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Hi friends! How’s the week going so far? I’m so excited because I have a new podcast up with Josh Kreifels. I follow the account that he shares with his wife over on Instagram, and love their approach to healthy living. I align with a lot of his values and messaging, and am so thrilled…
Since breaking my blogging streak recently (blogging daily starting Jan 1, 2020), I’ve been writing less and less frequently. I always said that’s what would happen if I broke my streak! When I can’t think of what to write, I just choose not to instead of stressing about it. So, that led to irregular posting….
A spirit that lives in this world and does not wear the shirt of love, such an existence is a deep disgrace. Be foolishly in love, because love is all there is. There is no way into presence except through a love exchange. If someone asks, But what is love? answer, Dissolving the will. True…
?Papaya is a great tasting fruit that is common around the world but not so much in North America. It’s a shame because the taste and texture of Papaya is great but the health benefits are also fantastic for all of us. Papaya Vitamins and Antioxidants A serving of Papaya has 14% of our daily…
In June, the story that drew the most attention from our audience was Maria O’Sullivan’s article from Monash University on whether people without vaccination certificates should be banned from theatres, restaurants, and shops. The article has been read more than 500,000 times. ABC News cited the article as an expert commentary, and Maria was interviewed…
Forget spending hours completing a workout – circuit training brings efficiency back to strength workouts. This time-saving approach claims to torch fat and build muscle with quick rounds of exercises and short rest periods. But does circuit training really stack up to traditional lifting when it comes to gains? Can a 30-minute sweat session…
The data is securely locked in and disclaimers are popping up on social media. Yes, the much-anticipated Spotify Wrapped has arrived. The year-end musical roundup has held us captive since 2016, and the reason is crystal clear: it allows us to delve deeper into our own psyche. Analyzing our typically private, headphone-clad listening habits, the…
Sharing a roundup of cute and festive outfits for holiday parties this season. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re enjoying the morning! We’re back in the swing of things after our trip and looking forward to upcoming holiday events, festivities, and travels. What are you looking forward to right now? I’m so excited…
Continuing with part two of yesterday’s post. I’ll leave this intro as it is, in case you missed it. Here is a link: My Favorite Things! In the Kitchen. I’ve been meaning to put this post together for months now. I like to do a “favorite things” post once a year–I usually think of it…
A spirit that lives in this world and does not wear the shirt of love, such an existence is a deep disgrace. Be foolishly in love, because love is all there is. There is no way into presence except through a love exchange. If someone asks, But what is love? answer, Dissolving the will. True…
Water is essential when we are trying to get healthy. The fact is that many of us do not drink enough water to stay well hydrated and although we can be a bit dehydrated all of the time it is much better to be well hydrated by drinking water The argument always comes up that…
Medical clinics require a good fitout to ensure maximum patient efficiency, comfort and satisfaction. However, fitting out a medical clinic can come at a steep price. With rent, equipment expenses and salaries to pay for, saving on your medical fit outs can be crucial in ensuring that your clinic stays profitable. Here are some…
How deep can you squat? If the answer is “not so low,” you’re probably looking for ways to increase your squat depth. But before you try to maximize your max depth PR, let’s look at what factors affect how deep you can (and should) safely squat. Your anatomy plays a key role in how deep…
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Sharing a roundup of my favorite HigherDOSE products, just in time for their Black Friday deal. Starting now, you can use the code FITNESSISTA20 for 20% off sitewide (minus bundles and full-sized saunas). Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope you’re having a wonderful morning. I just took my first workout class in two weeks –…
These were supposed to be “Friday Night Photos”, and then Saturday, and then Sunday… so now I’m just calling them photos. I’ve actually been working on another post (or more likely, a series of posts) of all of my favorite things. I like to do that once a year around this time. And this year,…
This weekend, I took on the enchanting challenge of the Run Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon, and let me tell you, it was a race to remember! As I laced up my running shoes (ridiculously early), I couldn’t help but feel the excitement of hitting the pavement alongside my fabulous running buddy, Elise. But…
Yes folks this is a long video, so make some tea and get comfortable. Backbending is a topic that takes time to go into and in many ways I am still figuring it out and learning to expand my awareness inside poses that I have found to be most challenging in the practice. Enjoy. Source…
Almost everybody in the world wishes for greater health, vitality, and stamina. The problem is that very few people are willing to take the simple steps and plan for perfect health. I want to let you know about five powerful methods for achieving the ultimate in health and vitality some of which are of course…
Hi Everyone, This month ( November 2023 Workout Rotation) we’ll shake things up with 2 weeks of split routines. On split days you’ll be performing both cardio and weights on the same day. You can choose to do the whole workout from start to finish or do the cardio and weight portions at different times…
Sparkling water has become a go-to for people who want something a bit more . . . extra than plain water. Also known as carbonated water or club soda, sparkling water is essentially water combined with carbon dioxide gas that has been dissolved under pressure. This infusion process creates tiny bubbles that give the water…