How I found my happy heart (guest post)

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Heart disease is the number one cause of death in North America:  according to the CDC in 2008, 616,000 people died as a result - meaning that 1 in 4 deaths could be attributed to heart disease. The stats surrounding heart health can be staggering, and we are inundated with this type of information everyday. But what do you really think of when you think of heart disease? Probably an older man? ... Continue Reading

Breaking down breakfast.

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We dont have many hard & fast rules in our house. I like to offer choices as often as I can so the Tornado and the Husband feels empowered. As a result, we may break every rule when it comes to breakfast---but the one rule is there must be a breaking of the fast. Im over at attune foods today sharing all my morning meal secrets. JOIN ME?   This post is brought to you by ... Continue Reading

Genetics loaded in the gun.**

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This is a conversation which started over on my Facebook page and it's one Ive not been able to get off my mind. Actually (dramatic pause) the convo. started long before that. (this is your cue to wriggle around & get comfy in your chair. the post shall be mercifully short but there's lottsa navel-gazing coming your way). I was snarfing sushi and talking BRAVO TV debating political ... Continue Reading

Im oil pulling.

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First, YOU PEOPLE ROCK. Im woman enough to admit Ive purchased coconut oil a few times.  And never used. I knew it would cure my dryass elbows struggle with dry patches of skin. I semi-recalled people wiser than I cooked and baked with it (yes Im looking at YOU oh SpaBettie and Pure2Raw twins). I was confident I needed it in my life.  And yet Id purchase, ignore, let expire, ... Continue Reading

Nia: Dance fitness that will surprise you (guest post).

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As a long time fan of NIA (I chatted about it briefly here) Im constantly surprised how many people still ask: NIA WHATWHAT?   NIA. I’ve always liked everything about it. The movement, the music, the studio, the stage, even the clothes. The kitchen was where I first started dancing. Then it was the rec center, talent shows, the community theater. I even spent one summer as ... Continue Reading

Fireworks & *FITBLOGGIN*!

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Id imagine, if you reside in the USA, your today is more about outdoors and BBQs than 'net surfing and blog reading. Still, since I spend last night accidentally wandering down memory lane, I felt compelled to drag you down the path with me I wanted to share a little 'what we're up to' & memory musings with you anyway. I love our neighborhood. Myriad reasons I wont bore you with (and ... Continue Reading

Is Paleo a cult? (guest post)

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I’ve heard paleo called a cult before. I get it. People who choose to eat paleo can be overzealous in sharing about it. Many preach it as the be all end all way for everyone to eat. Some come across a little elitist, some judgmental, and others if-you-don’t-eat-perfect-paleo-you’re-not-paleo-enough-ish. There is no lack of passion among the paleo community. Yes, some go a little ... Continue Reading

Mindful eating.

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Today's post was supposed to be about the Tornado & my new backpacks. (which as I type & read sounds exceedingly boring.  those ramblings may languish in drafts forever after all.) After your comments yesterday, however, I decided to trash that preempt that post & answer your mindful eating questions as best I can. I challenge is I dont really know anything.  Ive not ready ... Continue Reading

“Mama, you dont like sweets.”

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The other day I dropped the Tornado at a friend's house, a few errands (including the bank) & came back to join the playdate. The first thing she noticed as she climbed in the car was the lollipop Id tossed in the cupholder next to me. Mama whats that?! she asked (apparently still mired in the phase where children ask questions with exceedingly obvious answers). I told her how Id gone to ... Continue Reading

Walk with me (NAKANO splash it on/step it up challenge).

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Ahhh People.  Ive yammered at length about how Im just not a runner. Ive done it.  Im not good at it.  I get more of  a runners GOOD BYE than a runners HIGH. Im a lover not a fighter. Im a walker not a runner.  It fits my self-definition:  soft of core, (at times) owied of back & living life in the slow lane. As a result Im all over the 60-Day SPLASH IT ON, STEP IT UP challenge ... Continue Reading

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