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Continue reading →: 3 Indicators that You Will Stick to a Fitness Regimen1. If you have a previous history of exercising. It’s not because you held on to your athletic ability from twenty years ago, but because you already know there is value in exercising. You know it’s good for you, that it can be fun, and that the parts that are…
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Continue reading →: Basics for a Home GymEven though I work at a gym, I absolutely encourage everyone to own their own exercise equipment and build a habit of exercising at home. There will be times you won’t be able to make it to the gym (no childcare, gym closed due to pandemic, moved to a new…
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Continue reading →: Miles Change YouThe ability to run long distances is built up over time. It starts with one run (maybe more like a jog, or even a walk/jog combo). It feels impossibly hard to get through it, but you have this tiny little feeling of pride and accomplishment when you’re done. Next time…
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Continue reading →: 7 Ways to Improve Your Nutrition (without cutting calories)1. Bulk up your breakfast. Remember when breakfast used to be known as the most important meal of the day? Somehow we replaced it with pre-made shakes, sugary cereal, and drive-through sandwiches. Bulking up at breakfast on calories, protein, fiber, and nutrition is fuel for our day, and feeling full…
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Continue reading →: What I Love About CorefitI was telling my friend, Rachel, that I was considering taking a course to obtain my certification in personal training. She encouraged me to come with her to her gym. Uhh… I’m a personal trainer want-to-be and I’ve never worked out in a gym. Awkward. I agreed to come with…
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Continue reading →: Real Life Fitspo: Jim DetweilerI don’t need to follow fitness influencers on social media because I am lucky enough to have people in my real life that inspire me daily. My father-in-law, Jim, is one such person. While a transformative weight loss story like mine is fun, I’ve realized that it’s more impressive to…
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Continue reading →: Marathon WomanIn 2008, I was interested in a guy who was running a marathon and he asked me if I wanted to come and watch. This was before smart phones so I asked another spectator, “How far is a marathon?” (It’s 26.2 miles.) I watched in amazement as the wheelchair racers…
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Continue reading →: Tips to Stay on Track on VacationVacation: a time to unwind, relax, and have fun. For some, that means indulging in delicious restaurant food and sleeping in. I’m the opposite— thinking about multiple days of eating out makes me feel anxiety. And if I don’t have an opportunity to exercise, I can’t cope with my anxiety…
Hello,
I’m Kate
Thanks for joining with me as I share my journey of losing 90 pounds and how I went from being an overweight and overwhelmed mom, to marathoner and personal trainer.
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