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Best running shoes for beginners (how to buy running shoes)

January 27, 2024June 29, 2023 by Susan Chanda

How often should you replace running shoes

So, you want to start running? Welcome to the club, you will love it here. The first step to becoming a runner is finding the best running shoes for beginners because this is what will move you from walking to running, fast.

Any runner who has racked up a few miles will tell you that plenty of times, what makes the difference between a fantastic and an awful run is usually a pair of running shoes. That is why you must learn how to buy running shoes first, before spending money on expensive shoes.

How to Start Losing Weight for Beginners (8 Easy Steps)

January 31, 2024June 6, 2023 by Susan Chanda

Learning how to start losing weight for beginners can be overwhelming because there’s so much contradictory information out there about weight loss.

7 Funky Gym Leggings that’ll Make You Want to Workout

May 17, 2023May 16, 2023 by Susan Chanda

There’s something great about showing up at the gym in a pair of one of the hottest funky gym leggings. I believe that what you wear to the gym can affect your mood and workout session.

Like most ladies, I love my plain black, blue, and gray gym leggings, but now and then, I want to bring vibrancy to my gym session, and the best way to do this is by wearing cute patterned gym leggings.

How to Increase Metabolism After 40

October 10, 2023May 4, 2023 by Susan Chanda

There is something incredible about turning 40 as a woman – you know what you want, how to get it, and you go after it and get it. Well, most of the time, anyway.

5 Fruits to Avoid for Weight Loss {backed by science}

October 10, 2023April 10, 2023 by Susan Chanda

When trying to lose weight, we’re always advised to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and moderate portions of good fats, protein, and complex carbs. We often follow this advice and fill up half of our plates with colorful fruits and vegetables.

9 Winter Weight Loss Tips (How to Lose Weight in Winter Effectively)

December 15, 2023February 9, 2023 by Susan Chanda

Have you noticed that most people tend to gain weight in winter? Winter brings with it the holiday season, lots of comfort foods, and very little physical activity. In the end, the cold weather makes winter weight loss a bit daunting for many.

Best Tips for Gym Beginners (+ FREE Workout Plan)

November 24, 2023January 25, 2023 by Susan Chanda

It is not often that we get to have a real talk on tips for gym beginners. This is because gym intimidation has become something we laugh about without calling out those who perpetrate it.
Newbies need information on how to navigate the gym and kind people in the gym who can correct them without making them feel small or take a video for social media.

28 Day Workout Challenge to Start Exercising Again (Free PDF)

November 8, 2023January 2, 2023 by Susan Chanda

28 Day Workout Challenge to Start Exercising Again- 28-day workout plan pdf

Before starting this 28 day workout challenge, you should remember that the secret to starting exercising again after a long break is dedication, consistency, and setting realistic expectations.

7 Day Gym Workout Plan for Weight Loss {FREE PDF}

December 20, 2023December 22, 2022 by Susan Chanda

Ladies, aren’t you just so over the home workouts after the CRona craziness that had us at home all day and night in the last two years or so? The home exercise phase was great for the most part while it lasted, but now it is time to hit the gym with this 7 day gym workout plan for women by Suzy, with a free pdf download.

Chia Seed Water Benefits {All Your Questions Answered}

April 10, 2023December 22, 2022 by Susan Chanda

Have you noticed how many people are now drinking chia seed water for weight loss? Are chia seed water benefits worth the buzz? What are the benefits of drinking chia seed water at night or what is actually the best time to drink chia seeds for weight loss, if at all it works?

15 Thoughtful Gifts for Runners Who Have Everything

December 10, 2022December 8, 2022 by Susan Chanda

Have you ever wondered what could be great gifts for runners who have everything? You are not alone! I was once in your shoes before I was given this list of thoughtful gifts for someone who likes to run.

Let me first share with you how I landed on this list of thoughtful gifts for runners.