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Better Yourself By Forcing Yourself

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So I had a pretty cool week; I learned the power of saying YES even though you want to say NO when you really, really want to say YES. Confusing? Let me explain.

Life is always going to throw something challenging your way. And sometimes, you throw something in your own way. I mean there’s probably some nagging goal that you’ve had but have been too afraid to tackle. Or you watch others as they flawlessly do something you’ve always wanted to do, but you’re just not as “flawless” as they are. It happens all the time, even to the best of us.

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Did Disney Princesses Distort Our Views on Body Image?

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If you were a girl born in the 80s and grew up in the 90s, you were more than likely a Disney movie fan. Especially of the flicks that starred princesses!!! “The Little Mermaid,” “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast” and the list goes on.

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Fitness Is Not Seasonal, It’s A Lifestyle

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Hey Fit Fem’r! As you know, summer is on it’s way. Yes, hot weather, shorts and our favorite…bikinis!  It’s around this time that I hear a couple of phrases constantly, ” Gotta get summer ready,” ” Gotta get a summer body,” “Gotta get bikini ready,” and the list goes on!

There is absolutely nothing wrong with having a goal. In fact I love goals!  But what I have a problem with is people starting to exercise and eat right just because they want to look good in the summer. Fitness is a lifestyle people, it is not seasonal thang!

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Real Quick!

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Hey Fit Fem’r! I’m always sharing my thoughts with you but TODAY I want to hear yours.

As you know, The Fit Fem offers several services to help ma’ ladies get healthy, fit & even stronger: In Home Personal Training, The Fit Fem Online Gym, Group Fitness & Going to Miami Jumpstart Weight Loss Program . Sometimes, I may think I know what you need but I’m not mind reader. The key to a successful relationship is open communication. So today I am asking you what you need & what you want.

Tell me:

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Sending Our Love to Boston

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When I first heard about the bombing at the Boston Marathon, I wanted to cry. Why I asked myself. Why do things like this happen in the world? I have no words.

As thoughts entered my mind on how cruel this world can be, I thought of why people go to and enter marathons.

The beauty of a marathon is that people come together to reach one goal..to make it to the finish line. Friends and family stand on the sidelines cheering on their loved ones to make to the end.

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Get Rid of the Haters

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Hey Fit Fem’r!  Today I am going to tell you one of the most important things you must do in order to reach your fitness goals. Of course eating and exercising are important. But I have another tip. Cut off the haters! Yes the negative Nancys and Neds of the world!

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KEEP THE FORK- Easter, Church, & Fitness

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Hello Fit Fem’r!! Hope your weekend and holiday week were fabulous. Happy Passover and Happy Easter to you all!

I celebrate Easter, not in a “eat that chocolate bunny full of empty calories” sort of way (well I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have my sweets), but in a very spiritual way. Like every good Christian, I went to church with my husband and parents. Easter truly is my favorite holiday, even more than Christmas. Can ya believe it? I don’t normally talk about my faith and beliefs but I just want to share with you why I believe Easter is the best holiday.

I sat in church and listened to this specific sermon. The priest told us a story:

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It Starts When You’re Young

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Helloo Fit Fem’r, Happy Monday! I’m itching to get straight to the topic at hand today. This one is for the Fit Fem Mamas. Did you know that it is best to start maintaining a healthy lifestyle when you are a child? Well I know that none of you are children, but today I am going to tell you how to make sure that your little Fit Fem’rs, your babies won’t go down the rocky road of being overweight.

Let me share with you some hard truths coming from this former fat kid. Here are some statistics from the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention:

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