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Monday Motivation
No matter how rocky, rough, or challenging we forecast for this week, we need to be positive, present, and persistent… be grateful for the obstacles in the road as they make us stronger in the end. The light at the end of the tunnel will soon come and we will welcome it with a fresh, new…
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Monday Motivation
What challenge do you anticipate this week, related to work, family, or self? What is your plan for overcoming this obstacle? How will you feel after you step over this hurdle? I treated myself to a mindful and therapeutic hike through Carkeek Park’s vast trails this morning. The path was flat, smooth, and calm until faced with a…
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Monday Motivation
Stay in the present moment. Be mindful. Be aware. Grow stronger and more resilient with each challenge.
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TED Talk Tuesday
What brings you happiness? What gives your life meaning and purpose? Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but happiness is not consistent and there is a more fulfilling path, according to journalist and author, Emily Esfahani Smith. If we serve something beyond ourselves and develop our best inner beings, we will have something meaningful to grasp. In…
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Fit Friday
JUNE CHALLENGE FOR A GREAT CAUSE Next month, I am riding in the Great Cycle Challenge to fight kids’ cancer. My goal is to ride 500 miles throughout the month, and I will be pedaling as often as I can to reach my target. Why am I doing this? Because cancer is the largest killer of…
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Mindful Monday
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is defined as being present in the moment in a nonjudgmental way. Becoming mindful in our lives expresses itself in multiple ways: Being aware and accepting of present experience Bringing focus, awareness and attention to the present moment “Single-tasking” rather than multi-tasking Being wholeheartedly present here and now Appreciating the present moment…
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Thursday Nugget
Healthy Ways to Add Sweetness to Your Plate Easy Fruit Swaps Instead of… Sugar-sweetened yogurt with fruit. Try plan yogurt with fresh or frozen fruit. Instead of… Salad croutons. Try a handful of thinly sliced or cubed fruit, Instead of… Fiber or energy bars or snack chips. Try fresh whole fruit. Instead of… A glass of…
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TED Talk Tuesday
Spring has arrived and Summer is around the corner… …and your pants are fitting snug from the past holidays, Valentine’s chocolates, or too much boozing and munching during Spring Break. Is this you? Are you seeking motivators to move more and shed those extra pounds? First and foremost, focus on the good feeling daily movement brings your body, mind, and soul.…
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Workout Wednesday
Are you struggling to lose those last 5 pounds to reach your goal weight? Do you have much more weight to lose and just can’t seem to maintain a consistent healthy, active lifestyle? Are you seeking ways to simply feel good and be happy? 5 Simple Tips to Lose Weight, Keep It Off, and Reach Happiness Move—and then move some more. Exercise routines are…
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Workout Wednesday
Do you often say to yourself, “I am at the gym… Now, what should I do?” First, do not focus on what you should do; focus on what want to do. Do what feels good to you today. To get you started and stay motivated… I have compiled a “list” of 5 basic movement patterns to include during each gym session. Push Movement Examples:…
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