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Friday Faves 3.29

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Friday Faves 3.29 Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? Ours was a whirlwind, but SO much fun. I had our choir performance last Friday, drove Liv to Phoenix for her dance competition early Saturday morning, spent the night, the Pilot and I P drove up, I rushed home for our Sunday performance while they stayed in Phoenix for Day 2 of dance competition, I took the shuttle from Tucson to Phoenix early Monday morning, they swooped me at the airport, we drove to Anaheim for Disney fun for a couple of days, then to San Diego for a couple of days. We’re finally back home after a super fun adventure and spring break! It definitely felt good to sleep in our bed last night and I’m looking forward to a low-key Easter weekend with the fam. I’d love to hear what you’ve been up to! It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re ...

Exploring Gender Differences in Substance Abuse and Treatment

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Exploring Gender Differences in Substance Abuse and Treatment Substance abuse affects individuals across all demographics, yet research shows that the pathways to addiction, as well as responses to treatment, can significantly differ between genders. Understanding these differences is crucial in developing effective, gender-responsive treatment strategies. This article delves into the nuances of gender differences in substance abuse and the implications for treatment. Gender-Specific Pathways to Addiction Societal and Biological Factors Men and women experience different societal pressures and biological predispositions that can influence their journey towards substance abuse. For instance, men are often encouraged by societal norms to engage in risk-taking behaviors, including drug use. Women, on the other hand, may turn to substances as a coping mechanism for trauma or mental health issues, with rates of comorbidity between substance use disorders and conditions like depression ...

Staying Active and Happy in Old Age: A Brief Guide

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Staying Active and Happy in Old Age: A Brief Guide Aging is an inevitable part of existence, a system that brings about numerous changes in one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. However, advancing in age does not mean that one has to stay in an existence of inactiveness and solitude. On the contrary, the golden years can be some of the most gratifying and colorful years of 1’s lifestyle. This manual pursuits to provide seniors and their cherished ones with realistic advice on staying energetic, glad, and engaged in the antique age. Embrace a Positive Mindset The basis of a glad and lively vintage age is a high quality mind-set. Aging is regularly portrayed negatively, that may affect how individuals view their personal growing old technique. Embracing a tremendous attitude entails: Celebrating milestones and achievements, irrespective of age. Adopting a mind-set of gratitude, focusing on the advantages in existence. Maintaining a sense of humor that can lighten any si...

Motivation tips for group fitness instructors

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Motivation tips for group fitness instructors Motivation Tips For Group Fitness Instructors For today’s post, I wanted to talk about motivation tips for group fitness instructors: what I’ve found to work in my years of teaching, what only works for some people, and what falls flat, no matter what. I would love to hear your thoughts and experience as group fitness participants or fellow instructors!! Whether you’re leading through a screen, like many instructors are after Rona, or in person, motivation strategies are super important. You want to transmit energy and inspire individuals and group exercise participants both effectively and authentically. What works (almost) every time: Use great music with a diverse playlist. This is one of my favorite things to do! Include a mix of music in your playlists, because someone in class will love the *weird song* you picked. For example, I’ll throw in a random oldies or country song just to keep things fun, and will also try to mix up top ...

156: Five things I do before bed each night

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156: Five things I do before bed each night Sharing five things I do before bed each night in today’s podcast episode! Here’s what I talk about: – My anchor nightly habits that help me to get higher quality, restorative sleep – The WHY behind each of them and some little tips along the way 🙂 156: Five things I do before bed each night Resources: Topical magnesium Topical magnesium for kids Balanced magnesium (use FITNESSISTA10) Cornea Care eye mask Partners: I’ve been using Nutrisense on and off for a couple of years now.  I love being able to see how my blood sugar responds to my diet and habits, and run experiments.  You can try out Nutrisense here  and use GINA50 for $50 off. Join us for Fit Team!  This is my online fitness community and you can try it free for 7 days. I love love love the meals from  Sakara Life !  Use this link  and the code XOGINAH for 20% off their meal delivery and clean boutique items. This is something I do o...

Week of workouts

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Week of workouts Sharing a glimpse of how I structure my weekly workouts. Hiiiii! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing morning! We’re at Disneyland today and I can’t wait to ride all of the rides, eat Disney treats, and enjoy some fun memories with my favorite people. While I won’t be getting in any *official* workouts this week, I’ll definitely be walking 20k steps per day (minus the long drive home). For today’s post, I thought i’d share a little bit about what my workouts have been like lately and how I structure my weeks. It varies week by week, but here are some of the things I like to include: 3 strength classes – I’ll mix it up between F45, pure barre Define (my fave right now!), and Fit Team strength workouts (low-impact modifications) 1-2 hot yoga or barre classes (I teach barre every other week and do about 80% of the workout with the class) 1-2 cardio days on the Peloton and/or Sculpt Society (this link gets you a free trial on the app!) 1-2 days OFF Week of...

