This is my first time doing this. I am very specific and very intentional when it comes to the content that I share here. I stumbled over and read this article in my email archives the other day from a fellow blogger that I subscribed to a little while back over the summer and found such … Continue reading REPOST: monday #25: happiness.
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Self Myofascial Release
What is it? A stretching technique that delivers: improvements in flexibility muscle recovery movement efficiency inhibiting overactive muscles pain reduction. In just minutes of application! How can it be done? Foam rollers Vary in density, surface structure, and even temperature modifications Medicine balls Handheld rollers, such as "the stick" How does it work? Focuses on … Continue reading Self Myofascial Release
ThanksGIVING Thursday and Black Friday
What does the term, 'Black Friday' make you think of? Feel? As a child, my memory of Black Friday was the commercials we would see on TV. Macy's, Walmart, and every other department store, it seemed, was battling for our eyes and ears. I knew, beyond shadow of doubt, that Christmas was coming. In fact, … Continue reading ThanksGIVING Thursday and Black Friday
Comparison.
It was a cold and rainy day, but I went out and got my 7 miles in anyway. Times like that test you. Your desire. Your will. Your .. sanity? When you step outside to realize it is positively pouring cats and dogs and you have 7 miles on your run schedule that day. You … Continue reading Comparison.
Snack Time: Hummus & Tortillas
I had the opportunity to try this recipe from a friend (she made it, not me!) and it was so tasty! In case you ever wanted to make your own hummus vs buying one from the store! Very easy to make!
The Wisdom of Intentionality
I am not perfect, nor will I profess to be even close to being perfect. Every time I share a message with others, I am, quite honestly and directly, preaching to myself, first. Trust me! After all, I am the one in my life that needs it most. I can't change you. I can only … Continue reading The Wisdom of Intentionality
Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
A delicious and savory (and easy!) spin on green beans that my parents introduced me to over the Thanksgiving holiday! Enjoy! Ingredients: * 1 Tbsp butter * 3 Tbsp olive oil * 1 medium head garlic * 2 (14.5 oz) cans green beans, drained * salt and pepper, to taste * 1/2 c grated Parmesan … Continue reading Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
At the Supermarket
"The wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings. Let food be your medicine." - Hippocrates "No matter how meticulously edited our shopping lists are, it;s hard not to be overwhelmed the minute we set foot into the electric blue fluorescent glow of the grocery store. More than 50,000 packaged goods … Continue reading At the Supermarket
Giving Thanks
Are you like me? .. I have always had the tendency to, through all the goodness in my life, zero in on the one thing that is wrong. I zero in on it, like targeting it for destruction. Then, I execute and attack until it is no longer an issue. Sounds great, right? Sometimes, it … Continue reading Giving Thanks
Lean & Tasty: Savory Garlic Fish
Sometimes, you just need to clean out the cabinets and use what you have versus buying more food. I am in this boat - I have lots of things in my cabinets but generally tend to go and purchase what I have been eating or have a taste for. I decided to get creative and resourceful. This was a fun discovery.