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Squirrels Just Want to Have Fun!

By SMC Taylor

While waiting for my husband the other day I was captivated by 3 young squirrels jumping from one tree to another. They barely landed on the branch they were jumping to and hung on for dear life with their little paws. They chattered and jumped, ran around on the trees and seemed to be having […]

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Been A Slacker, But Today Felt Good!

By SMC Taylor

My fitness schedule has suffered a little for the last few weeks due to crazy schedules. This morning I had a little time to fit in a workout and I made the best of it.  I did 2 miles of walking forward and backward with a little running.  It wasn’t as much as I would […]

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Criticize Less, Praise More!

By SMC Taylor

A slap on the back is not as pleasant as a pat on the back!  Have your ever noticed that? Slapping can hurt, but a pat on the back can bring a smile to someone’s face. From time to time, it is necessary to give corrective criticism to co-workers, children, friends and relatives. If it […]

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My Higher Metabolism Is Doing Great Things For Me!

By SMC Taylor

I have been amazed at how my hard work through the Spring is still working for me even at times when I am not working as hard. Why do I think this is? My metabolism!  I have increased my metabolism and therefore my body is maintaining my weight loss and losing a few more pounds! […]

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The Middle Ranks Higher than the Top Or Bottom

By SMC Taylor

The middle of our bodies, “the core” or “abs”,  is more important than our tops or bottoms!  Sure you want your top and bottom to be healthy and fit, but the middle is where the strength for your entire body lies.  People often complain of back pain.  Many times, back pain is due to having […]

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You Really Are a Great You!

By SMC Taylor

At times  we all can put on a little act to try to be someone we are not. If you are aspiring to become a better you, it’s perfectly alright. It’s when we try to be someone we really aren’t in order to impress other that we get into trouble.  Being someone else is not […]

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