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christmas 2025 fwords to live by fwordstoliveby sugar addiction Sep 11, 2025

Sugar addiction is a real thing – I know because I am sugar addicted. I’ve studied it since my late 40’s. While I feel I have a handle on it (most of the time) it is still the thorn in my side I deal with constantly. Today I want to share steps on how you can break free from sugar especially before ...

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fall travel fwords to live by fwordstoliveby Sep 10, 2025

This fall I’m taking an amazing trip through Italy – on the back of a motorcycle. Bryan and I typically do a trip like this every other year. Because we are with a group, workouts and healthy options might be few and far between.

Here are my tips for fall travel:

Quick & Simple Travel Workouts

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fwords to live by fwordstoliveby hitting your goals setting goals Aug 27, 2025

Why is Fall the Perfect Time to Reset

  • You’re craving structure. And that’s a good thing.
  • The pressure’s off. Summer’s behind you, and the holidays aren’t here yet - it’s the perfect space to focus inward.
  • Your future self needs you to stop putting this off. Let’s be honest: if not now… when?
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cortisol fwords to live by fwordstoliveby Aug 13, 2025

😫 Why Is Cortisol a Bigger Deal After 50?

Because your body isn’t bouncing back like it used to.
Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause already put your system under stress. Add in work, caregiving, aging parents, and the general chaos of life, and you’ve got a cortisol cocktail that lea...

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fwords fwords to live by relationships Jul 30, 2025

Relationships can be messy, complicated, and at times—downright frustrating. People come with their own stories, wounds, and ways of showing up, and when those collide, it’s not always smooth. But even in the middle of the hard stuff, relationships are one of the most meaningful parts of being human...

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fwords to live by fwordstoliveby motivation stay motiivated summer 2025 Jul 23, 2025
  1.  🎧 Create a “Move Anyway” Playlist

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and a 10-minute walk is a fire playlist and a good mood shift.

Make a “Move Anyway” playlist with songs that hype you up, lift you out of a funk, or just make you feel like the main character in your own fitness m...

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4th of july faster way to fat loss fwords to live by summer body Jul 01, 2025

Here’s What You Can Focus on This 4th:

Hydration, baby!
It’s hot. You’re sweating. Water is your BFF.
Start your day with 20 oz, keep sipping all day, and if you're feeling bold, throw in a slice of lemon and a splash of gratitude.

Protein First, Fun Next
Want to enjoy all the summer food without the...

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fwords to live by fwordstoliveby health and fitness most admired woman todayswoman Jun 11, 2025

This Win Was Personal… But It Was Also Bigger Than Me

Yes, my name was on the award.
But when I stood up to accept it, I felt like I was standing up for every woman over 60 who has ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or unsure if her best days were behind her.

Let me be clear: they’re not.

This ...

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fwords to live by fwordstoliveby summer 2025 Jun 04, 2025

There’s something special about summer.
The sunshine. The longer days. The fresh start energy that says, “Let’s live a little louder.”

But for so many women, especially in our 40s, 50s, and beyond, summer can also bring pressure.
Pressure to look a certain way.
To hide instead of show up.
To shrink ins...

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fwords to live by fwordstoliveby soak up the sun strength summer 2025 May 19, 2025

Summer is here — and with it comes longer days, brighter skies, and a season that practically begs us to get outside, move our bodies, and soak in the joy around us. 🌿✨

This is your reminder that summer isn’t just a season — it’s a mindset. It’s about saying YES to fun, to movement, to connection, ...

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fwords to live by fwordstoliveby looking good in photos photo tips photography May 14, 2025

The month of May gives you a lot of opportunities for pictures. There are weddings, baby showers, graduations, and the start of summer.

There are some simple rules to follow, and a bit of practice and you will take flawless pictures every time. As you practice these guidelines, take pictures and no...

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fwords to live by fwordstoliveby happy mother's day mother's day 2025 self care self-care May 07, 2025

As we move through May, Mother’s Day is Sunday — and whether you are a mother, have a mother, or "mother" in ways that the world may not always see, I want to honor YOU today. 💖

The truth is, every woman nurtures. You pour into your families, your friends, your community, your work, and so often, y...

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