Monthly Archives: October 2012

Why You Shouldn’t King Size Your Halloween Candy

I’m going to make two assumptions with Halloween less than 24 hours away: 1) Halloween candy is delicious and oh so available that night 2) November 1st (or sooner) is the worst day due to sugar hangovers and remorse from … Continue reading

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Why Women Benefit from Weightlifting

Happy Sunday Everyone! I came across this great article on Twitter during my rest day today, The Benefits of Weights Training for Women | The Have Your Cake and Eat It Diet:, and had to share it. As a woman, I can count all … Continue reading

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10 Motivating Tips For Your Morning Workout

How many of you dread a morning workout and/or haven’t considered it since the days of being on a high school, club, or college team? Do you remember though how awake and energetic you felt the rest of the day … Continue reading

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How I Ignited My Fitness

“I have always been an athlete and concerned with fitness, however coming to college and no longer being a three sport athlete caused my body to change in a not so positive way. I participated in intramurals and completed programs … Continue reading

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Mmmmm I’m Going Nuts Over Nuts!

Disclaimer: Individuals with a nut allergy are advised not to try any of the following things; however there are minimal side effects to learning the benefits of nuts. Also, if you do have a nut allergy, scroll to the bottom of … Continue reading

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Why You Should Be Taking Cinnamon Supplements!

Today I stumbled upon this quick article detailing 10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon. I have always taken cinnamon and rather enjoyed the smell, or on the occasional bagel with cream cheese, but I never realized the true benefits of cinnamon for one’s overall … Continue reading

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10 Reasons Why Men Should Practice Yoga

To all the men who believe that you have to “get your bro sweat on” or “hit the weights” if you want to look fit and healthy, I say have you considered yoga? This ancient practice links the body with … Continue reading

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Why Me?

Hello Everyone! Welcome to my Journey to Fitness Freedom. I started this blog in conjunction with Drop Weight With Kate so that I was holding myself accountable to my goals in becoming a healthier college student and promoting a healthier lifestyle … Continue reading

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