tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89933915454072228172026-03-08T18:22:54.961-05:00On the move! I am a Classical Pilates Instructor, mommy and wife. Sharing my thoughts and tips on fitness, food, family and feeling better!Sallyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04439734670424007552noreply@blogger.comBlogger291125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8993391545407222817.post-51092476646167272672015-03-29T14:55:00.000-05:002015-03-29T14:56:08.966-05:00

As many of you know, I am a member of the review site Influenster. Occasionally they send out complimentary products to review, and the ultimate perk is receiving a VoxBox. Most recently I received a VoxBox containing hair products from Dessange Paris. I received the Oleo Miracle Replenishing shampoo, conditioner and oil. This was a great trio for me because I am quite hard on my hair. I have

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Welcome Twitter chat friends and old blog friends alike. In case you missed the Twitter Chat, here are my questions and answers: Q1:  What is your go-to snack when you need an energy boost? A1:  I love fresh fruits and veggies. Celery, grapes, apple slices & carrots. Energy Bits are great to keep in my bag, too! Q2:  When you have a busy day what foods do you eat

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If you have followed this blog for any time at all, then you know how much I love Energy Bits and Recovery Bits. Yes, they help me to have sustained energy throughout my day, give me power for my workouts, and are great to tide me over til my next meal. But they are also great for the entire family. This last school year was the first year we took Energy Bits on a regular basis. I give my E

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I feel like I am a pretty great Pilates instructor. No, wait. I know that I am. I am highly trained, by some of the best in the country. I practice and I research and I stay on top of my game. But. I yell. I have been genetically blessed with a loud voice. It comes in handy sometimes. When trying to get my kids attention in a crowded place. When I was a drum major in high school. Even now,

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I hear from runners all the time how they push through pain only to be injure later. I even have a few students that can no longer run at all because of years of over-work and no rest. I cannot say that I have never been guilty of this, but I am trying all the time. That is one of the blessings (and curses!) of working in the fitness industry. I know exactly what happens to the aging body,

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I am so over hearing about or receiving products that say they are "all natural" and "healthy" only to scan the ingredients and see that Stevia is an ingredient. I know that for many, Stevia is a great option. If you are diabetic and must have something sweet, I can see how it could be a life saver. I also understand that Stevia comes from a plant, stevia rebaudiana. But, sugar, real sugar, also

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I don't chat about it much in this blog but I do go gaga for girly stuff like make-up. I may not be an expert at applying it, but I love collecting and trying make-up and I swoon over skin care products daily. I am lucky to be a part of Influenster and the most recent treat I received is the Rimmel Moisture Renew Vox Box, in which I found a complimentary tube of the newly formulated Moisture

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I have been meaning to write a post on Energy Bits for a few weeks now and, thanks to Energy Bits sponsoring a giveaway, it kicked me into gear. Since last summer I have consistently been eating Energy Bits and Recovery Bits almost daily and I have seen some amazing results. I have already shared about the natural energetic feeling I get from these lovely little algae bits and today I would

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If there is one thing that I do well, it is ruminating over a completely irrelevant thing, allowing it to make me upset.  This past week, it has been the Irish Yoga graphic. It has been around for years, it has always annoyed me, but this year I feel like I have to say something. So, if you don't care or if you personally find the Irish Yoga thing hilarious, go ahead and click on

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Several years ago I was working with a co-manager on email and website policies.  As I was explaining the process of getting a response to a mass email that says "unsubscribe" or "remove me from your mailing list", the co-manager, a very caring and talkative person, asked if it would be nice if we then sent another email, thanking them for following along for the time that they did, and if

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Wow. I remember when I was a waitress, after a busy Saturday evening or Sunday brunch rush, looking around the restaurant, after we had closed, at all of the empty tables.  Exhausted, my mind still buzzing from balancing the demands 4, 5, 6 different tables.  It was hard to believe everyone had gone home.  I could relax and not worry who had hot coffee, who needed more bread, and

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I have lived in Missouri nearly my entire life.  Each year we have at least one major snow of ice storm that moves through.  Yes, the winter weather puts a cramp in my daily life, but it is almost always manageable.  Even when it's a big storm, facing the foot of snow to be shoveled or the few days of cabin fever isn't too bad when looked at with a positive attitude. On Tuesday,

