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Know your Body!

One of the best ways you can improve your workout is to get to know your body.  Listen to what it is telling you. Pay attention to where it challenges you and were you succeed.  That may seem simple –...

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Keep Climbing

I recently had the opportunity to vacation in Scottsdale with my boyfriend.  We are both active people. One of things we were really looking forward to was getting outside, changing up our usual...

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Being So Good

I saw a phrase scrawled on a wall the other day that caught my attention and really sunk in.  It went something like this: Be so good that if people were to say bad things about you no one would...

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What’s your Hurry?

Much of our day – going faster is a good thing!  The more you can squeeze in the better.  Getting somewhere early not late is great!  Doing more in less time – ideal.  But one place I am giving you...

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Deliciousness!

I recently had a conversation with a friend about food.  It’s our perception that food prep has become simpler.  I remember looking up recipes 10 years ago and there were so many steps and ingredients!...

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Dealing with Critics

One of the things I love about what I do is I am helping people feel good about themselves, recover from injuries, redefine their bodies and find their physical and also emotional strength.  While not...

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Boston Marathon – My Perspective

Like the rest of the nation I am distraught by the events in Boston at the finish of the marathon.  It’s difficult to comprehend why anyone would want to hurt a group of people doing good – running,...

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Letting Go

It can be hard to let go – of habits, relationships, jobs – you name it – the norm is comfortable. I’ve recently been faced with several decisions that require me to to decide whether to let go or hold...

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Be True to YOURSELF!

How often do you hear “You know what you should do…”. Or “You should try this!” The world is quick to have an opinion on what is best for us. Sometimes that is good. Sometimes that leads to new answers...

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Who’s Taking Care of YOU?

Today I had a new client.  I love new clients.  I love meeting new people and sharing Pilates with them.  I love seeing their response as they discover a new love!  I’ve yet to have a new client just...

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Mini Goal Setting

I have some goals I am working towards.  They are the bigger kind that will take a longer period of time to accomplish. I have physical goals as well as business and relationship goals.  I think goals...

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Memorial Day Weekend Ponderings

I’m guilty of holding on to emails.  In every other aspect of my life, I don’t like clutter. For some reason, I have a hard time deleting emails.  This weekend I was forcing myself to go through and...

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Here Comes the Rain Cloud

I try to stay positive. But sometimes – not that often fortunately – I have one of those days. One of those days where the not great seems to start piling up. The other day in a short period of time I...

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Charleston Smoothie Goodness

One of the best parts of travel and vacationing somewhere new is the unexpected delights you find!  While on vacation last week in Charleston, SC, my boyfriend and I were looking for a place to get a...

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Runners are Weak!

Let me preference by saying – for most of my life I have been a runner! I began competing in track in 7th grade. By high school, I had added cross country to the mix and held several school records. I...

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Dietary Discipline

You are invited to join me in a little dietary discipline! If we all do this together – we will not only have support but also some accountability. For just one week – commit to eat healthy. For me...

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Neutral Spine – What it is and Why We Care!

I talk about neutral spine often in Pilates class.  I’ve come to realize, however, that some are still not quite sure what that means.  Neutral spine is so important to your Pilates practice.  It’s how...

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Things that Perplex Me!

I’ve had a few different thoughts churning around in my brain for a while now! None of them on their own seem like enough to make a blog but I figured I could share my top three with you in this one...

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Progress with Pilates

So you’ve been doing Pilates for a while and are familiar with most of the basic moves and even some of the more advanced moves. What’s next? How do you continue to grow and progress? Many clients...

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The Blame Game

I recently finished reading a book by a successful female athlete. I’m not going to tell you the name of the book or mention the athlete because I have to say I was disappointed with the message...

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