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Why Dieting Doesn’t Work and What to do Instead
In case you missed it, I wanted to write to you about something I talked about recently in a video in my Inner Fire Facebook group. So,...
Mar 14, 2017


Eat a Rainbow!
No, I’m not talking about eating a bag of skittles. Too bad, right? I am, however talking about eating a rainbow of fruits and...
Mar 7, 2017


What Does a Busy Mom Eat in a Day to Stay Lean?
My husband has left for work, the kids were fed and dressed, backpacks packed and my daughters are off to school. While listening to a...
Mar 1, 2017


Burn, Baby Burn... Has Your Metabolism Started to Slow?
We hear so much about metabolism, but do you really know what the heck it really is? Well, here’s the skinny on metabolism…no pun...
Feb 21, 2017


Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
Lose Weight Without Counting Calories? Yes, it is possible. Be honest! How many of you have counted points or calories? I know I am...
Feb 14, 2017


How to Be Heart Healthy
I truly believe that if your heart and mind are right, you can conquer the world. February is National Heart Month – which is so...
Feb 7, 2017


Healthy or Just Hype?
Raise your hand if you have ever been influenced by marketing – especially from the food and beverage industry? OK, that’s a silly...
Jan 31, 2017


Weight Loss vs. Fat Loss: Which Approach Will Get You the Body You Want?
Each year, an estimated 45 million Americans participate in one of the 70+ diets you could search for on the World Wide Web. However,...
Jan 25, 2017


Easy Ways to Turn Healthy Intentions into Healthy Habits
“When you get right down to it, intentional living is about living your best story.” ― John C. Maxwell I just love this quote! To make a...
Jan 16, 2017


Put your mind (and heart) into it...
We’re almost 2 weeks into the New Year. Statistically speaking, 35% of people who make New Year’s resolutions break them by the end of...
Jan 10, 2017


Jumpstart January
Have you jumped over to the Inner Fire Facebook group this week? We are in the middle of a Jumpstart January Challenge and there is still...
Jan 4, 2017


10, 9, 8, 7... Are you FIRED UPP for 2017?
It’s almost here! Another NEW YEAR! This is probably my favorite week of the whole year! I love all the excitement a New Year brings. ...
Dec 27, 2016


Happy Holidays from Fired Upp Fitness
It’s hard to believe that Christmas break started last week, and the big day is Sunday! I don’t know about you, but the Upp’s are...
Dec 20, 2016


Are You Finishing 2016 Strong?
December is in full swing! Are you rushing around wondering how you are going to fit everything in? This time last year were you...
Dec 13, 2016


Do you know why your diet isn’t working?
Raise your hand if you think diets are fun? I hear crickets chirping, so I take it there aren’t any raised hands reading this. Well,...
Dec 5, 2016


25 Ways to Stay Fit Around the Holidays
The busy-ness of the holiday season sure can be a challenge to stick to your healthy lifestyle and goals. In celebration of the upcoming...
Nov 28, 2016


Practice this “QUICK FIX” and Drastically Change your Health
So many people fail on diets and exercise plans because they are looking for a "quick fix" - A fad diet, or some miracle pill that will...
Nov 21, 2016


Your Choices Make ALL the Difference
For those of you who are keeping track, there is just a little over one week until Thanksgiving and only 40 days until Christmas. YIKES!...
Nov 14, 2016


Catch Those ZZZZ's
As Daylight Savings Time just ended, changes in our routines can be a little challenging in the next couple of weeks. My puppy, Tyson,...
Nov 7, 2016


How to Glow from the Inside Out
What does healthy mean to you? For me, healthy means feeling happy, fit, strong and confident. It means feeling love and gratitude for...
Oct 31, 2016
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