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We are having some cold dreary weather here in Tennessee, so I pulled out this video recap I put together after our 2011 British Virgin Islands sailing trip. Watching this made me warm and happy inside 🙂 Thought I’d share in case any of you need to escape to the Islands!
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SPINACH SMOOTHIE
Tonight my boy didn’t want to eat his spinach, so I made him a spinach smoothie.
…because I love him.
Don’t forget to eat YOUR veggies!
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LOOKING BACK ON 2012 FITNESS VACATION
One year ago, a group of us experienced the most amazing healthy week at THIS house
We learned to make good food choices together, practiced practical food prep that we could translate into life when we came home, and enjoyed yummy healthy drinks like THIS
We exercised 2 times a day, and we LOVED every minute because our gym looked like THIS
And when it was time to relax and recover,
we were HERE
If you are feeling a bit jealous about now, I have good news.
There MIGHT just be another trip in the works for 2015!
We will also be playing with the NEW TYE4® in the workouts!
The crew will learn to use it and will be taking one home after our fabulous vacation!!!
EMAIL ashley@ashleybensonfitness.com FOR MORE INFO.
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ALLERGY FIX FOR FALL
IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR TO ENJOY…
BEAUTIFUL CHANGING LEAVES
PUMPKIN PATCHES
COOL CRISP AIR
and ALLERGIES.
ummmmm, no.
Sadly, allergies are ushered in along with this beautiful season. I’m feeling it, and have already talked to a number of people this week who are being slapped with allergy symptoms.
Here are A FEW THINGS we are doing as a family to fight back in hopes of enjoying the season! If you are getting “snotty” (as my boy calls it), try this out…
1. Pull out the SINUS RINSE! I am making myself do this at least 2 times a day now that I feel the “stuff” all up in my head and face. My whole family uses this when needed. This will prevent a sinus infection better than anything else I know. At times, my kids will even ask to use if because they know they feel better afterwards! I use NEILMED SINUS RINSE
DO NOT USE TAP WATER!
Use clean and previously BOILED water, DISTILLED, or FILTERED WATER throughout a 0.2 micron filter!
2. Drink THROATCOAT TEA. LOVE THIS!
3. Reduce the “stuff” and inflammation in your face and lungs by removing GLUTEN and DAIRY from your diet.
ALSO, DO THIS…
- take a good whole food multivitamin daily
- get plenty of sleep
- dring lots of water
- eat clean
- eat GARLIC
Give your body a fighting chance!
Take care of YOURSELF so you can enjoy the BEAUTY of this SEASON!
PLEASE COMMENT BELOW IF YOU HAVE OTHER WAYS OF FIGHTING OFF THE UNWANTED ALLERGIES!
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NOV. TYE4® TRAINING WORKSHOP- SIGN UP NOW!
TYE4 Training Workshop for
Pilates Instructors
Barre Studios
Group Exercise
Dance Studios
Gymnastics Coaches
Martial Arts Instructors
Personal Trainers
Physical Therapist
Saturday
NOVEMBER 23 2-5 pm
Located at
Life Fitness Academy South
620 Church St. E
Brentwood, Tn 37027
Register HERE
Limited space so DON’T WAIT!
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GUEST PRESENTATION AT SCHOOL – DIY FUN!!!
My daughter, Taylor, attends a super cool school called Cedar Hall. It’s a school on a farm! The classical learning style helps develop a love of reading, learning and exploring.
The hands-on “farm” learning teaches the students about life and gives application to what they are learning.
WE LOVE IT!
I was honored last week when I was invited to do a demo and show the kids how easy it is to make chemical-free common household (and school) products.
IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!
The entire Middle School.
As you can see, I pulled out my stash of goodies from my “chemistry lab” and handed out a sheet with the recipes for them to follow.
Are YOU curious as to what we made???
Well, I thought I’d be a nice blogger and share with you 🙂
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We made hand soap and all-purpose spray for both the girls and the boys bathrooms. Each decided on the essential oil “flavor” they wanted.
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TOOTHPASTE
We all made a batch to take home and try out.
* 1 part Baking Soda
* 1 part Coconut Oil
* 5-10 drops of essential oil:
peppermint spearmint eucalyptus grapefruit
lemon lime cinnamon rosemary orange
* And everyone gets their own toothpaste container!
NO DOUBLE DIPPING IN MY TOOTHPASTE!!!
