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  • What Getting Sick Forced Me to Remember

    What Getting Sick Forced Me to Remember

    I didn’t plan to disappear for two weeks. But that’s exactly what happened. 😷 Almost 2 weeks ago, I had this crazy onset of congestion in my ears. I was sitting in the nail salon, wondering what the heck was going on. I swam that morning, so I thought “maybe I didn’t get all of

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  • What I Wish I Knew at 44 that I Know at 54

    What I Wish I Knew at 44 that I Know at 54

    If I could sit down with my 44-year-old self pictured above, I wouldn’t hand her a new workout plan. I wouldn’t tell her to try harder. Or be more disciplined. Or cut more calories. I’d tell her this: You’re not doing it wrong. You’re just using a strategy that no longer works for your body.

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  • Why More Cardio Isn’t the Answer After 40 (Even for Endurance Athletes)

    Why More Cardio Isn’t the Answer After 40 (Even for Endurance Athletes)

    If you’re a woman over 40 and feel like you’re doing everything right… but your body isn’t responding the way it used to—you’re not crazy. And you’re not broken. But instead of leaning out, you feel heavier. Instead of more energy, you’re exhausted. Instead of progress, you feel stuck. Let’s talk about why. The Old

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  • I went off of my routine for a weekend, and here’s what actually happened.

    I went off of my routine for a weekend, and here’s what actually happened.

    Nothing. 😁 I’m going to say something that most women over 40 don’t hear enough: You’re allowed to live your life. This past weekend, I was at the Broadmoor, celebrating Lars’s 2025 real estate success with the rest of the top Coldwell Banker Colorado agents. It definitely wasn’t a “meal prep, hit my macros perfectly,

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  • Thinking About GLP-1s or Peptides After 40? Read This First

    Thinking About GLP-1s or Peptides After 40? Read This First

    GLP-1s and Peptides After 40: What Women Need to Know If you’re a woman over 40, you may feel like your body suddenly started playing by different rules. What used to work for weight loss doesn’t anymore.Energy feels less predictable.Recovery takes longer.And body composition can change—even if your habits haven’t. Lord Knows…I’ve experienced all of

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  • Coeur d’Alene 70.3 Race Report- Part 2

    Coeur d’Alene 70.3 Race Report- Part 2

    Race Day! I woke up at 3:45 AM (the absolute worst part of racing triathlon), ate my usual English muffin, PB and chocolate milk. My race-day nerves were definitely present, but I found it easier to eat than I normally do. John and I made sure we had all of our stuff, and then Lars

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  • Coeur d’Alene 70.3 Race Report- Part 1

    Coeur d’Alene 70.3 Race Report- Part 1

    Days leading up to the race Lars and I arrived on Thursday late afternoon after flying into Spokane. When we got to the AirBnB, our Canadian BFFs were already there, so there were hugs all around. Hard to believe that 6 months had already passed since we last saw them. We went to the grocery,

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  • My 2025 triathlon season is underway! 🏊🏻‍♀️🚴🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️

    Last weekend, on June 7, I kicked off my 2025 triathlon season with the Colorado Sprint Triathlon in Boulder. A “sprint” triathlon is one of the shortest, and this particular race consisted of an 800m swim, 17 mile bike, and a 3.1 mile run (just in case you are curious- not every sprint distance is

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  • Are you drinking enough water?? 🤔

    Are you drinking enough water?? 🤔

    If I had to guess, you’re shaking your head “no.” I was talking to my friend Susan the other day. She told me that recent blood work showed that her kidney levels were off, and her doc asked her how much water she drank per day. She admitted not enough. Water is essential for every

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  • Mocha Overnight Protein Oats

    Mocha Overnight Protein Oats

    Chocolate lovers REJOICE! Are you sick of eating eggs every morning? Or, are you like me and cannot stand the sight and smell of eggs? If so, these oats are the perfect way to start your day. They’ve got 35g of protein, and half of your daily fiber requirement for a day. Make them before

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  • Dark Chocolate Almond Fat Bombs

    Dark Chocolate Almond Fat Bombs

    Love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, but not a fan of the ingredients?? Then you gotta try these! They are delicious, and super easy to make. I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to get in enough good fats. I mean, there are only so many avocados and nuts that a girl can

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  • Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Salad

    Grilled Chicken Teriyaki Salad

    How many times have you gone out for lunch to grab your favorite Asian chicken salad, only to gasp when you read the nutritional info? The numbers are insane, right? 😮 And they never put enough chicken on them! Well, fear those number no more! You can now make your favorite salad right at home,

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