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A friend that I admire deeply helped me realize some things about myself and why I felt like I was in such a rut these past few weeks. I can wholeheartedly admit that humility is a humbling lesson to experience. I never thought I’d ever be a culprit of arrogance, but I’m only human. I […]

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“Rock bottom has built more heroes than privilege ever will.” -Unknown   I received a call from my baby sister today (she’s five years younger than me, so she will always be a baby to me), and she was venting to me about the stresses of living away from home, attending college and dealing with roommates and rude […]

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Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 lb Sweet Potatoes 2 tbsp Olive Oil 1/8 tsp Salt 1/8 tsp Pepper 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder 1/8 tsp Paprika Method: Preheat oven to 450. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut sweet potatoes into 1/4″ fries. Toss fries in olive oil to coat. Spread fries out on prepared baking sheet. […]

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A few years ago, I didn’t jump right into being healthier, fitter and learn everything right away. I started by having a small bit of courage to go to the gym and use whatever machines I knew how to use. It was embarrassing at the time, but if I found a machine that looked interesting and I had no clue whatsoever how to use it, I would stand there and read the instructions on the machine; talk about being the hugest noob at the gym.

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“Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” -Anais Nin   In 2014, a good friend of mine had an extra bib for the Carlsbad Half Marathon and asked if I wanted it. My initial answer: “Hell no!” At that time, I was still learning the basics of lifting weights, and I had no […]

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“The cuter you dress when you work out, the better you feel and the harder you work. True story.”   As a huge marketing nerd, I applaud brands that are genius when it comes to promoting themselves. Nike does a phenomenal job. They don’t just sell you a great product, they sell you determination and […]

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