I know this about myself; when I take time to plan, I'm successful. So every weekend I aim to accomplish these three tasks: Plan Dinners for the Week - I am our family's shopper and chef (for plant-based and omni-eaters), so it's helpful to figure out what I'll be making and what I'll be re-purposing …
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Happy New Year
The rains let up where I live, so I could get out for a sunny New Year's Day run. I've been running the first day of every new year for at least 15 years, maybe more. The only day that I missed was January 1, 2020. And you can see how that turned out. Running …
The December Run Streak – Night Running
After injuring my lower back by deadlifting a large box of decorations (tip - bend your knees), I began my running streak aiming to run 1 mile daily from December 3-31. As I've learned from previous December streaks, I don't always have time during my regular workouts to get that mile in, so I will …
December Challenge: Manage Your Stress
December's challenge is all about handling stressors, and we're going to focus on simple breathing techniques for the first two weeks and throw in some meditation that will take you to the end of 2022. Breathwork is a very simple yet very powerful tool to stop or reverse physical manifestations of stress in addition to …
My Top Thanksgiving Day Tips
The holidays can be stressful for many of us which is why we'll be tackling mindset next month. But first, we have to get through the big T. Thanksgiving is kind of like the gateway drug to the holidays. How you manage it can set the tone for the next 6 weeks so let's set …
It’s Not Too Late to Start the November Challenge
All's been quiet on the challenge front, so I wanted to repost the challenge in case you haven't quite locked into it. And remember, it's never too late to start one of our challenges! The November Challenge This is the simplest of all challenges; your goal is to do some intentional movement/activity for 30 minutes …
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The November Challenge: Movement
Yesterday we completed the Nutrition Challenge (and we'll unpack that challenge later this week), but today we kick off our November Challenge, where we'll tackle movement. It's the simplest of all challenges; your goal is to do some intentional movement/activity for 30 minutes daily. Take a 30- minute strength class, walk, do three 10-minute walks, …
October Challenge Check-In
We are beginning Week 3 of our October Nutrition Challenge, so it's time for a check-in. If you have consistently been following the challenge, here's what you may be experiencing: You (and your gut) have adjusted to the produce. You're more easily able to meal plan. Your knife skills are on point. You have better …
Meal Planning and Prepping 101
We're 8 days into the October Nutrition Challenge and I wanted to share some tips on meal planning or prepping. Let's dig right into it, shall we? Meal Planning and Prep You can make a big dent in your fruit and veggie servings with breakfast and lunch. The problem I hear from most people is …
How to Follow a Training Plan
Training for a race? Congrats! Crossing the finish line of any type of race is an exhilarating, moving experience. But before the finish line, you have to get to the starting line, and before you get to the starting line, you have to train, and for many of us, that involves a training plan. This …