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I have decided to do a complete overhaul on myself. I am eating healthier and walking/running daily =)
about 3 years ago
Challenge Yourself
Challenges are small steps you can take toward living a more natural, healthy life. Accept a challenge, log your progress, and watch your successes add up to positive change!
How does it work?
- Take on adventures ranging from nutrition and fitness changes to greener, more natural, habits.
- Log your progress on accepted challenges.
- Track your success at living a healthier, more natural life.
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February 05, 2011
Cook up a homemade soup
From smooth potages and chunky vegetable/whole grain combos to lighter broths and ethnic fare, homemade soups are the perfect way to warm up on cold winter nights. Besides being incredibly versatile and delicious, soups allow you to scale up the...
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February 04, 2011
Enjoy an oyster
According to food lore, months with an “R” in their name are the best times to eat oysters. One possible reason for this belief is that this shellfish spawns in the “R”–less summer months, causing them to become fattier...
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February 03, 2011
Spend less for Valentine's Day
Celebrating your love for another doesn’t have to be a pricey proposition; you can do something thoughtful and kind without breaking the bank. If dining out is your thing, choose a less-expensive, all natural restaurant . Jewelry get your...
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January 31, 2011
Eat a hearty-friendly food
First off, what is a heart–friendly food? We hear so much about what not to eat when it comes to heart health, we sometimes forget that some foods contain nutrients that can help your heart. (Ask your healthcare professional for suggestions...
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January 30, 2011
Raise your exercise willpower
You’ve probably read tips for sticking to an exercise regimen, or lists of ways to maintain self-control during the holidays. But is it possible to literally increase your will to succeed (and therefore your chances)? First, the good news...
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January 29, 2011
Get a stress test
If your doctor suspects heart disease, chances are a stress test of some sort may be recommended. What does that mean? Most of the time, when cardiologists use the term, they mean an exercise stress test—controlled physical exertion that is...
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January 28, 2011
Buy some baking soda
Who knew this simple household cooking staple could clean a kitchen or bathroom so well? If you aim for natural home cleaning, buy a box of the white stuff next time you’re at the store. By mixing one cup with a teaspoon of liquid soap, a...
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January 27, 2011
Try locally raised meat
As people across the country are turning a more discriminating eye toward their meat—gauging where it comes from and how it was raised—buying meats raised close to home is becoming increasingly popular. Local farms can provide such animal...
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January 13, 2011
Experiment with citrus
Citrus is a wonderful way to wake up wintertime salads and add a colorful punch to desserts and entrees. This list of fragrant options is endless: oranges, mandarins, tangerines, blood oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes are commonly seen in...
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January 12, 2011
Embrace the cold
Chilly weather driving you indoors—and away from your workout? (And, perhaps, toward the dessert table or TV sofa?) Stand strong, and recharge your commitment to fitness by embracing winter weather! First, bundle up in appropriate clothing for...
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