5 Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays

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Happy Saturday friends! I know that this is a rare day for me to post, but my editorial calendar is booked and I really wanted to get this post to y'all before the thick of the holiday season is here!

For the past three months i've been "eating cleaner" (you can read more about my process and first impressions here) and I've seen some major changes in my weight, shape, fitness level, and overall lifestyle! So as I'm sure you can imagine, i'm a little nervous heading into the holiday season where gift baskets abound (#somuchchocolate) and there is temptation at every turn! So I've been working on my strategies to enjoy the season, while also sticking to my plan, and I thought it would be helpful to share them with y'all today...

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My First Impressions of Eating Clean

As I've been sharing with y'all, for the past two weeks I've been "eating clean" and trying to improve my overall health and fitness levels.  Before taking the dive into this whole process, I really wasn't sure what to expect. A ton of my girlfriends had been doing it, and I heard bits and pieces, but I thought it would be great to share my initial thoughts and reactions with all of y'all! (And I am no nutrition expert, so these are my personal thoughts but of course always do what is right for you & your health!)

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Let's Celebrate! {National Girlfriends Day}

My girlfriends mean the world to me; seriously, these gals have been with me through thick and thin and I couldn't imagine life without their love and support! We all met within our first year of college at the University of Florida, and were pretty much inseparable from the word go. Even today we remain close, taking a yearly "girls trip" and celebrating each of our life milestones! (In fact, I'm headed to Asheville, NC next week with these lovies!)That's why I'm so excited to take part in National Girlfriends Day and help celebrate these special women!

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