Health and Fitness

It’s Ellie (Krieger) week!

Adam told me today that the focus of my blog has become a lot less “healthy” and a lot more “sane,” since so many of my posts cover food/body image issues and the like. Well, I’m showing him up tonight with a post that’s all about healthy foods because hey, I’ve been cooking and I [...]

Why Women Should Lift Weights

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In general, women are still convinced that sticking to the cardio machines is the way to go. In this article, I found this great article by Alicia Kirschenheiter of dailyevolution.com as to why as woman, we can no longer fear the weight rack. Check it out!

Boost Your Brain with Weight Training

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Tip of the week. Weight training not only helps you keep your muscles and bones strong as you age, but it can also help you to literally change the neuronal patterns in your brain-altering your brain to increase confidence and self-esteem. You just need 2 40 minute sessions a week! Be sure the weights are heavy enough to fatigue your muscles near the end of your repetitions. Make sure to use 5 lbs or more for most exercises.

The Power of Listening

Interior Gardens >> When you listen, really listen to someone in a non-judgmental way, you are really saying; I care about you and I am here for you. It is a powerful message to give someone.

Labor Day In Maine

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This weekend I was super excited to head up to my favorite place on planet earth...Portland, Maine!

My nipple was even hard over it! On the way there, Christian channeled his inner Jersey Shore and beat up that beat.

We stopped at Subway on the way and I got a turkey sub

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