Turn that frown upside down!

Here's something from Runner's World on the benefits of a crappy run! Opportunity for Growth. We can learn much more from the runs that humble us than the ones that go so well we hardly take notice. Bad runs inspire us to evaluate what went wrong. How many long runs have you had this season …

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Quick and Healthy Breakfast

Omelet Roll Ups YIELD: 1 serving PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutes COOKING TIME: 1 minutes DetailsGetting the kids off to school on time is hard! Make it easier with this perfect kid-friendly breakfast from The Eat-Clean Diet® for Family and Kids, which can be prepared in less than 10 minutes! Ingredients • 3 egg whites • …

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Calling All Runners!

Runners are a particular breed.  We are creatures of habit and once we find something that works we won't stray.  That goes for running bras to socks.  So I'm curious, what makes you tick? Why do you run? Where is your favorite place to run?  Are you a trail runner or do you prefer the …

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Stressed? Swamped? Try This!

While technology can help manage our tasks, the bottom line is that it can't add more hours in our day!  Most of us are busy with work, kids, family, chores and tasks and our running around is endless.  But while it may look like a laundry explosion on your floor, you're called in to a …

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The “Back to Fitness” Plan

I love summer.  The warm days and evenings are conducive to activity and outside play, lots of backyard bbq's, camping trips, vacations and the like.  With the fun times come plenty of opportunities to skip the workout and grab an extra beer or Skinny Girl margarita.   With back to school on the minds of most …

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Fix What’s Broken

If you are off track from your workouts or have fallen off the healthy eating wagon it's time to fix what's broken. Are you eating too much at mealtime? Grazing with wild abandon? Hitting the wine, beer or spirits too often? Are you sleeping through your alarm? Shuffling your running shoes to the back of …

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Great Tips from America’s Toughest Trainer!

The following is a great article from Jillian Michaels!  Enjoy! Break the Cycle of Emotional Eating By Jillian Michaels If you suffer from constant food cravings, there are some steps you can take to remedy the situation. The first step is to make sure you're eating correctly for your metabolic type. (You can find out …

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What’s your most enjoyable hour of your day?

Is it the first hour of the day when the house is quiet and still?  Do you prefer the hour after the kiddies are down for the night?  The hour at the gym, on the trail, at the class, with your trainer?  Having coffee with your girlfriends or some quality time (chuckle) with your spouse …

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“A” is for Artichoke

the artful artichoke  by Diane Lofshult Food for Thought: With its pointy, prickly leaves, the artichoke is a rather daunting-looking plant. But don’t let its odd looks deter you; getting to the heart of this plant may take some extra effort, but it’s worth the wait. Health Benefits. Artichoke is very high in fiber, potassium, …

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The Magic Formula

Psych!  There is no magic formula to getting in shape or losing weight.  There are, however, 3 things you can do to be successful so listen up. 1.     Be consistent. 2.    Have a plan. 2a.  Have a plan B. 3.    If the wheels come off your plan take a deep breath and put 'em back …

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