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It’s Time

Hey there! It’s Cassye, your trainer. Even though I haven’t seen most of you in person, I’m still here. I’m still your coach. I’m ...

Sugar Rant

I posted this last week on Facebook, and thought I'd pass it along here. Sugar has come under close scrutiny as more and more 'experts' have ...

Holiday Prehab

This time last year I came to you with a confessional. You may remember that the wicket gets mighty sticky around here as October envelops our normal ...

7 Fitness Hacks

The life of a fitness fanatic can be head-spinning sometimes.  I thought having my personal trainer and health coaching certifications in the bag would allow ...

My Take on IIFYM

If you came across a nutrition program that promoted donuts and Cheetos as part of your daily intake, you'd grab it with both hands, right?  After ...

There Is No I In Mom

You've probably gathered by now that motherhood is a team sport.  It doesn't emphasize the individual and focuses primarily on the good of the group. ...

Last Call For Alcohol

I've never been a teetotaler.  In fact, I've been known in many circles as the girl whose whoop-it-upness was always fueled by multiple trips to the bar.  I'm getting pretty ...

Glutes Haiku

Posterior blobs Regardless hanger-downers Gravity gropes me Having spent some time with a class of 2nd graders this morning, I found some unexpected inspiration.  Today's story is the same old ...

The Grocery List

I have this phenomenal friend who is the reigning queen of organization.  Not only is she the loving mother of 2 young children, works full-time and travels often ...

I just had to share this inspiring story from one of my favorite blogs.  I'd never heard of this disease and am astounded by this ...

Back In Black

Back and forth and all over the place. That's me and my ever-changing opinions as they morph to and fro on this new fit lifestyle adventure. If ...

Found this easy recipe and followed Amanda's instructions to the T. Perfect and delicious! ...

My Lobster

Ever have one of those wind-beneath-your-wings type people in your life who quietly champions your cause and tirelessly supports your wildest dreams?  Well, I've got one, and ...

Forever 43

The question has surfaced a few times when I’m telling people how to find this blog.  “It’s 43 (my age) fitness dot com,” I explain. ...

The mainstream media tends to compartmentaize results into 30, 60 and 90 day windows. Which in most cases is very unrealistic for the average person. Great ...

The CrossFit Encounter

Well, the time has come to acknowledge the mighty CrossFit revolution.  I've felt it coming for some time now, since I still can't muster the intestinal fortitude to click past Tony Horton or ...

My Workouts Now

If you haven't figured it out yet, living the fitness lifestyle is an ever-changing thing.  It ebbs and flows with your progress, moods, schedules, injuries ...

This is a wonderful post from my lovely friend at garagegym107. She's been through a major transformation. And while I plan to eat this Thanksgiving, ...

Blog Sprinkles

I never really fancied myself as a writer, especially because my content is centered around information that could be construed as a little dull.  Afterall, this ...

More Before

No one wants to have photos taken when they feel out of shape.  I certainly didn't, and avoided the camera for two years.  I have ...

My Natural Ally

This is the companion post to My Natural Enemy, which was a long-winded rationalization for eating Jif peanut butter. Well, I've got some big news.  I break ...

Tuna Toss

1 pouch chunk light tuna in water (I believe albacore has too much mercury) salad greens 1/4 cup nuts of your choice 5 sliced cherry tomatoes 1/4 of an avocado ...

Ro-Tel Chicken

Chicken breast Can of Mild Ro-tel tomatoes and chiles Fat free greek yogurt Brown rice Side salad Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and saute in olive oil Spoon ...