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Does Noom Actually Work?: This Busy Mom Gave It a Go

January 5, 2021 By Meredith 8 Comments

Does Noom actually work? This real, busy mom gave it a go...and this is what happened! (p.s. I was shocked too!)

Thank you to Noom for providing me with a membership so I could share my answer to “Does Noom actually work?” with all of you. All opinions are 100% my own. Anyone else completely intrigued by Noom after seeing all of the ads flying around as we roll into 2021? You’re probably asking what Noom […]

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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 […]

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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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5 Smart Steps to Drop Pounds this Spring

February 26, 2018 By Meredith 2 Comments

Need to lose weight? We've got the 5 smartest tips to shed the pounds QUICKLY--the ones that are timeless and really work when you need to drop pounds FAST. Read up and get started NOW--thank yourself later ;)

This post about Smart Steps to Drop Pounds this Spring was sponsored by Hood as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. A couple of months ago I read the smartest tip I’ve ever come across in regards to shedding weight. Of all the […]

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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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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 […]

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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 […]

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Total Body Pool Workout to Get You Fit Fast!

May 8, 2017 By Lindsay Houser 17 Comments

Need to tone and tighten up, but rough workouts too hard on your body? Try this total body pool workout to get fit and firm with low-impact, yet super-effective calorie-blasting exercises! I would never though about using a pool noodle for this!

It’s no secret from my previous posts that I like to workout. The fact of the matter is though I am getting older and my body just can’t handle a rough workout every day. I started waking up every morning so stiff and sore that I knew I had to change up my routine a bit. So […]

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