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We love Mike, and we were so excited when his wife called last minute and said,"Mike needs to come or he'll go insane!!" So we booked him for the next week and now we get to enjoy him for 2 weeks!! Mike and his wife Colleen came over 2 years ago for 4 weeks, and we thoroughly enjoyed them. They were hard workers, and just a delight to be around. I don't remember their weight loss, but Mike

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Last week I took these two ladies on a hike I KNEW they would love!! It rained the day before, and the ground was still pretty wet, so I knew there may be a chance we would have to turn around and do something else. We reached the mountain, and the picture shows what we had to climb first.... this GIANT white sandstone mountain. When the sandstone is dry, it is like sandpaper, and grips

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I would definitely pick this hike over Angel's Landing in Zion National Park, because I like a good LONG hike with LOTS of uphill, and this one has it!! This hike is 8 miles long and 3-4000 ft high. We started out the hike in snow! Someone made this cute Snowman along the way.This is still the beginning of the hike, and as you can see the trail is covered in Snow, it wasn't bad because it was

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We have a guest here for four weeks, and she is TOUGH, and very BRAVE. She wanted to hike Angel's Landing, so I checked it out and asked the the Ranger last week if it was going to be icy, and he said that it shouldn't be too bad. So we started on this hike which is a 5 mile hike and a climb of 1500 feet. We started out a little on the chilly side, but after a few minutes, we were warm.I just

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Wednesday is usually tough for a lot of our guests, and although I did not think I would experience this, I did.:) I taught an early morning group kick, and then had a delicious bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon apples, and walnuts. I was not able to go on the hike with Desert Cliffs, but I was able to make it to the cooking demonstration at 12:30, I was feeling really tired, but the lunch was

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(Jeanette in this pic is here for 4 weeks, and she works hard, I can't wait to reveal her results!)Well I am blogging about yesterday (Tuesday), but will say that I jumped on my scale this morning (Wednesday)and was down 3 pounds from Monday morning. I have to say I'm not surprised, I know this program works, and I love that I am not focused on my food for the day. I don't stop by the fridge or

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Well for most of you that have come to visit us at Desert Cliffs, you will know that I LOVE our program. I have loved Southern Utah hiking since the day I discovered our mountains here in St. George 7 years ago, and I have always loved a good workout. Well I, like many others, make the mistake of eating more when I workout, and rewarding myself with sweets. This isn't always bad, but it can

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If your goals this year are to travel and see amazing sites without breaking the bank, clear your caloric debt, and become healthier....do it here at Desert Cliffs....here's how: We are by far the MOST affordable spa around! We are affordable, because we love this so much, we would love to share it with you for FREE, but since we know we can't do that, we made it VERY affordable. You will see

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Why do I hike? 'Tain't no mystery wanna have a good Medical history, Doctor told me Hikin' is Great Helps them Blood cells Circulate. Great for the lungs, Great for the Ticker, Can't nothin' Getcha in Better Shape Quicker, Feels so Healthy, Feels so sweet, Pumpin' my arms and Flappin' my Feet, Moldin' my muscles, Firmin' my form, Pantin' like a Pack mule, sweatin' up a storm, Keeps me youthful,

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one of the best things about Desert Cliffs is watching our guests conquer their fears and to see them empowered by their own efforts and successes!! Lovely people come to us...having never hiked before, and by the end of the week...we find them at the tippy-top of Observation Point in Zion!! You can do anything you set your mind to!! Especially with the help of Desert Cliffs!! Count on it!!

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1/3 pound broccoli contains more vitamin C than 204 apples

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Hula hooping may seem rather childish, but there are actually a surprising number of benefits to an exercise involving hula hooping. If you’re interested about the fitness benefits of hula hooping, read on.Benefit #1: Helps to Burn FatHula hooping requires effort from some of the biggest muscles in the body. These muscles require a significant amount of energy, so it forces the body to burn fat

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Thanks to the Wine Ladies from Toronto, we now have this fun video to share with you! Here's a fun peek into what Desert Cliffs is all about !!! Enjoy!! And come join us soon!!!

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How to cut a Kiwi...perfectly simple!!!

