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Dawn Hollister
14 hours ago2 min read
Keep it simple, be consistent
Instead of trying to overhaul your habits all at once, focus on a few impactful habits that fit your lifestyle.


Dawn Hollister
Mar 7, 20242 min read
“Turn your day upside down” experiment
I have a little mindset experiment for you today that just might change your life: turn your day upside down! What if instead of thinking...


Dawn Hollister
Feb 15, 20242 min read
4 Ways to Fast-Track Your Fitness
I’ve got a cheat sheet for you today… Be sure to save it because it’ll come in handy the next time you’re confused about the BEST...


Dawn Hollister
Feb 8, 20242 min read
10 tips for a healthier heart
Don’t you love a list? I do, especially if it cuts through the hype and makes my life EASY. That’s why I borrowed this list from the...


Dawn Hollister
Feb 1, 20242 min read
It's Heart Health Month!
Let’s talk about the most important muscle in your body… your heart! Chances are you don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your heart,...


Dawn Hollister
Dec 21, 20232 min read
“I’ll start over in January” excuse
This mindset can make-or-break your results – especially this time of year. It has to do with “either/or” thinking, and in a nutshell, it...

Dawn Hollister
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Fast and easy recipe idea: Pea Soup
This is a fast and easy pea soup recipe idea that carries a hefty dose of plant-based protein...and to make it even easier, it’s made...


Dawn Hollister
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Eat this when you feel a snack attack!
It's mid-afternoon, the hours until dinner feel like an eternity, and you can hear the cookies/chips/ crackers/candy calling your name....


Dawn Hollister
Oct 5, 20232 min read
Your perfect meal formula (no guesswork!)
I've got a “hack” that could be a game changer in your journey to healthier eating. It’s NOT a new supplement, a superfood, or a fad...

Dawn Hollister
Sep 28, 20221 min read
Ready for a Challenge?
I posted this to the BFF Private Pep Squad this week, but I want to open it up to everyone in case you'd like to weigh in AND join the...


Dawn Hollister
Feb 3, 20222 min read
Mindset Reset
I’d like to share something that might help you look at your fitness and wellness a little differently. Here is a mindset that should...

Dawn Hollister
Dec 11, 20213 min read
Six Ways to Un-Sabotage Yourself This Month
It’s a special time of year, with celebrations, traditions, festivities, and parties...and cookies. But there are also some special...


Dawn Hollister
Feb 24, 20211 min read
Sleep: The Undercover Health Hero
Nutrient rich foods, calorie tracking, cardio exercise, strength training, drinking plenty of water: all good options, all pretty popular...


Dawn Hollister
Feb 3, 20213 min read
It's February...how are those resolutions going?
It's February, New Year's Resolutioners! Do you know where your goals are? I'm not a huge fan of New Year's Resolutions, I'm a true fan...


Dawn Hollister
Jul 17, 20201 min read
Reflections on an Unusual Time
The last four months feel simultaneously like a blur, and like they have actually lasted 4 YEARS. This is a unique time in our history...


Dawn Hollister
Apr 17, 20203 min read
Three Things We Can All Do For Our Health
We’re several weeks (I think?) into schooling and working from home, or for some of us, working harder “out there” as others are forced...


Dawn Hollister
Apr 8, 20203 min read
Motivation and Accountability...From a Distance
Raise your hand if this period of little to no in-person contact is taking a toll on you? Most people are likely hoping it doesn’t last...


Dawn Hollister
Mar 30, 20202 min read
Pausing to Think About Mental Fitness
Some days of social distancing seem longer than others... Now that most families I know are also trying to juggle the online schooling...


Dawn Hollister
Mar 24, 20203 min read
Good Nutrition in Time of Isolation
If we look on the bright side of the near total standstill of our lives, we do have one thing going for us (well, several, but here’s...


Dawn Hollister
Mar 18, 20204 min read
Quarantined Kids Need Physical Fitness Homeschooling, Too!
Children in Pre-K-12 programs of every kind have been sent home for a largely undetermined period of time. Many districts have set the...
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