If You See Me Around Town in My PJ's ...

I have come to realize that radiation is far more comfortable when I am in the comfort of my own PJ's. Haha, no seriously. I am all about comfort these days and have decided that PJ's are the way to go!  The problem - living in a super small town: I see people everywhere I go! I cannot go to the...

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Radiation, Blood Sugars, Results, Recovery, and Halloween, Oh My!

So... it's been a week and a day since treatment # 1. I am tired. More tired than I thought was possible, but I also did a lot last week on top of treatment and surgery. Yesterday I had treatment #2 and it knocked me down for a good part of the day. Like full out, fell asleep while Corey was home for...

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Those Words You Don't Ever Expect to Hear

Hello my blog friends - today's post is a little different than my normal run of the mill fitness / clean eating / Beachbody post. I am writing this blog post because the next few weeks will be a little tough, I may be a little tired, and a little bit not my normal self and I felt like I should share...

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PIYO Ski Conditioning is Here!

Since I'm sitting here getting ready to launch PiYo in Crested Butte tonight, it seems like a good idea to address how to use it to get your body ready for snow sports before it's too late. Since we are just about 5 weeks away from opening day you might think it's already too late. Luckily, with Piyo...

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Interrupting my Usual Fitness Posts to Bring you my Photograph of the Day....

So I realized today that in order for my life to feel fulfilled I not only have to live a life full of health and wellness, but I also need to have my camera in hand.  I have not been doing much photography lately (with my camera anyways...) and I miss it!  With so much beauty surrounding...

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Priorities - A Challenge

So much of changing your lifestyle is all about your priorities. I budget Shakeology into my monthly expenses. Well actually 2 (sometimes 3, sometimes 2+ supplements, or the 3-da refresh.... you get the picture) bags into my budget!! OMG IT'S SOOO EXPENSIVE..... yep that's what I constantly...

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Yep, I have Type 1 Diabetes.... Here is What You Should Know and Why Shakeology and Beachbody Helped me!

I am a Type 1 diabetic and I want you to know a few things about me as a diabetic and as a faithful Shakeology drinker. It has changed my life as a diabetic and all I want to do is reach others with T1D and help them too!! Here are some facts about Type 1 first and foremost:  1. Diabetics...

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Beachbody Super Saturday Registration Registration Form When: Saturday July 25th 2015 Time: 8:00AM Where: Mt. Crested Butte - my house WHAT IS NATIONAL SUPER SATURDAY? It’s our quarterly get-together, where Coaches from across the USA come together at hundreds of events to prepare for the next...

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These Protein Balls Are a Great Post-Workout Snack!

When you need a quick post-workout snack, something with protein and carbs, look no further. Made with only three ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, these protein balls couldn't be easier to whip up. At 47 calories per ball, a three-piece serving is 141 calories and offers 8.1 grams...

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Get a Little More Sleep in Your Life

Wow, I got home from work today - did homework with Brody, fed him dinner, read him a book, put Paw Patrol on ..... and fell asleep for 2 hours! My body was craving some much needed zzzzzz's.  Maybe it is the fact that my new workout has me so sore I have trouble getting comfy, maybe because I...

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15 Ways to Eat an Avocado

Avocados are super nutritious,  but are more often a culinary treat thanks to their high fat content (which is a good thing in this case, they are high in HEALTHY fats!). That’s not all this fruit (yes, it’s a fruit, a large berry at that) has going for it. Packed with close...

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3 Yoga Poses to Help You Sleep Like a Baby

Forget your to- do list, worries, and troubles and let your busy day go with these 3 incredibly relaxing yoga poses. Do them right before you climb into bed .... Deep sleep, here you come.  1. Legs-Up-the-Wall PoseSit on the floor with one side of your body grazing wall. Swing legs up against...

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Normal vs. Organic vs. Non- GMO - How to know what to choose!?

This weekend I had the chance to watch a great documentary on GMO's. My husband and I have been into organics for the past, oh, 7 years or so, but hadn't really dived into the whole GMO- Free issues until recently. Well watching GMO OMG has opened our eyes to how bad GMO's really are...

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