The Diamond Behind The Chocolate
I'm always all of the following:
-Shoe Humanitarian
-Wine lover
-Storm chaser
-Chocolate addict
-Sweat obsessed
-Daydreaming of traveling to Sicily
-Mathematically challenged.I'm sometimes:
-Rude
-Irate
-Insensitive
-The main character in a chick lit novel (usually a bad thing)
-In a love affair with leafy greens, HIIT workouts, and VH1.I'm never:
-A sports girl.
-A soapbox preacher.
-Old man winter's friend.
-Interested in driving (limo, please?)-
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Tag Archives: january
Combat The Flu Without Compromising Your Pocketbook
January is a time to renew your resolutions, wear 17 layers of clothes just to walk to the laundry room and generally walk around permanently sick due to skyrocketing flu rates. All of that frigid weather forcing everyone indoors isn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014, blog, chocolate covered diamonds, christy dean, fitfluential, Fitness, flu, girls gone sporty, health, health coach, holistic, january, new year's, prevention, resolutions, sickness, symptoms
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Organic Kale Hummus
I hope you aren’t sneezing, coughing, aching, or stuffing while reading this. The flu is trying to rival the bubonic plague this year (especially with the fear factor). But never fear, kale is here! Forget your flu shots and sick … Continue reading
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Tagged chocolate covered diamonds, christy dean, eat, fitfluential, Fitness, healthy, hummus, january, kale, organic, resolutions, salads
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#MotivationalMondays- I Want You, I Need You, Oh Pavement, Oh Pavement
I’ll be the first to tell you during a power failure in an office environment, that I am dreading taking the emergency exit…which requires the tiniest effort of walking down the stairs. I’d rather be airlifted by helicopter with Justin … Continue reading
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#MotivationalMondays- The “Make Retail Your Bitch” Workout
Retail and me are getting off to a slightly rocky start. I feel like I’m climbing the Himalayas every day followed by involuntarily partaking in a flamboyantly sweaty cardio session with Richard Simmons when reaching the top. In the past … Continue reading
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Tagged blog, boxes, chocolate covered diamonds, christy dean, fitfluential, Fitness, inspiration, january, lifting, lunges, motivation, mountains, resolutions, retail, squats, weights, workout
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January Foodie Pen Pal Reveal: Hungry Hungry Runner
Today I have the chance to be Ivana Trump. No, it doesn’t involve timed out Jeopardy music, flying out to California, wearing a flashy outfit, or even brushing my hands through “The Donald’s” ginger hair. It is however, very similar … Continue reading
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True Life: I Self-Medicate
Every year I feel cold/flu season creeps up on us earlier and earlier. Maybe that’s because harping is one of the traits I’ve inherited from my mother. Always complaining about how time passes to fast, seasons aren’t long enough, and … Continue reading
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*EAT LIKE ME*- January 2nd- Power Protein Breakfast
For the entire month of January I am letting you all in on 1-3 of my meals per day. I’m always looking for tweaks, new creations, or recipe swaps, so please do share your insight! I should be in that … Continue reading
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#MotivationalMondays- Body Rock Is In The House Today
Happy New Year! Shed your 2011 skin and dive into a tall glass of peace, posterity, and positivity! Since it’s the beginning of the new, I figured why not offer up some NEW workouts from outside sources. This fitness blog- … Continue reading
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