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Fat LossLifestyle

Its (Sort of) Your Fault You’re Not Losing Weight (But Not Really): 5 Unexpected Things Keeping the Pounds On

Here’s a scenario for ya’: You wake up in the morning, head to the bathroom to pee and while you’re there, make a double take …

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Fat LossLifestyle

Put The Fork Down: 13 Simple Tips To Prevent Overeating

Back in college, I was known in my circle of friends as the girl who would consume copious amounts of food.  It wasn’t unusual for …

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LifestyleSpirituality

Spirituality 101: 5 Must Reads for Spiritual Newbies

As I’ve found in myself and in conversation with other spiritually-friendly people, the path leading to spiritual awareness usually develops during or after a period …

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Fat LossLifestyle

Ditch the Supplements: My Top 11 Superfoods

As the story goes with most fitness professionals, my career in the fitness industry started out at as being nothing more than a gym rat. …

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NutritionReader Request

How to Get Calcium if You’re Not Eating Dairy

“But Sirena, how am I suppose to get my calcium if I’m not eating dairy?” I hear this every time I suggest removing dairy from …

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Fat LossNutrition

Chocolate Banana Recovery Shake

What’s up ya’ll. I have a special treat for you today. It’s sweet, makes you feel good, and its the best thing to have to …

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CoachingFat Loss

Reader Request: How To Re-introduce Foods into Your Diet

Here we go for another round of a Reader Request. This next question comes from one of my nutrition coaching clients, and she had a …

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CoachingFat Loss

My Unique Approach to Nutrition Coaching

Hi everyone. I hope that you are having a great day, wherever you are and whatever it is you are doing. As some of you …

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how to drink without gaining weight
Fat LossLifestyle

How To Drink Without Gaining Weight

What’s up everyone, hopefully you’re doing awesome, as am I. I’ve got a hot hot topic for you today and one that I hear from …

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FitnessReader Request

How To Work Your Abs Without Neck Pain

What’s up ya’ll. Thank you to those who have left comments and feedback about what you’d like to see on the new site. I already …

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how to lose 20 lbs without starving yourself
FitnessMotivation

How To Lose 20 lbs. without Starving Yourself

Hey everyone, I hope that you’re having a great day so far. In my drive to help my clients and friends build a leaner, fitter …

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NutritionRecipes

Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew

Happy Saturday everyone. It’s friggin’ gorgeous out here in Boston, bright, sunny, and crisp. The epitome of fall weather in New England. When the weather …

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how to eat less gluten
NutritionReader Request

Reader Request: How To Eat Less Gluten

What’s up ya’ll. I have another reader request today, this one coming from Jennifer. Jennifer asks: Love the new site! I’m always looking for tips …

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how to stay motivated to workout
FitnessMotivation

6 Ways to Stay Motivated To Exercise

Working in a commercial gym setting, I see many crazy things.  Some things that just shouldn’t be seen.  Things like: bright pink neon spandex (and …

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how stress affects your physique part 2
FitnessStress

How Stress Affects Your Physique part 2

Welcome back everyone. Today I’m continuing our series on stress and how it affects the way your body looks. However before I do that, let’s …

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