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A Candid Conversation on Disordered Eating and Health
Man, where do I even start this post. I’ve taken several months off from most of my professional endeavors to embrace the new season of...
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Apr 12, 20185 min read


Product Review: Motherhood Maternity Sports Bra
Hello, November! We’ve been enjoying unusually mild temperatures lately, for which I’m extremely grateful! There’s something about...
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Nov 5, 20153 min read


The Adventures of The Green Hat
Hello, and how have you been lately? The hubs and I have been horribly delightfully distracted getting ready for our little bundle of joy...
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Oct 8, 20152 min read


Workout Nutrition
I’ve had a number of clients lately ask me about the “best” things that they should be eating, especially on days when we’ll be working...
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Sep 12, 20157 min read


Figuring Out A New Balance
Yet again I’ve been away from my blog for a longer break than intended! It’s crazy how that happens sometimes… At this point, I am just...
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Jul 21, 20154 min read


Winter Cardio-It’s Not As Bad As It Seems
As a health and wellness promoter and professional, it’s really important to me to prioritize self-care no matter what kinds of obstacles...
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Feb 14, 20158 min read


Making It Stick (*Not Suck)
The difference is in the approach! Hello and, again, a happy new year to you all! Now that the holiday rush seems to be settling down...
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Jan 8, 20154 min read
Sweating for a Cause
Turns out, that whole obstacle thing I mentioned in this blog takes some time and energy to work through; where have I been lately?...
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Oct 4, 20142 min read
My TV Debut
I’ve referenced my chiropractor and wellness buddy Dr Dennis DaPonte in a number of my previous posts. Recently, he made a commercial and...
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Oct 2, 20141 min read


Stop Verbally Abusing Yourself
Hi readers, I’ve been wrestling with this blog for a few weeks, which is part of the reason why I’ve been so AWOL lately. The other parts...
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Sep 8, 20145 min read


The Importance of Preventative Maintenance: Stretching
As I was cooling down from my run this morning, I started thinking about the amount of time it takes to do a thorough stretching session...
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Aug 12, 20147 min read


Notable Recipes: Beet Smoothie
One of my clients was out of town for a few weeks recently, and they very generously allowed us to collect their portion of CSA. Through...
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Jul 29, 20142 min read


Pre-Race Prep: Carb Loading
Those of us who are veteran runners know that we all have some sort of ritual we go through pre-race. Something that makes us feel...
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Jul 24, 20145 min read


Fitness Trend Review: HIIT
Being a fitness professional, I am questioned about the merits of different styles of training quite frequently. Clients, friends, and...
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Jun 30, 20144 min read
EIM Month Coming to a Close
Hello again! So earlier this month I challenged us all to embrace May as ACSM’s Exercise is Medicine month by becoming healthier....
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May 28, 20144 min read


Our Twisted View of Healthy
Last night, as we were sharing our days with each other, the hubs told me about being in a waiting room for an appointment yesterday. As...
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May 17, 20144 min read


Welcome to May!
The month of May is Exercise is Medicine month, a movement started and promoted by ACSM and affiliates. Their nationwide call to action,...
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May 1, 20142 min read


A Quick Introduction
Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Michelle and I am an ACSM certified Health and Fitness Specialist. I’m also an animal lover,...
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Apr 30, 20141 min read
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