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3 Ways to Keep Moving Through All Life Throws Our Way

January 11, 2021 By Meredith 4 Comments

You've got to keep moving, baby! Check these 3 ways to keep moving through all life throws our way--I was AWED by the smart, truthful insight of #2!

Thank you to Dancing and Life for sponsoring this post so I can fill you in on their cool program and these three ways to keep moving through all life throws our way. Friends, isn’t this life a bit of a tricky go? We do our best, for sure, but curveballs seem to spiral out […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Faith, Fitness, Health

Real Weight Loss Help with “Always Eat After 7 PM”: Week 4

June 15, 2020 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Desperate for REAL weight loss? More sleep, increased energy, or improved overall health? You need to check out this GENIUS diet plan--it really works and I can't believe how different it is from all the other diets!

This post about real weight loss help is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own.  We are a month done and in with the Always Eat After 7 PM diet plan, my friends! I won’t lie–I’m pretty proud of myself for sticking through this far […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Health, Weight Loss

Real Weight Loss Help with “Always Eat After 7 PM”: Week 3

June 8, 2020 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Desperate for REAL weight loss? More sleep, increased energy, or improved overall health? You need to check out this GENIUS diet plan--it really works and I can't believe how different it is from all the other diets!

This post about real weight loss help is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own.  Happy Week #3 of the Always Eat After 7 PM diet to me! Excuse me for a minute while I happy dance! 🙂 It is going well, friends! I am […]

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Real Weight Loss Help with “Always Eat After 7 PM”: Week 2

June 1, 2020 By Meredith Leave a Comment

Desperate for REAL weight loss? More sleep, increased energy, or improved overall health? You need to check out this GENIUS diet plan--it really works and I can't believe how different it is from all the other diets!

This post about real weight loss help is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. Last week I shared with you how I was starting the Always Eat After 7 PM diet, and it’s been a GOOD WEEK, friends! Aside from wanting to shed pounds, […]

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Real Weight Loss Help with “Always Eat After 7 PM”

May 26, 2020 By Meredith 2 Comments

Desperate for REAL weight loss? More sleep, increased energy, or improved overall health? You need to check out this GENIUS diet plan--it really works and I can't believe how different it is from all the other diets!

This post about real weight loss help is brought to you by our sponsor, “Always Eat After 7 PM”. The opinions expressed below are my own. Friends, I turned 40 this year, and the effort of shedding extra pounds has become a battle. Real weight loss is so hard as we get older and must […]

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Pickleball: 6 Reasons Why It Is the Perfect Sport for Moms

March 29, 2019 By Anne Metz 20 Comments

Have you heard about the pickleball craze? Curious? Give it a try! Here are 6 smart reasons it is the PERFECT sport for moms to play! I would never have even thought of #4! Time to get your pickleball game on, friends!

What is pickleball, you ask? In short, it’s a cross between tennis and ping pong. Picture a tennis court, but smaller, a tennis net, but shorter, a paddle and a wiffle ball, and that’s pickleball. Wikipedia explains it in a little more depth so you might want to check out their definition. I started playing […]

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Calorie Countdown the Weight Off!

January 31, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Need to cut calories without sacrificing taste and nutrition? These healthy swaps are genius, mama! Hop in with the Hood Calorie Countdown and be on your way to shedding those pounds! Smart weight loss for the win!

***This post was sponsored by Hood Calorie Countdown as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** After a very rude wake-up call with my scale come January 1st, I’ve entered a rather vigorous battle with a pile of unwanted pounds. The thing is, while […]

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A Weekly Workout Schedule for REAL Moms

January 3, 2018 By Lindsay Houser 2 Comments

Desperately trying to get in shape? This is the solution you need! This weekly workout schedule for busy moms is designed to help you build lean muscle while shedding fat--check it out and get your exercise on, mama!

The holiday rush is finally over and it’s officially resolution month. I’m betting many of you are hoping to get in shape and eat better this year and believe me, you aren’t alone! For us moms, finding time to focus on ourselves amidst the craziness can seem nearly impossible, but I’m here to tell you […]

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8 Smart Tips for Managing a Balanced, Healthy School Break

November 15, 2017 By Meredith 2 Comments

Working hard to keep your kids active and fit? Check these 8 smart ideas to keep your family fit, healthy and actively enjoying all that life holds, despite school breaks and life interruptions. I especially love tip #4!

****This post was sponsored by Boys & Girls Clubs of America as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central so I could share best tips for managing a healthy school break, and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.*** Raise your hand if you are already looking forward to the upcoming winter […]

Filed Under: Exercise, Fitness, Health, Holidays, Preschool, School, Vacations, Weight Loss

Hunger Book Club Discussion

August 4, 2017 By Meredith 6 Comments

Looking for a good read? Our virtual book club is delighting in our latest book club pick! Join us for our Hunger book club discussion and chat the discussion questions with us! We're so glad you're here! Make sure to chime in for the chance to grab next month's pick for free!

Happy August! Can you believe we are in the last month of the fun already, friends? I hope your summer has been full of all the good things a summer should be full of, and I hope amidst the chaotic fun you are finding time to turn those pages! Personally, my moments sneaking away with […]

Filed Under: Book Club, Books, Fitness, Health, Reading, Weight Loss

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