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How Much Water Do We Really Need?

Yesterday I had a question on my Facebook page about the “eight, 8-ounce glasses” of water I am challenging you to drink during H2OMe. I was really excited to get the question…I WANT you all to be involved with what I write about. The…
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Why You Shouldn't Say, "Screw THIS chick" to me...

Truth time: I have never had a weight problem. I've been pregnant twice. I fit in my jeans the first time after six weeks. Before you say, "Screw this chick!" - - keep reading. Despite my lack of “I was where you are, follow me”,…
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Now is the time for "Fall Fire Up"

WOW! This summer has gone by FAST! Hard to believe that our high schoolers will be starting their fall sports in a matter of WEEKS. I don’t know about your kids, but mine – AND one of my friend’s – have not followed the plan laid…
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BIGGEST Mistake I See at the Gym...

SO!!!  I am asking you all to comment on my FB page about something that happened today. I was at one of the gyms where I work.  There was a woman working her A** off...what I mean is that she was there before I started my workout and finished…
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Who Needs Running??

But I don’t like running… If you don’t like running FIND SOMETHING ELSE! On Thursday I went to a local gas station. The attendant said that he had seen me running all over Livingston (a slight exaggeration, but I liked it J). I told…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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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