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3 Easy Ways to Stay Committed to Wellness During Quarantine
While it may seem like more downtime would create a seamless transition into a world of self-care and increased focus on wellness goals, for many self-isolators, quarantine has been anything but. Many of us are feeling lost, confused, and just plain sad about the state of things, and if there’s…
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Intermittent Fasting For Beginners
We all know that when it comes to losing weight, exercise is not the only thing that matters. The reality is that what we eat, how much we eat, and when we eat play a critical role in staying healthy. And while there are many diet plans out there that…
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Fitness, Lifestyle
Best Workout Playlists For Every Mood
Let’s be honest: sometimes working out is way easier said than done. Even though giving ourself that 30 mins a day to just be, to breathe through the stress of the day, take some personal inventory may be what your body wants, but it’s not always as simple as slapping…
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6 Tips to Unlock Energy During the Dog Days of Summer
I love summer, and there are still a few more weeks of it to soak up. Yet during these dog days of summer, it’s easy to feel like your energy is completely zapped. Here are some tips to turn that lethargy around: More water, less caffeine. Start each morning with a…
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Meet Your New Wellness Goal: Sleep
August is National Wellness Month, and there are so many ways to focus on your own self-care, healthy habits, and stress management. One of the most overlooked, but critical parts of a self-care routine is consistent, quality sleep. So often, we come up with reasons not to prioritize sleep, and…
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How to Cultivate Digital Intentionality
Just as the digital detox trend was on the rise, the realities of a pandemic made living online a necessity. In our stay-at-home reality, video calls, apps, and social media are often the only way we connect with work, school, friends, and family. Once putting aside our phones for deeper…
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Fitness, Lifestyle
Staying Healthy at Home
I’m lying in bed, listening to the rain pour down in Malibu, taking a moment to slow down and put these past weeks into perspective. My family and I are staying in this weekend, having cancelled our Mexican getaway, and we are gearing up for homeschool over the next few…
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My Body Transformation Journey by Amanda Gonzalez
It all started with a contest entry. A retreat getaway. A few days at a beautiful resort in Utah. Eating delicious, healthy food, meeting Brooke Burke in person, exercising with her and getting to meet other interesting women. It sounded like exactly what I needed. My soul was tired. My…
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Summer Solstice 2019
Hello summer 2019! This past week’s summer solstice marks the season’s beginning. Perhaps a new chapter, a new season a new you. During the summer solstice, the sun reaches its highest position in the sky and so begins the longest period of daylight. Let it mark the time to reach…
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