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4 tips for staying on track while on vacation

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Anyone else find a family beach vacation stressful and exhausting? There isn't much "vacation" involved for me when it involves everything I normally do at home just in someone else's house.  Kids don't sleep, they need constant entertainment that costs extra money, and there is sand everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I love the beach and my children but I'm worn out.  Normally I deal with stress by eating junk food and having a few (too many) glasses of wine, but this time around I tried to Continue Reading

Common Excuses People Give to Avoid Working Out

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Exercise is one of those things everyone knows they need to do, but for whatever reason, or a multitude of reasons, they don’t. Many people make commitments or plan to start working out to improve their health, but fall short with very little effort in the first place. Though life can sometimes get in the way, many times you get in your own way. With a few lifestyle changes and thought adjustments, you can make exercise a part of your regular routine for staying healthy and fit. Think your Continue Reading

Use Your Weekly Parkrun for Cheap HIIT Training

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**Today's post is courtesy of Tegan. Read on for more information on how you can join her for a free session**   If you are not aware of Parkrun it is time I gave you a quick lesson in the best exercise of the week. A group of volunteers in over 516 UK locations host a 5km timed and marshalled FREE (yes, free!) run around a local park, National Trust or open area. 1,000s of runners of varying ages, sizes, weights and fitness abilities all turn up on the start line at 9am and run a 5km Continue Reading

3 things I love about Orange Theory Fitness

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I love trying out new workouts so this summer I'm going to Orange Theory Fitness (OTF) to try and change up my workout routine.  They allow you a free trial class, which I loved. Although it is pricey, I consider it an investment in myself for the next 2 months. These are the 3 things I love about Orange Theory Fitness:    I don't have to think or plan.  I just show up, the workout is written and I don't even have to read it if I don't want to.  The coaches walk you through every Continue Reading