The Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Naples operates a 60 bed emergency shelter; seven transitional living cottages with the capacity to house forty-two participants; provides outreach services, training, and education throughout Collier County, FL. The mission of the shelter is the following: “leading and collaborating with the community to prevent, protect, and prevail…
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Why are we all so hung up on numbers, the number on the scale, the BMI(body mass index) number. We drive ourselves crazy setting goals to meet these numbers and for what? “I’ll be happy when I reach my goal weight.”, “If I could just lose ten pounds.” Sound familiar? Now I’m not advocating never…
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Okay, yes, while that is a benefit there are so many more reasons to squat! It is one of the most functional movements that will make real-life activities easier. When you perform squats you build muscle and help your muscles work more efficiently. This will also help you overall with mobility and balance. For proper…
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Anyone that knows me would tell you my favorite food is pizza! 😉 While gluten free crust is a healthier option, cauliflower crust is even better! 2 Cups cooked cauliflower rice (see below) 1 Large egg 1Cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 Tsp oregano 2 Tsp parsley Making the cauliflower rice: In a large skillet, heat…
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From a young age women are taught to be “ladylike”, not make noise or get messy and dirty, be obedient, and not to draw attention to themselves. There seemed to be all these stereotypes about what was right, what was expected, what was acceptable. The sport of weightlifting for women was pretty much unheard of…
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The Secret to the Perfect Diet When I was in high school, my after school snacks were such feasts that I earned the name “Henry” from my best friend. She was referring to King Henry the VIII, the king known for his elaborate feasts. Yes, I’ve always loved food, I’ve just learned over the years…
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When I tell people that I’m going to do a GORUCK Tough event, that I’ll be up all night with a group of mostly strangers, carrying a ruck pack with a 20# metal plate inside (the minimum I’ll carry for most of the 12-15 hours), that I won’t sleep or barely have any breaks, that…
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Yes, that’s right, Polka Dots & PRs!!! You will be able to see posts ranging from cool workout fashions to exercise tips….from the health benefits of coconut oil to why I love burpees so much….from motivational quotes to how to train for an obstacle race…you get the picture! So, I felt, as a coach and…
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Yummy and they contain a wide variety of vitamins and minerals…..hola AVOCADOS! Some of the most abundant nutrients found in this incredible fruit are vitamin K, C, B5 & 6, E, folate, and potassium. Potassium helps to support healthy blood pressure levels and this fruit contains more of this nutrient than bananas! Avocados are also…
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I’ve had several clients tell me they love pasta, but don’t want all the carbs. Spaghetti squash is the perfect healthy alternative! There are countless variations, however this one is our family favorite! For 4 servings you will need: 1 Spaghetti squash 1 Jar organic, no sugar added marinara sauce 3-4 Links organic chicken…
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