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FIVE things to DITCH today if you want to make a lasting change: １ All-or-none mentality – this one kills the majority of changes we try to make. It MUST look a certain way or it’s not worth it. IE: the workout must be at least 30 min, the meal must be perfectly clean, and […]
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What’s your first thought when you think of cash-pay? I’m guessing you see $$$. More expensive. Only for the wealthy. But I’d love to debunk a few myths today (PS: I’ve seen women from ALL income levels!) even though running a cash-pay business has some challenges, I would NEVER go back to insurance-based payments, & […]
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I can still remember my first negative body image thought. I had to have been in early elementary school and remember sitting down, looking down at my thighs pressed against the seat, and thinking that they looked fat. Had someone first told me something? Made a joke? Stated a dumb comment? I’m not sure. When […]
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Probably my least favorite gifts to give are stocking stuffers, gift trades, and coming up with ideas for teachers, etc – not because I don’t love to give people gifts. I LOVE to give gifts! But I personally am not a fan of trinkets, clutter, useless items, or cheap things that will end up breaking, […]
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I so dreaded the tween/teen phase around Christmas and birthdays b/c I thought they would be hard to shop for, but I’m actually finding that the past couple of years I have had a lot more gift ideas for my oldest daughter than I do the other kids. This seems odd, considering we are obviously […]
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If you’ve followed me for a while, you may have noticed that I’m passionate about fair trade and am pretty intentional about the products I purchase for myself and my family, as well as for my home and pantry. Years ago I attended my first Noonday party and learned about slave and child labor and […]
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When I work with moms in preparation for labor and delivery I always give this advice: “There are things in L&D that we can control, and there will be things that we can’t control. Let’s do our best with the things we CAN control.” I can’t tell you that you’ll totally avoid tearing if you […]
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As I was helping my youngest get a dress on she stated with a smile on her face, “Now I’m beautiful!” I said, “Yes! But you were beautiful BEFORE you put the dress on. You are beautiful in whatever you wear, all the time!” And she simply smiled at me and we moved on. But […]
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Earlier this year I shared a round-up of comfy and cute sandals for summer, and I thought it would be fun to share some shoes that I think meet this category for fall as well! As a PT, I’ve always been passionate about quality footwear b/c having well-supported feet not only makes our feet feel good, […]
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I’ve had this recipe pinned for years, and I FINALLY made it a couple of weeks ago. It’s quintessential fall if you are into that sorta thing, 😉 it’s actually pretty simple, and it doesn’t make a huge batch, so you won’t be left with tons of leftovers, especially if you have 5 kids like […]
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My TOP SIX components to healing chronic low back pain (sharing all my secrets!) Chronic low back pain certainly isn’t a one-size-fits-all issue, but after treating it for the past 15 years, I have found that some areas need to be addressed in most people. Want more help? Get my FREE E-guide to strengthen your […]
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It’s been a long time since I’ve shared with you a list of my go-to favorite things! My husband and I aren’t great at getting gifts for each other (neither of our love languages), but I thought I’d put a list together for you if you need a few new ideas this year! (and PS: […]
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Finding yourself in a workout rut? Try these! Remember this: any way you move is a GOOD way. This will look different in various seasons, but SOME movement is always better than NO movement, and once in a while, we just need to trick our brains into something. 😉 Either way, I hope you can […]
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I’ve not met a single person who gets excited about modifying an exercise or a workout. Some are more willing than others, some people don’t necessarily mind, but no one is jumping up and down for modifications. More often than not, we feel a little shame over modifying. Modifying is the last resort when we […]
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Can I tell you the ONE thing that has helped me develop healthy habits over the past 6 years? I started seeing my body and movement from God’s point of view vs. what the world told me was important. There is a difference between knowledge and belief. It’s one thing to KNOW your body is […]
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Your ability to stick with an exercise plan through the end of the year has nothing to do with your schedule, your “willpower,” or your goals. Instead, it has everything to do with your mindset around fitness, and I’d love to give you a gospel-centered perspective. First – do any of these sound familiar?+ You […]
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