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ADVOCARE PRODUCT REVIEW: 10 DAY CLEANSE

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This week I’m highlighting the 10 Day Cleanse.

I thought this would be helpful for you guys doing the

24 Day Challenge with us!

This cleanse is the first 10 days in the challenge. It’s gentle, effective, and super doable even if you work and travel!

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ADVOCARE PRODUCT REVIEW: MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES

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Breakfast literally means “breaking the fast”

What you put in your body first thing in the morning really does make a difference in your day. Fuel your body proper, first thing, and kickstart your metabolism and give yourself what it needs to run efficiently!

Because of the craziness of the morning rush, we need some easy solutions and that’s why I’m highlighting the Advocare Meal Replacement Shakes this week at the start of the school year. This is my breakfast 4-5 times a week. The other mornings I’m actually in the kitchen cooking something

[Check out the video at the bottom of this post for the 3 minutes egg breakfast. So good. So easy. And So not hard to clean up!]

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MOM & DAUGHTER GYM TIME

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It’s hard for me to believe I have a 13 years old!!!! EEEK! Really, she is the best and I’m so happy with who she’s growing up to be. Taylor is smart [er than me], funny, fun, witty, respectful, honest, beautiful, generous, talented and displays self-controll beautifully.

She is at the perfect age for me to introduce her to the fitness world… And that’s SO EXCiTING to me! When I was about her age, my dad started taking me to the gym and taught me how to squat with proper form with a poll on my back, and now I get to pass this along to Taylor. At this age, girls are so impressionable and are forming an opinion about their body that will stick with them for the rest of their life. I am responsible, honored and excited to speak truth into the lives of young girls.

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made” Psalm 139:13

I love the way this scripture is worded in the The Message translation of the Bible:

“…body and soul, I am marvelously made!”

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MOTIVATION MONDAY

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Found this on TheFittChick IG page

thefittchick.com

LOVE THIS.

SO PERFECT FOR MOTIVATION MONDAY-

TODAY IS THE BEST DAY TO START!

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NIKE FREE SHOES: REVIEW WITH TYE4®

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As you know, I’m kinda obsessed with the NEW TYE4® wearable system from TheMethod Pilates. It is amazing for spine, hip & shoulder mobility, strengthening stabilizers, improving balance & coordination, and building overall strength and tone. It can be used while doing lots and lots of different types of exercise.

Today I’m talking about TYE4 and FEET!

SOCKS and SHOES

SOCK FEET… While practicing Pilates, for example, you will want to kick off your shoes. Choose a non-slip sock like ToeSox or something similar. Tye4 should NOT be done barefooted for a few reasons. During certain movements, the foot strap will slip and distract from the movement. It can also irritate the foot, so find a cute pair of sock and wear them proud!

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POP-UP Tye4® CLASSES

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NEW POP-UP TYE4® CLASS ANNOUNCED

I’m totally excited about our next pop-up class. The Juice Bar in Brentwood, Tn is hosting us… and I JUST LOVE IT THERE!!! I recently wrote a review on The Juice Bar

– read it here.

For this class, we are using the NEW Tye4 system from TheMethod Pilates. We wear a harness that has bungees that attach to the feet and hands. It allows us to use assistance when needed, as well as resistance.

For this Fusion class, we will hit a variety of exercise:

Dynamic Warmup

Cardio

Barre

Strength

Toning

Pilates

all while wearing Tye4!

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to sign up. We have limited spots, so don’t wait!

FOR THE CLASS

Bring a mat and your A-GAME.

That’s all!

Arrive early to get fitted in the Tye4. It only takes a few minutes.

I’ll provide the water and the workout!

If you want to purchase a Tye4 ($80), let me know and I’ll have one for you.

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MASTIHASHOP, NYC REVIEW & GIVEAWAY!

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While I was in New York City in December for the Pilates Style Magazine photo shoot, I passed by this adorable shop I just had to check out called MastihaShop. I was so excited to meet the owner, Artemis Kohas. We chatted a while and she told me about the amazing Chios Mastiha…. “Mastiha is the natural and rare tree resin of the pistachio lentiscus var Chia tree. Scientific research has shown that this resin has anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory qualities. It has been documented from antiquity for its health benefits, its use as the first natural chewing gum and as a cooking spice. Today, it is still chewed as well as used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and in the culinary world. Chios Mastiha contributes to a healthy gastrointestinal system and has beneficial effects for both oral hygiene and skin care.” So cool! I love this.

MastihaShop highlights and promotes the Mediterranean lifestyle of health, well-being and natural products stemming back centuries. Read more of their story and incredible vision for the shop here.

MastihaShop carries all kinds of products,

most of which contain Mastiha and lots of quality greek products!

TOOTHPASTE & MOUTHWASH

CHEWING GUM & MINTS

JAMS & MARMALADES

SAUCES & SEASONINGS

SPREADS & MUSTARD

OIL & VINEGAR

SKIN THERAPY

BATH & BODY

CHOCOLATE 🙂

BEVERAGES

… and much more!

