A Plan to Be Happier in 2017
In our culture the pursuit of money, possessions, and social status is often equated with creating happiness. If you could only make X income, live in the right neighborhood, hang out with the right people and be thin and beautiful, THEN you would be happy. The problem is, chasing after things that are external can leave you very unsatisfied, especially…
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Habits Make Us Who We Are
It is the habits and actions we take, everyday, that move us forward in life or keep us stuck. An adult makes about 35,000 concsious decisions everyday. This number may sound crazy, but in fact, we make over 200 decisions everyday on food alone according to researchers at Cornell University. It is easy to see how during stressful times, or by by the…
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Perfectionism Is Fear Dressed Up In Good Shoes...
"Perfectionism is fear dressed up in good shoes and a nice coat. You will never be free from criticism. Perfectionism is a huge waste of time." --Elizabeth Gilbert I LOVE this quote and it relates so well to health and fitness. Eating well and exercise should be about taking good care of yourself so that you can go out into the world and do what…
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Elvis Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a staple breakfast in our house but it can get old sometimes so I just bought a fantastic new cookbook called OATrageous Oatmeals by Kathy Hester. This is a fantastic book and well worth adding to your collection. This oatmeal recipe is a tribute to the King of Rock and Roll. If you know anything about Elvis, you know that he loved the…
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