10 Healthy Easter Recipes

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10 Healthy Easter Recipes I’m sharing 10 healthy Easter recipes that are favorites to celebrate the holiday, or enjoy anytime during Spring!  Hi friends! How are ya? I hope you’re having a lovely morning! We’re off on some San Diego adventures, enjoying the gorgeous weather and some friend time. Sharing the fun over on IG stories ! For today’s post, let’s chat about Easter recipes. I can’t believe it’s this weekend and would love to hear some of your go-tos. Here are some ideas if you’re brainstorming for Easter or an upcoming spring brunch. 🙂 10 Healthy Easter Recipes 1. Morning Glory Muffins via Lexis Clean Kitchen These Healthy Morning Glory Muffins are made with almond flour and are packed with many delicious add-ins, such as raisins, carrots, apples and nuts. These gluten-free and dairy-free muffins are easy to make and use just one bowl to put together! 2. The Best Baked Chicken This recipe from Ina Garten is always a hit! I use half the butter, and it’s...

EquiLife CBO protocol review

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EquiLife CBO protocol review Sharing my experience so far using the EquiLife CBO protocol as part of my gut healing process. You can read more about my journey here. Hi friends! I hope that you’re having a wonderful week! We’re in California celebrating spring break with the crew. I’ll share some adventures on IG stories and some pics in Friday Faves. For today’s post, I wanted to chat a bit about my CBO protocol journey now that I’m five weeks into the process. (I can’t believe it’s been this long!!) It was a huge step in my healing journey from eye issues and autoimmune symptoms, since I did some testing and found high levels of bacteria, yeast, and Candida in my gut. You can check out more about my experience here. CBO is a 12-week protocol, and while it’s not for the faint of heart, I’ve already noticed incredible improvements. EquiLife CBO protocol review What is the EquiLife CBO protocol? The Equilife Candida, Bacteria Optimizer Protocol is thoughtfully crafted and de...

Revitalize Your Vaginal Health Routine for Spring

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Revitalize Your Vaginal Health Routine for Spring As the weather gets warmer, spring brings with it a sense of renewal and rejuvenation. It’s the perfect time to refresh your personal wellness routine. The often-overlooked aspect of women’s health is vaginal health, which significantly impacts overall wellness. Here’s how you can significantly change your vaginal health this spring. Let’s get into it. Vaginal health plays a crucial role in your overall well-being. A healthy vaginal microbiome consists of a delicate balance of bacteria that helps maintain pH levels and protect against infections. However, factors such as hormonal changes, stress, diet, birth control, and antibiotic use can disrupt this balance, leading to issues like yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and urinary tract infections (UTIs). My recommendation. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that can help restore and maintain a healthy balance in the vaginal microbiome. By replenishing good bacteria, probiotics ...

Gluten Free Monkey Bread

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Friday Faves 3.22

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Friday Faves 3.22 Hi friends! Happy Friday! How was the week? I can’t believe that we’re already at the end of March and fully into spring! I hope that you have a wonderful weekend ahead. It’s going to be a busy one for our fam. I have two choir performances – local friends, come and see  Requiem.  If you’d like to attend, I have a discount code I can email to you – and Liv has a dance competition! I’m going to be singing in between the dance shuffle… wish me luck 🙂 It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves party. This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love to hear about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below. Friday Faves 3.22 Life: Vegas fun! The Pilot and I got to enjoy a Vegas weekend together with friends. We originally went up for the basketball tournament, but the Cats lost on Friday night. It was a bummer, but it freed up more time for Vegas adventures 😉 Some hig...

Summer Ready Brows: Spring Into Perfection with Microblading, Nano Brows, and Microshading

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Summer Ready Brows: Spring Into Perfection with Microblading, Nano Brows, and Microshading As spring blossoms, casting off the chill of winter, it’s the perfect time to refresh and revitalize our beauty routines, ensuring we’re summer-ready. This season of renewal invites us to embrace the carefree essence of summer with confidence, dreaming of sunny days filled with travel, vacation trips, beach escapades, poolside relaxation, and joyful swimming. Our beauty regimen must not only complement but also withstand the adventures that come with the summer lifestyle, ensuring we look effortlessly beautiful from dawn until dusk. Central to this transformation are our eyebrows – the architects of our facial expressions, playing a pivotal role in framing our features and enhancing natural beauty. Whether we’re exploring new destinations, lounging by the beach, or diving into the cool waters of a pool, our brows are an essential aspect of our summer look. The advent of microblading, its sophist...