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Well-Being Week— Back to Center

Thank you everyone for participating in Well-Being Week!! We had such a great time this week, but if you missed it or want to go back, check out the highlights of the week: Start with Awareness—On Demand Body Scan >Let it Go—On Demand Mindful Movemen...

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While most people would say that I am a super confident person, I don't think I have always lead with confidence. There was a time that I would NEVER wear a 2 piece swim suit. Not only would I never wear one, but I would also never take a picture of ...

Thank You for sharing. You look gorgeous in this suit. I started wearing a two piece for the first time this year. Before that it was a one piece covering myself up with a towel when out of the water. Hiding myself from others. All my life I’v worrie...

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Personally, I'm not ready for the resolution talk for next (week) year... but I DID spend some time reflecting today. With all that's going on, I'm feeling the weight of this year coming to an end and realizing how much we've really gone though. I've...

This is so beautiful @Leada_M, I've been having similar reflections as well. I realized that my support system has really pushed me (especially this past year) and I really want to be sure that I am pouring back into them. Recentering is really key f...

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Anyone else feeling like there is a lack of support for older women who are still active in their fitness journey? For example...I hurt my back the other day doing a difficult Pilates move. I left my session not only in physical discomfort but in a l...

At the park near my house, there's this club of older people who play pickleball almost everyday. The other day I was talking to a few of them and they said they do this not for the purpose of being active, but because it makes them feel good and the...

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Happy New Year @Margeaux_H! So glad to hear you're feeling better after covid. Thank you so much for the warm wishes— coming to you from a restful staycation on the couch 

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I'm new to this community, but love the topic and supportive community growing here. I thought to share a link to a health and wellness course coming up Jan 10 that feels very much aligned with this group. Judgement-free, easing into movement, shifti...

Thank you for sharing this resource @dianalyman13! Have you done this course before? How was it for you??

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Hi all! My first post! I am 36 and still have acne and now starting to get fine lines on my eyes. It’s frustrating being an adult with acne, and skin creams make me very photosensitive (terrible for my outdoor lifestyle). I’m wondering if anyone has ...

Hi Robyn, I too have become interested in LED light therapy recently. One similar thing I have tried (that works decently) is high frequency therapy. My high frequency wand works excellent on my daughter's acne (11 year old-smelly-doesn't love hygien...

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Good morning AthletaWell squad - let's talk mindset around the new year. Visit the article I just posted and please respond with some of your habits. Or the ones you'd like to shed  CCing the guides! @Leada_M @Valerie_C @Dani_P @Heather_C @Margeaux_...

Thanks Rachel for this post. I have been working on focusing my brain on a specific value or virtue. I pick a word each mouth to focus on and for December it is peace. I challenge myself to meditate and internalize peace during the whole month as muc...

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AthletaWell Body Positivity Guide @Margeaux_H interviews Katie Sturino, body positivity advocate and author of Body Talk. They'll cover what it means to embrace body positivity and how to bring it into your life, plus the keys for shopping for sports...