Parenting with sugar, veggies, and grace

I am sitting at my kitchen table watching my boys and some family friends play in the pool.  Four teens, throwing water footballs and laying on foam noodles.  Laughter abounds and the sun is bright yet brutal. Read more

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Your unique checklist = your results + confidence

Create your personalized checklist for balanced, sustainable health. Amy Connell | GracedHealth.com

The last five years I’ve embraced a radical shift in my health goals.

No longer am I eating for a visual decrease in my midsection (well, most of the time). I’m not lifting heavier weights so I can show Read more

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Professional staples you need, even if you’re a fitness professional

Professional closet staples every woman needs.

I have good news and bad news for my budgeter-husband:

The good? My work slacks from 2001 still fit. The bad? They are hopelessly out of date. I desperately need new slacks. And blazers. And blouses. And shoes. Unfortunately, Read more

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2-minute movements to make your day NEATer

Increase your NEAT! Try these quick movements to incorporate into your day. Amy Connell | GracedHealth.com

We’ve heard it so much it’s easy to ignore:

Sitting is the new smoking.

But ignoring it doesn’t change the truth.

Total sitting time is highly correlated with all causes of mortality.

Yikes.

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