Squats, you know them but you may not love them….or maybe you think they don’t love you.

Squats are one of the most functional exercises there are so if you’re not doing them on a regular basis - let's fix that now.

And if squats are currently part of your fitness routine,  then you will also want to keep listening because you’ll get some great tips on form and ways to improve your squat so you get the full benefits every time.

Click here to check out my blog article for pictures and descriptions. 

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Whether you are just starting out, have been running distance races for years or fall somewhere in between, it’s likely you’ve given more thought to your distance, time and location and not much thought to HOW to run - that is - your running form.

Listen to today's podcast for a few great cues to improve your running form and reduce your chance of injury.

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Fiber is what’s left of a food after digestion and doesn’t provide energy in the form of calories.  Fiber benefits your health in so many ways!

The National Academy of Sciences recommends a total daily fiber intake of 25g for women and 38g for men between the ages of 18 and 59.

The avg American eats 10 – 15 g of fiber per day. So for many of us...we have a little work to do

So what are the benefits and how do we improve our daily fiber intake?  Listen to today's episode to find out

Click here for an easy and delicious high fiber recipe - Tex Mex Pasta Salad

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Goal setting to ensure success!

When you get clear on your goals, why you want to achieve them and the steps to take along the way, you can ensure your success Willpower Not Required

Click here to download a copy of my goals sheet questionnaire to help guide you through this process.

If you like this podcast make sure to subscribe and share it with a friend you know could benefit from these tips.

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Season 2 is coming your way in August. In the meantime, I want to hear from you! What are your questions, concerns or struggles? What do you find are the barriers you keep running into that are preventing you from reaching your health, fitness or weight loss goals? Comment below or in the rating and review section or you can send me an email at [email protected] I look forward to hearing from you and will use your questions in upcoming episodes

Today’s episode is about how to find confidence (and start to really live your life) at the BEGINNING of your fitness or weight loss journey.

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Boost your daily calorie burn by adding some NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis).

Learn how.

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Today’s tip is to focus on including ALL foods in our diet (including chocolate if that’s your thing) using balance, variety and moderation.

Stop restricting and start living!

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How to use small or large periods of downtime to help you reach your health or weight loss goals.

What do you do with small-or maybe large- periods of downtime?

Do you come home from a long day of work and just crash on the couch?

When you’re in line at the grocery store or waiting at the doctor’s office do you whip out your phone and scroll social media or play a game?

After you’ve finally gotten the kids to bed, and the house is quiet do you find yourself standing in front of the fridge or pantry looking for something sweet to eat?

If you are trying to eat healthier, be more productive or relax & chill from a long, stressful day (or week) what you do with downtime when it presents itself, can bring you closer to or further away from achieving these goals.

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Processed food falls on a spectrum from minimally to heavily processed.

While some processed foods should be consumed less often, many actually have a place in a balanced diet and can actually encourage you to eat healthier.

Today’s podcast will help you to sort the nutritious from the not-so-nutritious & provide some ideas on how to use many processed foods to make healthy eating simple and convenient.

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