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fruits and vegetables fwords to live by healthy eating Oct 29, 2025

If you are like most women I coach, you know fruits and vegetables are essential for good health – but between busy mornings, family dinners, and life on the go, it can be easy to fall short.

Here’s the truth: eating more plants isn’t about being “perfect.” It’s about progress – fueling your body w...

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fwords to live by fwordstoliveby sigar addiction Oct 15, 2025

October is cozy sweaters, cinnamon candles, crunchy leaves... and sugar everywhere you turn. From pumpkin spice lattes to Halloween candy "accidentally" eaten from the stash you bought "for the grandkids" 😏 - sugar sneaks in HARD this time of year.

And listen, I’m not here to demonize a caramel app...

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fall faster way to fat loss fwords to live by health and wellness Oct 08, 2025

By the time fall rolls around, most of us are running on fumes. The summer fun is behind us, routines feel scattered, and the holidays are on the horizon.

That’s why I love using October as a “tune-up” month - a chance to reconnect with healthy habits before the chaos sets in.

Here’s what makes th...

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fwords to live by fwordstoliveby mindset Sep 19, 2025

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’ll start over Monday,” or “I’ve already blown it, so what’s the point?” If so, you’re not alone. Many women fall into the all-or-nothing trap when it comes to health. Let’s escape that all-or-nothing trap and finally start celebrating our progress. Here’s h...

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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

Yo...

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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

đŸ˜« 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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