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Cheryl L. Ilov

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Aliquippa, PA, The United States

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https://www.cherylilov.com

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Self Help, Nonfiction, Ebooks

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Cheryl Ilov has combined her extensive training in Pilates, Feldenkrais, martial arts, and ballet with her MS degree in physical therapy to create this advanced movement program.

It was through her own personal struggles with her weight and her fitness as well as her experience with chronic pain, injuries, stress, and fatigue that she perfected her program and is now dedicated to helping others achieve the best quality of life possible, regardless of age or current level of function.

Cheryl has always had a passion for storytelling. Her writing career began by chronicling medical documents and progress reports for thousands of patients as a medical professional in both respiratory as well as physical therapy. Along the way, she discovered t ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Cheryl L. Ilov I step away from the project and do something physical. Whether it's taking a quick walk around the block, a long hike in the mountains, going to a ba…moreI step away from the project and do something physical. Whether it's taking a quick walk around the block, a long hike in the mountains, going to a ballet class, or even just sitting on an exercise ball for a few minutes is a fantastic way for me to get the creative juices flowing again. I always come back with fresh ideas, and get some great exercise under my belt at the same time. Win-win!

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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?

Cheryl L. Ilov Six years ago a man re-entered my life after 33 years. Full disclosure, he was my first serious boyfriend, and ended up being the main reason I moved …moreSix years ago a man re-entered my life after 33 years. Full disclosure, he was my first serious boyfriend, and ended up being the main reason I moved to Colorado from Pennsylvania. It appeared he had my entire life all planned out, but unfortunately neglected to tell me about it. Upon discovering the plan, I knew that just breaking up with him wouldn't work. He was a control freak as well as a planner. He was also a few years older than me and considered himself very worldly and wise compared to me, and loved to tell me what to do. Did I mention he was a control freak?

I was in my senior year in college. I broke up with him, packed my 1974 Ford Maverick and 5 days after graduation, left town with a college room mate to have an adventure and seek our fortunes. Thirty-three years later, when I was back in my hometown taking care of my dying parents when I heard a strange woman's voice calling his name as I was driving my mother home from the hospital. The sequence of events that followed were pretty bizarre, and remarkable. And it all started with a small gold necklace that I threw away just a few weeks earlier.....

It was so weird. And boy, did I dodge a bullet!(less)

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The Reluctant Ninja Strikes Again!

This March marks the 4th year anniversary of the release of my second book, “The Reluctant Ninja: How a Middle-Aged Princess Became a Warrior Queen.” Being an author is exciting, rewarding, and terrifying. Putting yourself out there for all the world to read (and judge) your work is incredibly intimidating, and vulnerable.

Sometimes you wonder if it was worth all the hard work and effort. Or if any

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“Getting older is inevitable--being old is a choice.”
― Cheryl L. Ilov, Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous at Fifty and Beyond

tags: attitude-toward-life, fitness, healthy-aging, healthy-lifestyle, inspirational, positive-attitude

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“Be careful what you tell yourself, and do not belittle yourself, even in jest. Negative, deprecating self-talk can do significant harm to your self-image.”
― Cheryl L. Ilov, Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous at Fifty and Beyond

tags: inspirational-attitude, positive-outlook, self-awareness, self-image

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“Fitness is not about a size or a number. It's not about how you look, but how you feel.”
― Cheryl L. Ilov, Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous at Fifty and Beyond

tags: fitness-inspiration

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“Fitness is not about a size or a number. It's not about how you look, but how you feel.”
― Cheryl L. Ilov, Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous at Fifty and Beyond

tags: fitness-inspiration

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tags: inspirational-attitude, positive-outlook, self-awareness, self-image

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“It is through our imperfections that our true beauty shines through.”
― Cheryl L. Ilov, Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous at Fifty and Beyond

tags: inspirational-attitude, positive-attitude, positive-thoughts, self-image

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“When you know what you're doing, you can do what you want." -Moshe Feldenkrais”
― Cheryl L. Ilov

tags: feldenkrais, fitness, fitness-tips, health-and-fitness, motivation, motivational-quotes

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“Getting older is inevitable--being old is a choice.”
― Cheryl L. Ilov, Forever Fit and Flexible: Feeling Fabulous at Fifty and Beyond

tags: attitude-toward-life, fitness, healthy-aging, healthy-lifestyle, inspirational, positive-attitude

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