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Benefits of Drinking Water for Pregnant, Nursing and Menopausal Women
by Jillian Rieckmann
We all know we should be drinking water, but most of us are actually not getting adequate amounts of hydrating fluids and are living in a state of dehydration. Because our bodies are made up of 70% water, it is crucial that we are drinking at very least our 8 glasses of water per day, however... Read More...
7 Tips to Fight Holiday Weight Gain by Jillian Rieckmann
T’is the season for social gatherings, scrumptious food, and lots of Christmas cheer. In all that delight, your goals can come to a halt. You have to pull out your stretchy pants, because the hot new jeans you just bought can't seem to do up. Does this sound familiar? You could blame the dryer for shrinking them OR you could follow these 7 tips to give holiday weight gain an opponent it won’t dare to mess with... Read More...
This is Who I Am- The struggle for perfection and the female athlete triad by Jillian Rieckmann
Reading through my fitness magazines I always feel bombarded with the message that the ideal female is ultra lean, big breasted, and in top physical form. This so called perfection however is not real. I wanted to let you in on a little secret; even those photos of me on this site were only what I looked like for a very short period of time. The appearance of physical perfection was not that at all. I want you to know, that even I struggle with body image, that I sometimes don’t follow all the “rules”... Read More...
10 Clean Eating Tips to Get You Started by Jillian Rieckmann
Getting started is always the hardest part of doing anything. Whether it’s the fear of the unknown, the lack of motivation, or even possibly the lack of knowledge on how to actually get going, it’s ok. We were all beginners once. With these helpful clean eating tips, you can become a healthier version of your already awesome self, in no time. Pick one out of the ten tips to work on, and once you have mastered it completely, then add on another. No need to bombard yourself with too much, too quickly. Just enjoy the process, do your best, and reap the rewards of your efforts.... Read More...
Give Your Heart Some Love with this 20 Minute at home circuit
Give your heart some love with this 20 minute circuit you can do at home. All you need is a mat, a resistance band, and a beating heart. Warning: Performing this circuit will result in: you getting sweaty, your cardiovascular health improving, and you feeling amazing! This is a beginner workout but still remember to speak with your Doctor or health care practitioner before starting any new fitness regime.... Read More...
1 Week of Kid Approved School Lunches-by Jillian Rieckmann
At a loss for what to put into your little ones kit? Fret no more with this five day "school lunch" meal plan for your kids. I have chosen some ideas that don't require "warm ups" and are nut free so they are school approved too. Read More...
