Be mindful. A mantra we often hear, but rarely ponder the meaning of. Mindfulness is more than a trend sweeping the tabloids— it’s a lifestyle practice that has been used for thousands of years to center the focus of the mind and find inner peace and happiness. For those who read our post on simple […]
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What you put into your body directly impacts what you get out of it. This holds especially true for those who work out frequently. Your body is working around the clock, whether you’re realizing it or not, to break down the foods that you eat. These foods, when broken down, play various roles throughout your
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We aren’t all nutritionists. And honestly, if you actually take the time to research all of the vitamins, minerals, macronutrients, and the likes, it’s a bit overwhelming. Like, super overwhelming. Especially when you realize that you’re probably not getting enough of at least a few of these things in your everyday intake. Iron is the
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Admit it, you’ve been there: you wake up feeling great, get to work, sit down amongst the chaotic pile-up of papers on your desk, and all of the sudden your brain decides it’s snooze time. Or you’ve hit what you presume to be a midday slump, and you chalk it up to simply needing a
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Too frequently, we get so wrapped up in our views of the physical world, whether it’s with our possessions, our surroundings, or our bodies. Sometimes we need to take a break from all of that and just relax, something that far too many people don’t truly know how to do. You don’t have to be
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There’s a misconception going around that just because you act like you’re healthy doesn’t mean that you’re actually healthy. We see it all the time, and we have one thing to say to you: your “little” bad habits are, in fact, sabotaging your weight loss and fitness goals! We aren’t going to name names, but,
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Is there anything coconut can’t do? Seriously, from haircare to cooking oils— the benefits are endless. When most people hear the word, “coconut”, visions of the tropics (and pina coladas) immediately start to appear. Even though this warmer-weather nut triggers all the same for me, I am also excited about the benefits that coconut brings
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As I sit sipping my hot lemon water, I feel like a lifetime has passed in the two weeks that I had begun starting my paleo reboot. Sure, I am allowed one cheat meal per week, but after two weeks of doing this I have realized two things: 1) cheat meals now have greater consequences
As much as we hate to admit it, stress is a critical part of our lives. It drives us to finish projects on time, it motivates us to be responsible, and it helps us to realize the things that seem to be most important to us. However, far too many people— especially adults— suffer from
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