GREAT PLACE
TO GET COOL, UNIQUE, HEALTHY, LOVEY GIFTS!!!

GET CONNECTED and help SPREAD THE WORD!

CHECK OUT the WEBSITE!

FOLLOW on FACEBOOK

…………………….GIVEAWAY TIME…………………..

The winner of this sweepstakes will receive

Pasteli Bars – Mastiha nougat w/ almond center

Mastiha essential oils carved soap

Mastiha chewing gum

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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NASHVILLE’S JUICE BAR

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I’ve gotta tell you about one of my favorite places around Nashville…

THE JUICE BAR!!!

I found this when I started teaching Tye4 Classes in Brentwood, Tn last fall. It became my “thing” after class :). I’ve interviewed owners John and Vui Hunt and want to share it with you!

WHEN DID THE JUICE BAR OPEN?
April 2013 in Brentwood, TN

WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR JUICE?
Sweet Greens – yummy!
Take a look at the menu here.

CAN WE BUY OTHER HEALTHY FOODS/DRINKS AT THE JUICE BAR?

Absolutely – aside from juices, we have shots of locally grown Wheat Grass and each day we make fresh batches of Spinach/Kale/Quinoa super foods salad, fresh Vietnamese style Spring Rolls with locally grown mint and other goodies; we of course offer whole fruit smoothies with no added sweeteners or fill-agents of any kind – and to these we can add super goodies like chia seeds, hemp seeds, whey protein, spiraling, flax oil, etc… Also, we partner with several local suppliers such as My Poor Tired Liver, Nola Granola, Nutrisha Snacks and The Hummus Chic to offer their healthy/yummy treats daily.

DO YOU DO ANYTHING FOR THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO ENCOURAGE AND EDUCTE HEALTHY LIVING?
We routinely host community classes in the Juice Bar, opening our doors to most anyone who has a congruent healthy topic to discuss and present; likewise, we allow our space to be used for pop up dinners from locals such as Chef Michael Martin from Whole Foods, Nutrisha, and some other pending ones.

We also participate in a variety of venues where we give out free samples – Crieve Hall Farmer’s Market and the recent Nashville Film Festival. Upcoming: we are hosting a smoothie making class at a local preschool for the kiddos. We stay pretty busy!

READ THE INSPIRATION AND STORY BEHIND THE JUICE BAR HERE.

ARE THERE OTHER JUICE BAR LOCATIONS?
Huntsville, AL opened over two months ago
Berry Hill, TN coming July 2014
Franklin, TN coming August/September 2014
Knoxville, TN coming August 2014
German Town, TN coming spring 2015

Pending dates for locations:
Columbus, GA
Atlanta, GA
Birmingham, AL

GET CONNECTED!

VISIT ilovejuicebar.com

LIKE on FACEBOOK

FOLLOW on TWITTER

and ilovejuicebar on INSTAGRAM!

WE LOVE IT!!!

THANKS JUICE BAR FOR FILLING US IN ON YOUR HEART AND THE EXCITING DETAILS!

IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA, STOP IN AND TRY IT OUT. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MANY MORE LOCATIONS TO COME!!!

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POSTPARTUM EXERCISE

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Guest Post: David Smith
Having a baby can be a very exciting time, but the toll it takes on your body is not likely something many women embrace. The body’s process of preparing to give birth (not to mention the actual birthing process itself) can make even the fittest woman feel like she took a giant step backwards in terms of fitness.

How can a new mom get back into her fitness groove?

When is it okay to start exercising?

Which exercises should a new mom choose?

Those are the questions we answer in this Guide to Postpartum Exercise. This step-by-step plan will help new moms ease back into exercise and then work their way towards your pre-pregnancy shape. The chosen exercises are safe and especially effective for developing core strength (which is crucial for any mom, especially those who had a cesarian section or difficult time giving birth).

Be sure to listen to your body and to have patience as you progress through each of these 6-weeks stages. Enjoy!

Dave Smith has been a personal trainer since 2001 and was recently named “Top Fitness Professional in Canada”. Dave offers free online fitness training at Make Your Body Work and also spends much of his time helping other personal trainers improve their training techniques and business success. Check out his free resources, videos, and fitness programs at makeyourbodywork.com.

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ADVOCARE

ADVOCARE PRODUCT REVIEW: 10 DAY CLEANSE

ADVOCARE PRODUCT REVIEW: MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKES

MOM & DAUGHTER GYM TIME

MOTIVATION MONDAY

NIKE FREE SHOES: REVIEW WITH TYE4®

POP-UP Tye4® CLASSES

MASTIHASHOP, NYC REVIEW & GIVEAWAY!

NASHVILLE’S JUICE BAR

POSTPARTUM EXERCISE