<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 05:06:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@charleneortiz/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating my birthday and why I love getting older]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today is my birthday and every year I reflect on how grateful I am that I've made it this far. There are so many reasons to celebrate. We should all enjoy and embrace our birthday. 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My battle with]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/you-look-just-fine-to-me</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/you-look-just-fine-to-me</guid><category><![CDATA[healthandfitness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[charleneortiz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2018 06:46:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full body workout from home]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's workout will include some more advanced movements. This workout should be done 2-3 times per week. Do 3 sets of each movement for 8-12 repetitions. The resistance should be challenging enough]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/full-body-workout-from-home</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/full-body-workout-from-home</guid><category><![CDATA[healthandfitness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[charleneortiz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 07:25:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e9SqFoYZkwtbZ16TPxDTHiiXQH35FQ5YoJW?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your new years resolutions failed!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every year millions of people make the New Years resolution to improve their health in some way. Unfortunately after a few weeks many of us fall off track and and fail to turn it into a lifestyle. You]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/why-your-new-years-resolutions-failed</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/why-your-new-years-resolutions-failed</guid><category><![CDATA[healthandfitness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[charleneortiz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 07:19:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e9xf5QRNF8VVTUtDEGQ62MjyYzY3c1MHXjk?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workout of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[This video is the the first of my new workout of the week and nutrition tip series. I will demonstrate a workout you can do from home or at the gym with limited equipment. This workout will be a floor]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/workout-of-the-week</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/workout-of-the-week</guid><category><![CDATA[healthandfitness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[charleneortiz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2017 06:21:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45dvDDercvBjYAUzQThBUrAXtGuwY9e5tAJWS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips to improve your sleep habits]]></title><description><![CDATA[So many of us suffer from terrible sleeping habits and it can drastically impact the quality of your life especially is you suffer from chronic illness. 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Many people deal with this frustration and it can be very disheartening.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/how-to-overcome-a-plateau-when-you-re-not-losing-weight</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/how-to-overcome-a-plateau-when-you-re-not-losing-weight</guid><category><![CDATA[healthandfitness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[charleneortiz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2017 05:15:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45e943Wx2e65bqsxv3q6JVN67wmEFXWfKjCKQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 tips to help you get through a bad flare up with chronic illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people that suffer from chronic physical or emotional illness have still been able to live a fairly normal and productive life. However we can occasionally experience intense episodes where our illness]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/5-tips-to-help-you-get-through-a-bad-flare-up-with-chronic-illness</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/5-tips-to-help-you-get-through-a-bad-flare-up-with-chronic-illness</guid><category><![CDATA[healthandfitness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[charleneortiz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2017 05:19:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eFavJCWvKzRnfkBE2W3SQgS2XnA1UCfbr6J?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[An important message to personal trainers and anyone who is thinking about hiring a personal trainer.]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we finally make the decision to get our butts to the gym and start working towards our health and fitness goals, hiring a personal trainer is a wise investment. However, it is important to know that]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/an-important-message-to-personal-trainers-and-anyone-who-is-thinking-about-hiring-a-personal-trainer</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/an-important-message-to-personal-trainers-and-anyone-who-is-thinking-about-hiring-a-personal-trainer</guid><category><![CDATA[healthandfitness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[charleneortiz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2017 00:35:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45eLkVpoE6ifEMsYvNZuTAKHSRrfNRYsXPrhc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most popular nutrition plans explained and made simple.]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to nutrition it can be overwhelming to determine which is the most appropriate plan for you. There is so much conflicting information out there and most of us just want a simple plan so we]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/the-most-popular-nutrition-plans-explained-and-made-simple</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/healthandfitness/@charleneortiz/the-most-popular-nutrition-plans-explained-and-made-simple</guid><category><![CDATA[healthandfitness]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[charleneortiz]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 02:37:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/S5Eokt4BcQdk7EHeT1aYjzebg2hC7hkthT45dxGHopQEsVzmGQ9waKnctKoLd7barsNdDWv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[There is nothing  more  valuable  than  your  health .  Invest  in  it  before  it's  too  late .]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the end of all my videos I always say, your health is your most valuable asset. Invest in it. 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