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		<title>The Many Benefits of Counter</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charity Smith]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="432" src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/counter-blog-post-featured-image-768x432.png" data-src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/counter-blog-post-featured-image-768x432.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image dr-lazy" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 50px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/counter-blog-post-featured-image-768x432.png 768w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/counter-blog-post-featured-image-300x169.png 300w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/counter-blog-post-featured-image-1024x576.png 1024w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/counter-blog-post-featured-image-480x270.png 480w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/counter-blog-post-featured-image-640x360.png 640w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/counter-blog-post-featured-image.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />If you&#8217;re unfamiliar with the many benefits of Counter I have some very interesting information for you that may make you change the way you shop for beauty product Have you ever stopped to think about the personal care products you are putting on your body every day? Like…if they are safe or not? Yeah…I... <p class="more-paragraph"><a class="more-link" href="https://apoisedperspective.com/beautycounter/">View the Post</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Functional Strength Training for Women</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charity Smith]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="433" src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BLOG-Featured-Image-1-768x433.png" data-src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BLOG-Featured-Image-1-768x433.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image dr-lazy" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 50px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BLOG-Featured-Image-1-768x433.png 768w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BLOG-Featured-Image-1-300x169.png 300w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BLOG-Featured-Image-1-1024x577.png 1024w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BLOG-Featured-Image-1-480x270.png 480w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BLOG-Featured-Image-1-640x361.png 640w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BLOG-Featured-Image-1.png 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />You’ve heard that resistance training is very important for women, especially as we age. In this blog post, I’m going to be explaining why not only resistance training but functional strength training for women is important. As we age, we lose muscle. Muscle loss otherwise known as&#160;sarcopenia, is a natural part of the aging process,... <p class="more-paragraph"><a class="more-link" href="https://apoisedperspective.com/functional-strength-training-for-women/">View the Post</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>A Balanced Guide to Nutrition, Fitness &#038; Health</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charity Smith]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 01:40:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="1152" src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity370-1-768x1152.jpg" data-src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity370-1-768x1152.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image dr-lazy" alt="Charity Smith. Dallas Integrative Nutritionist" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 50px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity370-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity370-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity370-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity370-1-640x960.jpg 640w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity370-1.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />Surprise, I wrote a book! Can you believe my E-book, &#8220;Poised Health &#8211; A Balanced Guide to Health, Fitness &#38; Nutrition&#8221; was not planned! It&#8217;s always been one of my life goals to write a book, however this 75+ page health &#38; wellness book came about accidentally! I&#8217;ve worked with nutrition and fitness clients over... <p class="more-paragraph"><a class="more-link" href="https://apoisedperspective.com/a-balanced-guide-to-nutrition-fitness-health/">View the Post</a></p>]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Make Healthy Holiday Choices</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charity Smith]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Dec 2023 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="1152" src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity614-768x1152.jpg" data-src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity614-768x1152.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image dr-lazy" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 50px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity614-768x1152.jpg 768w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity614-200x300.jpg 200w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity614-683x1024.jpg 683w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity614-640x960.jpg 640w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Charity614.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />Staying healthy during the holidays can be a challenge due to festive gatherings, delicious but often unhealthy food, and disrupted routines. However, with a bit of planning and mindfulness, you can maintain your health and well-being. Here are my tips to staying healthy throughout the holidays as an integrative nutritionist and trainer. Leave the All... <p class="more-paragraph"><a class="more-link" href="https://apoisedperspective.com/how-to-make-healthy-holiday-choices/">View the Post</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>A French Inspired Fall Capsule Wardrobe for Moms</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charity Smith]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="433" src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-A-French-Inspired-Capsule-Wardrobe-for-Moms-1200-x-600-px-1-1-768x433.png" data-src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-A-French-Inspired-Capsule-Wardrobe-for-Moms-1200-x-600-px-1-1-768x433.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image dr-lazy" alt="A French Inspired Capsule Wardrobe for Moms" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 50px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-A-French-Inspired-Capsule-Wardrobe-for-Moms-1200-x-600-px-1-1-768x433.png 768w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-A-French-Inspired-Capsule-Wardrobe-for-Moms-1200-x-600-px-1-1-300x169.png 300w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-A-French-Inspired-Capsule-Wardrobe-for-Moms-1200-x-600-px-1-1-1024x577.png 1024w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-A-French-Inspired-Capsule-Wardrobe-for-Moms-1200-x-600-px-1-1-480x270.png 480w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-A-French-Inspired-Capsule-Wardrobe-for-Moms-1200-x-600-px-1-1-640x361.png 640w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-A-French-Inspired-Capsule-Wardrobe-for-Moms-1200-x-600-px-1-1.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />I think I began adopting a french inspired capsule wardrobe a few years after my youngest was born. So sometime between 2018 and 2019. I gave my body time to heal from pregnancy and post-partum and get back in shape after having kiddos. I knew we weren’t having any more kids and I had always... <p class="more-paragraph"><a class="more-link" href="https://apoisedperspective.com/a-french-inspired-capsule-wardrobe-for-moms/">View the Post</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>What To Expect &#124; A Poised Perspective</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charity Smith]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="1152" src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-CHELSEA-BETTIS-Pin-for-Later-Graphic-2-768x1152.png" data-src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-CHELSEA-BETTIS-Pin-for-Later-Graphic-2-768x1152.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image dr-lazy" alt="Welcome, Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself, fashion, blog, fall, fall fashion, fall recipes, healthy recipes, easy recipes, fall makeup routine, makeup routine, clean makeup, makeup products" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 50px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-CHELSEA-BETTIS-Pin-for-Later-Graphic-2-768x1152.png 768w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-CHELSEA-BETTIS-Pin-for-Later-Graphic-2-200x300.png 200w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-CHELSEA-BETTIS-Pin-for-Later-Graphic-2-683x1024.png 683w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-CHELSEA-BETTIS-Pin-for-Later-Graphic-2-640x960.png 640w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Copy-of-CHELSEA-BETTIS-Pin-for-Later-Graphic-2.png 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />Jacket &#124; Top &#124; Jeans Hi friends! I am happy to share so many new upcoming things that I am so excited about. I wanted to make this blog because I am going to be sharing more of the lifestyle side of me! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this... <p class="more-paragraph"><a class="more-link" href="https://apoisedperspective.com/what-to-expect-a-poised-perspective/">View the Post</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why A Poised Perspective?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Charity Smith]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2018 14:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="480" src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Working-on-laptop-in-bed-white-and-beige-pottery-barn-bedding-feature-768x480.jpg" data-src="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Working-on-laptop-in-bed-white-and-beige-pottery-barn-bedding-feature-768x480.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image dr-lazy" alt="Working-on-laptop-in-bed-white-and-beige-pottery-barn-bedding" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 50px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Working-on-laptop-in-bed-white-and-beige-pottery-barn-bedding-feature-768x480.jpg 768w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Working-on-laptop-in-bed-white-and-beige-pottery-barn-bedding-feature-300x188.jpg 300w, https://apoisedperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Working-on-laptop-in-bed-white-and-beige-pottery-barn-bedding-feature.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />When you look up the word “poised” in the dictionary&#8230;&#8230;well.. hang on&#8230;none of us actually pick up a dictionary anymore, unfortunately. 😉 So let me rephrase that. When you &#8220;google&#8221; the word &#8220;Poised&#8221; it will say something along these lines.  “Having a composed and self-assured manner or having a graceful and elegant bearing.” While I&#8217;d love... <p class="more-paragraph"><a class="more-link" href="https://apoisedperspective.com/why-a-poised-perspective/">View the Post</a></p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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