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Boot Camp Style Workouts

*By: Megan Deppen* Are you looking to amp up your workouts or try something new? The term "boot camp" comes from the military and refers to the period of time before active duty, where new recruits are put through intense training in preparation to become soldiers. A boot camp style workout is typically an hour…

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Upper Body Strength Workouts

*By: Megan Deppen* Having upper body strength is important to our overall fitness because it helps us perform everyday activities such as lifting, pulling, pushing and improves our range of motion and flexibility. If you're like me, and tend to skip out on upper body workouts and concentrate more on cardio, now might be a…

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Gut Health and Probiotics

*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: Brooke Lark You may already know that having good gut health is important to your overall well-being. Having a healthy gut means you have healthy bacteria and immune cells that help to fight off diseases, harmful bacteria, and other viruses. Are you looking to improve your gut health but you're…

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How to Declutter Your Wardrobe

*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: Sonia Sanmartin It's that time of year for spring cleaning and my closet is always one of my top cleaning priorities. Do you find yourself struggling with what to wear because your closet is so full? Are there clothes that you no longer wear that are taking up unnecessary space…

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Easy Shepherd’s Pie

*By: Megan Deppen* If you are looking for an easy-to-make comfort food, this Easy Shepherd's Pie recipe will not disappoint! The ground beef adds an American twist to this classic British and Irish dish. Top it off with mashed potatoes and bake it to perfection and believe me you will be coming back for seconds.…

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Working Out With Your Baby

*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: iStock Are you looking to get back into shape after having a baby? You might think there is no time to fit in a workout when you are preoccupied most of the day with your little one, however there are a variety of workouts that promote a wonderful bonding experience…

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How Drinking More Water Can Help You Lose Weight

*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: Bit Cloud Most of us have heard that we should be drinking eight, 8-ounce cups of water a day on average, which can be hard to achieve and also a pain to keep track of on a daily basis. However, we know drinking water has many health benefits, including keeping…

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Getting Back Into Shape After Having A Baby

*By: Megan Deppen* Photo By: Heather Sten for The New York Times Did you recently have a baby and are looking for ways to get back into shape? Let's face it, caring for a newborn is hard work! Between the sleepless nights and the endless round the clock feedings, it might seem impossible to fit…

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Diet vs. Exercise: Which Is More Important?

*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: iStock photos Have you ever asked yourself the question of which is more important, diet or exercise? It turns out that diet is far more important than exercise when it comes to losing weight. You have probably heard of the age-old saying "You are what you eat," and this is…

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Air Fryer Review

*By: Megan Deppen* Photo By: iStock Do you find yourself short on time to a cook a decent and satisfying meal during the week? If the answer is yes, then you may consider purchasing an air fryer. You may have seen air fryers on the shelves at every major retail chain, especially around the holidays,…