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19 Healthy Breakfast Charcuterie Board Ideas
Have you tried charcuterie boards for breakfast? Genius, right? Here are nineteen healthy breakfast charcuterie board ideas to try! Hey friend! My name is Chantal, and I’m the owner of this website. I’m a Pacific Northwest mom of two, and a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. Thanks for being here! Let me start off…



What is Ironwild Fitness?
What is Ironwild Fitness and who is the writer behind the site? Learn all about it here! Hi, I’m Chantal. I’m a homemaking mom, personal trainer, nutrition coach, gardener, and farm girl trapped in a city girl’s body. I started this website, Ironwild Fitness, while pregnant with my secondborn. I had every intention of it…



Dear America – It’s Time to Run Back To Our Roots
Feeling sick, sad, and unfulfilled? It’s time to go back to our roots and reclaim what we can of our health and happiness. Hi there, I’m Chantal – and I believe that America is in a major crisis. If I may be so bold, I would say that we are all living our very own…



Is Gardening Good Exercise? The Surprising Health Benefits of Gardening
Is gardening good exercise? Find out how many calories you burn, which muscles get used, and why it’s okay to count gardening as exercise! Hi there! I’m Chantal – a NASM-certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and the writer behind this site. Welcome! You may be wondering what an article about gardening is doing on a…



34 Backyard Homestead Ideas for Beginners
Looking for backyard homestead ideas for beginners? Here are 34 ways to get started on your own beginner homestead! Hey there! I’m Chantal. I’m a mom, a certified personal trainer & nutrition coach, and the writer behind this site. (Welcome!) I’m sure you’re wondering what backyard homestead ideas have to do with fitness. What’s an…



Savory Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole (Paleo-Friendly)
Try this savory sweet potato breakfast casserole for a Paleo twist on delicious breakfast bakes. It’s high-protein and perfect for meal prepping! Hey there – I’m Chantal. I’m a mom, a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, and the writer behind this site. While I don’t adhere strictly to any one diet, recently I have…