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Why Take CPR? A Personal Story

January 17, 2013

Why take CPR? I remember asking that question years ago myself. I mean, I took the customary infant CPR class when I was pregnant with my first child, but seriously, I’m not a medical professional or life guard so why on earth would I need this! I shuddered at the thought at ever having to […]

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Why Take CPR? A Personal Story

January 17, 2013

Why take CPR? I remember asking that question years ago myself. I mean, I took the customary infant CPR class when I was pregnant with my first child, but seriously, I’m not a medical professional or life guard so why on earth would I need this! I shuddered at the thought at ever having to […]

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Sweet Talk: Raw Honey Health Benefits

January 8, 2013

Awhile back I started hearing a lot of hype about how honey is a much better alternative to sugar.  Seemed logical to me, so in our home we switched to using honey as a sweetener.  We had just started our gradual transitioning from the usual junk-food-whatever-tasted-good diet to a healthier, more natural diet and were […]

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Sweet Talk: Raw Honey Health Benefits

January 8, 2013

Awhile back I started hearing a lot of hype about how honey is a much better alternative to sugar.  Seemed logical to me, so in our home we switched to using honey as a sweetener.  We had just started our gradual transitioning from the usual junk-food-whatever-tasted-good diet to a healthier, more natural diet and were […]

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A Season of Change

January 3, 2013

Happy New Year! I just want to say thank you to my readers, my friends and family who have supported me in my own health journey and who have encouraged me to pursue my passion of sharing health and fitness with others. 2012 was quite a year, one full of many ups and downs. I […]

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Gingerbread Pancakes

December 7, 2012

I LOVE Gingerbread!  And my whole family LOVES pancakes so I created this Gingerbread Pancakes recipe to enjoy around the holidays!  Perfect for those cold winter mornings (or even hot ones like we have here in the islands!) or as part of a festive Christmas brunch! Gingerbread Pancakes 2 eggs 2 cups milk or almond […]

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Ten Simple Holiday Health Tips

December 4, 2012

I LOVE the holiday season!  It’s my favorite time of the year – I love everything about this time of year – the decorating, the celebrations, the weather, the gift-giving, the food, the whole feeling in the air!  What I don’t love is waking up in January 10 lbs heavier!  It doesn’t have to be […]

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How Super Is Your Superfood?

November 30, 2012

How super is your superfood?  We hear about superfoods everywhere we turn anymore.  So what exactly IS a superfood and what makes a food…well, super?  Technically, a superfood is a natural food that is a superior source of antioxidants, low in calories, and contains essential nutrients – nutrients that are important for our bodies but […]

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Apple Crisp Recipe

November 18, 2012

I LOVE a good Apple Crisp!  I came across a recipe awhile back that sounded good so I fiddled around with it a few times to create the PERFECT Apple Crisp (at least I think so!). APPLE CRISP RECIPE Filling 8-10 apples 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tsp almond extract 2 tsp grated fresh ginger […]

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Fitness Motivation: When I Just Don’t “Feel Like It”!

November 14, 2012

I asked recently on my Facebook page for topics my readers would benefit from the most and one response was “fitness motivation! How to stay motivated to workout”! Excellent topic to blog about! Cuz yeah, I need a shot of motivation, especially during these holiday months when I just flat out have so much going […]

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