Getting into the spirit

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Helloooo~ Boooo! I’m not a big fan of Halloween. Except for fall foliage, mums, kale, and pansies. Scary, oozy, kinda ugly stuff is my not favorite aesthetic. I mean I do love kids in cute costumes, so focusing on the positive… I’m pretty good at making the best of occasions that are unavoidable. So since […]

We’re not getting out alive.

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Hello friends~ Sounds like a scary Halloween movie title. But truth. No one knows how long life is going to be.  It can end suddenly, or gradually, and no matter which, it’s is about making the most of the time we have right now. We can choose to be conscious, and responsible about the choices […]

Immune Boosting Snacks!

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Hello friends~ This is the recipe issue without the recipes! Just some great ideas for snacks that will support the immune system during the colder months when we’re spending more time indoors. Easy and delicious. Love to know if you try any of these, or if you have recipes and ideas to share! Have you […]

It’s up to you. Plus trainer tip: Crunchy knees?

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Hello friends~ I had a conversation this week with a coaching client. After only 6 sessions the client asked in all sincerity when I thought it would be a good time to stop training with me and go solo. I said: It’s up to you. You’ve been doing your own thing for years. So why […]

Me in an article about women rowing!

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Hello friends~ This was such an honor – to be included in this article among  these amazing women! Polli Schildge: From Rowing Skeptic to Rowing Evangelist   Polli Schildge on her Concept2 rowing machine.   Polli Schildge’s journey into the world of indoor rowing began a decade ago when she was 60 years old. A […]

My Ideal Client

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Hi friends~ Today on Instagram I posted our Virtual Small Group workout from this morning. It wasn’t really about the workout though – it’s an Ode To My Athletes. ❤️YOU are the reason I love my job. And that got me thinking about relationships with people I’ve coached over the years.   My ideal client. […]

The recipe issue. Yummy protein breakfasts!

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Hi Friends~ It’s the recipe issue – minus fussy recipes. These breakfast ideas are easy to make, and not super specific in ingredients. Get creative! I know I know. I keep saying it. Your body needs protein throughout the day, but it’s especially important to get enough in the morning. Starting your day with a high-protein breakfast […]

What a day! A bike ride for good ❤️🚲

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Hellooo friends~ I’m so excited to share the great day we had on Saturday!   8 years ago a group of bike riders from Asbury Park gathered in Washington’s Crossing, PA to ride in a cycling event, which also benefited programs in our community. We were happy to participate, enabling us to utilize a portion […]

Thoughts on aging, time, and how did it get to be Labor Day so fast?

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Hello friends~ About that article someone sent to me … About banishing negative thoughts on aging? I hope you can open it: Negative thoughts about aging can be harmful. Here’s how to reduce them. – The Washington Post Truth – I’ve never felt better, even with wrinkles and crinkles, and all the aches and pains and […]