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Chocolate chip cookies are a staple in my household, and are best enjoyed when I’m with people I care about.

As the year is coming to a close and the ground will hopefully be wrapped in a blanket of snow, many holiday treats are being made, decorated, and consumed. My sister found a fantastic … more

Maggi Fitzpatrick | 12/24/24

Adding more fun activities into my exercise routine is one of the best ways for me to stay consistent and be grateful for my ability to move.

The missing ingredient

I started skiing when I was in first grade. Once a week during the winter, I would board the bus at the end of the school day full of kids heading to Holiday Mountain for our ski club trip. We … more

Maggi Fitzpatrick | 12/17/24

To sleep like a dog

My dogs are the best sleepers I know. Two of them are laying in my office at this moment, snoozing and snoring away. While sleep is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle of health, it can be … more

Maggi Fitzpatrick | 12/10/24

Dogs keep life simple. All they want is for you to be with them. Deep down, people feel the same way.

Be the gift

I love receiving physical gifts during the holidays. In fact, giving and receiving gifts is one of the top ways I feel loved, according to Gary Chapman’s book The 5 Love … more

Maggi Fitzpatrick | 12/3/24

Walking is a small thing that always helps me get closer to my big goals.

The small things

I’m sure at some point you’ve heard someone say, “If you take care of the small things, the big things will take care of themselves.” This quote is attributed to American poet … more

Maggi Fitzpatrick | 11/26/24

Choose for yourself

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and how we choose to approach it will look different for each one of us. When I think of my ideal Thanksgiving experience, it includes enjoying delicious … more

Maggi Fitzpatrick | 11/19/24

The more I travel, the more I realize how important my health is. It’s not only for my physical capacity, but as a foundation for me to enjoy myself and be able to learn new things.

It’s more than fitness

I’ve always been fascinated with self-actualization. When my college advisor asked me what I wanted to do with my degree in Clinical Exercise Science, I said I wanted to help people … more

Maggi Fitzpatrick | 11/12/24

Focusing on simple strategies like drinking water, eating vegetables, and eating protein help even when we are out of our own environment, like when we are out to eat.

Focus on food to feel your best

In last week’s article, we talked about how challenging it can be when we feel as if we have to start over on our health journey. There can be many reasons why we may feel this way, and … more

Maggi Fitzpatrick | 11/5/24

I’m grateful for all of the time I got to spend having four (and eventually five) dogs, learning something new from them every day.

Back to the basics

One of the most challenging parts of health is feeling like you have to start all over again from the beginning. This happens to all of us at different times for different reasons. Life can present … more

Maggi Fitzpatrick | 10/29/24

Discipline can be extremely frustrating at times. Whether you’re putting in practice at a game you love or striving for a goal that isn’t as fun, staying true to our commitments is the best way to reach our desired results.

Keeping promises to ourselves

I’ve always loved the quote “Commitment is staying true to what you said you would do long after the mood that you said it in has left” by Inky Johnson. I strive to live by this … more

Maggi Fitzpatrick | 10/22/24

Spending time outside is always better with my dogs, whether it’s a few moments on the deck, playing in the yard, or adventures on a walk or a hike.

Spend time outside

While morning routines can be a very impactful part of our day, sometimes it’s the smallest pieces that have the greatest impact. Each day when I wake up and get out of bed, my dogs … more

Maggi Fitzpatrick | 10/15/24

Showing up for others is always more impactful when we are the best version of ourselves.

Choose Yourself

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you wish you didn’t say yes to attending an event or doing a favor for someone else? Receiving invitations and opportunities to help … more

10/8/24

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