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Shampoo alert! As I was washing my hair in the shower this morning, I read the label on the shampoo bottle and I'm still in shock! The shampoo I use while showering, that runs down my entire body says "for extra volume and body"! Seriously, why haven't I noticed this before? Now I understand why I have gained so much weight...!Tomorrow I am going to start using "Dawn" dishwashing soap. It says

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Wow I can't believe I have 40 days left of the challenge and then I will take a picture and give you all my results. I have to admit, it's been a challenge to find the time to work out. I have done something at Least 5x a day, even if it was just for 30 minutes. My eating has been great up to about 2 weeks ago, and I just started to not be aware of what was going into my mouth. I'm back on

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wow, here we are to the last 30 days of my 90 day challenge. It has been more difficult for me, because there was not a competition, and I am soooooo competitive with other people, but not myself. The last 30 days I did not focus on my workouts as much because of the pain I've had with my body, so my focus was on my food intake, and NO SUGAR! Here's the lowdown. I think everyone has to throw

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If, when we were young, we tramped through forests of Nebraska cottonwoods or raised pigeons on a rooftopin Queens, or fished for Ozark bluegills, or felt theswell of a wave that traveled a thousand miles beforelifting our boat, then we were bound to the naturalworld and remain so today.from: Last Child in the Woodsby: Richard LouvThe summer hiking in Southern Utah has officially begun!!! We are

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Well I have been at this for 28 days now, and unfortunately my body is not as ready to jump back as I am. I have had some major back pain, and my rib is still really sore....I have been so excited to start this 90 day challenge that it makes me mad that I have had these setbacks, but I will forever teach differently because of what I have gone through (I struggle doing some of the easiest yoga

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I have to be very creative with my workouts since I have little ones at home, and I am still doctoring my bruised rib. I went out with my two kids in the stroller and tried to run, but it just was too painful, so I walked....I love hills, and when I'm walking I feel like I have to climb a hill to get my heartrate up, so I remembered a hill up the street from my house on Foremaster, so I headed

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Thought I'd share the little angel that I gained all my weight for, and boy was she worth it!:) Ok, I can blame her all I want, but the truth is I let myself eat what EVER I wanted, and because I always said, "I'm eating for two", my portion sizes got out of control, I did not need to gain the 50 pounds that I did with her, but I did, and here I am trying to lose 35 lbs! Last week was out of

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Day 10 Thursday morning after my run at Dixie stairs, I got up and could hardly walk, my calves were soooo tight!! I usually love to be sore because it makes me feel like I'm getting stronger, but this was painful. I missed my morning run, and had such a busy day, I decided to go to Summit Athletic Club that evening. I LOVE a good hard workout, but like many others, I have a HARD time

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"Sundance Kid: Well, I think I'll get saddled up and go looking for a woman.Butch Cassidy: Good hunting. Sundance Kid: Shouldn't take more than a couple of days. I'm not picky. As long as she's smart, pretty, and sweet, and gentle, and tender, and refined, and lovely, and carefree..."Our guests that have been here will recognize this famous shot!(thats Colosseum in the background..or also

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Well because Monday was such a hard challenging workout, I was really tired on Tuesday. I had a lot to do, so the day just kind of went by and at 7:30 at night I knew I had to do something. I was going to leave the kids home with John and go running, but I decided I wanted to do weights. So I tried the dvd called 'I love Group Power' that was given to us from one of our personal trainers at

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Day 6&7 I thought the weekend would be really hard, weekends always are, but Saturday was not too hard because I was busy running kids to their different activities. I did 30 minutes of weights, and started slowly incorporating some more yoga (boy do I miss yoga). Sunday was a rest day for me, and I did eat too much, but I did not eat as much as I have before, so I think I did farely well. I

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Yesterday, was kind of an off day, I think the day before really did me in when I ran 6 miles. I still got out and did an hour of run/walking pushing my stroller, most of it was walking. I came home and did my 3 sets of triceps, biceps, and pushups. Eating has been great, I don't feel hungry, and I am really making good choices (remember the weekend has not come yet:)), and I also eat a lot of

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Today was so busy, I was wondering what and when I was going to fit in a workout, but I knew I had to, so I put my 3 year old in the tub, and I did my workout in my bathroom with music and weights, and I am sore, so yeh....:) Weight lifting is so important, and there is so much you can do at home....I recommend taking it slow, do not overdo it, because you can really hurt yourself if you do to

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A great blog to learn about how to change our eating habits into healthy habits...and why!!!! Enjoy!!

