Category: Healthy LIfestyle
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Pounding the Pavement and Inhaling Protein
My feet and legs hurt – I think it’s from kicking so much butt by breaking my 10K PR a week and a half ago. Or it could be because I need new running shoes. Either or. Whatever the reason, I better get them quick, fast and in a hurry since I’m less than a month…
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I’m Not a Runner
Kansas is pretty even when it’s freezing and snowy! My running path on Monday – it has since snowed two more inches. I read a lot of news and while skimming for beef related articles, I come across a lot of health related news as well. And as someone who has initiated a lifestyle change,…
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I’m Pretty Good At This, But I Pretty Much Hate It
I’m not one for selfies – I’d rather be in group photos so here are my lovely kicks. I ran long distances in middle and high school and I was pretty good at it. Let’s not confuse the above statement for “I love running” because that is inaccurate. Being good at something doesn’t necessarily mean…
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Slow Down Saturday
I’ve been swamped like a Florida gator the past two weeks with the Kansas FFA Convention but am looking forward to an Alaskan vacation next week! I had a chance to slow down and enjoy some friend time today when Melissa and I ran The Color Run! Things will be a bit slow over the…
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Vegetarian Lifestyle Doesn’t Always Mean Healthy
I like to read the headlines on Yahoo!….a lot. That’s where I find a lot of my fun nutrition and health facts. Recently, I found this gem: 10 Diet and Exercise Myths That Pack on Pounds. Guess what #8 is? “Myth: Becoming a vegetarian will help me drop a size.” Thaaaat’s right – ceasing meat consumption…