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The sleep masters themselves from left to right: Baxter, Barley, Brady, and Molly.
Lessons from my dogs about sleep
My dogs are the best sleepers I know. Two of them are laying in my office at this moment, snoozing and snoring away. While sleep is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle of health, it can be … more
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Take a moment today to not only say what you’re grateful for, but allow that feeling to sink into your body as well. This is where the magic lies.
Gratitude: simple yet powerful
One of my main philosophies when it comes to health is that health is a state of being, not just a destination you reach or achievement you accomplish. While setting and achieving goals is also a … more
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Strength training at home can be just as effective as in the gym with a few tools to master progressive overload.
Creative ways to change up your workouts
Strength training is one of the most beneficial forms of exercise. Using resistance to load your muscles and bones helps you get stronger, increase bone density, decrease your likelihood of falling … more
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It’s easy to push our health goals off when we don’t feel motivated. Using the recipe in this week’s article, I’m able to take action even when I don’t feel like it.
My recipe to overcome procrastination
How often do you catch yourself not taking action because you don’t feel like it? I find myself in this situation often, and even find myself in it right now as I’m writing this article. … more
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Muscle soreness post-workout isn’t black and white, good or bad. There are many other factors that contribute to whether or not your workout was effective.
Is muscle soreness necessary?
Soreness is a common and somewhat unfortunate part of exercise. It’s never fun to leave a workout or wake up the next day in pain, but it’s actually a very normal part of the experience. … more
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Transitioning out of strict seasons
Have you ever followed a diet or workout program perfectly, only to go right back to your old ways the second it was over? If so, you’re not alone. Transitioning from a plan with a strict set … more
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In 1943, Abraham Maslow published “A Theory of Human Motivation” in the journal Psychological Review where he presented his idea of the hierarchy of needs. This chart was created by me based off of his ideas.
Moving past survival mode
I’ve always been fascinated with self-actualization. When my college advisor asked me what I wanted to do with my degree in Clinical Exercise Science, I said I wanted to help people optimize … more
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I ran the Red Baron Half Marathon in November of 2016 and barely missed my goal of finishing in under two hours. I’m excited to train for another!
Using competition to make fitness more fun
Let me set the stage for you: I’m sitting at my kitchen island on a Sunday afternoon watching both men’s and women’s March Madness basketball games while writing new workouts for my … more
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Yes, I am one of those people who carries a water bottle around with me everywhere I go. Bringing water with me helps me reach my goal each day. Join the club, it’s fun over here!
Three tips to drink more water
Every once in a while, someone will tell me they “just don’t drink water.” They stay hydrated through other drinks like juice, milk, or soda. Although this is not a place for … more
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When used properly, fitness challenges can help us generate momentum as we shift into a season where we’re more focused on our health and fitness.
Are fitness challenges effective?
I can’t even deny it - I used to hate fitness challenges. You know, the ones that generate a lot of hype and then are over after thirty days or so. As a coach who prioritizes longevity, I want … more
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This is one of the few photos I have with my dad before he passed away at the age of 51. His story encourages me to be proactive toward my health every day.
The reality of being reactive
Two days before my seventeenth birthday, I left the house at seven in the morning to retake my SAT exam. Both of my parents were sitting at the kitchen table and this was odd for them on a Saturday. … more
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There’s nothing quite like sports to teach you lessons on the best ways to live life. Mirroring your health goals after sports seasons can help you avoid burnout and achieve your goals more effectively.
Using seasons to avoid burnout
Living a healthy life requires you to manage your health goals like you’d manage a sports team. My basketball season came to an end a little earlier than I would have liked, and although … more
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We cannot wait until we feel motivated to take action toward our goals. We must find ways to remain consistent even when we don’t feel like it.
How to stop relying on motivation
If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t always feel motivated to practice healthy habits such as exercising and cooking nutrient-dense foods. It’s easy to get stuck in the … more
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Journaling and meditation are two of my favorite parts of my morning routine. What will be yours?
Master your morning
When I first opened my online fitness coaching business in 2018, I took a course to help me learn how to create systems, find clients, and use social media for marketing. The instructors were all … more
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Moving away from what we don’t want is a powerful tool we can use in moments when we aren’t sure of what we’d like to move toward.
What to do when you're feeling stuck
On our quest of moving toward health, there will be many times when we aren’t quite sure what exactly we would like to be moving toward. This can make it challenging to figure out what our next … more
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Skiing is one of my favorite ways to have fun with physical activity and tap into my inner child. How can you add more fun into your exercise routine?
Make movement more fun
I started skiing when I was in first grade. Once a week during the winter, I would board the bus at the end of the school day full of kids heading to Holiday Mountain for our ski club trip. We would … more
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We’ve been told eating fresh, organic vegetables is the gold standard, but there are many factors we must consider when it comes to choosing the best vegetable options for us and our family.
Are all vegetables created equal?
As I walked around the grocery store this past weekend while completing my weekly shop, it was impossible not to notice the increase in prices. When groceries become more expensive, it’s … more
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Nothing feels better than being in the flow of showing up for yourself each and every day. Commitment to our goals requires us to practice discipline and self-control.
How to keep promises to yourself
I’ve always loved the quote “Commitment is staying true to what you said you would do long after the mood that you said it in has left” by Inky Johnson. I strive to live by this … more
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If you’re having trouble sticking to your workout program, check in and see if both intensity and duration of your workouts are high. Making a simple change to these factors can have a huge impact on your consistency.
Are you making this key mistake?
Writing a great workout requires careful consideration of many factors, and two of them are intensity and duration. Intensity encompasses how hard you’re working while duration is the amount of … more
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Taking a walk outside is one of my favorite ways to break up my work day and add in more movement.
Move more during the workday
Many jobs today require us to sit at our desks hunched over a computer for many hours at a time. We all know that sitting all day isn’t good for our health, and we usually have great ideas to … more
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Wearable technology, such as smart watches, are tools we can use to create clarity as we move toward our fitness goals. Some of the best ways to use these devices include tracking our step count, monitoring our heart rate, and estimating our calories burned.
Using technology to enhance your fitness journey
Technology is an incredible tool with seemingly endless applications to make our lives easier. It is practically inescapable these days and there are many devices out there to help you along your … more
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My dad has inspired my work in so many ways, including his constant reminder that I am a Calo and Calos can do anything. Although we all can do anything, that doesn’t mean we need to do everything.
How to set better goals
Ever since I was a little girl, I can remember my dad always repeating to me “Calos can do anything.” In case you didn’t know, Calo is my maiden name, and my dad made sure that my … more
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Whether it’s sugar cookies, chocolate chip, peanut butter, pumpkin pie, or ice cream, I’m going to find a way to truly enjoy sweets this season. Will you?
Do broken cookies have calories?
As the year is coming to a close, and the ground is wrapped in a blanket of snow, many holiday treats are being made, decorated, and consumed. My cousin found a fantastic dairy-free pumpkin pie … more
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Sometimes our habits help us for a while and then end up holding us back. Don’t be afraid to reevaluate, especially when you feel obligated to keep them because they appear healthy or have helped you in the past.
Creating habits that evolve
We operate from our habits more than fifty percent of the time. Oftentimes each day I realize that I don’t consciously remember completing a task, but I was still able to get it done because … more
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Dogs keep life simple. All they want is for you to be present with them. Deep down, people feel the same way.
The ultimate gift is presence
I love receiving physical gifts during the holidays. In fact, giving and receiving gifts is one of the top ways I feel loved, according to Gary Chapman’s book called The 5 Love Languages. The … more
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