Marla Deen

Finding ways to fit it all in each day . . .being fit, being healthy, enjoying BEING each day !

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Hello!  We have been working on a little refresh to this site and a little adjusting to go along with it.

During the process,  I realized the last time I introduced myself or crafted a page about myself was way back in 2014.  That was FIVE years ago!  Since that time I’ve had two boys enter college and another headed that way in a few months.  In five years, I’ve had so. many. changes.

I have also had some changes in the way I view, encourage and strive to live a balanced healthy lifestyle.  I am excited to get back to this space and share again after taking some time off.  If you  are new here, or have forgotten what I’ve been writing and sharing about, are interested in nuggets to  have a balanced healthy lifestyle,  longevity, find ways to love and appreciate each day, then I hope I can still be a source.

One big change is this is no longer MarlaDeenFit.com but simply MarlaDeen.  You can still get all of my old content, recipes, tips and oversharing, it’ll all just be right here at www.MarlaDeen.com instead.


So, let me re-introduce myself. . .

I am so glad you have found my site.  Here is where I am to tell you a bit about myself.  The fact that you are here is amazing to me.  This is why . . .

I am not a best selling author, famous fitness guru, influencer with millions of followers or sought after motivational speaker (although I play all those roles in my head!)
This is what I am.
I am a mom.  I am a lawyer. I am a dog lover.  I am a self-professed health and wellness lover.  I am an appreciater of life and,  oftentimes,  a weeble that wobbles but doesn’t fall down.
As far as my background, here is the nutshell.
Back in law school I began teaching group fitness classes and fell in love with everything about it.  Then I graduated, began work and got married.  I didn’t have as much time for teaching, but missed it ridiculously.  Years ago I left the practice of law to be home with three rambunctious sons.   I returned to teaching fitness classes while my boys were young and that blossomed into a fitness business and platform to share my passion for health and wellness.  I have exercise and nutrition certifications to represent the varied and ever-changing aspects of the health industry.  These days, things have come full circle as life, in its funny way of keeping things interesting, has me again wearing that lawyer hat, but since I cannot throw my passion for all things health and wellness away, here I am.
Now, back to me . . .
I was a daughter, a sister and a wife.
I have lost the people that gave me those titles.
Because of these losses I have had a front-row seat and first-hand experience watching the effects of poor health on those I love.  Whether the physical, like heart and lung issues, autoimmune diseasess and stroke, or whether from mental health and addiction,  I know for certain that our health and well-being determine the type of lives we live.
I am a strong believer that we have been gifted with this one big beautiful life.  It is up to each of us to value our body, mind and soul.
I am a woman of faith and I am a perpetual positive thinker.
I am here to be that positivity pusher,  healthy lifestyle motivator,  to flip the switch on a thought, give one nugget to make you think, smile or help your day.
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you’ll stay,  join me pushing positivity and  finding a healthy balance to living well!

Enjoy!

Marla-Deen Brooks

 

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  3. Marla Deen,
    I’m so proud of you & how you inspire others to live life to its fullest!
    You are amazing & I love you so much.
    Martha Kimbel

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  5. Love it! You’ll be helping and influencing others to be their best self. Rebranding was a fabulous plan. I really like!!
    Jennifer

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  6. “… pushing positivity and finding a healthy balance to living well!” Sounds like a good plan, M-D! You do it well 🙂

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  8. I love everything about this and I adore you! Your strength and positive attitude amaze me and I am proud to be your friend.

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  9. Well HELLO Marla Dean! I am so inspired by you and your journey through all the storms of life! You are a true Warrior- sister! Keep STRONG! (and keep that beautiful smile of yours radiating from the beauty inside and out!)
    xo Wendy Strong Lupas

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  12. Loved your posts in the past and am so looking forward to soaking in all of your new positive tidbits in the future! Thank you Marla Dean for sharing your gift to the world!!!

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  14. Love your transparency and positive view on life. I just learned of a study conducted by the world health organization that people with positive attitudes especially about their future live 7-10 years longer than those who don’t. Crazy how important positivity is to our health. Keep up the good work! Fran

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  15. Marla-Deen this is awesome! You are so uplifting! Thanks for this and I will continue to read and be insnpired by you! You are such a role model to so many women!

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  16. MD
    Your positivity and happiness have always been contagious! One of my favorite memories of you was from when your kids were younger and playing baseball. You would stand behind the fence in the outfield and yell to your boys at bat “Hit one to Mama!” and they would! Because you believed 100% in them and they knew it!! You inspire us because you believe in all of us like that too – and we know it! Keep encouraging and supporting but know you have also hit homeruns too! Thank you for swinging for the fences and encouraging us to do the same! So proud of you! !

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  17. You always amaze me. You have such a positive spirit and uplifting energy. I know times aren’t always rosy, but you always have a smile and a kind word for everyone around you. I love following your blog and find wonderful inspiration in every word. Thank you for your honesty. You’re certainly not alone in your challenges. I’m glad you’re back and sharing your words of love, encouragement, and insight:-)

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