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5 Tips to Add Exercise Into a Busy Schedule
Life ► March 2, 2017

5 Tips to Add Exercise Into a Busy Schedule

“Busy!” It’s the most common response I hear when I ask people how things are going and it’s the most common response I give when asked that question. We live in a world that keeps...

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Introducing… #AuthenticFitness
Life ► January 25, 2016

Introducing… #AuthenticFitness

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! One of my goals for 2016 is to get into a regular workout routine, stretch regularly and make sure that I get up from my desk...

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New Workout Plans for 2014
Uncategorized ► July 14, 2014

New Workout Plans for 2014

I thought I’d give a new workout update as it’s been awhile since I told you what I’ve been up to. And yes, I have new workout plans for the rest of 2014 and I’m...

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Workout DVD Review // So You Think You Can Dance Cardio Funk
Uncategorized ► June 14, 2014

Workout DVD Review // So You Think You Can Dance Cardio Funk

It’s been awhile since I posted one of these! I’ve actually been planning to talk about this DVD for ages, but kept pushing it back. The So You Think You Can Dance Cardio Funk workout...

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Up by Jawbone Review
Uncategorized ► March 7, 2014

Up by Jawbone Review

  Back in the February edition of What I’m Loving I talked about the Up by Jawbone. Well, since that post I have fallen even more in love with it. I finally hooked it up...

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Workout DVD Review: Pure Spice Cinnamon
Uncategorized ► January 23, 2014

Workout DVD Review: Pure Spice Cinnamon

Are you ready for a dance party? That’s exactly what this workout is like. Christi Taylor’s Pure Spice Workout: Cinnamon Edition is a cue-less dance workout, which means that there is no verbal cuing. When...

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How I Beat the “I Don’t Want to Workout” Blues
Uncategorized ► January 18, 2014

How I Beat the “I Don’t Want to Workout” Blues

  Yesterday was one of those days. After work I sat on the couch reading blogs and watching YouTube videos in an attempt to avoid the one thing that I knew I should be doing:...

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Uncategorized ► December 8, 2013

Blogmas { Day 7 }: The Workout Tip I Always Ignored

I subscribe to a couple of workout magazines and have been known to read workout blogs and articles online. Over the years there’s one tip that I have heard but have always ignored: buy cute...

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How I Choose a Workout DVD
Uncategorized ► November 27, 2013

How I Choose a Workout DVD

I’ve had gym memberships in the past and I’m more inclined to use them during spring and summer–you know, the warmer months when normal people don’t want to go to the gym because they can...

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Current Toning/Strength Workout
Uncategorized ► November 18, 2013

Current Toning/Strength Workout

  After I finished the 30 Day Shred I knew that I wanted to keep up with the toning/strength workouts instead of slacking off on them, as I usually do, and sticking to mostly cardio....

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A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone ca A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone call with niece, dogs. What was your Sunday like?
Summer has never been my favorite season so I inte Summer has never been my favorite season so I intentionally try to find those moments that I enjoy. Here’s one from summer 2023: sitting outside and watching this bird couple care for their babies.
It’s true. Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. It’s true.

Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. And maybe we should consider taking more flattering videos of the two of us. 😂

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July is over and I’m glad. I’m ready for summe July is over and I’m glad. I’m ready for summer to come to an end. I’m thankful that you can see Mina throughout the entire video…there were a few days in July that I wasn’t sure she would be around much longer. Hold your pups tight. 💙 #onesecondeveryday #onesecond #1secondeveryday #1se #monthinreview #videodiary
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