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Continuing on the Healthy Path
Continuing on the Healthy Path Back in October, I visited a medical professional for some health and wellness advice. In a nutshell, I wanted to find out how I was doing internally and what I could do...
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The Lone Runner
The Lone Runner Somehow, back this summer, my three running buddies and I tentatively decided to run a half-marathon. We were all at different stages of training – one of the girls had run at least one...
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Becoming a CASA
Becoming a CASA Back in college, I wanted to become a child advocate lawyer. I didn’t know what all that entailed, and I certainly didn’t realize the emotional impact it could have on an individual....
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Fighting Burnout with Cross Training
Fighting Burnout with Cross Training I arrived at 5:30 a.m. The sun was still in hiding, and I was a bit chilled by the early morning air. I shed my shirt and my shorts, tossed my flip flops to the...
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3 Easy Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season
3 Easy Ways to Give Back This Holiday Season We have officially entered the holiday season. Well, technically I suppose one could argue that the holiday season began in late August or early September...
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Caring for the Caregivers
Caring for the Caregivers As we get closer and closer to Christmas, it’s quite easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of wrapping gifts, seeing lights and drinking hot chocolate (after a...
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An Injury Surprise
An Injury Surprise It all started with the hooker heels. My husband started blaming himself, but he shouldn’t have. Yes, he was the one who purchased the 5-inch black bootie heels for me last...
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Rest: It’s Essential.
Rest: It’s Essential. I am the worst injured person. As I mentioned in my previous post, I sprained my foot while training for my fourth half marathon. I was told to rest and ice – which I thought was...
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What am I supposed to do if I can’t exercise?
What am I supposed to do if I can’t exercise? I am the worst injured person. As I mentioned in my previous post, I sprained my foot while training for my fourth half marathon. I was told to rest and...
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Running and Pregnancy
Running and Pregnancy What I really wanted to call this post: Run down, tired, and no, I DON’T want to exercise today… November and December were interesting months for me, to say the least. In...
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5 Ways to Get Your H2O
5 Ways to Get Your H2O I’ve always been a devoted water drinker. Since high school, when I found out that drinking water actually made you lose weight, I’ve worked very hard to get a full 64 oz. in...
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Staying in Shape During Pregnancy
Staying in Shape During Pregnancy I stood on the scale on January 4th, the first day back at work, on a regular schedule, on a regular routine again, and gritted my teeth. The number was so much higher...
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Daniel Fast
Daniel Fast It’s been several years ago, but during one January, many members of our church decided to participate in the Daniel Fast. If you haven’t heard of it, this is the breakdown: It’s based on...
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Why I Adopted Whole30 While Pregnant
Why I Adopted Whole30 While Pregnant Disclaimer: This is my own personal experience regarding participating in Whole30 while pregnant. Please consult a doctor or medical professional before beginning...
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My First Experience with a GPS Watch
My First Experience with a GPS Watch Disclaimer: This is not a paid endorsement of the Garmin Vivoactive. I’ve always considered myself a lazy runner. I don’t necessarily run because I like it. I like...
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Pregnant? Dress Your Best with these 4 Pro-Tips!
Pregnant? Dress Your Best with these 4 Pro-Tips! My first experience with maternity clothes did not go so well. Being the cheap (thrifty?) person I am, I couldn’t see spending a lot of money on clothes...
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Is Meal Planning Worth It?
Is Meal Planning Worth It? One of my favorite weekly activities is planning our meals for the upcoming week. I enjoy this activity so much that I usually plan my meals a week in advance of my shopping...
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I Had a Baby – Why Do I Still Look 9 Months Pregnant?
I Had a Baby – Why Do I Still Look 9 Months Pregnant? A friend of mine has told the story about her first trip to a store after having her first daughter. It was two weeks after her daughter’s birth,...
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Goos, mixes, drinks galore – which running snack do you adore?
Goos, mixes, drinks galore – which running snack do you adore? Varieties seem limitless, from the drink version to the gooey version, from the food version to the mix version. They populate markets,...
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Teaching My Toddler Healthy Habits
Teaching My Toddler Healthy Habits Tomorrow, my little girl turns three. She’s a sparkly princess, a glittering dancer who loves music and reading, and she’s already got the signs of being a lover of...
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