Category: self care
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Running for Mercy!
Since childhood, the only times in my life I’ve ever run were forced by my coach for that one stinkin’ required physical education credit during my senior year of high school. I hated it, and felt greatly vindicated when I managed to get out of it due to a doctor’s note for shin splints and…
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Breathing room
They say the ocean air is good for your lungs. I’ve had a cold that turned into bronchitis (plus asthma = no fun) but I’m finally feeling better. Sitting in the sunshine by the sea is good therapy. Although our recent move was a good thing, I see now why moving is considered one of…
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Capable of more: life lessons from the gym
After Saturday’s workout I thought, “I’m not going to be able to move my arms tomorrow!” Now let me make this clear: you don’t have to feel sore to know you had a good workout. That depends on your body and your goals. But the thing is, I’ve realized through working out that my tendency…
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Beauty in all sizes
Recently, a woman named Rachel posted a selfie with a thanks to Old Navy for offering cute plus size clothing after overhearing other shoppers pick up a patriotic tank and mock how “huge” it was. Rachel was hurt, spent a few minutes crying about it, then tried on that very tank and decided to buy…
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Reasons to Exercise
We’re back from the beach — and a ridiculously long drive because little kids require frequent potty breaks, because the dogs are picky potty-ers and have to find just the right spot, and because I hate highways so I don’t drive as fast as many folks do. But all three dogs did SO great I…