Benefits of Hiking
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Benefits of Hiking

I love hiking, especially in the Rocky Mountains of the areas surrounding Durango, CO. It is such a rewarding activity and I LOVE being outdoors, in the sun and seeing all of the plants and wildlife. It just makes me so happy to be outdoors exploring the wilderness. Not only is it a rewarding experience, there are many benefits of hiking as well.

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How I Stay Active, Even When I Don’t Want To (Updated 2023)
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How I Stay Active, Even When I Don’t Want To (Updated 2023)

Like anyone, I always have days where I want to sit and binge the latest shows on various streaming platforms or scroll TikTok. But I know my body and mind like it much better when I am active. If I am sedentary for too long, I fall asleep more than I need to, or I get restless, and my mind starts to wander into negative headspace. Physical activity helps with this, probably more than I realized….

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Meal Planning to Reach Your Fitness Goals
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Meal Planning to Reach Your Fitness Goals

For any fitness goals, it is best to individualize what you are doing based on your individual goals and needs. Whether your goals are to lose weight, gain muscle mass or simply eat healthier, if you are doing something that you can’t stick to, then you are setting yourself up for failure. Whether you meal prep or calorie count, planning your meals is so important and beneficial to reaching your fitness goals. So pick something you can stick to and don’t be afraid to try a different approach. Maybe a nutrition and/or fitness coach would be beneficial to help guide you toward the right approach just for you.

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Reasons to Live a Healthy Lifestyle

Reasons to Live a Healthy Lifestyle

Health and fitness are apart of my everyday life, but what motivates me? There are many reasons to be healthy, but most importantly, I’d like to continuously improve my quality of life. Living a healthy and active lifestyle help me achieve just that. Maybe you can find some motivation in my reasons why.

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How I Stay Active, Even When I Don’t Want To
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How I Stay Active, Even When I Don’t Want To

Like anyone, I always have days where I just want to sit and binge the latest shows on Netflix. But I know that my body and mind likes it much better when I am active. If I am sedentary for too long, either I fall asleep more than I need to or I get restless and my mind starts to wonder into negative headspace. Physical activity definitely helps with this, probably more than I realized…..

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