Category: Back to Basics
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Back to Basics: Pillar Five – Intentional Mindset
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2 We have hydrated our cells, nourished our bodies, moved with purpose, and reclaimed rest.But this one quietly holds all the others together: Mindset. It does not live in our gym shoes or supplement cabinet.…
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Back to Basics: Pillar Four Sleep & Restoration
“In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.” – Isaiah 30:15 We live in a world where rest is treated like laziness, and sleep deprivation is worn like a badge of honor. But let’s call it what it is: slow self-destruction. We push past the signs, numb the fatigue,…
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Back to Basics Pillar Three: Movement
Reclaiming Strength, Energy, and Sanity Through Intentional Motion Movement isn’t a punishment, it’s protection. For our energy. Our muscles. Our minds. Our hearts. It’s how we offload stress, rebuild strength, and remind ourselves we’re alive and capable. But let’s be realistic: prioritizing movement can be challenging when life is overwhelming, and time is scarce. It’s…
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Pillar Two: Food as Fuel
Everyday Nourishment, Whole-Body Purpose If hydration is the foundation, nutrition is the framework. If we don’t understand the framework, we keep patching symptoms instead of rebuilding the structure. That’s why this matters. Full understanding is where healing begins. Food is more than fuel. It’s instruction. Every bite you take sends a message to your body…
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Pillar One: Hydration
Living Water Life can feel like a three-ring circus early mornings, crumpled schedules, and coffee that’s been reheated (again). We’re doing our best, juggling life, and giving it all we have. Your body is working in overdrive, and one of the simplest ways to support it? Water. With a purpose. Hydration isn’t just a wellness…
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Back to Basics: Returning to the Root
Life’s Been Full—But I Haven’t Checked Out It’s been a little quiet here; not because I lost focus, but because I’ve been holding it down in real life. Balancing work, motherhood, marriage, sports schedules, and laundry mountains that never seem to fold themselves. I haven’t been drifting; I’ve been surviving.Staying grounded in the chaos, while…
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Beyond the Barbell: What Creatine Really Does for Energy, Strength & Resilience
Forget what you’ve heard, creatine isn’t just for bulky lifters or gym rats pounding out reps in front of a mirror. It’s for the ones up at 5 AM. The ones raising babies, stacking hay, fixing fences, chasing deadlines, healing hormones, or just trying to stay strong in a world that never slows down. This…
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Fuel the Grind: Rise and Conquer with Mountain Ops
I’m beyond excited to share something new with you today—Mountain Ops is now part of the Mountain Root Wellness family, and I couldn’t be more pumped about it. If you’ve been following along for a while, you know I’m all about living a life that’s simple, sustainable, and rooted in faith. I’m not here to…
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Fueling the Wild: Strength, Endurance & Grit for Men Who Grind Hard
You don’t quit, because you can’t. The work doesn’t stop when the sun’s beating down, when the cold bites, or when your body aches. Whether you’re running a job site, putting in miles through the backcountry, working cows, or throwing ball with your kids, life demands everything you’ve got. But here’s the deal: you can’t…
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Make Hydration Feel Like a Treat, Not a Chore:
The Power of Hydration for Your Body & Brain! 💦 Ever feel like you can’t focus? Like your brain is moving through fog, your energy is drained, and no amount of coffee seems to wake you up? Before you blame a bad night’s sleep or a stressful day, ask yourself one simple question: Have you…
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