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5 Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Personal Trainer
So, you’re ready to make some lifestyle changes and hire a personal trainer? I am sending you a virtual high five. I get over-the-moon excited when women choose a healthier lifestyle. I love nothing more than seeing your goals turn into...
Encouragement for Exhaustion
Have you been feeling tired and weary lately? I don’t mean the kind of tired you get after a late night with only 3 hours of sleep. I mean the kind of tired that just hits you like a ton of bricks in the middle of the day and leaves you feeling as if...
She's Gone Strong
Welcome to kristenekiss.com, formerly Firebelly Fitness. My website is birthed out of a desire to build a ministry. A ministry based on a mission to build a tribe of imperfect women whose strength is built on nothing more than a perfect God. This ministry is the...
How heavy should you lift?
For the past 2 months I've been working out at a CrossFit gym. (If you want to be CrossFitically correct, it's actually called a "box.") Today's workout consisted of finding a 2 rep max for the hang clean and jerk. My 2 rep max for today ended up at 95 pounds. So how...
Four Simple Steps to a Healthier Meal
Are you confused about how to construct a meal that will help you reach your health and fitness goals? Read on, because I have 4 simple steps that will help you create a delicious meal you can eat anytime. 1. Protein - add a palm sized portion of lean...
5 Reasons Women Should Lift Weights
I have the privilege to work with many women each day who are looking to lose some weight and get in shape. The biggest concern I hear from these women is about lifting weights. There is an inherent fear that women will get bulky or manly looking if...
How a Cancer Scare Kicked the Fit Out of Me
No woman I know enjoys a yearly exam. It's the time when the doctor you probably only see a few times a year gets really, really personal with you. Last week as said doctor was invading my personal space I heard her utter 6 words less enjoyable than the exam itself;...
The 5 Secrets to Loving Your Body
What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you love the body God gave you? Countless times I've found myself staring in the mirror and wondering what I could do to make the image staring back at me beautiful…
Learning About Nutrition Labels
Low fat, low calorie, sugar free, gluten free, healthy, or low carb? With all the health food claims out there it's hard to know what we should be eating…
What Does A Resolution Look Like?
It's that time of year again! Have you made your resolution for 2015 yet? Maybe you want to eat healthier, exercise more, spend more time with your…
Welcome, I'm Kristen
I'm a wife + adoptive mama who loves Jesus, coffee, kettlebells + dark chocolate. I teach women how to grow a stronger faith, raise a stronger family, and build a stronger body.
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