are some simple ways you and your significant other can get healthy as a couple and enjoy the process together. How to Get Healthy as a Couple Talk about your health goals and intentions together. Let your partner know why it’s important to you and how they could support you. Ask about their goals and how you can support them. Be open, honest, and patient! Communication…
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How To Run (And Actually Enjoy It)
I love to run. No, really. I actually love and look forward to lacing up my running shoes each week. But it wasn’t always that way. I was a novice to running once and I’m pretty sure we were the worst of enemies at one point. But now? Now we are best buds. Why I Love Running It’s my wish to convert more people into runners. Why? Because running changed my life. It helped me learn to push myself, that I could do hard things. It was the first step to a healthier lifestyle. Running started out as simply a way to get fit. It slowly morphed into a way to compete…
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Gofa Fitness App Review- From a Personal Trainer
Love working out at home, but need a change? Or maybe you’re looking for a specific fitness plan to help you reach your goals? I’ve got a great fitness app you can try- the Gofa fitness app! I decided to try out the Gofa fitness app and was pleasantly surprised by the variety, intensity, and convenience it provides! No matter your fitness level I think you’ll find some great workouts on the app to give you a challenge and boost your results. The best part? It can be done at home! This is a sponsored blog post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own and are completely honest. My…
