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My running diet (Phenoh review)

My philosophy on running and food, and a review of Phenoh — an alkaline-balancing recovery drink!

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Living WellCara McDonaldApril 7, 2015diet, half marathon, running, review
April Focus: Balance

What I'm focusing on in April in mind, body, whatevers and fun. 

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Cara McDonaldApril 3, 2015focus, list
Build body awareness all the time (not just on your mat)
Build body awareness all the time (not just on your mat)

Why should that mind-body connection only happen during your yoga practice (asanas)? Here are three ways to build body awareness off the mat.

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Body Image, Energy + Healing, Living WellCara McDonaldApril 2, 2015mindfulness, yoga, body awareness, off the mat, awareness
On vulnerability

To be vulnerable is to be weak? According to author/speaker/vulnerability badass Brene Brown, that's not the case. Here's what vulnerability really is, why it's totally rad, and my commitment to go all in.

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Living WellCara McDonaldMarch 24, 2015book review, vulnerability
{Recipe} Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad (Vegetarian)

Kale, shaved brussels sprouts, roasted almonds and sliced vegan pepperonis make up this yummy springtime salad. 

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Living WellCara McDonaldMarch 17, 2015spring, recipe, salad, vegetarian
Why I'm happy about my sprained ankle

I hurt myself during my handstand practice and I'm weirdly happy about it. Yeah, it surprised me too.

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YogaCara McDonaldMarch 14, 2015inversion, injury, off the mat, bravery, handstand
Midwestern and married without kids (Why I don't have babies)
Cara McDonaldMarch 11, 2015midwest
Yoga for self-love
Yoga for self-love

Allow yourself to feel more compassion toward yourself and others with these heart-opening yoga poses. 

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Energy + Healing, YogaCara McDonaldMarch 4, 2015yoga, yoga benefits, self love, love, heart chakra, off the mat
{Recipe} My go-to creamy cashew dressing

This dressing has subtle flavors of cheese, garlic and cashews. It's super creamy and tastes good on almost any salad (especially Buddha bowls!).

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Living WellCara McDonaldMarch 1, 2015recipe, vegan, dressing, salad
The one-minute meditation
The one-minute meditation

Restore balance in the body and mind in one minute — that's just 0.069% of your day — with this one-minute meditation.

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Living WellCara McDonaldFebruary 23, 2015meditation, mindfulness
My 24/7 "safe place"
My 24/7 "safe place"

Through PTSD treatment, I learned coping skills such as going to the woods. But the truth is, we all need these safe places. We don't have to experience trauma to feel anxious and need a space to center ourselves. 

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Living WellCara McDonaldFebruary 17, 2015safe place, stress
My birthday surprise

Last Friday I got into the car with a suitcase packed, not sure where I was going. Downtown KC? NYC? The Caribbean?
 

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Cara McDonaldFebruary 13, 2015travel, birthday
Favorite songs for vinyasa flow

These are a few of my favorite, not-so-traditional songs for vinyasa yoga.

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YogaCara McDonaldFebruary 10, 2015playlist, vinyasa
10 ways to be friggin' happy when it's cold outside

Beat the winter doldrums and be friggin happy. Here are 10 ways we can kick ourselves into happy mode.  

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Cara McDonaldFebruary 4, 2015list, winter, happiness
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