Getting Back to Meditation
I have been an on and off meditator for the past five years. I can be consistent for up to a year and then I can get derailed. When this happens, and I want to get consistent again, I consult my meditation teacher Candice Oksenhorn. I spent this past Saturday afternoon with her in her dining room reviewing various essential oils that could help support…
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My Favorite Books of 2018
These are my favorite books of 2018 because they educated, expanded and inspired me. Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. This is the most impactful book for me in 2018. It it is not pictured here because I leant it to a friend. The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.…
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Need a Boost in Your Mood? Take Your Workout Outside.
I was not surprised when I recently read that outdoor workouts actually provide a greater mental health boost over indoor workouts. Maybe it is the exposure to bright sunlight, or maybe it is just the fact that we are out in nature, part of nature. I notcie that I do feel happier when I can get my workouts done outdoors. Myabe it is the exposure to…
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My Favorite Books of 2017
There are soooo many good books out there. These are five of my favorite in the health and well-being category. Altered Traits by Daniel Goldman, a psychologist and a well know science writer, and Richard Davidson, a respected neuroscientist. This book presents the scientific basis, and the practical benefits of meditation. Meditation actually…
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Banana Oatmeal Cookies
My friend Chris made me a batch of these cookies when I went to her house for tea one afternoon. I ate alot of them and decided I needed to make more! I have been taking them with me as a reqwrad after my morning ski/hike up Aspen Mountain in the morning. Nothing like enjoying a few of these beauties in front of the fire as a reward for a hard hike…
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Chocolate Cherry Cookies
My friend Chris gave me Dr. Joel Fuhrman's new cookbook, "Eat to Live, Quick and Easy" for my birthday last spring. This is a cookbook worth having. The recipes are really healthy and quick and easy. These cookies are delicious and very nutrient dense. They pack well and are perfect to take on a bike ride or hike, or to have in the afternoon to…
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Apricot Oat Bars
This is a recipe from one my favorite chefs, Mark Reinfeld. I love taking cooking classes from him because I always leave inspired! I was in Denver last weekend and attended a cooking demo he did and it seems he just gets better and better, he is always progressing! I made these bars and my hubby loved them and so I brought them in for some of…
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Hot Fudge Sundae
Aspen Valley hosted a meatless Monday event last Monday that focused on getting kids to eat their vegetables. A huge thank you to Kristy Bates RD, and Sandy Holmes RD, for creating a delicious and inspiring menu that even the fussiest of kids got excited about. The hot fudge sundae was a HUGE hit. The fact that it was made from whole foods with no…
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"Embrace" The Documentary
Currently, 80 percent of women in the U.S. are dissatisfied with their appearance. And more than 10 million are suffering from eating disorders. We are a “thin at all costs” culture and at the same time, the U.S. has the highest rates of obesity and eating disorders in the world. Embrace is a documentary (See the trailer here) that explores the pervasive…
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My Top 12 List of Favorite Health and Fitness Blogs, Podcasts, and Websites
I love to learn new things and one of the many great things about being in health and fitness is that there are always lots of new things to learn about! Podcasts have become a real favorite way for me to keep up with things because you can listen as you cook, walk or commute. I was asked to share some of my favorite food blogs, websites and podcasts…
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