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Nan Gibbons is a licensed personal trainer and nutritionist who owns her own fitness and training company in San Diego. The proud single mother of her three year old son Reid, she understands both the joy and chaos that come with parenting!
6 Possible Causes of Unintentional Weight Gain

6 Possible Causes of Unintentional Weight Gain

It’s normal to experience fluctuations in your weight from time to time. However, if you gain weight over a short period of time and for no apparent reason, chances are there might be an underlying health condition that you’re not aware of. While it could be a minor issue that needs not to be considered, in some cases, it can point toward serious health issues. Thus, you must know the cause of your frequent weight gain. In this article, we’ve enlisted six possible causes of unintentional weight gain. Read on. Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone. Over time, this condition can cause a number of health problems, such as joint pain, infertility, and obesity. Weight gain has to be the most …

4 Ways to Travel With Peace of Mind

4 Ways to Travel With Peace of Mind

Whether you’re a habitual homebody or a seasoned sightseer, traveling can be stressful. However, a little planning can go a long way toward protecting your peace of mind so you can savor the sand and sun, conquer that conference, or give grandkids your undivided attention. No matter what your reason for hitting the road, try these tips to make travel a little more tranquil. Make a Travel To-Do List Make a checklist of all the things you want to remember to do before leaving home. It may seem silly to write reminders to lock all your windows, unplug electronics, and put a hold on mail and other deliveries. But ticking off these simple tasks as you accomplish them will help keep you from second-guessing yourself about whether you latched the …

Giving Your Business A Touchy-Feely Side

Giving Your Business A Touchy-Feely Side

Reliable delivery, high quality, professional service. They’re all important parts of running a business without complaint from the target market. But they’re not necessarily enough to win them over. When spending, particularly online, people tend to engage in emotional buying more often than they rely solely on reason. As a business, capitalizing on that emotional engagement is going help you bring more people in and retain them for a lot longer. Build a community If your business is taking on the online world, then adding to a community of followers and brand fans should always be part of the strategy. The easiest way to do that nowadays is by making use of social media. If customers have concerns, redirect them to social media to kick-start some activity on the platforms. …

Four Simple Decorating Tips to Refresh the Décor of Your Living Room

Four Simple Decorating Tips to Refresh the Décor of Your Living Room

Decorate Your Living Room When you think of refreshing the décor of your living room you may picture yourself buying a new set of furniture, repainting the walls or putting in new carpet. All of these changes can drain your wallet. Fortunately, you can refresh the look of your living room without breaking the bank. Take a look at four simple ideas. Put Up New Curtains Look at the windows in your living room. Do you have curtains? If so, how long have they been there? Sometimes going with a different choice of curtains can instantly increase the appeal of a living room. If your curtains are navy blue or dark green, try going with a pastel color for your new window coverings. The texture, color and style of curtains …

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