Taking Small Steps to Create Habits

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My having a high need for change is actually a character trait.  I learned this while training to be a United Airlines flight attendant.  Up until then I had wondered what on earth was wrong with me when friends and family could sit by the ocean or a river and gaze at it at length [...]

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Ways to See a New Number on the Scale

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As I began my third week with my BarreAmped testimonial group in my studio in Franklin with weigh-ins, I was struck with the pressure women have to lose weight and be thin. The women in this group are with me to make a lasting change.  So with the scale, there is pressure!  Weigh-ins are both [...]

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Are You Working your Arms Today? Make Sure Your Curl Is the Best!

You might already know what I believe about exercise but if you don’t or if I may reiterate, form is everything when it comes to getting the best and fastest results.  Here is a very quick video for doing Biceps Curls.  Make sure your foundation is solid, you engage the powerhouse and keep your movement [...]

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Thinking of Juicing? Try Green Star!

I love our Green Star Gold-GP-E1503 Juicer.  It is by far the best juicer on the market for the home consumer.  My family has juice regularly and this machine not only juices but we can make frozen desserts as well.  If you are in the market, prepare to be set back about $599 on the [...]

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Tips for Adding Balancing Exercises to Your Workouts

I am a big fan of working at the level that you can perform well.  Of course I want to push myself and work really hard but I also listen to my body and I try to understand 1/ What muscles or body parts are supposed to be working 2/ What the exercise is and [...]

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