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Fitness Must-Haves for 2017
By Kate Horney Top 5 Fitness Must Haves for the New Year New year, new goals, new workouts! Are you looking for new gear to make your workouts easier? Here are my top 5 fitness must-haves for 2017… 1. S’well Water Bottles – The stainless steel, BPA-free Swell water bottle keeps beverages cold for up to…
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The Skinny on Alcohol
By Kate Horney Toasting in the New Year is one of my favorite traditions, but the effects of alcohol can be staggering on your metabolism. The body does not metabolize macro-nutrients (sugar, fat, carbohydrates) as efficiently when trying to metabolize alcohol; halting any fat loss potential during this period of alcohol oxidation in your bloodstream.…
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My Story: How I Finally Got Results
A few years ago, when Patrick was deployed to Afghanistan, I determined to get into the best shape of my life. I worked out hard, ate clean, and restricted my calories–I expected results and fast! At the time, I worked as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, and Health & Wellness director at my local gym.…
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Low Carb Smoothies & Post Workout Shakes
By Kate Horney Now that warm weather has come our way, I’ve been adding lots of cool and refreshing low carb smoothies into my daily nutrition routine. These low carb smoothies are also low-calorie and are great as a post-workout or mid-day snack. Full of fresh fruit and plenty of protein – you could even…
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25 Healthy Snack Ideas for Summer
Now that summer is in full swing, my inbox has been flooded with two questions: How to Eat Healthy While Traveling? What are Healthy Snack Ideas for the Summer? For many families (mine included) summertime means lots of time outside our kitchen. From road trips to beach trips and days at the pool,…
