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  • General,  Wellness Travel,  Women's fitness

    Ladies, It’s More Than Jet Lag: How Ultra-Long-Haul Travel Impacts Muscle Tone and Hormones

    February 1, 2026 / No Comments

    Long-haul flights are often framed as a mere inconvenience, leading to a stiff neck, swollen ankles, or poor sleep. We treat them as something you simply “bounce back from.” But for many travelers, especially women in their late 30s and beyond, long-haul flying can feel harder and harder to recover…

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    January 3, 2026 / No Comments
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    The term “Ozempic face” entered popular culture almost overnight. The term is used to describe the hollowed cheeks, loose skin, and a prematurely aged appearance some people develop after losing weight rapidly on GLP-1 drugs. The implication is that Ozempic itself somehow causes facial aging. That assumption is wrong. What…

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  • Exercises,  General

    Sample 5-Day Split Training for Longevity, Strength & Recovery

    December 27, 2025 / No Comments
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    Your body is a reflection of your daily habits, and if you’re aiming for transformation, training just a few days per week isn’t enough. While the often-prescribed three-days-per-week training recommendation might be a gentle starting point for beginners, real results in fat loss, muscle building, or skill development require consistent…

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  • Health,  Nutrition,  Quick Post

    I Tried SpoiledChild’s Liquid Collagen

    December 14, 2025 / No Comments
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    LLAFIT is not affiliated with or sponsored by SpoiledChild. This is not a paid review. As with SpoiledChild’s S24 Rapid Recovery Hair Mask, which I’ve previously reviewed, I gave in to trying the brand’s Extra Strength Liquid Collagen or E27 after seeing what seemed like hundreds of gimmicky social media…

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    What is Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Can It Help You?

    November 2, 2025 / No Comments

    Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace professional medical advice. Hormone therapy should only be pursued under the guidance of a licensed healthcare provider. LLAFIT.com does not provide medical services and is not liable for decisions made based…

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    Lead Has Been Found in Common Protein Powders: What Now?

    October 17, 2025 / No Comments

    This website earns commissions on qualifying purchases from posted ads. Affiliate links are in this post. I have used protein powder for workout recovery (intra- and post-workout) for more than twenty years. For most of that time, my go-to brand was Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey. A few years ago,…

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  • Lifestyle,  Mental Health,  Sylvia Petro

    Success & Relationships: Deciphering Reconnaissance from Genuine Interest

    August 23, 2025 / No Comments
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    This post was originally published on one of my sister websites, and has been reposted here under a different title. Reconnaissance is a favorite tool of armchair critics and gossips. If you’re someone who consistently pursues your dreams, you’ll inevitably attract individuals who aim to slow you down or stain…

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  • General

    NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Restoring Vitality: Functional Medicine & Healing with Martin Pytela

    July 6, 2025 / No Comments

    Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode, I speak with Martin Pytela, a functional medicine expert and metabolic typing coach whose mission is to “Restore Vitality to You and the Planet.” With over 12,000 clients coached and more than 60,000 students enrolled in his online courses, Martin shares his…

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    NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Rethinking Health: A Conversation with Dr. Tom Cowan

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    Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Thomas Cowan, a widely known alternative medicine doctor, speaker, and best-selling author of six books, including Human Heart, Cosmic Heart, Cancer and the New Biology of Water, and The Contagion Myth. With a background in both…

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    NEW PODCAST EPISODE! Sarah Malone – Recognize. Release. Recover: A Guide to Freedom from Narcissistic Abuse

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    In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Malone, owner of Spark: The Secret Place—a holistic healing collective dedicated to helping you overcome emotional, relational, and spiritual blocks. Sarah also appeared on TLC’s 90 Day: The Last Resort, where she helped couples navigate relationship challenges. The focus of this episode is…

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  • Cardio,  Exercises,  General,  Lifestyle,  Travel,  Wellness Travel

    Wellness Travel: How England’s Running Culture Inspired My Return to Morning Cardio

    March 29, 2025 / No Comments

    I recently returned from a tour of England, which concluded in Edinburgh, Scotland. I visited because English culture has, in some ways, influenced my life, mainly financially. As a parent, I was inspired to set up a trust fund for generational wealth after watching countless English period dramas that revolved…

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    April 14, 2016 / 1 Comment

    I was five years into my fitness journey when I first noticed the below-listed negative behaviors and comments from other women. And I was taken aback by the potency of what felt like anger, hatred, or frustration emanating from their eyes and ejecting from their mouths. My first experience of…

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