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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

I love my shoulders and I love my legs. The middle is still a work in progress. Photo credit: Hayley Blackburn

Active Lifestyles: 3 Tips on how to set real goals

Hayley Blackburn January 20, 2017
Goals aren't just for New Year's, you should set them year-round!
I was the first to arrive at the 7:15 AM class. The early bird gets the worm, right? Photo credit: Hayley Blackburn

Active Lifestyles: Infinitely customizable

Hayley Blackburn January 17, 2017
For Part 2 of my Yeti Cave experience, I found out more about the world of CrossFit
I am always on top of the world with my workout buddy. Photo credit: Hayley Blackburn

Active Lifestyles: The power of a workout buddy

Hayley Blackburn October 31, 2016
Everything is better with friends, especially getting fit.
Fingers to the sky! Photo credit: Hayley Blackburn

Active Lifestyles: Getting shredded at home

Hayley Blackburn October 20, 2016
So you don't have time to go to the gym, but can you get a workout at home?
I kept track of my weight for over a year. Now instead of a number, I focus on a feeling. Photo credit: Hayley Blackburn

Active Lifestyles: The weight of success

Hayley Blackburn October 11, 2016
Progress should be measured by more than a number on the scale
(Photo Courtesy of Crossfit Hierarchy)

Active Lifestyles: Fueling your fire with good nutrition

Hayley Blackburn October 7, 2016
Being active is only a small part of the equation in health; you need eat well in order to play hard.
Active Lifestyles: You can conquer gymtimidation

Active Lifestyles: You can conquer gymtimidation

Hayley Blackburn October 5, 2016
As long as you are trying your best, you rack your weights, you don't steal any machines, and you don't stare at other people-- you are going to be just fine. We have all been there before.
While peering at the sunrise from Horsetooth Rock, I began a lifelong romance. Photo credit: Hayley Blackburn

Active Lifestyle: Turning the corner on health

Hayley Blackburn September 29, 2016
In the past year and a half, I lost the remaining 20 pounds, plus change, and found my true passion in life. Living an active lifestyle is an amazing challenge.
184 pounds in 2012 Photo credit: Hayley Blackburn

Active Lifestyles: It was the best and the worst of times

Hayley Blackburn September 27, 2016
The weight crept on slowly, but before I knew it I was 184 pounds
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