The temptation to gobble up every last bit of Easter Candy and Dessert has been overwhelming to me the last couple of days! I have found myself walking by these tasty sweets on more than one occasion, eyeballing them with a fierce intensity. I can’t help but envision myself as a female...
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Cabin Fever has left the building! Now that we’ve tackled winter, what are we suppose to do on the weekends? I have a husband, 4 year old Cocker Spaniel and an active 8 year old who visits every other weekend. We only have one income coming in right now so the days of going...
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Both of my boys were off school this week and now that it is almost over, I am ready for Monday to get here! This is a pretty big deal because I am certain I have NEVER been excited for Monday’s arrival before. The struggle with this week was that I didn’t...
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It’s crunch time. I’ve over-committed myself again. Does anyone else have a problem saying no? So here I am, freaking out in my head, certain I won’t be able to accomplish it all. Who says? My ego. She’s my biggest critic, you know, constantly telling me how impossible everything is....
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First off, I will be the first to admit I can be lazy. Okay, I suppose it is not just that I am lazy but it has more to do with the fact I am actually not lazy and am super busy. A better way to say it might be that sometimes I am...
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Join me in beating the winter blues by using a few short breaths. In the following video learn about the stimulating breath, a brief exercise you can do to feel rejuvenated! When practicing The Bellows Breathing Technique, make sure you start in a seated position. Begin in 15-second intervals, slowly increasing the length...
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After relaxing in the hot tub last night, I took a shower and put my hair in french braids. I love running in french braids because it keeps your hair completely out of your face and off your neck, and there is no ponytail bouncing around. With that taken care of, all I had...
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A couple weeks ago I started attending yoga classes at a studio in the area. This is something that I’ve wanted to do for a long time but kept putting it off for one reason or another. It’s funny how fear works. Trying anything new gives me a sense of incompetency...
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Commuting to work and school can be tough. Although you might choose to educate yourself in one city, it might not be the best place to live. While some have it easy and live in a very close proximity to where they work, hang out and learn, others have to drive… a lot! Because...
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Learning how and when to cross-train is one of the most important parts of exercising. I have learned during my experiences as an athlete that cross-training is not only effective in helping to build a stronger core and get you in better physical shape overall, but it also helps keep you injury free. My knees...
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