Stretches for your Hamstrings
Tuesday, August 14 2012
Why should I stretch? 1. Less likely to get injured. 2. Greater range of motion which may enhance performance. 3. Enhances movement, so you are more mobile. Why are hamstrings tight? 1. Glutes are weak so your hamstrings and calves kick in to help out. 2. Muscle imbalance. You’re in forward motion most of your
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Happiness/Goals – June – Free Spirit / Playful / Young at Heart
Sunday, August 05 2012
Objectives this month were: To act and say what I feel and not worry about what others think. Don’t take things so seriously and have more fun. Play, laugh and be true to self. I decided to look up the definitions of “free spirit” and “playful”…this is what it said: free spirit noun 1. a
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Happiness/Goals Project – May – Work
Sunday, July 29 2012
Since the month of April and attending the Restoring Lives International (RLI) Conference, I look at my fitness business differently. Do I think I am doing what I was put on this earth to do? Yes, to a point, but I have always felt like there was more expected of me. After the conference, I now
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Stretches for your Hips, Glutes and Lower Back
Saturday, July 14 2012
When we have more mobility in our hips we have greater function in our lower backs and knees, and who doesn’t want that!? Try these 4 stretches to increase the flexibility in your hips and to help prevent lower back and knee issues. 1. Lying leg cross over 2. Single leg cross over drop 3.
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Happiness/Goals Project – April – God/Eternity
Wednesday, July 11 2012
Objective was to try to figure out what God expects of me. To work on living for him and not myself. Focusing more on what the He thinks of me instead of the world. Am I doing what He put me on this earth to do? Do I want only what I selfishly want in
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Toned Arms for Summer
Sunday, June 10 2012
Who doesn’t want strong sculpted arms? Enjoy these 6 exercises you can do at home or at the gym, all you need is a set of dumbbells. 1. Push-ups 2. Skull crushers 3. Bicep curls: half-way up, half-way down, full curls 4. Dips 5. Bicep curls while holding a curl 6. Tricep single arm kickbacks
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Side Plank Variations from May NBC Segment
Sunday, May 20 2012
Benefits: 1. Strengthens the shoulder girdle 2. Strengthens the wrist and elbow joints 3. Increases abdominal strength 4. Opens the chest which increases lung capacity 5. Tones and strengthens the body Exercises: 1. Thread the needle 2. Side plank twist 3. Running side plank 4. Side plank knee crunch Do 12 repetitions on each side.
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Side Plank Variations from April NBC Segment
Saturday, April 14 2012
Benefits: 1. Strengthens the shoulder girdle 2. Strengthens the wrist and elbow joints 3. Increases abdominal strength 4. Opens the chest which increases lung capacity 5. Tones and strengthens the body Exercises: 1. Basic side plank (elbow or hand/bottom knee bent or straight) – hold as long as you can 2. Hip drops 3. Leg
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Happiness/Goals Project – March – Mental Health
Sunday, April 01 2012
Objective was to work on issues from the past, stored anger, a lighter heart and figure out who I really am. I have to say, the month of March flew by. This is a hard one for me as I am a private person when it comes to personal things and this is way out
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Plank Variations
Monday, March 19 2012
Would you like a stronger core – do more planks? Would you like a more toned stomach – do more planks? Plank variations are the way to go! Planks are one of the most effective ways to work your abs and use all your abdominal muscles. There are 4 parts to your abs: rectus abdominis,
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Happiness/Goals Project – February – Physical Health
Wednesday, February 29 2012
To be honest it has been quite a journey with my health over the past 2 years and I am excited to be working on making it the best it can be. I have learned that things do not “just” happen. What we do to ourselves and our bodies in our 20’s, 30’s and 40’s,
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Happiness/Goals Project – January – Knowledge
Saturday, February 04 2012
All-in-all it went pretty well. I read in the morning when I got up and most nights before bed. I noticed it was hard for me to read the mornings when J.C. was home verses when I had the house to myself. I let things distract me easily. I also noticed that I had good
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My Happiness/Goals 2012 Project
Sunday, January 15 2012
After receiving the book The Happiness Project as a Christmas gift from a friend (thank you Riley), I dove into the first few pages and realized after years of listening to so many women that Gretchen (the author) wasn’t alone. We have so much to be happy about and have countless blessings, yet why are
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Plank Variations from January NBC Segment
Friday, January 13 2012
Planks are one of the most effective ways to work your abs and use all your abdominal muscles. There are 4 parts to your abs: rectus abdominis, internal obliques, external obliques and transverse abdominis. Not to mention they work your back, arms, hips and glutes. Exercises that force you to brace your spine and pelvis
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What Ali Eats
Sunday, November 27 2011
What Ali Eats – a question I hear all the time, so I thought I would write it all down for you. I hope this gives you some ideas if you are getting bored with your current meals. All items are organic, grass-fed and cage-free. Nothing is low fat, low calorie or fat free. I
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Fruit Detox Drink by Tracie Fountain
Thursday, April 28 2011
It is hard for me to have a liquid meal. I am a person that would rather eat her 340 calories than drink them any day! However, after trying Tracie’s detox drink to get me ready and feeling better for spring/summer, I am a new fan! Not only does it save me time in the
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Are you Overtraining?
Friday, January 28 2011
Did you know that working out puts stress on your body? Yes, exercise is something we all need to do and is good for us, but too much of a good thing is not good, everything in moderation. Signs of Overtraining: Lack of appetite Fatigue Depression Heavy Muscles Decreased Performance Injury Illness Restlessness Rest and
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The Cost and Complications of Diabetes
Sunday, January 23 2011
As a nation, we must start moving more, eating less and eating real food! Serious illnesses like Type II Diabetes may be avoided through healthy diet and exercise, so ensuring our families’ overall health through consistent wellness efforts is critical. Below are some statistics to educate you more about Diabetes. Data from the 2007 National Diabetes
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Benefits of using a Foam Roller
Friday, December 31 2010
One of my favorite toys is the foam roller, why you ask? 1. Releases tension 2. Increases flexibility by stretching muscles and tendons 3. Breaks down scar tissue 4. Increases blood flow and circulation 5. Improves posture 6. Improves balance 7. Strengthens muscles Who can use the foam roller? Anyone who wants to lengthen, strengthen,
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Why is Green Tea so good for you?
Monday, December 06 2010
Green Tea has been around for centuries and it contains catechins – antioxidants that promote health. Below are 10 Benefits of Drinking Green Tea: (from HealthMad) 1. It is used to treat multiple sclerosis. 2. It is used for treatment and prevention of cancer. 3. It is used to stop Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. 4.
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