July is a short Boot Camp month, so I'm keeping this newsletter simple! Inside you'll find a festive Red, White & Blue Protein Parfait idea that's perfect for holiday guests and family gatherings, plus I'm finally sharing my homemade granola recipe—the same one I use for the Christmas treats many of you have enjoyed over the years.
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Be a Positive, Strong Woman!
When you picture a positive, strong woman, what comes to mind? She is… ✨ Steady — her family and friends can lean on her ✨ Self-disciplined — she’s in control of her choices ✨ Grounded — she manages her life; it doesn’t manage her ✨ Confident — she is not easily deceived ✨ Empowered — … Continue reading Be a Positive, Strong Woman!
What I Learned from Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
Over the past few months, I experimented with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM)—a small device you attach to the back of your arm that tracks blood sugar in real time. I’ve always been sensitive to blood sugar swings, but earlier this year I noticed those “funny feelings” happening more often. Out of curiosity (and concern), … Continue reading What I Learned from Wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)
🦖 Dinosaur Time
🦖“Dinosaur Time” is a social media trend that is a fun and effortless way to boost your veggie intake! Originating from TikTok user @sahmthingsup, "Dinosaur Time" involves eating raw greens directly over the sink, mimicking herbivorous dinosaurs. This simple hack eliminates the need for elaborate salad preparations, making it easier to incorporate more vegetables into … Continue reading 🦖 Dinosaur Time
Stay Hydrated
Staying hydrated is essential for your overall well-being, especially in this summer heat! Water ... Boosts Energy Levels: Feeling tired? Drink up! Water helps maintain your energy throughout the day. Improves Skin Health: Hydrated skin looks younger and more radiant. Glow from the inside out! Aids Digestion: Proper hydration keeps your digestive system running smoothly. … Continue reading Stay Hydrated
Fueling Your Fitness with Breakfast
Jumpstart Your Metabolism After a night of fasting, your metabolism needs a jumpstart to get going each morning and breakfast is the ignition it needs. Breakfast signals your body that it's time to rev up and start burning calories efficiently. Skipping breakfast can lead to a sluggish metabolism that makes it harder to manage weight … Continue reading Fueling Your Fitness with Breakfast
Love Yourself & Chopped Salad
The journey toward loving yourself and your body begins by moving away from self-criticism and comparison and embracing love. No two bodies are the same, and that's what makes each person uniquely beautiful. This month, focus on appreciating the distinct features that make you one-of-a-kind. Celebrate your unique strengths and treat yourself with the same … Continue reading Love Yourself & Chopped Salad
OPERATION FIT – WEEK #5: Proper Portions
Have you ever uttered the phrase, "My eyes were bigger than my stomach" after not being able to eat all the food that you dished out on your plate? If you have, then you know that controlling portions aren't easy, nor does it happen automatically. It is something we have to teach ourselves to … Continue reading OPERATION FIT – WEEK #5: Proper Portions
Operation Fit – Week #2: Be Strong Challenge
When you think of a positive strong woman, what are some thoughts that come to mind? steady (her family and friends can lean on her) in control (self-disciplined) got it together (she manages her life, it doesn't manage her) not a push over (not easily deceived) empowered (she empowers herself with the knowledge she needs … Continue reading Operation Fit – Week #2: Be Strong Challenge
It’s Finally Here!!
While I'm a summer gal and actually adore the heat and sun and and wish it could last all year long, I know many of you are celebrating the beginning of your favorite season, Fall. Well congratulations, Fall is finally here and it has brought with it the end of our September Sugarless Challenge. It … Continue reading It’s Finally Here!!
“Think of it as Poison”
When I posted the Sugar"less” September Challenge last week I had a varied response from my readers. While there were a few excited and ready readers to accept the challenge… “This is right in line with what I have already started! Love it...I started it last week, but kind of been falling off lately...I want … Continue reading “Think of it as Poison”
