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Jan 26, 2021

This post may contain affiliate links, read my disclosure for more info. Purchasing from these links helps me create more epic blog content for you. Thank you for your support! Introducing women's fitness gear from Born ToughWe understand the necessities of a woman...

Hi, My Name is Impossible

Jul 5, 2020

I was sent a message though Instagram from a follower who was asking me questions about my diet and workout regimen. She proceeded to tell me that she showed her certified nutritionist pictures of me saying she wanted to look like me. Her nutritionist told her that results like that at my age are “impossible”. I would just like to shake her hand and say, “Hi, my name is Impossible”.

Your Heart is the Most Amazing Muscle in Your Body

Sep 12, 2019

Did you know that your heart beats about 40 million times a year? Think about that. By the time you are 70, your heart will beat approximately 2.5 billion times. Keeping our heart healthy as we age is key to aging well. Considering that Cardiovascular disease is one...

It’s Not Just Your Body That Needs Attention

Aug 14, 2018

This post may contain affiliate links, read my disclosure for more info. Purchasing from these links helps me create more epic blog content for you. Thank you for your support! I love the ocean. As a lifelong outdoor enthusiast my passion is to be in, on or...

Top 10 Strength Training Products for Your Home Gym

Aug 9, 2018

You don't have to spend a fortune to get a great workout in. You may be throwing your money away for a gym membership that goes unused. In USA Today, their research shows that 67 percent of gym memberships go unused. Putting that $60/month on average that people pay...

The Top 5 SuperFoods for Increased Energy & Total Health

Jul 13, 2018

Stop taking petroleum-chemical-based vitamin and mineral supplements and start eating these super-concentrated, nutrient-rich foods. What are “SuperFoods”? SuperFoods have the ability to tremendously increase your energy levels, they boost the immune system, elevate...

Invaluable Secrets to Success by Two Leading Ladies Over 40

May 18, 2018

(image: Coach Magazine) Hitting your 40's is no reason to give up an active lifestyle. This transitional age is when the body’s ability to convert food into energy slows down significantly. Having a sedentary lifestyle coupled with poor nutrition will aggravate that...

Interview with Super Fit Mom, Tina Smiley

Feb 13, 2018

Tina Smiley, Super Fit Mom Hi my name is Tina. I just turned 48 in March 2017 and I’m a Mom, my boys are 24, 21, & 14. My fitness journey began about nine years ago when I started working out in my community gym. Even though I’ve never struggled with being...

Why this is the number one way to get rid of belly fat

Nov 29, 2017

Why this is the number one way to get rid of belly fat Have you ever wondered why – despite all your dieting efforts – you keep gaining belly fat? As you age, it becomes more challenging to keep excess inches off your abdomen and abdominal fat is fat you don’t want...

Best Body Weight Workouts for Beginners

Oct 27, 2017

Body Weight Training for Beginners FREE 4 Week Program for BEGINNERS Featuring Jen Sinkler. She has 13 years as a fitness editor, writer and personal trainer, with another two full decades also training as an athlete (many of those on the U.S. national rugby team)....

Short Intense Kettlebell Workouts

Oct 19, 2017

Kettebell Training Exercises for Beginners This is a great workout to do when time or equipment are is limited. Remember, the faster you work (shorter rest) the more of a fat loss/metabolic workout it will be. Slower/heavier load will be more strength focused. BodyFit...

The 10 Habits of Reasonably Fit Women Over 40

Sep 17, 2017

The 10 Habits of Reasonably Fit Women Over 40 Defining fitness is not an easy task. Everyone it seems has their own interpretations and definitions. There are lots of lists which promote the best habits of those who are already fit. Basic ideas such as “eat breakfast...

Interview with Bonnie Sprinkle

Sep 7, 2017

Bonnie's Story Tell us briefly who you are, how “young” you are and how you got started in your fitness journey. I’m 65. Started doing a weekly stretch & tone aerobics class when I was about 30. Did these little classes for about 3 years until a gym opened in my...

Paleo Works, but only if you do it

Aug 16, 2017

"Paleo works, but only if you do it", says Robb Wolf one of the leading authorities on the Paleo Solution, the Original Human Diet. One of the questions I can imagine "healthy" people might ask ( like I did) is why do I need to this "diet" and what will the benefits...

Want to Get Fit? Choose the Right Fitness Plan

Feb 20, 2017

If you want to lose weight, stop doing your 5 mile runs or your hour-long treadmill sessions and replace them with high-intensity interval training or Cross Fit training instead. One of the reasons why people continue to struggle with their weight despite engaging in...

The One Simple Fitness Habit You Should Absolutely Start Today

Dec 14, 2016

We all do one thing everyday that sabotages all of our health and fitness goals. Can you guess what it is? Its Sitting. Simply said, Sitting Kills. Even if you are very fit, if you SIT uninterrupted an extended period of time, you’re at risk of dying prematurely....

Holistic Tips for Fighting off the Flu

Dec 13, 2016

This year has seen a disturbing increase in the number of flu-related deaths in California, and it is a cause for concern, but certainly, not panic. The purpose of this article is to educate and arm you with simple, effective, natural and holistic methods to prevent...

The High Fructose Corn Syrup Story

Dec 1, 2016

Have you seen the ads by the agribusiness public relations departments describing high-fructose corn syrup as "healthy" and "all-natural"? According to the Corn Refiners Association, high-fructose corn syrup contains the same amount of calories as cane and beet sugar,...

Your life will be better if…

Nov 27, 2016

How many times have you said, “My life will be better if…?” My life will be better IF I had more time to workout, or IF I could lose 40 pounds, or IF I could stop feeling tired all the time or IF I could get motivated to start working out again. What is your IF?...

Paleo Challenge… I won’t starve to death will I?

Nov 27, 2016

My Cross Fit Trainer has this to say in answer to this question..."Many are so wedded to their current ways that they will disparage it because it is so threatening to the current prevailing ethos ("everything is okay in moderation," "people just eat too damn much",...