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2017, A Year of Prosperity

Can you guys believe 2017 is already over?! Also, can you believe I haven't written a blog post since August? Things really picked up and got busy these last few months, which definitely isn't a bad thing. I figured this would be an appropriate post to kick off writing some more content. Like always, I enjoy reflecting on the last year to evaluate...

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Chronic Illness

When I Was Forced to "Grow Up"

Lifestyle

One Month Total Knee Replacement Follow Up!

When I look back to the last month since my left total knee replacement surgery on June 2nd, I think of all of the uncertainties I had before my surgery and how God has really taken the reins on this one for me. Click here to read my journey leading up to my knee replacement, you will be able to see why there...

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advocacy

Finding Hope in The Perfect Storm, My Total Knee Replacement Story

The month of May has certainly been a busy one, with vacation, celebrations, and more as the weather has warmed up. However, the most significant event has been my left total knee replacement that just took place last Friday on June 2nd, and the lengthy preparations that came with that. Many of you may know my story, having seven prior surgeries to this...

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Bone Broth

The Power of Bone Broth; My Review of a Natural Supplement!

  All my life being an athlete, I knew protein was a must. I eat a lot of protein through my diet, being that I follow a Paleolithic lifestyle for the most part. However, I always needed a little extra boost after the gym or in my morning, on-the-go routine in order to achieve optimal protein levels in my body and to kickstart...

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advocacy

How and Why You Should Take Charge of Your Health

"Take charge of your own health!" "Be your own advocate!" These seem to be buzz phrases that we hear many people reiterate over and over again to people that are under a doctor's care, have/had some type of illness, or are trying to live a healthier lifestyle. However, nobody actually informs anyone of what this really means! How do you become such a...

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Lifestyle

The Long Awaited Unveiling of National Resource Center on Lupus

Just this week, the Lupus Foundation of America unveiled their powerful tool for lupus patients around the world; The National Resource Center on Lupus.  I was honored to be asked as someone to have a "first look" prior to the unveiling, and to take part in a webinar that allowed ambassadors around the country to become accustomed to the user-friendly platform to get...

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Lifestyle

Art of Acquiescence

I just finished up a notable book by Ryan Holiday called The Obstacle is the Way. It was suggested to me based on the circumstances in my life, and how I choose to live my life, because it embodied and defined the philosophy of stoicism. It was founded in ancient Athens, and became famous for accepting the circumstances given in life and building...

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Lifestyle

The Strength to Create a New Force: The LFA Ambassador Program

Some people just ask me how. How could you be so passionate about something that has altered your life and causes you suffering? How do you have this strength to keep pushing? That's always an easy one. I try to fight back harder than how hard lupus attacks me. Lupus has changed the way I think, feel, how I approach different people and...

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Fitness & Wellness

Why Yoga? My New Journey!

Soooo, I took the plunge and started a brand new wellness journey! I'm still very faithful to my gym ways, but I found that starting to practice yoga has already had wonderful benefits within these first two weeks. It has honestly been a perfect addition into my lifestyle; I'm able to focus on my mind, body and spirit at once to better myself...

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