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Missi Holt

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Missi Holt

Pumpkin Spice Up Your Life

By Missi Holt | 09/16/2016

‘Tis the season for pumpkin spiced … everything! Gone are the days when Thanksgiving pumpkin pie was your only chance for this delightful combination of flavors. Now there’s a whole season dedicated to it. I have to admit, I’m not a pumpkin pie fan but I do love pumpkin and…

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Goal Setting: How To Adopt A Growth Mindset

By Missi Holt | 09/12/2016

Goal setting turns wanting something into finding a way to get there. However, that lifelong dream can often get stuck at the same point in the process every time you set out to accomplish it. Today, it’s time to create step-by-step goals that will foster a growth mindset rather than…

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Delicious Salad Dressing Recipe: Easy Way to Start Loving Salad

By Missi Holt | 08/19/2016

Alright, I admit that I already love salad. I love kale and vegetables of every color and texture, and I love creating the perfect little combo bite with each component. But, I didn’t always feel this way. There was a time when I ate salad simply because it held the…

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10 Simple Changes to Move More Every Day

By Missi Holt | 07/27/2016

Have you ever been visiting a city for the first time, and though you’re indulging in all of the local fare, noticed that you’re feeling lighter due to all the walking you’re doing as you explore an exciting new place? I have — in Seattle. I think I actually lost weight…

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Summer Recipe (Grilled Peach Salad)

By Missi Holt | 07/22/2016

One of the great things about summer is trying out new and exciting summer recipes — especially on the grill. But I also love reviving old favorites and sharing them with you! This week, I revisited a summer recipe favorite — mouth-watering Grilled Peach with Rosemary Chicken Salad. It’s a simple…

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Does Good Posture Really Matter?

By Missi Holt | 07/13/2016

You probably heard it a hundred times as a teenager: “Sit up straight!” “Fix your posture!” “Don’t slouch!” Good posture has long been the mission of doting mothers and fictitiously strict schoolteachers. And they are right to get on us about sitting a little taller. Posture is by far one…

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Exercises that Target Underarm Fat

By Missi Holt | 07/1/2016

Though it seems superficial, our perpetual focus on problem areas becomes a body image destroyer and can be an on-going, nagging source of pain for a lot of my female clients. One such example is the delightful area under the upper arm. You know what I’m talking about? It seems women…

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No Progress? These 3 Smart Tips Will Ease Your Mind

By Missi Holt | 06/27/2016

Ok, so you dove head first into eating better, exercising like crazy, and drinking more water but you’re still feeling frustrated about your results… Maybe, after several weeks of killer workouts and spot-on nutrition, you recently hopped on the scale and expected to see more progress and a much smaller…

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Healthy Chocolate Popsicles!

By Missi Holt | 06/24/2016

Healthy chocolate popsicles are hard to beat on a hot summer day. Maybe you’ve just spent several hours at the pool, working in the yard or winding your way up a mountain trail and you’re feeling a little overheated from so much sun exposure. The sun is an interesting thing.…

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Father’s Day and What Dad Means to Me

By Missi Holt | 06/20/2016

Father’s Day offers the opportunity to reflect on the wonderful men in our lives. “Once upon a time, a Long, Long, LOOONG time ago… when I was a little girl…” I giggled uncontrollably even though I knew there was no possible way my dad had once been a little girl.…

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4 Simple Ways to Become More Grateful

By Missi Holt | 06/13/2016

If you want to experience more positive emotions, become more grateful, feel more alive, reduce stress, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and even have a stronger immune system all you need to do is say two little words: “Thank you.” The benefits of practicing gratitude are practically endless,…

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Refreshing Soda Alternative: Minty Watermelon Fizz

By Missi Holt | 06/10/2016

We often hear that sodas are loaded with sugar, chemicals, and artificial ingredients, wreaking havoc on our health and leaving us feeling sluggish. Yet sipping a refreshing, fizzy drink can’t be beat. If you’re trying to break away from your soda habit, a healthy soda alternative is definitely the way…

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