Here's a recap of the 30-day Mindfulness Challenge, and posts related to it.
Read MoreI work on a computer all day, I blog at night and I am a daily consumer of cable television. Add my iPhone addiction in the mix and I am a screen junkie. As a part of this mindfulness challenge, I made an effort to reduce my screen time by giving it a 9:00 p.m. curfew. Here are the challenges I faced and lessons I learned along the way.
Read MoreMy interest in meditation is new. I used to think it was strictly for Buddhists, and didn't understand what it was, really. (And to be totally honest, I'm still trying to figure it out.) Here are the challenges I faced and learnings I gained from 30 days of morning meditation.
Read MoreAs this 30-day period comes to a close, I'd like to share the challenges I've faced and lessons I've learned through 30 days of mindful eating.
Read MoreThis 30-day challenge has made it pretty clear that I have a problem. My iPhone (and any screen, for that matter) obstructs my mindfulness. Do you have a problem? If you answer "yes" to most or all of these questions, put your phone on "Do Not Disturb" mode and go look at something green outside while holding a tree pose. Pronto.
Read MorePart of this 30-day challenge is about tweaking my mornings to be more mindful. Specifically, it means incorporating a morning meditation in my routine.
After several days of trying different things, this is the routine that works for me.
Read MoreI picked up some beautiful portobello mushrooms at the store the other day and couldn't wait to slap them on the grill. They turned out delicious! They were a perfect lunch and the meaty portabellos were really satisfying. That could be in part due to the mindful eating part of my 30-day challenge, but I'm confident it's also because these are just effin' good.
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Lose 15 pounds. Lose 2 inches. Shed 5% of body fat.
Most health and fitness goals are number-oriented. Which makes sense. With numbers, you can accurately track progress and measure your results.
In my last post, I told you I was giving up on fitness apps and everything to do with health numbers. I had a case of number numbness and these numbers have nothing to do with my new health goals. In fact, the numbers were impeding on my goals.
So, what are these goals?
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When I was at my lowest point — in size and in spirit — I was a numbers addict. I tracked every calorie burned and every calorie consumed. This was before all the fitness apps that do that for you, so it was even more of a chore.
I had a little notepad I kept with me at all times. That notepad was my world. If I ate more than 500 calories, my day was ruined. But truthfully, even if I met my ridiculous "goal" for the day, my day was already ruined. Numbers ruled my life. (Which is kind of ironic because I'm a writer and now my world is words.)
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On Sunday, Husband went out of town for a few days. I guess his absence left my heart feeling empty, because this salad is full of hearts! Hearts of palm and Hemp Hearts.
If I had to describe the taste of this salad I would say it's spring-to-summer. The flavors are generally very springy but the lime juice and mango give it a little summer kick. Perfect for late May!
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This Saturday, I'm running in Kansas City's Corporate Challenge Half Marathon.
I really enjoyed the training process, so much more than when I used to run on the reg. And I think the reason is that my motivations were different this time around.
This time, I went into training without expectations.
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