Travel fitness Road trip fitness gear for families Traveling cross-country with kids in tow can make fitness more difficult. You can't leave your children to take a long run, or spend an hour in a gym. But you can pack a selection of family friendly items to keep everyone healthy on the road. ...

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Serendipitous moment number one.... Okay, well I did not want to shell out $100 for a pair of fitness shoes, fitness WALKING shoes. (I have, in the not so distant past dropped more than a hundred dollars on a pair of soccer cleats..and my old running shoes were very close....not to mention the s...

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Why I haven't purchased Shape Up shoes... Because I am- Thrifty. After putting off completing my Amazon order for several weeks...it's not easy for me to shell out $100 dollars for a pair of "not so pretty" fitness shoes. Shoe Lover. As much as I want to get in shape...I really love pretty shoes...

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22 years ago, my husband choose Madonna's, "Crazy for You" as our wedding song ( what can I say, we were kids) ..... fast forward to 2010 and Madonna still looks flat out amazing....while I'm fighting a few extra pounds... So if you have ever wondered what she does to maintain that powerful physiq...

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Treat yourself to a homemade gift a decadent, pampering, luxurious gift...and while you're at it, prepare a few extra jars to give as birthday presents, shower gifts, 'just because you are my friend' gifts.... Mocha body butter will soothe your dry skin, soften and invigorate. The deep moisturi...

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Etsy Earth recently posted a series of videos that are "must see" for anyone who cares about what goes into their mouth. Really, we are what we eat. Check them out here These are only teasers to full length documentaries and more info...but it's still a good reminder. We "vote" for healthy fo...

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Money Motivated Exercise Ideas Organized sports are not the only way to get kids exercising. Some kids are not emotionally or physically prepared to compete. Consider encouraging a home based business that will have them hitting money goals rather than field goals. Several opportunities tha...

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Well people, I saw my favorite "Witch Doctor" today, as he is so affectionately referred to by me. Actually he is just an independent doctor who live WAY WAY WAY out in the country, 'bout an hour and a half from my house if I fly down the deserted country roads...although he is strictly an MD, he pr...

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Just Do It! So you've resolved to work out on a strict schedule. No excuses, no turning back. Nope, not this time. This is your chance. The rush of a new beginning can be so intoxicating that the subtle shift in commitment is barely noticeable at first. A skipped day here, a little short cuttin...

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My plan is to "use what I have to get fit" meaning, I do not have to wait until I can join a gym or purchase yet another workout machine or tool...no, I am going to use the free weights I have, the exercise ball that is sitting in the corner of my office, my jump rope and my beautiful bike. (Electr...

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Got together for a family photo with my younger sisters ( this is the candid shot obviously) ..until this day, i honestly did not realize how large i had become. All younger, all half my size.Kim, the red head, is 7 years younger, Victoria, the tiny short haired blond is 22 years younger! ...

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In choosing a role model, celebrities just didnt cut it, and while I am inspired by some of my peers, they werent enough. I needed to set the bar as high as possibleand then take it up a notch, set it on fire and watch the fireworks that ensue So, Wonder Woman was chosen. She is based off ...

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The following is an excerpt from an article on Lynda Carter Wonder Woman....Lynda Carter completely transformed into the Wonder Woman comic book character, not that I will be donning a costume anytime soon....or want to become a comic book character, but the fact that even Lynda Carter went into s...

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It's time. Time to transform. Welcome to the Wonder Woman Makeover page. This is where I will be posting my transformation from "soft" freelance writer, to Amazon woman. Three years ago I was a waitress at a popular comedy club. We were told to dress up during the week of Halloween. ...

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Over the years my Mother's Day strawberry shortcake has become less and less messy. It is almost picture perfect now, with neat layers of shortcake, berries and whipped cream. Secretly, I miss the messy lumps of cake mashed with berries and mounds of Cool Whip served with strawberry stained hands....

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