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#HealthWarriorWay

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:16:28 +0000

“This blog post is part of a paid Megan Media and Health Warrior blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.” #HealthWarriorWay We don’t want to sit here and bore you with the same New Year’s Resolutions, but we have a feeling that 2017 is going to be pretty awesome. Both of us continue to chase our dreams, each achieving different yet impactful milestones. With Sarah taking on the role of Style and Beauty Editor of Strong Fitness and Michelle embarking on motherhood, we have a new outlook on our health and well-being. Sure, fitness is important, and we have expressed this multiple times, but how often do we talk about how our food intake actually fuels and energizes us? We all need that reminder and motivation, whether it’s to power through your CrossFit session or to keep that energy going after a long day at work followed by the craziness of motherhood. We want to start our 2017 fresh and mindful, which is why we are so fortunate to have discovered Health Warrior. They are the first to include chia seeds as the #1 ingredient in the most delicious, convenient way as part of their amazing […]

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Top 10 C21 Wish List

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:00:47 +0000

Get ready for some gift guide overload this Holiday because we have done some extensive research and excited to share all the must have wish list pieces this season to gift or treat for your self. One of our favorite places to shop is Century 21, where you can find a ton of designer names at an insane discounted price. With our shopping lists piling high, we need a one stop shopping place to find everything on our list with enough cash left over to save for a mini vacay after the holiday craziness is over with. We rounded up our top 10 favorite picks for all the special people in our lives. A little something for everyone, from the nephews and nieces that brighten up our lives to the hostess with the mostess that fills our champagne glass to cheers this year. No our personal wish list is complete after searching the site for our favorites. Can you guess what made our list? From L- R … The Men in your life: Versus Versace Watch $216.99 Hostess with the Mostess: Honeysuckle Glass Dome Candle $24.99 Trendsetter: Charlotte Olympia $369.99 Tech Savy: Fuji Instant Camera $69.99 Children Clothing: Girls – Faux Fur Coat $24.99; Boys – Isaac Mizrahi Suit […]

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52 Lessons Learned in 2015

admin — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 16:19:32 +0000

2015 was a good year. Like most things in life nothing goes off without a hitch. So today we wanted to share with you our “52 lessons learned in 2015”. Some were funny and some were hard but nonetheless they are experiences we will carry into the new year. So today we wanted to share with you our “52 lessons learned in 2015”. Some were funny and some were hard but nonetheless they are lessons we will carry on in to the new year. Happiness is a choice Puppy snuggles are the best snuggles Phones should always be banned at dinner time Always read parking signs thoroughly. If you still don’t understand, find a new spot Mochi ice cream might be the most fun ice cream ever Friends come and go Fresh flowers are always a good idea Worrying about how others perceive you is a waste of time Admitting you are wrong isn’t so bad Take chances, you never know where you will end up Never walk away mad from a loved one No one is perfect Having cell service in California is not a given Always believe in Karma Never plan a hike after too many glasses of vino the […]

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Puree Juice Cleanse

Michelle Martin — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 08:00:31 +0000

I just finished my very last juice of a 3 day juice cleanse founded locally in Bethesda, MD called Puree Artisan Juice Bar. Once or twice a year I like to do a 3 day juice cleanse to help motivate me to eat healthier in the new year or get back on track. The ingredients consists of only water and fresh unpasteurized fruit and vegetable juices. In the past I have tried Blue Print and Cooler Cleanse which were delivered from NY. All three were pretty comparable in price ($150-175), however for fellow Washingtonians the Puree ends up cheaper when factoring shipping and handling. It was also quite rewarding to support a local small business and their juices were surprisingly all delicious and satisfying. I definitely will be using them again! I started off with the classic 3 day cleanse, which includes 18 juices (6 per day), 3 beet shots and a ginger shot. The green juice in comparison to the previous 2 companies was the most delicious and the carrot juice tasted like dessert to me. I also enjoyed the beet shots rather than making it into a full 16oz drink (not a huge beet fan). The ginger shot was to […]

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