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so let’s pull out all the stops and get down to business with some favorite recipes that are good, healthy, and will make you smile! Zucchini Bake 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 TBSP. freshly grated lemon peel 1/2 tsp. dried  thyme leaves 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 2 cloves garlic, finely choppedContinue reading “The weather outside is frightful……”

Why am I writing about much less thinking about walking/running the trail in the middle of Winter? Well because it’s going to be 55 degrees this coming Saturday and let me check the date….ummmm yep I thought so. It is JANUARY!  Should it surprise us? Probably not, after all we are living in Iowa. SoContinue reading “Trail Safety”

Interested in trying Triumph Martial Art’s newest group fitness class? Wednesday 1/9/19 and Friday 1/11/19…you can try P90x for Free! Triumph Martial Arts1582 Washington Street in Pella Contact information@triumphma.com for more information! Wednesdays – 5:30PMAND Fridays – 5:30PMP90x Live (Total Body Strength)– 55 MinutesP90X® Live is a total body strength training workout to give you theContinue reading “Free P90x Live Classes 1/9/19 and 1/11/19”

Lifestyle changes do not have to be extreme to be effective. Making on small change a day can add up over time. Being healthy means more than just improving one’s diet. It also means getting more rest, limiting germ exposure, and moving more. Even if the body has been treated poorly for a long time,Continue reading “Lifestyle Changes”

Are you sleepy? Here are some signs that you may need more sleep.  Zoning out or dozing off during the day. Losing track of lectures, readings, or videos. Excessive blinking or yawning. Tripping or stumbling more than usual. Feeling sluggish. The amount of sleep that a person gets is one of the strongest assets ofContinue reading “Snooze”

We all know that almost all New Years Resolutions fail. Way to be positive Angie right? Just hear me out.  Could it be that goals are too lofty? Or maybe too intimidating? Whatever the reason, it’s time to take a different approach. Especially when it comes to your fitness routine. Low key ones are perfectContinue reading “Get Fit…Don’t Throw One”

So I bought myself a journal, I wish I would of started this day one of my journey but I didn’t. Better late than never right? At least that is what I am trying to convince myself. I know I will have to be true to myself, because the only person I am cheating isContinue reading “Journaling”

Here it comes! Ready or not! 2019 is just around the corner and I have a different outlook this year then I have had in the past. New Years Resolution? Nope. I will be taking this coming year one day at a time. I will make sure each day I am doing a program withContinue reading “New Year….New You!”

I am a big fan of Dollar Tree and Dollar General and here in our town we are lucky to have both, however I was looking for stocking stuffers and in Dollar General I found a whole section of exercise equipment! Everything from mats, weights, weight gloves, push up bars, ankle weights, jump ropes, andContinue reading “It Pays to Shop Around”

 Yoga….A Good Stress Reliever!   I’ll admit yoga is not my favorite cup of tea.  I do know it is good for you and I need to think outside the box, and broaden my horizons so maybe by seeing the words in front of me will help me? We shall see. Did you know thatContinue reading