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With a title like this the recipe most definitely couldn't be healthy, right? Surprise!  The recipe is totally good for you AND includes the average serving of Energy Bits organic spirulina.  Perfect news for those of you that 1) love chocolate 2) don't like swallowing bits and 3) love frosty treats! Even better news? The amazing people at Bits of Health (Energy Bits, Recovery Bits,

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Hello and Happy New Year! I am so excited for what 2014 holds.  Now that I hold my comprehensive Peak Pilates training I will have much more free time to share my knowledge with you. This year holds many adventures that I can't wait to share with you.  I am planning Pilates e-courses, videos and challenges for this blog.  Personally I will  be training for my first-ever

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I just happen to be logged in to Blogger.  I had no plan to blog today AT ALL.  But, I just got back last Saturday from my comprehensive Pilates exam and now my life should be calming down a bit.  Yeah, right. Now that I am officially a comprehensively trained classical Pilates instructor I have big plans, and small plans, for the months and year ahead.  I am hoping to carve

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I am currently working towards my comprehensive Pilates certification, with the test being on December 13.  For those of you that read this blog or follow me on social media, you know how firmly I believe that Pilates instructors should be well trained.  But what exactly is a Pilates training?  Shedding a bit of light on that today: I am pursuing my Peak Pilates certification.&

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"It isn't easy for any of us, Pete." This was said by Peggy to Pete in an episode of Mad Men.  He was lamenting about how hard it was for him to be a working husband and looked at Peggy's life as being single, fun, and no worries.  If you watch Mad Men, you know that that is far from the truth.  What Peggy said has stuck with me.  It truly isn't easy for any of us even though

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Okay, lets not pretend that me posting anything about football is normal. If you know me at all you know that I am bored during games and, even when I try to engage, I just don't get the rules and can't stay focused. But, sometimes a lack of interest can translate into a great workout, right? When L is at flag football I try my hardest to watch and cheer him on.  Because of work I

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Today's recipe came from boredom or perhaps lack of ingredients, but turned into a tasty recipe that satisfies my love of avocados and my KC BBQ heart. 2 avocados 1 tomato, diced 4-6 green onions, sliced thin 1-2 tbsp barbacue sauce  (This KC girls used Gates...duh!) Mash the avocado and add the other ingredients.  Stir to just blend. Serve with tortilla chips, fresh veggies, or

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We all know that we are supposed to drink plenty of water throughout the day.  But knowing and actually doing are two different things.  It is so easy to forget to grab a drink or to keep putting it off. I often find myself thirsty but in my head think "let me just finish this email" or "as soon as I am done cooking dinner" and then I will grab a glass of water. Here are a few tips on

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If you are reading this post it hopefully means that you took part in the Energy Bits Powered By Bits Twitter Chat.  If you are just stumbling upon this post on your own, that's fine, too! Welcome! The topic of my chat was How To Eat Healthy With a Busy Schedule. Questions about eating healthy are some of the most asked by my students and friends, so it only made sense to chat about it

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Eat real food.  Sounds simple.  But it isn't.  Everywhere you look there is junk food, fast food, processed food galore.  We all know that we should stay away from that, right?  But companies are getting more sneaky by the second.  Food can be labeled "all natural" and have absolutely nothing natural about it.  This isn't a post about food labeling and the lies

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I used to head out for a run with nothing but myself.  Once music became more portable, that was mandatory to bring along.  Then came a house key.  A cell phone.  A whistle (post dog-bite).  Thanks to Pilates and Yoga I became able to run farther.  More miles = a longer time running so I had to start bringing water with me.  A few spooky stories of runners and

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It is so amusing to me when people think that I am a stay-at-home mom or that my job allows me to work out all day.  Yes, even though "everyone" knows that I manage a fitness studio, with a staff of around 15, teach no less than 10 classes per week at two different locations, some people still think that I basically am home all of the time and head to a gym to "work out" and then go home.

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I really do love how Energy Bits make me feel.  Those tiny little tabs of spirulina have helped me to have more energy when running, teaching Pilates, and living my busy mom-life. As a brand ambassador for Energy Bits I get the awesome opportunity to tell people in person and online about how great adding spirulina and chlorella can make you feel.  It is not a caffeinated, jittery

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