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Breakfastshake (banana, 1/2 orange, 1/2c oatmeal, 1 tbls honey, 3 strawberries, ice)200 calSnack 2 100 cal oatmeal barlunch up at tuacahn a salad with chicken and 1/4c pasta 1/2 a breadstick 400 caloriesSnack one slice of bread with peanut butter and homemade jelly 200 calsnack 1/2 cup of cottage cheese 150Dinner pasta with spinach and marinara 500 calsnack 150 cal popcorn1750 total plus 100 for

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For those of you that don't know me, my name is Leanne, my husband John and I started Desert Cliffs, and I LOVE to workout, but after having a baby, it is challenging to find the time. I am posing in this picture with a very fit guest that comes twice a year, because she also loves to work out, and loves to devote her two weeks here to working out and eating healthy to keep her in tip top shape.

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I love spring when many of my favorite foods are coming back in season. Pineapple is one of those, especially when perfectly ripe.Here’s a foolproof tip for a perfect one every time.Select any pineapple. Twist and pull to remove the spiny stem from the top. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the whole pineapple in a baking dish and bake for 1 hour. Cool and refrigerate for 24 hours. Peel and

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Its a truism that April is the perfect time to visit Southern Utah. And its true that spring is the perfect time to visit Desert Cliffs to 'reboot' or to re-energize your work-out regimen.' Desert Cliffs is the perfect weight loss retreat! And its true that the desert has never been greener! The wildflowers are resplendent!! The hiking is prime! Its safe to say that new life abounds every way

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Cheryl KanenwisherI'm a recent transplant to Dixie from the midwest. I enjoy the outdoors and take advantage of every opportunity that avails me some time in the desert and sun. I'm in awe of the beauty around us so you might even catch me expressing my joy right out loud. I love a great hike that challenges and strengthens me and I love sharing that experience with others. When I'm not

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If you LOVE Zion National Park as much as we do...there is now a new "gadget" to enjoy it even more!!!Go Here to 'see' Zion through other peoples' lenses.

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“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk.Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness.I have walked myself into my best thoughts,and I know of no thought so burdensomethat one cannot walk away from it.” -- Soren Kierkegaard 
WalksNo one can really remember the last time it snowed like this in April!!?But everyone who experiences snow in Zion National Park

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A journey into the wilderness is the freest,cheapest, most non-privileged of pleasures.-Edward AbbeyWe might have a reputation of being a boot camp...but we have heart. And love what we're doing and we LOVE our guests. So who's to say that we cant take time to stop and listen to the waterfalls and eat an apple for a moment!!! And we'd be nuts not to take a moment to crane our necks and look up!!

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We have a new paint job on the van, and a new look for the website, and now we would like to introduce you to a new hiking guide. She has been training with us now for a little over a month and is doing a superb job- learning hikes and getting with the "program." We feel lucky to have her on the team!!"I am Megan Nielson, I love St.George and its spectacular views. I am originally from

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First a face-lift on the van...Now a face-lift on the website!!!Be sure to go and check it out.And please let us know what you think!Click HERE to take a peek.

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We have a new and improved member of our Desert Cliffs team!And today is the official unveiling!!TA-DAH!!!Isnt she a beauty!!!All these months we have been driving around our sweet club van...incognito!Then we look away for a moment....and look what happens!!!We're official!!!No more flying under the radar!!Desert Cliffs is arriving!!!

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We are so excited because we have found the perfect home for our guests. If you have been to Desert Cliffs before, you have enjoyed a beautiful home like setting to relax in every night, and now we have stepped it up a little and now there is just even more reason to come to Desert Cliffs.There are 6 gigantic bedrooms in this home and 7 bathrooms. Each bedroom has a walk-in closet, and a

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I apologize for the delay in updates on our blog. We have had continue success at Desert Cliffs, and everyone of our guests are in awe with what we have here in St. George, so I thought I'd address those that really want to know why to choose Desert Cliffs.1. HIKING. We have the most incredible and challenging hikes around. There are so many different level of hikes, if you think you can not

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Nick is a guide here at Desert Cliffs and we are so lucky to have him. He has his own websites with BEAUTIFUL pictures of hikes that we visit with our guests, so click HERE and check out his AMAZING photography!!!

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Sand Mountain, Red Cliffs Extreme, Pecan Trail, Red Mountain Trail, Saddle, Babylon, Stairway to Heaven,Hell's Canyon, Elephant Arch, White Cliffs, Slots, Volcano, Gila, Paradise Rim, Petrified dunes, Anasazi Ridge, Owen's Loop, Moss Canyon, Hidden Canyon, Three Ponds Overlook, Taylors Creek, Angel's Landing, Observation Point, Valley of Fire(not in Arizona), Third Ravine Extended, Mystery Canyon

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Click here to read about our trooper Amanda who is here for two more weeks of her four week stay.

