Tag: healthy living
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Sweet Vanilla Pecan Granola Clusters Recipe
I am addicted to granola. I like it plain. I like it with yogurt. I like it with milk. I like it paired with my morning coffee. And it tastes amazing pretty much any time of the day, so I can easily call it breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack, or dessert. When you find a […]
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The Scientific Explanation For Why You Should Plan Workouts Around Your Menstrual Cycle
A menstrual cycle is an unavoidable monthly experience for many non-post-menopausal women. Personally, my period usually brings a bad headache the day before and the first day of my menstrual cycle, and my fatigue is far higher. I have always adjusted my workouts slightly during the beginning portion of my menstrual flow because I know […]
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Weight Lifting and Endurance Training: A Fitness Combination With Great Health Benefits and Workout Results
For years, I have struggled with the internal debate of how strength training fits into my routine. In the beginning, I had concerns that strength training and running didn’t mesh well. Most of these weren’t based on anything other than “fitness rules” I had read in magazines or online. If I weight lifted too much, […]
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Welcome!
Hi there! Thanks so much for being here. My goal for this blog is to provide you with research-based fitness information so that together we can find a fitness and lifestyle routine you find joy in. This is not a weight-loss blog but instead a place to celebrate fueling our bodies and finding a fitness […]
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The Many Health Benefits of Strength Training
Whether you are in the beginning stages of your fitness journey or have been endurance training for years, I am a huge advocate of strength training and would strongly recommend adding it to your workout routine. On a personal level, weight lifting has given me so much confidence. It is hard to beat the feeling […]
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The Best Way to Create a Workout Routine You’ll Enjoy
Starting on your fitness journey might seem hugely overwhelming at first. I’m making this assumption because it certainly was for me when I first started exercising regularly. There were so many programs available and within many of those programs, there were different types of plans you could follow. There were endless cardio options, a million […]