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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...

Alex Brandy
Dec 28, 20223 min read


"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...

Alex Brandy
Nov 14, 20223 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
Oct 12, 20226 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
Sep 27, 20224 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
Aug 23, 20225 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
Jul 27, 20225 min read


And Strrrreeeetch
“The keys to health and weight-loss: stress reduction, sleep, deep breathing, clean water, complete nutrition, sunshine, walking,...

Alex Brandy
Jun 16, 20224 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
May 19, 20224 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
Apr 19, 20225 min read


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...

Lisa Z. - Groom Your Room
Mar 9, 20224 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
Feb 7, 20223 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
Jan 24, 20224 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
Dec 15, 20213 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
Nov 8, 20214 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
Oct 11, 20215 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
Sep 21, 20214 min read


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...

Alex Brandy
Aug 19, 20215 min read


There is nothing Comme ci, Comme ca about Kimchi
According to an article written in Women'sHealth.com "Kimchi is, a Korean culinary staple that originated over 3,000 years ago, says Mia...

Alex Brandy
Aug 4, 20212 min read


Healthier Homemade
Ah, convenience. Short cuts, time savers, things that are easier, no thinking involved. It is a beautiful thing to give up on time spent...

Alex Brandy
Jul 24, 20217 min read


6 Week Total Refresh - What's Next?
Congratulations to the 40+ amazing members we had for the 6 Week Spring Total Refresh. Each week our members participated in 3 workouts,...

Alex Brandy
Apr 29, 20213 min read
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