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Hehehehe- Don’t tell!? I hope life has bestowed you with blessings as we move into the summer months.  I can honestly say that God is good and my life is moving at full force.  I am incredibly excited for the future.  More on that later.

As I am trudging through these last few weeks of school, work, and complete madness, healthy snacks and water are my best friend.

DRINK ALL ZEEEEEEE WATER (and sometimes Diet Coke, but mostly Iced Coffee).

Quest Bar Review #onaquest #fitfluential

I am struggling y’all.

Events. Dinners. So many desserts. Lack of time and energy for proper workouts.

But, I will keep moving forward.  I will get back on track time and time again.

HEALTH IS FOR LIFE. You are not defined by a bad day or a bad week or a cookie.

Every single day, I wake up early and get the day started.  Long days at school/in the office leave my tired and fatigued.  But more than that, they leave me hungry mid-afternoon.  What gets me through the afternoon slump so I can be productive AND make it straight to the gym after work?

Veggies. Fruit. Greek yogurt. And now, QUEST BARS. [click to continue…]

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World Market’s My Amazing Mom Contest & Fan Sweepstakes

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Get in the Right Mindset to Exercise Regularly

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Happy Monday! Let’s kickstart the week with a bit of MOTIVATION. Without further ado, I’m excited to announce a NEW and FABULOUS partnership with the folks at EverydayHealth.com!  I will be working with them to bring you fresh content that is motivating, inspiring, and OH-MY-GOSH-TODAY-IS-MY-DAY-isms.   Today, we’re talking about your MIND–and getting in the [...]

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My 6.25% Declaration to Myself & My Fitness

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Happy Friday loves! Yesterday morning I woke up to a pleasant surprise.  I am HONORED to have been featured over on the FitFluential blog as the Ambassador Spotlight!  Being a FitFluential Ambassador has truly been a blessing in growing my blog, online presence, and self-confidence. As you know, I have been ridiculously busy during the [...]

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Think Like Zuck: The Five Secrets of Mark Zuckerberg (Book Review)

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Let’s Talk Zuck. When I was first presented with the opportunity to read and review Think Like Zuck: The Five Secrets of Facebook’s Improbably Brilliant CEO Mark Zuckerberg, preconceived notions got the best of me. Through connections within FitFluential, I was able to receive this book directly from the author to read and review for [...]

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My Nuttzo HAPPY Place (and a Pro Compression Socks giveaway)

February 15, 2013

Busy, busy, busy! But it’s about time I check in and say HOWDY (from my HAPPY place of course)! Oh, and a giveaway… keep reading y’all. Yes, even in my crazy schedule… I make time for myself. Gym time is MY TIME and I cherish it.  I look forward to it ALL day and I [...]

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Will Your Way to Success: 5 Tips for Bloggerpreneurs, Entrepreneurs, and Everyone In Between

February 10, 2013

Will Your Way to Success Entrepreneurship is truly something near and dear to my heart. Continuing on from my previous post and expanding upon my Entrepreneurial Mindset series, I strongly believe that bloggers are entrepreneurs. I enjoy reading articles that discuss start-up businesses and applying it to the niche I have found in the blogging community. Each [...]

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This, That, AND the Other: But Where Do I Begin?

February 4, 2013

WOAH. I could really get used to this feeling of complete and utter CONTENTMENT.  I am surrounded by such thoughtful, kind, and sweet people. I am finding happy within my soul.   I am living my passion. I am loving what I do.  And more than anything, I am loving life. Happiness is a choice. [...]

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How To Be Successful In Business: The Entrepreneurial Mindset

January 28, 2013

What does it really take to be successful in business? While it isn’t one-size-fits-all, entrepreneurs present the world with a unique breed of success-driven individuals. Today I am starting a series of blog posts on a topic near and dear to my heart: BUSINESS. While I love to talk about all things health, fitness, and [...]

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Join my #SavvySassyStep Challenge on ChallengeLoop and WIN BIG!

January 25, 2013

Are you in for the challenge? Join the #SavvySassyStep Challenge, be empowered, and WIN prizes!  I have partnered with Subway and ChallengeLoop to bring you my very own challenge.  I couldn’t be more excited. JOIN THE CONTEST HERE. Details/Rules This challenge is simple. Every day, take one “step”–a small step, a healthy change, or even [...]

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