I love the holidays. I enjoy the festive parties, savor seasonal foods, and take a few days off in a row (WOO HOO). But since my body isnt used to being a monday through sunday socialite, sometimes I feel the effects of all the events add up. When my energy, digestion, sleep, or workouts get off …
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Unpredictable schedules. Hotels. Airplanes. Cars. Events. Family to visit. From Thanksgiving to New Years theres a lot more life to do! It may feel impossible to fit in fitness while traveling for the holidays. But believe it or not you can find time to exercise during the “most wonderful time of the year” – it just takes a little planning …
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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John Fitzgerald Kennedy Thanksgiving happens to be one of my favorite holidays of the year because I LOVE giving thanks. There is no better reason to express gratitude for those that you love and take time …
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Carving out a little solitude can make a world of difference. Here are some great reasons to spend more time alone. Go ahead—give yourself a break. Photo credit Kuroda Studios I consider myself a pretty social person, but I also absolutely need my “caroline” time – those periodic moments away from the world. After a business …
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I couldnt be more excited to be traveling to Costa Rica in January to host an uplifting, inspiring, and life changing wellness retreat. The experience we have planned will be a week full of fitness, yoga, dance, and adventure opportunities combined with community building, coaching, reflection all in the breathtaking Chirriposa Mountain and Beach resort …
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In today’s non-stop world, the daily stresses of life can build quickly. Always reachable on our mobile devices, many of us have endless ‘to-do’ lists and are constantly racing to “keep up”. By running from errand to errand, always plugged in to technology, we rarely give our bodies and minds the break needed to recuperate or live fully. Then …
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When I think of Halloween, my mind fills not with thoughts of spooks and spells, but with thoughts of happiness and excitement. It’s not the holiday most people consider the most positive with demons, devils, and scary things—but to me, it’s filled with festivity and fun. I think Halloween is one of the greatest holidays because …
Feeling stressed? It could be your relationship. No, not to your honey. To your technology. Do you keep your mobile phone with you all the time? Do you feel the constant need to respond to emails, calls, and texts immediately? Are you at the beck and call of every “PING!” you hear? We are known as the connected …
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Blend up this easy apple protein smoothie recipe for busy days on the go to fuel your life with power. A healthy protein smoothie a day keeps the doctor away! Or is the saying “an apple a day”? Well either way you say it – you get both with this delicious apple protein smoothie! There’s nothing …
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How Important is Rest Day? Most exercisers know that getting enough rest after exercise is essential to high-level performance, yet some still over train or feel guilty when they take a day off. Here’s the truth about rest days, why it’s important, and how you can make the best of it for your fitness program. I went for a beautiful run with …