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Nutrition and Eats

Making Mindful Choices About Holiday Eats

November 21, 2023
It’s Thanksgiving week here in the US. While the holiday should stand for gratitude, for many of us, it has become a bit of an eating gauntlet. Especially for any of us with more than one celebration to attend. As we head into holiday mode (regardless of where you are in the world), I want
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Dimensions of Wellness•General Fitness•Planning and Programming

Wellness Practices That Move the Needle

November 14, 2023
Well, Warriors, the calendar has flipped to a new month and we are headed into a season of busyness. This is the time of year that most health and wellness practices start to slide to the back burner to make room for all the other things. So, today I want to take a look at
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Dimensions of Wellness

Wellness Gatekeeping Part 10: Access

November 7, 2023
Hello Warriors! I’ve had a lot to say this past year about how those of us in the wellness arena can gatekeep. There are loads of landmines and if you’d like to read from the beginning, you can start here. Sometimes, though, those of us practicing are forced to work within a larger system that
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Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2023
Hey Friends! Just dropping in quickly to say that I’ve got a bit of a hectic week here. Since I am sure many of you are counting just how many Barbie costumes are headed around your neighborhood, too, I’m going to take a break. Never fear, I will be back with regularly scheduled content next
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Strength Training

Good Gourd Workout

October 24, 2023
Hello, hello Warriors! I’m a huge proponent of using what you’ve got at home to aid in workouts. I mean, resistance bands hold a special place in my biceps for this reason. And with Halloween next week, something that I bet most of you have at home right now are pumpkins. So, before you carve
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Nutrition and Eats•Recipes

German Goulash

October 17, 2023
What is up, Warriors? That fall chill is in the air and if it isn’t, it will be soon. I mean it’s been Pumpkin Spice season for a good six weeks now. Today I’ve got a recipe that is all the best fall things: warming, comforting, and makes plenty of leftovers.
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Dimensions of Wellness

Wellness Gatekeeping 9: Focus on Physical

October 10, 2023
Hi Warriors! I’ve got the next installment of my Wellness Gatekeeping Series for you today. If this is your first time here, welcome, and you can read the intro to the series here. Today, let’s get MORE than Physical, because true wellness involves much more.
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Strength Training

Top 5 Tips: Split Squats

October 3, 2023
Howdy Warriors! You know that I love some form tips and tricks. Be it for strength exercises or yoga, I’m all about helping you get the most out of your workout. Since Halloween is right around the corner now that we’ve rolled into October, I thought I’d tackle one of the scariest strength exercises. The
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Yoga

Seated Yoga for Core Strength

September 26, 2023
Hello Warriors! Core strength is crucial for day to day life. And especially as we go through the aging process. Today I have a yoga based workout that focuses on core strength!
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Dimensions of Wellness•Nutrition and Eats

Wellness Gatekeeping Part 8: Supplements

September 19, 2023
Well, Warriors, I’m back with the next installment in my Gatekeeping Wellness Series. If you’d like to read the intro, you can find it here. Today I’ve got a hot take on supplements.
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