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This hike actually named Hellhole, and here's the proof. This is Melanie looking exhausted, but to be honest, I don't think I've ever seen her exhausted.:)This Canyon is one of the largest, most narrow and secluded canyons near St. George. In some places, the canyon walls are only about 20 feet wide and 700 feet high.This is why we added the name Romance Canyon, it was so beautiful and the

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A couple days ago our hiking staff went to discover a new hike we had heard about and wanted to try. There are so many reasons that we have chosen to do more hiking here at Desert Cliffs..... but one of them is because there are so many places to see, and so many different rock formations and different desert landscape, we want to share with everyone the amazing diversity from one hike to

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'If you want to live longer, reduce your need for medications, lose weight faster than you ever thought possible, and dramatically improve your health, Eat For Health is the answer.The more nutrient dense food you consume, the faster your health will improve. Fat will melt away, the need for medication will lessen, and you'll reverse the disease process!' Dr. Joel Fuhrman talks about this in

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Lifeskills (Taking Control of your Health) I added the sentences in the parentheses to apply to your health and weight loss goals.INTEGRITY: To act according to what's right and wrong. (Should you eat a carrot or a donut? You know which one is right)INITIATIVE: To do something because it needs to be done. (You need to workout every DAY) FLEXIBILITY: The ability to alter plans when necessary

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1. Our hiking We have scheduled in extended hikes throughout the week, because we believe that it gives you the time to burn more calories, and honestly, we can't wait to show you the beauty we have here in our Mountains. Our groups are small, so everyone will get the hike that will fit their level from paved hiking to scrambling up the rocks. We want to help you, "Climb your way to better

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I have a facebook page for a Sugar Free January, so if you want to jump in and become a fan, you can start now to "Take Control of your health". There are many articles and reasons why it is a very good choice to take sugar out of your diet. My reason was because I am a sweets girl, I love anything sweet, and because of December and all the TREATS around, I allowed myself to have more. We all

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There is so much going on here at Desert Cliffs, the weather outside it just beautiful, and we have been soaking it in. Of course we get great workouts inside like spinning, pilates, body strengthening, circuit, water strength, and more, but we have enjoyed our outdoors this week. Two days a week we extend our hikes, and eat our lunch out on the rocks because it is just too beautiful to leave.

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We're at it again, because we just LOVE it. Yesterday we headed out to Three Ponds Overlook for the best hike of the year yet.:) It was a high calorie burner, because it is one of the highest mountains in Snow Canyon. This is the fun crack that we all love because it makes us feel a little adventurous. It is a little tricky, but with a lot of support and a little bit of "I can do it"

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If you are a fan of our facebook page 'Let's Make January Sugar Free' then here are some suggestions for some of the questions you might have about the how far you should go.There is sugar in almost everything we eat, so where should we draw the line?This is your month, it's up to you where you limit yourself, but be careful with artificial sweetners. Many treats and cookies that say 'Sugar

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2010Be committed to pro-active living. You got one chance, and one chance only to make this life the best. Commit to being a participant and not an observer. Be pro-active instead of reactive. Commit yourself to working every day towards the direction of your goals and dreams. Life is a journey, it is not a destination.Write it down. Write down your goals and dreams and pin them up in a visible

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Make sure you are checking in with James' Fitness Diary. He has a wealth of information for any of your fitness, weight loss, and nutritional needs. His Fitness Diary is in the left hand colomn, or click here to go directly.

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I have always loved smoothies, but mine have always included just fruit. I have heard about green smoothies, but until today, I have never tried them. I have been really trying to eat more veggies, and I know it is better to eat them raw, so what better way than to stick them in the blender. This is not my picture of my smoothie, mine was more grayish blue because of the blueberries I put in

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Did you eat too much yesterday? So did I..... it was Christmas Day. It's the day after Christmas, and maybe some of you are thinking, "I'll start after the New Year." I have to admit, that thought came in to my mind also, but it's not ok to think that way, so keep telling yourself that you will start today!! Today is your day, drink your water, and start becoming accountable for your

