5 Reasons Why Moms-to-Be (and everyone) Need to Walk in the Woods

5 Reasons Why Moms-to-Be (and everyone) Need to Walk in the Woods
Wondering why walking in the woods during pregnancy is amazing? Here's why: 

Boosts your immune system, giving extra protection to you and your baby. Reduces stress and anxiety. Improves balance, posture, and flexibility. Provides vitamin D from sun exposure. Enhances connection to the world and brings grounding and peace. 

Ditch the treadmill, take a walk on a woodland path, and enjoy the benefits during pregnancy!
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Hitting Your Fitness Goals While Enjoying a Winter Treat

Hitting Your Fitness Goals While Enjoying a Winter Treat
It's cold outside, and all you want to do is curl up with a hot drink and a good book. But if you're trying to hit your fitness goals, you may feel like you have to forego the goodies and stick to water or green tea. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a winter favorite while still staying on track. Read on for a guide to enjoying hot cocoa while hitting your fitness goals.

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The "health" drink that changed my life

The "health" drink that changed my life
The turning point for me was when I realized that neglecting my health now would only make me feel worse later on down the road. I didn't want to be one of those people who is always complaining about their health problems and how they wished they had taken better care of themselves when they were younger. So I decided to give this juice a try and see what all the fuss was about. 

I'm so glad I did!

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Navigating Indulgence and Nourishment the Balancing Act of A Homemaker

Navigating the balance between indulgence and nourishment as a homemaker can be challenging. From giving in to tempting treats to making efforts to hydrate and finding caffeine-free alternatives, it's all about maintaining harmony. Sometimes, it's a struggle, but small victories like fitting into favorite pants serve as a reminder that progress matters more than perfection.
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Tracking the things we do to meet the goals we have.

If you came over to my house right now, you would see notebooks all over. I am a pen-to-paper kind of person. I am rarely on my phone. I actually use the Screen time settings to limit my screen time on my phone. Somedays I choose to go over, but most days I rarely even get a notification for apps like Facebook or Instagram that I have even hit my daily time limit. I need to adjust my podcast and YouTube settings because I listen to those throughout the day, and listening to things is the majority of my phone usage. 

So when I got a fitness and nutrition coach to hold me accountable to my goals, you know her, my friendBeckie with Relentlessly Fit, and the entire program required an app and using it to track my nutrition, activity, and water daily, you can guess how that went over.

When I checked in this morning, I made a commitment to write down what I am eating throughout the week...
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