5 Reasons Why You Should Join a Fitness Challenge
How can you build a consistent workout habit when life is busy and allows for excuses? Or when motivation starts to fade, and you feel...
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Nicki Jones
Nov 22, 20212 min read
Happy Thanksgiving : Take a break!
Is taking a break from exercise good or bad? Taking a day off or even a few days off is a good thing. Taking a break gives your body and...
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Nicki Jones
Jul 23, 20212 min read
Body Investments
Haircare is an investment in your happiness and confidence. Besides your daily routine of brushing, combing, and washing, a daily...
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Nicki Jones
Jul 1, 20212 min read
Skip the Guilt
As the city and State COVID-19 regulations continue to change, you may want to get back into the swing of things like going out for...
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Nicki Jones
Apr 21, 20213 min read
Stop Rewarding Yourself with Food: A Lesson in Mindful Eating
You’ve been going strong with your workouts. You’re so focused and committed to your goals that you even start to feel results. To...
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Nicki Jones
Dec 29, 20201 min read
New Year, New You...blah, blah, blah
Well, here we are at the close of another year, and you're thinking, "how can I make 2021 better than 2020?" Aren't you tired of setting...
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Nicki Jones
Dec 29, 20202 min read
How to Get Out of a Rut
Do you feel stuck or in a rut? Or do you feel generally unwell? As we bring 2020 to a close, thoughts to get healthy are on the hearts...
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Nicki Jones
Nov 30, 20201 min read
Stop "detoxing!"
After an eventful weekend of friends, family, and food (lots of food), we find ourselves punishing our bodies for either overeating or...
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Nicki Jones
Nov 21, 20201 min read
5 Tips for Staying Hydrated at Work
We spend eight to ten and sometimes even twelve hours at work, which is a large portion of our day. Paying attention to what we drink,...
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Nicki Jones
Nov 21, 20201 min read
5 Tips to Avoid Weight Gain During the Holidays
Holiday eating and the fear of weight gain is a concern for most. Family gatherings with a plethora of food can cause anxiety and...
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Nicki Jones
May 9, 20202 min read
Cook for Mom on Mother's Day
Honey Walnut Shrimp is one of my fav dishes to order out, and this recipe is super easy and quick to put together!
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Nicki Jones
Jul 4, 20191 min read
3-Week Summer Series
Kansas City Public Schools your three-week summer workout series starts Tuesday! We have a plan designed to get you some awesome...
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Nicki Jones
Jan 17, 20192 min read
Pan-Fried Chicken with Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas & Sweet Potato Mash
We’re always reading about how fried foods are bad for us and how we should choose to bake instead of fry. I, personally, prefer pan...
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Nicki Jones
Jan 17, 20192 min read
Korean-Style Beef Rice Bowl with Cucumbers
Power bowls are a hot new food trend and a sure-fire way to pack in nutrients, use a variety of leftovers and create a wonderful blend of...
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Nicki Jones
Jan 17, 20197 min read
Working Out While Sick: Good or Bad?
Engaging in regular exercise is a perfect way to keep your body healthy. In fact, working out has been shown to decrease the risk of...
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Nicki Jones
Jan 10, 20192 min read
Back to Basics
Trend: a general direction is which something is developing or changing Fad: an intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something,...
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Nicki Jones
Dec 28, 20185 min read
Journaling Exercise: End-of-Year Reflections
The holiday season, coupled with the fast approach of the year’s end, has the potential to dredge up thoughts and emotions laden with...
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Dec 6, 20181 min read
14-DAY WINTER WORKOUT PLAN
This plan was created to take 2018 out with a bang! It's a great way to jump start your goals for next year and get in the groove of...
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Dec 3, 20181 min read
KETO COCOA
If you're on keto or another low-carb diet, you can still enjoy the sweet, savory goodness of the holidays that comes with a cup of hot...
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Sep 29, 20182 min read
DRINKING ON A DIET
If you like to have a drink every now and then, you can still do so without getting off your weight loss journey. What you drink may...
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