Why participate in a Bridal Boot Camp?
Planning for a wedding can be an extremely stressful time, even when you are so excited to marry the love of your life. At times, it can...
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Alex Brandy
- Feb 14
- 4 min
“’Straight From the Heart’” (Song by Bryan Adams)
“It feels so sweet to have a healthy heartbeat.” February is heart month and what better time to talk about heart health. So, let's just...
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Alex Brandy
- Jan 24
- 6 min
Winter Foods That Pack a Punch
It is no surprise that for most of the year we eat the same kinds of foods, chicken, meats, fish, fruits, and vegetables. Some food...
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Alex Brandy
- Dec 28, 2022
- 3 min
Benefits of "That Time of the Month" Through Exercise
“Women who are synced on the same menstrual cycle should basically be referred to as gang members. That’s how dangerous they are.” It is...
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Alex Brandy
- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
"In Every Job that Must be Done, there is an Element of FUN"
“We are never more fully alive, more completely ourselves, or more deeply engrossed in anything, than when we are at play.” ― Charles...
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Alex Brandy
- Oct 12, 2022
- 6 min
You Matter: Ways to Make Your Health a Priority Every Day
“A simple life is not seeing how little we can get by with—that’s poverty—but how efficiently we can put first things first. . . . When...
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Alex Brandy
- Sep 27, 2022
- 4 min
Five Time’s a Charm
Exercising should be a part of everyone's routine. Our bodies are not made to sit still or sit for hours at a time day after day. We need...
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Alex Brandy
- Aug 23, 2022
- 5 min
Chicken Sausage, Sweet Potato, Kale Salad Recipe
“Things that you are unlikely to regret: exercise, eating healthily, challenging yourself, making a plan, being kind.” ― Freequill...
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Alex Brandy
- Jul 27, 2022
- 5 min
Ascend to your Highest Fitness Heights
The second half of interviews from the Total Refresh Fitness and Nutrition program 2022, high-lights Alex Brandy, solopreneur of Ascend...
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Alex Brandy
- Jun 16, 2022
- 4 min
And Strrrreeeetch
“The keys to health and weight-loss: stress reduction, sleep, deep breathing, clean water, complete nutrition, sunshine, walking,...
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Alex Brandy
- May 19, 2022
- 4 min
Smooth Eating
Ascend Experience, LLC Two-toned Smoothie Bowl Summer is on the horizon and eating healthy is never more fun than when the warmer weather...
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Alex Brandy
- Apr 19, 2022
- 5 min
A Little Nosh with Nutritionist, MS, CNS Kara Pachniuk
The success of the Health and Fitness Total Refresh Group back in January 2022 was a great indication that we are starving for good...
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- Mar 9, 2022
- 4 min
How to Champion Yourself and Expel the Extras
“[D]etachment means letting go and nonattachment means simply letting be. (95)” ― Stephen Levine, A Year to Live: How to Live This Year...
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Alex Brandy
- Feb 7, 2022
- 3 min
Don't Despair the Repair
“Pain is weakness leaving the body” ― Tera Lynn Childs, Oh. My. Gods. Image by: Scott Webb Whether walking, swimming, cardio, strength...
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Alex Brandy
- Jan 24, 2022
- 4 min
Mind, Body and Spaces: Is it time to make a change
If peace of mind feels elusive, there are motivating quotes out in the universe to empower you toward your goal. If having a healthy body...
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Alex Brandy
- Dec 15, 2021
- 3 min
Can a 10-minute workout work out?
Image by: Jonathan Borba No time to dedicate 30 minutes or an hour to a workout? This time of year, we are pushed and pulled in many...
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Alex Brandy
- Nov 8, 2021
- 4 min
Trimming the Trimmings
“Thanksgiving man. Not a good day to be my pants.” -Kevin James Thanksgiving has always felt like the wrap up of Autumn. The last hurrah...
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Alex Brandy
- Oct 11, 2021
- 5 min
5 Ways to Beat Back Weight Gain from the First Bite
Whether it's something physical, emotional, spiritual, or a combination, we may need to be realistic in our goals for meaningful change...
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Alex Brandy
- Sep 21, 2021
- 4 min
The Many Shades of Fall
“Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year.” ― Chad Sugg Summer is drawing to a close. All...
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Alex Brandy
- Aug 19, 2021
- 5 min
Back To School, Back To Fitness
What have you been doing since we last met way back in the Spring? Have you been able to incorporate fitness into your summer days and...
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