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Kelly’s Journey – November 2012

November 5, 2012 by

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Well, I have less than 4 pounds until I get to my 100 pound goal. It’s so close and I’m getting pretty excited, but I am also starting to really feel the magnitude of what I am about to accomplish.  ONE HUNDRED POUNDS!  Who ever starts a day, a month or even a year thinking they […]

Musings on Gratitude

November 5, 2012 by

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Every single thing we have has been given to us, not necessarily because we deserved it , but  gratuitously and for no known reason.  The definition of gratefulness–  great fullness-as described by Brother David Steindl-Rast is this:  “the full response of the human heart to the gratuitousness of all that is”.  I am sure everyone […]

Body Moves + Body Rest = Happy Muscles

October 23, 2012 by

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As a Former Cardio Queen and over zealous group exercise class participant,  I feel it necessary to retire my crown and share my research of what DOES and what does NOT work without muscle recovery and too much stress on the body.   My 200 pound body took one for the team did the work AND rest to learn about […]

EAT THIS! Packable Picnic Foods

July 8, 2012 by

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These recipes are perfect for summer picnics, pot lucks, and travel.  We like to call this true fast food – meaning it’s really ALL food and it’s fast! FOOD  |foōd|: any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth. Enjoy! Flax Focaccia Bread This […]

My Personal Freedom

July 8, 2012 by

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I decided to look over the personal goals I had written back in June of 2000 and thought it interesting to share.  It was significant because I was designing my own health-based education practice at that time, eliminating careers that had served me well but had run their course and moving to a more suitable […]

Body/Mind Perspective: Mindful Breathing

May 13, 2011 by

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Mindful Breathing Exercise A quick 5 minute breathing exercise one can easily fit into your day.  This exercise will invite the body and mind to become more centered, grounded and relaxed. We can ALL find 5 minutes in our day to give ourselves a little self care!! -Sit in a chair or floor with the […]

Body/Mind Perspective: Alternate Nostril Breathing

April 17, 2011 by

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ALTERNATE NOSTRIL BREATHING Alternate Nostril Breathing is a breath exercise (pranayam) that brings balance to both the left and right sides of the brain. It also balances out our emotions. Research shows that we don’t breathe evenly through both nostrils and this helps us overcome our dominance over one side. 1) Sit comfortably with your […]

Body/Mind Perspective: Chest to Belly Breathing

March 13, 2011 by

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Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and the feet on the floor at hip width and relax. Inhale through your nose while expanding the abdomen, and then the ribs, and finally the chest. Pause and hold your breath for a couple of seconds. Exhale through your nose while releasing chest and shoulder […]

Mind/Body Perspective: Downward Dog

February 13, 2011 by

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Downward Dog – next step in basic Sun Salutation Adho Mukha Svanasana   1.  From plank pose exhale and bring your sit bones up toward the sky.  At first keep the knees slightly bent and the heels lifted away from the floor. Lengthen your spine and lift the sitting bones toward the ceiling, and from […]

Opportunity Knocks – Erin Sabin

May 2, 2010 by

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Last week I had the opportunity to attend the IDEA Fitness Fusion Conference in Chicago with Sheri, Samantha and Christy Ewing.  I was excited to spend the weekend with 3 amazing women, attend a few continuing education sessions and talk about Genesis with fitness professionals from around the world.  On top of my excitement were […]