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Archive for the ‘Wellness’ Category

The Top 12 Superfoods of 2012

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

The plane has landed. I guess I deserve it. I did, after all, write a blog post called ‘Born Skinny.’ My metabolism, the metabolism that has been overly kind to me for 37 years, has officially retired. I think due to overwork. I have joined the rest of humanity- ass fallen, boobs headed south, beautiful cellulite, and finally the inability to eat whatever I want (that’s the worst part of all). Ahh, the wonderful world of aging. It was great while it lasted. Now I actually have to do something called, **gasp** …WORK.

Me at 8 years old

So, seeing that summer is almost upon us, and you know my goal is always to get you as close to your personal best as possible, today I wanted to give you the Top 12 Superfoods you should be incorporating into your diet. Many of these superfoods have helped keep me in good health. Today, we’re getting off the fence, off the junk, and caring for ourselves. Consider this your whack over the head with the frying pan (pardon the irony). It’s May. May is about rebirth, rejuvenation, and regrowth. So, if you’ve been a bad girl, give yourself permission to own that… and then let it go. I’m doing that too.

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Wednesday Words Of Wisdom

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

These really spoke to me today, on this rainy Wednesday, at my desk, in my pj’s, coffee in hand. I hope they will speak to you too.

I’d love to know your thoughts.

xoxEDxox

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How To Fit Exercise Into Your “Too Busy” Schedule: NO EXCUSES!

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

Bu Guest Blogger Samantha Peters

It’s hard to understate the importance of exercise. By getting physical activity we can strengthen our immune response and our cardiovascular system, buffering our bodies against heart disease and other ailments. We can lose weight and feel younger. We can reduce stress and battle depression. No matter what we specifically choose to do – whether it’s running, swimming, tennis, or yoga – there’s truly no substitute for a lifestyle that promotes exercise and activity.

We all know this. But there’s often a considerable gulf between knowing the benefits offered by exercise and implementing them. We may know that it’s important to hit the gym a couple times a week or lace up our shoes and go for a run, but it is often far easier to postpone the activity when the time arises. This is understandable; although a workout can be invigorating, fun, and even relaxing, inertia often keeps us from getting out the door in the first place. It is ultimately far easier to sit in front of the TV than it is to get on our feet and challenge our bodies. Consequently, even the best intentions often go for naught. You can probably relate – I certainly can.

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Overcoming Addiction: A Work Still in Progress.

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

WARNING: Today’s post is disturbing. But it is an important read for everyone. My goal today is to release the shame and stigma of addiction. Many people in this country are suffering. You might be suffering in silence. I urge you to read this. It might encourage you, or someone you love, to seek help.

By Guest Blogger Charity Crenshaw

I’m going to start by saying my name is Charity and I am an alcoholic. A recovering one that is. I have been sober since August 24th, 2010.

For the sake of this blog, I will summarize my story the best way I can. I will not go into too much of my early life and the things that happened, that made me who I am today. I have very few memories of my childhood. I was molested from the age of 3 to 5, though I have blocked out most of the memories. I also have a big blank spot from ages 6 to 10. My mom had many boyfriends, so I think more happened than I am able to recall.

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The Rat Wheel and 7 Signs That You’re Caught In It, Baby

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

“I observe that many people seek happiness “out there”. They imagine it will come to them if they get a raise, a new car, a new lover, or something else they want but do not have. My own experience, repeated many times, is that the actual reward of getting and having, is usually much less than the one imagined.” Dr. Andrew Weil

Have you ever experienced any of these situations:

- You’re walking down the aisle at your wedding, and a family member jokes in their wedding speech, “When is the baby coming?”
- You give birth to your first child, and 3 months later, someone asks you, “When is baby #2 coming?”
- You give birth to baby #2, and 3 months later, someone asks you, “When is baby #3 coming?”
- You got a 9/10 and someone asked you where the other 1 percent went.
- You wait for something to happen. Something great happens, and the next day, it’s already old news. Onto the next. More expectations to perform other great things.

So my question to you is, “When is it ever good enough?”

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“Wordy” Wednesday: Game Changing

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

If this doesn’t make you stop, pause, and reassess your priorities and journey on this earth, I’m not sure what will.

I’d love your thought

xoxEDxox

Is TODAY the Most Depressing of the Year? 10 Tips To Get Yourself Out of a Funk

Monday, January 16th, 2012

“Christmas is over, you’ve put on weight, it’s cold out, it’s dark out, your credit card bills are in, you’re not going to get another day off until March, and you’re tired.

You might even be depressed.

If so, you are not alone, especially not today. For today, according to one measure, is Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year.” (Montreal Gazette)

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