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7-Week Remote Challenges: Your Schedule, Our Guidance
Join our summer 6-week EMPOWER-U strength training challenge for women, where you'll experience remote, personalized coaching and support...
Tamara Smith
4 min read
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Summer Fitness at Solara Studio
Summer’s almost here, and I’m excited to share what’s happening at Solara Studio ! Whether you want to lift heavy, move mindfully, or...
Tamara Smith
3 min read
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Metabolic Training vs. Strength Training: What Women age 40+ Need to Know
If you’re in your 40s or beyond and trying to figure out the best way to exercise during peri and post-menopause, you’ve probably heard...
Tamara Smith
6 min read
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Slow Travel: What It Is and Why It Feels So Good
Most of us live in a crazy state of rush, hardly stopping to eat, let alone fuel our bodies properly. Some of us find brief moments of...
Tamara Smith
3 min read
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Recharge Retreat - Belize 2025
Here's a short & sweet retreat recap video. Hope you watch it and re-live some of the fun! Our amazing week recharging and restoring in...
Tamara Smith
1 min read
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Q & A - Why Stress and Sleep Matter for Fat Loss:
Struggling to lose body fat despite sticking to a calorie deficit? Poor sleep and high stress could be the culprits. In this post, we’ll...
Tamara Smith
3 min read
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What Can I Do to Get Better Sleep? Their Ideas - Your Ideas - & Mine
As women approach or move through peri- and post-menopause, managing stress and getting quality sleep can feel like an uphill battle....
Tamara Smith
5 min read
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Q&A: Training and Nutrition During Menopause
Menopause is a transformative phase in life, and it often raises many questions about how to adjust your fitness and nutrition routine to...
Tamara Smith
6 min read
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Training Through Peri & Post Menopause: What to Expect and How to Adapt
So you’re an active woman. You exercise regularly, enjoy walks, maintain a fairly balanced diet, go to work, and indulge in a dinner out...
Tamara Smith
4 min read
77 views


Priorities, Progress, and PRs: How I've been learning to show up for myself.
Today was a perfect example of my own personal evolution with fitness. I'm sharing this to keep things real and to illustrate what the...
Tamara Smith
3 min read
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Leveling Up: What’s New in My Fitness Journey
I just finished a Women’s Coaching Certification after 1.5 years of study! It feels amazing to have added this to my skillset, and I...
Tamara Smith
2 min read
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Introducing Solara Studio: A bright, new name for our fitness space!
I love the sun. Its warmth, the light it casts, and the vibrant colors it displays all inspire me. A sunny day fills me with energy and...
Tamara Smith
1 min read
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Strength First! Why Cardio Isn't My First Priority for Fat Loss.
I run an 8 month body composition changing programs for small groups. In this program we work HARD for 4-5 months on building muscle....
Tamara Smith
2 min read
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Every Step Counts - Walk Your Way to Wellness
In my daily work with people working towards better health and weight management, a common theme emerges. Despite dedicated exercise and...
Tamara Smith
4 min read
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What Is My Basal Metabolic Rate & Why Does It Matter?
Client Question: "Is there a way for me to figure out my body's specific energy needs? How do I actually know the right amount of...
Tamara Smith
2 min read
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Finding Stillness in Motion: My Journey from Restlessness to Yoga Teacher
Do you ever feel like you're living life at a sprinter's pace, constantly on the go, but deep down, something feels amiss? That was my...
Tamara Smith
2 min read
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Mindful Eating - How to tune in & actually follow your body's cues.
This morning I made myself a breakfast that I commonly enjoy: An egg, bowl of Greek yogurt with granola, blueberries, and a half of a...
Tamara Smith
3 min read
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Gaining Strength with Strategic Rests: The power of De-load Weeks.
When it comes to strength training, there's a brief yet essential pause—a calculated rhythm known as the 'de-load week. While it might...
Tamara Smith
2 min read
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The voices in my head are talking! And they're keeping me from my goals!! 😡
Do any of these sound familiar? Here are all the voices in my head from the past 2 weeks keeping me from my training goals: I haven't...
Tamara Smith
5 min read
58 views


The Power of Protein for Fat Loss and Strength Training Success
When it comes to achieving fat loss goals while building strength, the role of nutrition cannot be overstated. One of the most important...
Tamara Smith
4 min read
44 views
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