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    How to Get Your Kids to Eat a Healthy Breakfast

    January 5, 2018 - By 

    Breakfasts have been one of the biggest struggles in my house. My kids and I are already grouchy when we wake up. Putting an argument about food into the mix is not exactly the best way to start the day. If my kids had their way (and let’s be honest, a lot of days they do), they would have Eggos, Pop Tarts and Cereal (my husband calls them sugar smacks) for breakfast every morning. I feel sorry for their teachers when the inevitable sugar crash occurs. I’ve managed to find a few healthy (or healthier) options when it comes to…

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    6 Tips to Help Save The Environment

    October 10, 2017 - By 

    These Tips Can Help Save the Environment There has been research and numerous studies done on how our lifestyle is damaging the planet. People consume energy at an alarming rate and with the massive world population, that energy consumption is multiplied to a large degree. It can seem disheartening to hear all the statistics about how we’re damaging the planet, to the point that people often feel helpless and don’t feel there’s anything they can do to help. However, there are many simple ways we can adjust our daily lives to be more eco-friendly. Change Your Transportation One way you…

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    Getting Back into the Running Mindset

    September 27, 2017 - By 

    It’s been several months since I’ve been running on a regular basis. Not running has sent me into a spiral of other bad habits. In order to get my running groove back, I’m going to have to change some of my current habits and mindset. More Strength Training Strength training isn’t exactly something that I push myself on. I tend to do the bare minimum on my strength training workouts and blame it on not having the right weights. No more excuses. It’s time to get some heavier weights and get the work done. No More Mindless Nighttime Snacking I’ve…

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    Race to 50 – 50 Races in 50 States

    September 20, 2017 - By 

    It’s time for me to put my running shoes back on and get back in the game! I have a new challenge for myself! I’m going to run in at least one race in all 50 states before I turn 50. Anyone else game for this challenge? I have 14 years to complete this challenge. So far I’ve only competed in races in my home state, Tennessee. I’ve got my work cut out for me. This challenge is going to knock out at least 3 of the items on my bucket list, and probably many bucket list items I haven’t…

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    Running with Plantar Fasciitis

    July 10, 2017 - By 

    Plantar Fasciitis is a very painful thing that a lot of runners deal with, sometimes going to places where there are platform lifts from The Terry Group feels like a blessing for those who suffer of this problem. My husband has recently started dealing with this and we’ve had to do some research to find out how to deal with the pain and get him back to running pain-free. Here are a few things we’ve found to help with plantar fasciitis.   Get Supportive Shoes It’s well worth it to spend a little extra on running shoes if it means…