#KeepitSimple

No Kale.
Some Muscle.
All Sarcasm.

The ramblings of a friendly and sarcastic fitness coach with simple, real life advice!

Lisa Kelly

3 days ago3 min read

Focusing on What You Can Do

We all know the nagging feeling that you’re not doing enough or that you’re not good enough because of the things you can’t do. Maybe...

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Lisa Kelly

Dec 113 min read

What If Failure Wasn't the End?

You set a goal, you work your tail off, and then—bam—failure. It feels like you’ve hit a brick wall, and suddenly, your dreams seem a...

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Lisa Kelly

Dec 43 min read

Are Your Goals Truly Yours?

It’s that time of year again. The “New Year, New Me” energy is everywhere, and the pressure to set big , bold , life-changing goals...

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The All-or-Nothing Trap: Why We Keep Falling for It and How to Finally Break Free

Lisa - Refire Fitness

Nov 273 min read

The All-or-Nothing Trap: Why We Keep Falling for It and How to Finally Break Free

The “all-or-nothing” mindset is sneaky. At first glance, it looks like pure motivation—a clear path to achieving everything we want, with...

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How to Make Healthy Choices When Life Gets Busy

Lisa - Refire Fitness

Nov 202 min read

How to Make Healthy Choices When Life Gets Busy

Holidays are coming, work is piling up, and everything feels like it needs your attention yesterday. Sound familiar? It can make it feel...

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How to Start Moving When You Don’t Feel Like It

Lisa - Refire Fitness

Nov 132 min read

How to Start Moving When You Don’t Feel Like It

Yup…there are days when the couch looks a little too inviting and that workout plan seems like a big ask. But moving doesn’t have to mean...

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Your Ultimate At-Home Workout with Weights: No Gym, No Problem

Lisa Kelly

Sep 254 min read

Your Ultimate At-Home Workout with Weights: No Gym, No Problem

You’ve got the weights, you’re stuck at home, and you’re ready to get moving. But what now? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you’re not...

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Strength Workouts Without Dumbbells: Building Muscle with What You’ve Got

Lisa Kelly

Sep 184 min read

Strength Workouts Without Dumbbells: Building Muscle with What You’ve Got

When people think of strength training, dumbbells often come to mind. But what if you don’t have a set at home? Maybe they’re sold out...

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Efficient Workouts with Minimal Equipment: Get Fit Without the Fuss

Lisa Kelly

Sep 113 min read

Efficient Workouts with Minimal Equipment: Get Fit Without the Fuss

Let’s face it: life is busy, and sometimes the idea of dragging yourself to the gym feels like another item on an already long to-do...

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No Gym, No Problem: How to Crush Your Workouts Without Stepping Foot in a Gym

Lisa Kelly

Sep 43 min read

No Gym, No Problem: How to Crush Your Workouts Without Stepping Foot in a Gym

When it comes to staying fit, many people think a gym membership is a must-have. Pffft, not even close to being true! Whether you’re...

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Stretch Session (Video): Move More Today!

Lisa Kelly

Aug 282 min read

Stretch Session (Video): Move More Today!

When it comes to moving more through your day, you can start small! A good way to do that is to start by adding in some stretching. It...

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Why You Should Move More - (Yes, Even if You Workout)

Lisa Kelly

Aug 212 min read

Why You Should Move More - (Yes, Even if You Workout)

We all know the importance of a good workout, but what happens when the rest of your day is spent sitting? Spoiler alert: one hour of...

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Fun Ways to Sneak in Extra Movement Throughout Your Day

Lisa Kelly

Aug 143 min read

Fun Ways to Sneak in Extra Movement Throughout Your Day

It’s true, moving just 30 minutes a day can work wonders for our sleep, physical health, and mental well-being. But, in reality, finding...

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Embracing the Move More Mentality: Why Every Step Counts

Lisa Kelly

Aug 72 min read

Embracing the Move More Mentality: Why Every Step Counts

One of the 5 pillars of health that Refire focuses on is your Move Habit. Besides the What Your Eat Habit, it’s one of my favs...

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Building Self-Confidence Through Consistency and Habits

Lisa Kelly

Jul 313 min read

Building Self-Confidence Through Consistency and Habits

Why Consistency Should be Your BFF You’ve probably heard the saying, “Consistency is key.” It’s plastered on gym walls, motivational...

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Rewiring Your Mind for Self-Confidence: Starting with Your Thoughts

Lisa Kelly

Jul 243 min read

Rewiring Your Mind for Self-Confidence: Starting with Your Thoughts

With Refire, I focus on what I call the five pillars of health, which are: How We Move, What We Drink, What we Eat, How We Sleep and How...

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Beyond the Mirror: Celebrating More Than Just Physical Gain

Lisa Kelly

Jul 172 min read

Beyond the Mirror: Celebrating More Than Just Physical Gain

Get to a certain weight, get to a certain size…Sure, seeing those muscles pop or the numbers on the scale drop can feel amazing, but...

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Embrace the "MEH": Finding Peace with Body Neutrality

Lisa Kelly

Jul 102 min read

Embrace the "MEH": Finding Peace with Body Neutrality

Refire is all about spark, fire and action – but I’ve always been a believer that there’s room for in-between too. So one of my favourite...

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Lisa Kelly

Jul 32 min read

Get Rid of Self-Doubt and Get Active

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not active, not athletic, or just too out of shape to even consider starting, you’re among many! The...

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Free Recipe Download: 5 Ingredient Turkey Chili

Lisa Kelly

Jun 261 min read

Free Recipe Download: 5 Ingredient Turkey Chili

I think chili is a year round dish and you can't convince me otherwise! This recipe offers all the macronutrients you need plus a dozen...

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No Kale. Some Muscle. All Sarcasm.

No Kale.
Some Muscle.
All Sarcasm.