The Woman with the Orange Tutu
This weekend, I completed the BikeMS Ride in Arizona — a fundraising event for multiple sclerosis — and I wanted to share a story from...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jun 30, 2021
- 3 min
5 Steps to Optimal Bone Health
Did you know that nearly 54 million adults in America have been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis? That's half of the adult...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Mar 11, 2021
- 2 min
Breaking Up with Joe
Ah, Joe. You're the reason I wake up in the morning. The thought of your smooth texture against my lips...your delightful, earthy...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
The Skinny on Fats
As I sat in the kitchen dipping my vanilla creme cookie into a glass of milk, I read the side of the Snackwell's box: 40% Less Fat, the...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jan 30, 2021
- 2 min
Protein & Veganism
In Vegan & vegetarian friends! You are healthier than most of us, and your self-discipline and dedication are inspiring. Your choices are...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jan 30, 2021
- 2 min
Protein & Performance
With a plethora of sports blogs and information circulating the internet, it can be difficult to discern truth from myth, especially on...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jan 30, 2021
- 2 min
Protein 411
For the short time I worked at a gym as a personal trainer, this question came up often: I'm not a bodybuilder or an athlete, and I'm not...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jan 19, 2021
- 2 min
Wheels Down!
If you've learned the meaning of "wheels down" the hard way, as I did many years ago, you might have found yourself pulling into the...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jan 4, 2021
- 3 min
The Miracle Morning
Hal Elrod has a fascinating life story. He has survived the tentacles of death more than once, and now, he is filled with a contagious...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Dec 29, 2020
- 2 min
Morning Routines
It's no secret that the most successful among us have (or had) morning routines: Benjamin Franklin, Arianna Huffington, Marie Kondo,...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Dec 28, 2020
- 2 min
SMART Goals
I love the New Year. I love it because it's a time of reflection and renewal. It's an opportunity to review the previous year, the joys...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Dec 6, 2020
- 3 min
Eat Well
Forgo the "diet," friends, and adopt my mantra: eat well for life. The word "diet" has somewhat of a negative connotation and implies a...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Nov 22, 2020
- 5 min
To Carb or Not To Carb -- or, To Ketone? (Part II)
Recent studies in nutrition and dietary science have drawn a connection between carbs and an increase in inflammation. These new studies,...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Nov 22, 2020
- 3 min
To Carb or Not To Carb? (Part I)
To carb or not to carb -- that is the question! A friend of mine recently asked about a low-carb or no-carb diet. She said, "I'm trying...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Nov 7, 2020
- 2 min
Chia Seeds, Veganism, & Born to Run
Does anyone else remember the fad of barefoot running, roughly 8 years ago? If you found yourself immersed and fascinated in the fad (as...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Oct 17, 2020
- 4 min
The Formula
One of my clients recently asked a great question: “As a personal trainer, how do you know what exercises to do for your clients, how...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jul 26, 2020
- 4 min
The Champion's Mind
Book Review: The Champion’s Mind by Jim Afremow In The Champion’s Mind, Dr. Jim Afremow brilliantly captures the mindset of athletic...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jul 6, 2020
- 4 min
Bars, Bars, Bars!
Over the last 15 years, energy bars have exploded onto the scene and with good reason: they’re quick, easy, and mess-free. For people...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jun 30, 2020
- 4 min
My Mistake Training as an Endurance Athlete
When I was training for my first ½ Ironman in 2011, I had a free consultation with a personal trainer at my gym. During the consultation,...
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Laura Leigh Birdwell
- Jun 19, 2020
- 4 min
Shop With Your Heart
“I think the most important message that I have is to remember that you make a difference. You as an individual make a difference. What...
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