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This weekend I was pressed for time, ingredients, and under a lot of stress. I am in the process of moving so that presents its own challenges, but trying to eat well on top of moving your furniture, buying groceries, and still cleaning the house is an added stressor nobody enjoys. Going out to eat is fun, and you can always find healthy options, but let’s be honest: very few people go out to restaurants to eat salads. No worries, I made my own salad with the veggies that were piling up in the fridge and with the lettuce days …

When it comes to running, most people know that it’ll help lose weight and gain muscle. While these are two great benefits, there are also benefits that aren’t as well known. Here is a list of 10 benefits from running you may not know! Decreased stress High levels of stress seem inevitable for just about everybody. From the corporate businesswoman to the stay-at-home dads, it is a part of our lives. Running can help to alleviate that stress by getting your blood pumping and helps to release endorphins which make us feel better! Improves memory The muscles in your legs aren’t the …

Do you suffer from Supermom Syndrome? Maybe you haven’t heard of this phrase before but chances are you’re either living it or you know someone who is. When you’re living like Supermom, you’re often working at least one full-time job, raising a family, managing a household and taking on more and more in your day-to-day life. Even if you have a supportive spouse or partner, you may still refuse to ask for help. Stress is the Villain. Taking on too much creates stress, and stress opens the door for a multitude of health problems. When you experience stress, your body …

When it comes to health, there are many different aspects that need to be addressed to achieve great overall health. Physical, mental, psychological, social, spiritual, internal, external…the list goes on and on and on. As soon as you are old enough to understand these words, the ideas and philosophies on how to achieve perfect overall health is constantly drilled into our heads with each idea contradicting the last. As I am sure you can relate, after a while the constant pressure of health gets so irritating and frustrating it makes you want to punch something!! What if I told you …

With Valentine’s day upon us, thoughts of roses, chocolates, and plush stuffed animals are on many people’s minds. Everywhere you look you see infinite shades of red, cupid and his bow, and hearts. Lots of hearts. Everywhere! Giving your heart to someone on Valentine’s Day is a tell-tale sign of love, but don’t you want to make sure your heart is the strongest, healthiest heart it can be for that special someone? After all, on average, your heart will beat about 115,000 times every day! Here are a few ways to ensure that your heart is the best that it …