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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…

Easy Workouts During Your Lunch Break

*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: Clique Images Is your daily schedule so cra-cra that you find it hard to make time for exercise? If the answer is yes, you might consider fitting in that much-needed workout over your lunch break. Whether you have 15, 20, 30-minutes or even an hour lunch break, here are some…

Amp-up Your Treadmill Workouts!

*By: Megan Deppen* Photo by: treadmillreviews.com As the weather gets colder, we may find ourselves exercising indoors more often and if you're an avid walker or runner, you may be taking your steps to the treadmill. If you dread the thought of working out on the treadmill, the good news is there are ways to…

Your First Time Skiing – What to Expect

*By: Megan Deppen* Photo: Bill Deppen My first time skiing was last March right before the pandemic hit and it was a warm 70 degree day outside. I remember feeling excited and nervous. Excited to learn a new sport, but nervous I was going to get hurt. Luckily for me, my husband was an avid skier…

The Importance of a Pre and Post-Workout Routine

*By: Megan Deppen* Photo: Logan Weaver If you're like me, I don't devote nearly enough time to my pre and post-workout routines, however this is something I'm striving to get better at in 2021. Your pre and post-workout routines are just as, if not more, important than your main workout. Everything from what you eat or…

The Whole30 Program – My Experience

*By: Megan Deppen* It's a new year and like many of us, we want to start the year off right, which usually means exercising and eating healthy. A few years ago, I heard about the Whole30 Program from my sister and was curious to try it out for myself. I thought, clean eating for 30…