C4 - Protein "Supplement...al Reading" ;)

Okay. So the women in my C4 – Consistency Challenge are working on consistency with their nutrition and fitness. We are starting consistency with nutrition by logging everything we eat using My Fitness Pal, or similar app, but focusing…
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Consistency in ACTION!

WOW!  I don't know what happened to me this last weekend!  I had a field day at the party I was at on Saturday and then again on Sunday...by "field day" I mean that I ate like it was the end of the world. I believe in, and live my life,…

Carolyn Goes Grocery Shopping...

So I have talked about added sugar.  I read labels, a lot...actually, I read EVERY label on EVERY item that I buy. I was grocery shopping the other day.  I was standing in line and saw this item...I believe the items in the area of the…
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Managing Your Energy...

I'm reading this great book, "The Power of Full Engagement" by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz.   I'm only about halfway through, but I wanted to share a little something that I learned and put to use today. The general premise is that we need…
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A Short Play for Your Enjoyment...

SETTING:  Carolyn's Brain CHARACTERS: Carolyn - Personal Trainer, Fitness Enthusiast, Coach/Motivator (COACH CAROLYN - CC) Carolyn - Personal Trainer, Mother of 2 teenage girls, Co-director Running 4 Answers, Homemaker, Basketball…

Speed and Intensity

SO I tested out one of the workouts that comes with the FREE Consistency Challenge...still working on a cool name ;). If I can say so myself, I am pleased with how it went.  I did 4 rounds in just under 20 minutes.  Added a little bit of…

Want to Look Healthy? LIFT HEAVY!

I have mentioned in other posts that I am working on building some MUSCLE lately.  This personal project has professional reasons, as well. Historically I have been a "cardio queen"...I have run since I was 16, taken aerobics, step aerobics,…
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How to Spend a Snow Day...

A FULL day of snow, snow, snow...what to do?  What to do?  Looking around on Facebook today it seems that there are a couple of ways people handle snow days. baking/cooking projects they've been meaning to do forever watching movies …
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Today's Snowy Run Day...

I HAVE to tell you about my workout today. It was snowing. Today is a “running day” for me. Those who know me know how much I HATE the treadmill. I mean REALLY can’t stand it. BUT safety first, so to the treadmill I go. In order…
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DAY 28 - The Final Day

…get out there!!!! Do SOMETHING – ANYTHING – outside. Winter is bound to come back.