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Inspiration

The One Thing You Have to Do Before Setting Goals For the New Year

I am that person who loves to get a new planner for the beginning of the year. I can spend hours looking at every kind of day timer, trying …

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Endometriosis & Fertility

Endometriosis, Surgery and IVF – My Journey

Some of you have been readers for a few years, while others may be new and just getting to know me. Because of that, you may …

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Fitness

Cyber Monday Discount for my 30 Day Bootcamp!

I’m going to take a wild guess that you are doing at least two other things while reading this blog post. Maybe it’s eating breakfast and …

Jessica Valant Pilates

Pilates

Continuing Education for Pilates & Fitness Instructors

Sign up here to stay informed about future Jessica Valant Pilates live and online workshops and courses! “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or …

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Fitness, Nutrition

7 Ways for Healthy Travel While on a Business Trip

Healthy travel can be hard. Add to that the stress and busy schedule of a business trip and you could have a recipe for health disaster! I’ve …

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Health & Injuries, Workouts

Balance Exercises – 10 Minutes to Better Balance

Balance Exercises – 10 Minutes to Better Balance If you have watched your parents or grandparents age, you have probably seen them suffer from some balance …

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Pilates

Why I’m So Grateful for Pilates Exercises

“I can’t believe how healthy you look on the outside after seeing what I did during surgery.” Those were the words I heard from my surgeon …

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Health & Injuries, Workouts

Exercises for Knee Pain and Runners

Exercises for knee pain can be beneficial to almost anyone who uses their legs on a daily basis, including runners! Whether it be walking, hiking, running, squatting, …

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Prenatal/Postpartum

How to Exercise After Pregnancy and Why Planks are Bad

After giving birth, most women want to know when and how they can return to exercise after pregnancy. It’s an anxious and exciting time, as women who have …

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Recipes

Hearty Kale and Sausage Soup Recipe

I recently saw a kale and sausage soup recipe on Diners, Drive-In’s and Dives. I was sleep deprived and delirious, which is the only reason I was …