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Wow! If you're busy this time of year, raise your hand.

If you have trouble finding time to work out, raise your other hand.

So now that both of your hands are in the air, touch your toes 20 times. Go!

While at the salon the other day, I overheard some ladies chatting about how difficult it is to stay in shape with the day-to-day hustle of transporting children, getting dinner on the table, and managing their own careers. Yet, these women somehow were able to fit i… Continue

I'm 30 and single. This is because my parents always taught me to choose my spouse, don't let my spouse choose me. Oftentimes in relationships, I think men and women reach an age where they feel they SHOULD be settling down, and the next partner to come along who seems to have the right qualities inevitably ends up fitting the need. Now, I'm no relationship expert, so let's focus on what I do know - fitness and nutrition.

We can look at our food in a similar context. Do we choose our food, o… Continue

On the weekends, I usually stop by Panera/St Louis Bread Company for a few hours to get some concentrated work finished and enjoy a cup of coffee. Today while standing at the register, $1.87 in hand for my hazelnut coffee, I immediately felt my sweet tooth kick in. Why would this happen? Could it be because of the sign right under my nose saying “Would you like a cookie with that? Just $.99!”

Since when does it makes sense to just add a cookie to your meal? What about adding an apple, so… Continue

When I took a year off from NFL cheerleading, I slept in on Saturdays when my former teammates were waking up early for practice. Why? Because I could.

When I no longer had to autograph calendars, I cut my nails and let the polish chip. Why? Because I could.

When I no longer had to wear that little bitty uniform, I indulged a little more at my favorite restaurants. Why? Because I could.

When I no longer had to endure a four hour game in 90 degree heat, I gave up cardio wo… Continue