Clarifying Green Energy Soup

A lot of my clients as well as my friends have been complaining lately about feeling sluggish, bloated, lethargic, and all around not so great. Since there are only so many cups of David’s Detox Tea (which I also love) you can drink, I decided to share this incredible recipe for clarifying green energy soup…. [Continue Reading]

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Long Weekend Outdoor Quickie Workout

I love long weekends. You get to sleep in, recharge, see your friends and family, maybe head north, and just relax. In the name of rejuvenation, I wanted to give you a workout to do over the long weekend that would also help you take advantage of the great weather! Outdoor workouts are also a really… [Continue Reading]

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Ways To Boost Metabolism

1. Build muscle Our bodies constantly burn calories, even when we’re at rest. This resting metabolic rate is much higher in people with more muscle. Every pound of muscle uses about 6 calories a day just to sustain itself, while each pound of fat burns only 2 calories daily. That small difference can add up… [Continue Reading]

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Proper Head Positioning for Spine Health

Any of my clients will tell you how annoying I can be about posture and head positioning. Although it feels totally weird, when you position your head correctly, it does wonders for your spine, posture, and for overall long term pain prevention. For every inch that the head moves forward in posture, it increases the… [Continue Reading]

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Lemon Water: Why You Should Take The Challenge

During my cleanse I had a really rough time with drinking hot lemon water every morning. However, after a conversation with a naturopath I discovered that it wasn’t really necessary to boil water and drink it hot. This is the only part that irritated me because it meant I had to wake up extra early…. [Continue Reading]

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Cleanse: Final Thoughts

I wanted to wait until I was finished the cleanse and back to my regular style of eating before I commented on how I felt. The reason I did this was that I wanted to see if there was a difference in how different foods made me feel. Let me tell you, there is a… [Continue Reading]

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10 Day Cleanse: Day 5

7:30AM: I got to sleep in today! First client canceled so my second client was only at 8am. I wake up but I am lazy and stick in bed for longer than I should, so I only have time to make a quick coffee before I see her. That means I ditch the lemon water…. [Continue Reading]

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10 Day Cleanse: Day 4

6AM: Up and at em! I am really tired despite my super early bed time last night. I get dressed and out the door craving coffee so I’m going to stop at starbucks. 615AM: Why do they have honey packets at Starbucks now and not the honey bottle anymore? My fingers are so sticky! I… [Continue Reading]

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10 Day Cleanse: Day 3

8AM: A client cancelled so I got to sleep in!! I finally wake up and the thought of lemon water makes me nauseous, one sip and I throw it out. I make myself a coffee. That’s much better! 830AM:  Out the door and off to a Pilates Reformer class! I am excited because I love… [Continue Reading]

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10 Day Cleanse: Day 2

6AM: Wake up, drink lemon water. Feel like I’m going to throw up. I make it half way through the cup. Honestly, I’m dying for a coffee and I can’t think straight. 6:30AM: Driving to my first class and feeling really nauseous, can barely open my eyes. I grabbed a coffee from Second Cup but… [Continue Reading]

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