What 15 minutes of focus can do...
At the beginning of this year, I was ready for a change. Despite the almost 12 months of home schooling, I felt I wasn't getting quality...
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Maria Amren
- Dec 28, 2020
- 2 min
Red, Yellow, Green Leading to Healthier Food Choices!
Do you think about food as "good" or "bad"? Do you categorize them into "unhealthy" or "healthy"? What if, instead, we look at our food...
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Maria Amren
- Dec 22, 2020
- 2 min
Prioritize yourself and see others blossom...
You see…I used to, and still do sometimes, feel guilty when I spend time away from the family. I felt that taking time for myself also...
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Maria Amren
- Dec 8, 2020
- 3 min
How my accountability partner made me successful!
Having a supporting environment where you are able and motivated to achieve your goals is key. There are multiple strategies you can use...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
Why is health and fitness goals important to you?
If you are one of those who keep setting the same goals year after year and find yourself losing energy, motivation, and purpose within...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
Same, Same...But Different!
I attended the RRCA running coaching program this weekend and was reminded how we are all very unique individuals. I love how we can go...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
Practice will get you there!
Working with my children on learning new skills in, and outside, of school reminds me of the importance of practicing. Without practicing...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
Stay active on vacation!
I’m back home after a month away with my family! It was a wonderful time with lots of Swedish Fika and non-stop dinners and festivities...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
What if breakfast could give you better sleep? Is it possible?
Could the most important meal of the day, breakfast, help us adjust cortisol levels for a better night’s sleep? One of the symptoms of...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
Don't Deprive Yourself - it's the HOLIDAY SEASON!
We are about to embark on the busy, stressful, joyful Holiday season when we see old friends, meet new friends, network as well as spend...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 6, 2020
- 2 min
Bone Health Through Menopause and Beyond!
As we age our bones begin to deteriorate faster than rebuild, but not only that, research also indicate that there might be a...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
Exercise - With or Without Family!
As a mom, it’s easy to put yourself last and prioritize other’s needs before yours – for many this means that exercise will take the...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 4, 2020
- 3 min
How to Travel AND Stay Healthy!
What’s YOUR Holiday Stressor? One of the biggest struggles during the Holiday season is staying healthy through holiday parties, company...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 4, 2020
- 2 min
How Eating More Vegetables Can Reduce Your Menopause Symptoms!
Going through peri-menopause and menopause can be frustrating, depressing and causing lots of stress and anxiety. We feel that what we...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 4, 2020
- 4 min
A positive attitude will take you far!
This is a new normal to all of us. While we as adult struggle to manage our stress and anxiety during these challenging times - imagine...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 4, 2020
- 2 min
How to boost your immune system through whole foods!
Did you know that research shows that vitamin C from food at a dose of 100 mg to 200 mg per day is effective at preventing respiratory...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 4, 2020
- 2 min
How a family schedule is getting us movi’n!
We have all the time in the world - right! So, we expect to get more done than ever before with cleaning, spending time with our family,...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 2, 2020
- 1 min
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Is there a link between breast cancer and exercise?
Hey there ladies - it’s that time a year when we are reminded of the importance to check those “puppies” and reset priorities, right? We...
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Maria Amren
- Nov 2, 2020
- 1 min
Finishing 2020 Strong!
We are heading into the Holidays of 2020 and THIS time is my FAVORITE time of the YEAR…or that is - When I PLAN and PREPARE for it! No,...
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