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It's Easier Not To; 3 Reasons Why Your Waist Isn't Getting Smaller by Kayla Howard One of the most common complaints I hear from women about their body is, “I want to get rid of this” while slapping, grabbing or otherwise pinching the flab on their bellies. Many of them have been exercising for months, or [...]

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Major Mistake: Only Pruning the Old

by Kayla Howard on February 1, 2012

Have you ever had this thought?  "I need to stop eating so much junk."  That's a good start, but can lead to a fatal mistake.   Monday Breakfast, scrambled eggs & kiwi Lunch, Sandwich on sprouted seed bread Dinner, salmon, oven roasted potatoes (with olive oil and season salt) & lightly cooked green beans with [...]

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Losing Weight Isn’t Easy

by Kayla Howard on March 7, 2011

    Today I have just a short but very important word for you, (below)!  We’re working diligently on our house and I’m keeping an album updated on my Facebook profile (I’d love to be friends, just click the button on the left).  Here is a photo of one of the real pieces going into [...]

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Adventure On!

by Kayla Howard on February 28, 2011

Today is a special day.  Would you like to know why?  Today is special because the man who is going to help us build our new home is supposed to arrive today.  He came all the way from Tennessee to work with us.  Specifically, he is doing an apprenticeship program with my husband—teaching him a [...]

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Aware and Fully Present

by Kayla Howard on February 10, 2011

Notice how aware and fully present this lion cub is; giving his undivided attention to the person behind the camera.  Just like my dog when I have a treat in my hand or our cat when someone moves a string. Are you fully present during your workouts or have you ever found your mind wandering?  [...]

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