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Spice up your life: allspice or no spice?
An alternative to cinnamon Cinnamon has many health benefits as we all know. But some people are allergic to cinnamon! If you’re one of those unfortunate people, don’t fear! Allspice is a great alternative with many health benefits as well. I’m here to tell you why you should spice up your life, especially during this…Spice… Read more
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Rest and Recovery: Epsom Salt Baths
Have you tried Epsom salt baths? I had never used Epsom salt prior to training for a marathon this past year. But I’m here to tell you, they are amazing for recovery, especially after those painful long training runs (I’m talking 15+ miles, bro). Soak in salt.. First of all, who doesn’t enjoy a nice warm…Rest… Read more
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Ingredients for weight loss: Cinnamon health benefits
So you want to lose weight.. As we enter this festive holiday season, we tend to pack in the calories and slow down at the same time. I mean, it’s hard to get that run done when it’s a blistering 30 degrees outside. And same goes for getting to the gym. It’s much easier to…Ingredients… Read more
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Porn and how it destroys lives
What do you think of when you hear the word porn? Don’t be shy, we’ve all seen it one way or another. And even if we don’t actively watch it, we’re aware of what it is. Do you call it art? Visual stimulation? A movie? Whatever it is to you, I’m going to talk about… Read more
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Whistle while you work: music helps pass the time
Classic Snow White.. Just whistle while you work And cheerfully together we can tidy up the place So hum a merry tune It won’t take long when there’s a song to help you set the pace While the seven dwarves may have been funny, they knew a good thing once they discovered it. Whistling/singing a…Whistle… Read more
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Carry your stuff while running with efficiency and ease
If you’ve been following along with my running-themed posts, you likely have deduced that as you run you will also have to bring a few things with you: i.e. water, a way to track your run, and perhaps your keys to get back in your home after your run. To make running easier and more…Carry… Read more
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Thoughts and Prayers
You know the standard saying, “My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.” It’s one of those nice things you say to someone who’s lost a loved one, maybe a parent or a family pet. It provides a little tiny bit of comfort in the midst of sadness. When I lost my mom, many… Read more
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Never too late to start: Age is just a number
I’ve heard the saying “I’m too old to start working out” more times than I’d like to count. My normal response to these people is that age is just a number and that it’s never too late to start. I usually get eye rolls and even more excuses as to why they can’t (or rather,…Never… Read more
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Marvelous Halloween Weekend
Halloween at church This past Sunday was a blast! Captain America, Black Widow, Antman, and Dr. Strange all made an appearance at my church (Free Church)! And almost every kid was dressed up either as their favorite superhero or their favorite character. Historically, church and holidays like Halloween have been kept separated. Many traditional churches… Read more
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Running and keeping track: Maps and more
Map Your Run As a new or seasoned runner alike, it’s important to map out your runs so that you know how far you’re running. You can simply look at a map or utilize a device to keep track of your distance. No matter how you do it, running and keeping track of your distance is…Running… Read more
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