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Summer Parenting Challenges
One of the challenges of this summer has been my 12 year old daughter is home during the day. She really wasn’t into attending camp this summer – so other than a few weeks where there were specialized camps, she is home. Which means she has to figure out a way to keep herself occupied…
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Rest and Recovery are Not the Same
To follow up on yesterday’s seasons of change post, I found a post that capture the essence of what I was talking about: Change of Season. The last line “Commit to the process then release your attachment to the outcome….” really says it all doesn’t it? I want you to take some time to read this: Are You…
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Summer: A Season of Abundance
Today’s Yoga theme was about the meanings of the different seasons, specifically Summer. Summer meaning abundance – it’s the time when things come to fruition. Flowers bloom, goals come together – but not everything is ready. Keep in mind that fruit takes a while to ripen. But it’s the time to appreciate all you have…
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CrossFit Games 2014: And The Winners Are…
Did you happen to watch the CrossFit Games this past week? What an awesome display of athleticism and community. It makes me feel like working out harder and it also makes me feel like I am way out of shape. HA! Someone posed a question online about whether the CF Games actually hurts local affiliates…
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A Little Parental Freedom Is A Good Thing
With the kiddos off to camp this week, Scott and I are taking time to reconnect. It is so odd to not have the kids home. The drive to VTech to drop them off was filled with bickering and Are we there yets as expected. The 4 hour drive home though — was pure heaven.…
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Boxing Workout Stats
Workout Power Boxing 1 Hour
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Stop Wasting Time On Things That Don’t Matter
It’s Friday!! I had the weirdest dream last night and I think it was caused by reading about the horrific Malaysian airplane tragedy. I read an article about the crash site and witness accounts and my heart just dropped. Thinking about those people and the sheer fear and terror that must have overtaken them is…
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Be Open To The Journey
Yesterday, Iyanla Vanzant shared something on her Facebook page:that really enhanced the theme of change: There are times when we do not recognize that it is time for us to move forward. When life is ready for us to move and we resist, life will move us by any means necessary. What may feel like a disaster is…
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Change Can Make Us Stronger
I’m not sure really why, but for the last few weeks I have been really off focus on my nutrition. Eating a lot more dairy and usually snacking in the evening. Morning and afternoons – no problem but something about dinner and beyond has me acting very unlike myself. More carbs and just foods I…
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Learning About Heart Rate Zones
For the past month or so, I have been using a heart rate monitor to track some stats about the different workouts I am doing. I didn’t really understand much about how the five heart rate zones work and what they each meant, so I started doing some research: Heart Rate Zones: What Do They…