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Tired All the Time? It Might Be What You’re Eating

Youre just a busy mom, the doctor told me after returning with test results that showed no indication of an underlying medical condition that would account for my chronic fatigue: no anemia, no hyperthyroidism, no urinary tract infection or heart issuesall possible causes of extreme exhaustion. Try to give yourself a break, he recommended. Take time to exercise every day, and make sure you get enough sleep. But I did exercise, and I …

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Challenge Your Body With This Gym-Free Workout!

When my clients complain about performing a new exercise that I introduce, or hate the feeling of struggling through a challenging move, I know that is exactly what they need. Feeling uncomfortable, challenged or surprised by physical work will absolutely ignite a body-morphing spark to break monotony, boredom and plateausthat can jeopardize the positive physical rewards of a good, solid fitness program. Get excited because the great thing about exercise is that is it …

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Mommy Motivation: Grab a Buddy and Get to Work!

I have to confess. I simply cannot wait to crank up my music, turn off my mind and attack the gym, alone, with no interruption. While a good, solid-workout alone is such an amazing release, I do value the importance of sharing fitness tips with friends to help spread my wings into unexplored exercise territory.