The spearmint was the most popular, followed by peppermint and orange. A few tried cinnamon and we decided it “tasted” like those Christmas cinnamon brooms…
so not for me.
I did warn the kids that this tasts/feels salty because of the baking soda. Add more coconut oil if you want and you can add a little stevia or sugar to sweeten it… but that seems weird to me because we are trying to remove sugars from our teeth, but some recipes add it.
Check out how easy this is on my DIY Toothpaste video.
Right now Tropical Traditions has their Coconut Oil on Sale!
This is no doubt the best quality you can get and I absolutely LOVE this awesome company.
Click HERE to take a look and buy.
This is no doubt the best quality you can get and I absolutely LOVE this awesome company.
Click HERE to take a look and buy.
STUFF TO KNOW ABOUT ESSENTIAL OILS
* Citrus oils pul toxins out of plastics and should only be used with glass.
* Essential oils should not be used undiluted on the skin. Some can be used with “carrier oils, waxes, butters, alcohols, or other diluting measures
* Do not take essential oils internally – especially wintergreen and eucalyptus
* If you’re allergic to a food, you will be allergic to that oil.
* Most essential oils are high in antibacterial, anti fungal and antiviral properties… good for cleaning!
* If you use product on a child under 5 yrs, use half the amount of essential oils
* Always test a small area of your skin first to make sure it isn’t going to irritate your skin
Click HERE for other DIY Products I make!
I buy all of my DIY products from
They have an impressive amount of high quality brands to choose from, with such a LOW price! Shopping HEALTHY, NATURAL, and ORGANIC doesn’t have to be expensive!
Check them out HERE and order a few Essential Oils to start your own Homemade Collection!
And if you’ve never shopped with Swansons before you will get a $5 coupon as a THANK YOU for choosing them!
Here are some of the wonderful products that came to my door last week from SwansonVitamins.com
Tis the season!
LOVE THIS!
Frankincense & Myrrh!
My absolute favorite Natural Deodorant!
Finally something that works!
Makes the winter season a little less cold (along with my UGGs!)
Go shop and I’d love to know what you pick up!
Goodbye for now,
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DIAMOND CANDLE GIVEAWAY WINNER is…
CONGRATULATIONS
Glenda Sorrells!!!!
YOU ARE THE WINNER OF THE
DIAMOND CANDLE GIVEAWAY!!!
Once you burn your new candle down enough to get your ring, I hope you will share it with us!
And anyone else who will now be ordering a candle!!! They have wonderful fall scents that you will want!
Check out all the candles HERE.
Don’t forget: this is a sweet, easy gift to give for the Christmas Season around the corner!
If you missed my Diamond Candle Review, come check it out HERE.
Have a great Fall day!
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FITMARK GUEST BLOG: TYE4®
Fitmark has a great blog for fitness enthusiasts written by an impressive list of Fitmark Ambassadors. I have the privilage of being one of them!
“We are a group of athletes across the globe coming together to promote health, fitness, style, and success.” Fitmark
I’m excited today because FitmarkBags.com just published my TYE4® Review post! Come over and read it. After, you will understand how Tye4 will enhance your workout and how I am using it in my TYE4 Fusion Class and the TYE4 Pilates Class.
Read it HERE.
If you like it, SHARE it!
Thanks for helping spread the word!
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TYE4® PILATES VIDEO – DEMO
In this video I am doing a Pilates sequence using the TYE4® in a
LEG BUNGEE FRONT CROSS (LBFC) position.
Basically, you will put the right foot strap on the LEFT foot
and the LEFT foot strap on the RIGHT foot.
The bungees will cross in the front near your core.
I do not use the arm bungees in this sequence, so I have tied them around my waist to get them out of the way.
Using TYE4 while doing Pilates is like doing Reformer Pilates. The bungees are the springs. That’s pretty fantastic. If you have a TYE4, I hope you will try this! For more TYE4 info, check out TheMethodPilates.com
Buy TYE4 $75
email ashley@ashleybensonfitness.com
email ashley@ashleybensonfitness.com
We will be using TYE4 on
HEALTH & FITNESS VACATIONS
Consider being a part of this unique, life changing opportunity.
Get a group of 8-10 people… book your week retreat… and get your trip for FREE!
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WORKOUTS ON THE BEACH
WORKOUTS ON THE ROOFTOP
COACHING IN THE KITCHEN
CHEMICAL-FREE HOME WORKSHOPS
FABULOUS POOL & HOT TUB
SPA MOMENTS and more
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