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10 Sneaky Ways the Fitness Industry Is Making You Feel Like Crap. (And What To Do About It)

I’m just going to come right out and say this bluntly. The fitness industry has a way of making people feel like crap. A really sneaky way. As in you probably feel kind of low key $hitty about yourself right now and can’t put your finger on why. Don’t worry, I can. Why am I…

8 Reasons You Don’t Have To Work Out In the Morning
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8 Reasons You Don’t Have To Work Out In the Morning

Confession: I have recently instated a personal policy against working out (or working) at or before 6am. Over the past few years, I’ve really started to come to terms with the fact that I’m just not a morning person. When I’m forced to wake up against my will, I get super cranky. My husband (who…

You Don’t Need Permission To Eat Pie. Here’s Why.
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You Don’t Need Permission To Eat Pie. Here’s Why.

You do NOT have to do ANYTHING to earn the right to eat pumpkin pie. That’s right. The holidays are upon us, and it’s about time somebody said it. There is nothing morally wrong with you if you decide to have seconds of mashed potatoes with more than 1.5 tablespoons of gravy. You aren’t “being…

Why Bikini Season is BS–AND 9 Reasons to Work On Your Fitness Anyway
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Why Bikini Season is BS–AND 9 Reasons to Work On Your Fitness Anyway

Last week as students filtered into my group fitness class, everyone was in a good mood because of the weather. As Justin Timberlake reminds us this time of year, it’s gonna be MAY. 😉 As I started my class on a set of calf raises, I excitedly announced: Hey friends! Summer is coming! You know…