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  • What’s a SMART goal?

    I love goal setting, especially when there’s something I’m passionate about achieving. One of my most recent longer term goals was to complete my @nasm_fitness CPT certification, which I really… Read more

  • I don’t want to work out today. I hear you. Me neither. What should I do?

    Even the most motivated among us have days where we just don’t feel like working out. It’s totally okay to feel that way occasionally. Sometimes there’s a good reason, such… Read more

  • Completing the NASM CPT Course!

    I recently completed the NASM Certified Personal Trainer course, and it was quite an educational journey. I had been thinking about taking the course for a while as I already… Read more

  • How will I know when to replace my running shoes?

    If you’re a new runner (or even if you’re not) it can be hard to know when to replace your running shoes. You can’t judge a shoe by its outward… Read more

  • Hiking in the Fall

    I only really knew about the tourist attractions when we first moved to DC. I’d seen some of the monuments before and been to the White House, and I thought… Read more

  • What should I do with my race medals?

    I’ve never really known what to do with my race medals. At one point, I hung them in my kitchen, but then I decided it felt weird and a bit… Read more

  • Sightseeing Runs

    Today we spent 4 1/2 hours on a train from Edinburgh to London. Once we got to our hotel we were feeling really lethargic, so we went for a run… Read more

  • What is a dietary supplement?

    I’ve recently been learning about dietary supplements in my NASM course. I thought I was pretty knowledge about them but it turns out that I have a lot to learn!… Read more

  • Take a break after a marathon!

    After running a marathon, with all the endorphins racing around your body and the glow of hanging that medal around your neck, it can be really tempting to jump back… Read more

  • I’m sick. Should I still exercise?

    After retuning from my vacation to the UK last week, I got sick. I was pretty annoyed, both with being sick and also with having to stop exercising as I’d… Read more

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I’m Amy, a minimalist and simple living enthusiast who has dedicated her life to living with less and finding joy in the simple things. Through this blog, I aim to share my expertise, insights, and experiences. Join me on this journey as we explore the world of slow, purposeful living together!

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