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Because Christmas is full of food, candy, and traditions, we seem to think that we need to keep the same tradition for stocking stuffers, but here are a few ideas to change our way of thinking when it comes to stuffing the stocking. Iinstead of Candy, caramel popcorn, fudge, and all the sweet things, here are a few suggestions for a healthier, but fun stocking this year:orangesprotein barsraw

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I have been thinking about this for a long time, and want to share some of my thoughts that have not only been about fitness, and health, but also about joy and happiness.We are continually thinking daily, and daily we have thoughts both negative, and positive. Each day we may have thoughts of abundance, of poverty, of wealth, of health, of sickness, of being fat, of being slender, of being

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This is a very exciting week for us at Desert Cliffs Fitness Resort. We have our first guests coming, and we are positive that they will be pleased with their stay. Here is the schedule that they will be participating in while they are here:MONDAY 7:00 test ins 7:30 breakfast 8:00 yoga /Karen 9:15 leave for hike 12:30 lunch 2:15 intro to weights/ James 3:15 circuit w/James 4:15 pool

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We are so excited to give our guests luxury at an affordable price. This is the kitchen where the chef will prepare all three of your delicious, healthy, low calorie meals. You will be able to interact with our chef and have all of your questions about food choices answered, and you will learn how to cook healthy at home.Doesn't this tub look inviting after a day of working out, and being out

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It's the Most WoNdErFuL Time of the year? Right? or am I right?I sometimes find myself dreading this time of the year, and it makes me angry, because it should be The Best Time of the year full of giving, love, and Peace. Let's all love to Give all of our unnecessary treats away, so we can have peace:) (I'm kidding) Here are some rules that I have given myself to stay fit through the Holidays,

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I am just going to redirect you to Cindy's (our hiking director) personal blog so you can see the love she has for hiking, and also for the beautiful National Park that is so close to us. Each week we plan to take our guests for a day in Zion. There is so much to see here, and we have guides that absolutely love to do this! Click Here to check out her blog.

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We are so excited to introduce James Keilman's new blog, click here to view. James is a partner at Desert Cliffs, and has been a part of the fitness world for 15 years. He is a valuable and important part of your success in achieving your weight loss goals. He has started a blog to teach you what he has learned. It is a personal fitness diary and may contain valuable information that will

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Tomorrow we will be hiking Third Ravine, wish you were joining us!

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I love this picture, because I think we all have experienced this, we sneak that chocolate bar when no one is watching. We think that if we hide from everyone it is ok, but we are forgetting we are hiding from the one person that should count the most....OURSELVES!!!This is a gret picture, something we all face, the chocolate bar or the apple? Well, if the chocolate bar is NOT in my pantry,

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I used a normal recipe and tried some different things to make it healthier, and it turned out delicious!!1 lb lean ground turkey1/2 onion chopped1/2 bell pepper chopped4 stalks of celery chopped4 carrots chopped4 potatoes boiled1/4 cup worchestershire saucecan of chicken broth (low sodium)a squirt or two of ketchupfresh thyme chopped up (I used dried)Brown your turkey, add thyme, and then add

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I always seem to have a way of setting high goals, and never really reaching all of them, but I've always been very optimistic, and have been able to not be too hard on myself when I don't quite reach it, and then I set another one just as high. This latest goal is to many, "very silly" but I want it, and it involves a yoga pose. I have always loved yoga, which is ironic, because I am so

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One of our favorite hikes to take guests on, it is just beautiful, and so much fun!!!

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If you have ever attempted to lose weight, then you’ve most likely had the following conversation with someone: “I’ve been running my legs off and doing cardio workouts till I puke and starving myself to lose weight but… I haven’t lost any weight” or” I’m gaining weight instead”. To which your friend gives you the comforting reply: “You’re probably staying the same or gaining weight because your

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We love our website, and want to thank Rick Williamson and James Keilman for all the work they put into it, but are always up for suggestions, and some of the things that I have heard from guests are that we need to better show our philosophy, and they would also like to see a schedule of our daily activities, so for now until we add it to our website here it is;

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The 3 reasons we chose to do more hiking at Desert Cliffs is:1. We love it!2. We have beautiful landscape here year-round!3. Hiking contributes greatly to weightloss.-The good thing about hiking is that you can start slow. If you can walk, you can hike, so it's not something that you have to be exceptionally good at or learn how to do.-Hiking is a great booster to your body's ability to burn

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We have been hiking like crazy getting our hiking guides ready to go for our grand opening. we are so excited to start October 19th YEH!!!

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