Looking Inward

I have lived 53 years without knowing what Juneteenth was. I never heard about the Tulsa Race Massacre until Donald Trump planned to hold a rally in Oklahoma.  I never had a conversation with my teenage son about what to do if he's pulled over by the police. I. Never. Gave. It. A. Thought.   I …

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Yeah, but….

I'm a fitness professional and as such hear "Yeah, but..." a lot.  It usually is in regards to a conversation about health and fitness or about my WFPB eating. "Yeah, but....I don't have the time to meal prep" "Yeah, but....I could NEVER give up cheese!" "Yeah, but...your classes are so early" "Yeah, but...it's easy for …

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How to Make Amazing Salads

I never used to like salads much.  I grew up eating side salads made of cold iceberg lettuce, pale tomatoes and a few nubs of carrots topped with obligatory croutons and 1000 Island Dressing. But now, I love them.  And I have to say, I have learned to make really good salads.  Today I'm going …

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You Are Amazing!

Ok here's some tough love today.  Stop minimizing your fitness achievements.  I see it on social media, I read it in emails and people do it all the time when we talk in person. You didn't "just" walk today, you walked and moved. You don't "only" jog a little, you are a runner. And I …

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What the Hell is Chia Pudding?

It's just my newest obsession, that's what it is!  Chia Pudding is super simple to make, can stay in the fridge for 5-7 days and is the base for a sweet and satisfying meal or snack. Chia Seeds? Chia seeds contain healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium.  They are an unprocessed, …

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Get Moving Thru June

Our  May SIP 10,000 Steps Challenge was such a huge hit that we've started a new challenge  for June. The goal?  Track your steps every day and try to hit 10,000.  Does that scare you?  It's ok, we all have to start somewhere. Find us on Facebook and request to join.  Now go run! Keli …

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