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What to Do When Motivation Fades
It’s easy to start strong when motivation is high. You get a new goal, a fresh plan, and you’re all in. The first few weeks feel great! Workouts are exciting, meals are on track, and you’re feeling unstoppable. But then… life happens. Work gets busy. The kids’ schedules explode. You’re tired, and suddenly the idea…
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From Tired to Thriving: Emily’s Story at CrossFit Alabaster
When Emily started personal training at CrossFit Alabaster, she was ready for change. At 52, she had spent years putting everyone else first: work, family, responsibilities and her body was starting to feel the effects. Her joints ached, her energy was low, and while she was active at her job, she knew it wasn’t enough…
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The Power of Habits: Building a Fitness Routine That Lasts
When it comes to getting healthier, stronger, and leaner, most people think motivation is the secret ingredient. The truth? Motivation comes and goes. What really creates lasting results isn’t motivation—it’s habits. Think about your daily routine. You don’t wake up every morning debating whether or not you’ll brush your teeth. You just do it. That’s…
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75% of the Year is Gone—Here’s How to Close 2025 Strong
It’s hard to believe, but we’re already three-quarters of the way through 2025. The holidays are just around the corner, schedules are filling up, and before we know it, we’ll be counting down to a brand-new year. Here’s the truth: this is the point in the year when many people start saying, “I’ll just wait until…
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Nutrition Made Simple: 3 Rules Busy Parents Can Actually Stick To
If you’re like most adults juggling work, kids, school schedules, and everything in between, the last thing you need is another complicated diet plan. Meal prepping seven days in advance, tracking every gram, or following a rigid meal schedule might sound great in theory—but in reality, it usually falls apart when life gets busy. The…
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I Work Out 3–4 Days a Week… But I’m Still Not Seeing Results
You’re showing up. You’re hitting the gym 3–4 days a week. You’re putting in the effort. But here’s the problem—you’re not seeing the results you expected. The scale hasn’t moved much, your clothes don’t fit the way you’d like, and your energy isn’t where you thought it would be. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. At…
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The Importance of Recovery & Rest Days
When most people think about reaching their health and fitness goals, they focus on working harder: more workouts, more sweat, more effort. But here’s the truth — the magic doesn’t just happen in the gym. It happens when you give your body the time it needs to recover. Many busy adults walk into the gym…
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1 Year Later: What Allison Has Found at CrossFit Alabaster
When Allison walked through the doors of CrossFit Alabaster for her very first class one year ago, she felt a mix of nerves and excitement. Like so many people starting something new, she was scared of the unknown but also hopeful about what this journey could bring. “I was scared and excited to start my…
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Parents: Kids Are Back in School-Now What?
For parents, summer is a whirlwind. Camps, vacations, late nights, snacks on repeat, and an endless cycle of “what’s next?” It’s fun, it’s hectic, and it often leaves little room for routines—especially when it comes to your own health. Now the kids are back in school. For the first time in weeks (or months), you…
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How to Stay Consistent with Fitness When Life is Busy
If you’ve ever promised yourself “This is the week I’m getting back on track”—only for work deadlines, kids’ activities, or family plans to throw a wrench in your workout schedule—you’re not alone. For most of us, life isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Between balancing a career, raising kids, and keeping up with endless household to-do lists,…