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Champagne and Coffee Stains - Meal Planning Made Easy

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Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Hey Reader

Can you believe February is already almost over? This month really flew by for us - between the super nice weather and lots of days off school (I had no idea kids had so many days off in Kindergarten!), I feel like I blinked and the month is pretty much over.

I'm all for it though because I'm so ready to switch seasons and get into spring. Time to break out the short sleeve shirts and put away winter jackets. Woohoo!

I hope you're just as excited as I am for the upcoming changes. Spring is such a refreshing time of year, with new blooms and warmer weather. It's also a great time to start something new or change up your workout routine, especially if you're starting to get bored with what you're doing now. I put together a list of 10 signs it might be time to switch up your workout routine that you definitely don't want to miss - #1 especially hits home for me and the last time I didn't catch it in time and it made me fall into a rut with my running for almost a year. Ugh!

But switching up your workout routine doesn't have to be daunting or overwhelming. It can actually be really fun and invigorating!

Maybe try a new fitness class, like yoga or pilates, or take your workout outside with some hiking or biking. You could also add in some strength training if you haven't already (I'm a big fan of the Alexia Clark app - I just posted my app review and 3 month results) - not only is it great for building muscle and toning, but it also helps prevent injuries and improves overall fitness. There are so many options to choose from, and you never know, you might find your new favorite workout.

Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone - you never know what you might discover!

Talk soon :)

Ali

Champagne and Coffee Stains - Meal Planning Made Easy

By Ali Van Straten

I help busy moms get dinner on the table FAST! Sharing my meal plans, easy recipes, Peloton tips, workout ideas and more.

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