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reason to workout

More than a Weight Loss Tool—Exercise Makes You a Better YOU!

Mom, entrepreneur, coach, wife, writer, chef, dog-walker—these are all hats I wear on a daily basis, so I know what busy feels like. And I know how tough it can be to fit exercise into all that hustle. But I also know that I’m a better me when I squeeze in a sweat session.