Nothing suits a Victorian house like a fresh blanket of snow. We had a lot of the fluffy white stuff this past winter and during the big storm back in early January, I snapped a photo (below) of the big house with my iphone. Since my Dad's passing, Mom has been revisiting her creative side …
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I posted a Question on Facebook the other day to see what type of workout would be of most interest. At first I just asked it and got a wide range of responses on the thread. Then I used the Question feature and Step was the overall winner - Strength came in …
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We've all been faced with the varying species of the "Aerobic Heckler" - that participant that defies your lead and does their own thing. If you've taught any length of time, or subbed for another instructor, you've likely had to bite your tounge at least once to keep from channelling Eric …
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photo credit: jacreative ~ This 9 minute clip explains how to adjust your blood ph with a properly balanced diet - why antacids are increasing in sales, why we have high calcium consumption but poor bone health, and why diet soda with ZERO calories can make you gain weight.
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We love a great success story! Gin's Facebook friend, Kathleen Underwood, sent us her story and her husband Scot's story, both featured this month in Tulsa People Magazine! Kathleen's email:
I wanted to share something with you and Gin. She has always been a huge motivator and inspiration …
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~ This is the time of year that people try to erase the sins of the past and many try to do so on the first day! One of my friends, who'd taken time off from working out and resolved to get back in shape, announced that she did 3 full workouts... on …
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~Again and again, research has shown that women who maintain a regular, moderate strength training program benefit from a long list of health advantages. Some still fear that weight training might bulk them up in unfeminine ways; however, as women of all ages realize …
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Life is what happens when you're busy making plans." ~ Unfortunately, not everyone knows of your resolve to obtain your personal goals and real life often presents detours. For most, it's work that interferes and establishes your priorities for the day. When other …
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Yesterday was reckoning with reality and taking the first step to change - admitting it, not just to myself, but to the world. Today is the day to start with a clean slate, and like an artist staring at a blank canvas, I need to get started with the masterpiece. Where …
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As the holidays come to an end, I know what you're thinking because I'm thinking it too. I've got to get serious here and drop some found pounds. Okay, so it didn't just happen in the last 2 weeks. It was a not-so-subtle creep that started last summer. But I finally faced it when I saw my …
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