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In Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, March 29, 2022  •  
Whoa, where did the first bit of 2022 go? Maybe it’s because the first part of the year is chock full of birthdays and holidays for our family. Maybe it’s because we juggled a lot of in and virtual with school (for all three of...
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How to Use Intuitive Exercise Reminders

In General Fitness, Mental Health, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, March 1, 2022  •  
Well, Warriors, it is check in time. And I mean that in a few different ways. It’s time to check in with your previously made New Year’s plans. This is usually about when attrition starts to set in. Maybe you were overly ambitious, or your...
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Inclusivity

In Body Positivity, Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, January 25, 2022  •  
Wellness Warriors, I’ve got a post today that has been on my mind for awhile. It is a loaded topic and one that I feel usually gets either pushed to the side in the name of discomfort or gets pigeonholed into a specific box. I’d...
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Tips to Make a Short Workout Happen

In General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, January 11, 2022  •  
Hi Warriors! Now that the new year is underway in earnest schedule-wise (back at work and school), I want to address managing workout time. Not having enough time is probably the most cited reason for dropping an exercise routine. And while the axiom of, “you...
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Why Movement is Important During the Holidays + Easy Ideas

In Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness, Planning and Programming  •  by Melissa, November 16, 2021  •  
Well Warriors, the holiday travel season is upon us. And I know that after last year, many of us are looking forward to seeing family and friends. Whether you are driving or flying, whether you are taking a long weekend or an extended stay, it...
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Intuitive Exercise Part 10: Honor Your Long Term Health

In Body Positivity, Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, November 9, 2021  •  
Well Warriors, we have reached the end of my Intuitive Exercise Series. Part 10. If you are just tuning in, I’ve been using the ten Intuitive Eating Principles as a framework to show how Exercise Culture places value on the calorie and a certain aesthetic....
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Tips for a Mindful Workout If You Hate Yoga

In General Fitness  •  by Melissa, November 2, 2021  •  
Hey Warriors! I hope you are well. Mindfulness and its interplay with exercise and physical activity have been a hot topic for a bit now. But a lot of the chatter revolves around the mind-body benefits of particular types of exercise. Specifically yoga. What if...
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Intuitive Exercise Part 9: Fuel Your Body

In General Fitness, Mental Health, Nutrition and Eats  •  by Melissa, October 19, 2021  •  
Hi Wellness Warriors! I’ve got the ninth installment of my Intuitive Exercise Series for you. If you are just tuning in, I’ve been using the ten Intuitive Eating Principles as a framework to show how Exercise Culture can sidetrack us just as easily as Diet...
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Creating Order From Chaos

In General Fitness, Nutrition and Eats  •  by Melissa, October 12, 2021  •  
Hi Wellness Warriors! Last month, I wrote a bit about where body fat goes when you lose weight. The First Law of Thermodynamics is straightforward in concept and something that most trainers or coaches learn fairly early on. The other shoe, though, is the Second...
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Intuitive Exercise Part 8: Respect Your Body

In Dimensions of Wellness, General Fitness  •  by Melissa, September 21, 2021  •  
Hi Wellness Warriors! I’ve got the eighth installment of my Intuitive Exercise Series for you. If you are just tuning in, I’ve been using the ten Intuitive Eating Principles as a framework to show how Exercise Culture can be just as sneaky. (You can read...
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