Illustration/Art by Caitlyn McGauley We are planning our next roadtrip for summer 2015 and I am looking for inspiration and guidance on staying fit while on the road and found the following by Leo Babauta on what he did during his travel in Europe: The 7 Things I Do to Stay Fit While Traveling By Leo Babauta I keep the workout short and minimal. Every day, I alternate about 10 minutes of writing with my exercise for the day — either pushups or bodyweight squats. Just one bodyweight exercise, probably 4-6 sets (not including warmup sets) of as many…
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Inspired by the Zucchini Noodles and Shrimp with Almond-Herb Pesto recipe that I tore from the pages of a Williams Sonoma catalog months ago, I finally picked up the Paderno Spiralizer to try the recipe out this weekend. Spiralizers have gained popularity recently for making satisfying dishes without grains which is great for those who are on a low-carb, gluten-free, or Paleo diet. It’s also wonderful especially during the warm months when most people prefer to eat lighter dishes. Paderno World Cuisine Spiralizer Pro, 4-Blade
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Here is a brilliant idea on making healthy eating more effortless! It’s wonderful for packing lunch for work. This photo clearly shows how to layer the salad in the container (just be sure to keep the jar upright to keep the lettuce from getting soggy)! Credit: https://loftyappetite.wordpress.com/2012/04/16/salad-in-a-jar/
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Those of us who are in the Northeast welcomed the first day of Spring with a few layers of snow. Nevertheless, warmer days are coming for certain and with it, the inevitable shedding of winter coats and cozy sweaters. Getting rid of the extra pounds and taking on an activity that I can sustain are foremost in my mind. Inspiration abounds including that of one beautiful spirit and amazing woman – Ernestine Shepherd – who also holds the distinction of being the World’s Oldest Bodybuilder. Here is her story.
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The Philadelphia Flower Show commenced and concluded, the clocks sprung an hour forward, the snow from last week melted, and we’re seeing some sun along with some rain this week. The warmer temperature is making us feel that Spring is somewhere around the corner. Even the blue hyacinth bulbs that I was gifted with back in December are beginning to sprout and calling for a proper place to call home. Because I have been hibernating rather too well this winter, I started to look for some inspiration to finally kickstart a healthier year, I picked up Vani Hari’s recently…
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