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Moving away from what we don’t want is a powerful tool we can use in moments when we aren’t sure of what we’d like to move toward.
What to do when you're feeling stuck
On our quest of moving toward health, there will be many times when we aren’t quite sure what exactly we would like to be moving toward. This can make it challenging to figure out what our next … more
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Skiing is one of my favorite ways to have fun with physical activity and tap into my inner child. How can you add more fun into your exercise routine?
Make movement more fun
I started skiing when I was in first grade. Once a week during the winter, I would board the bus at the end of the school day full of kids heading to Holiday Mountain for our ski club trip. We would … more
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We’ve been told eating fresh, organic vegetables is the gold standard, but there are many factors we must consider when it comes to choosing the best vegetable options for us and our family.
Are all vegetables created equal?
As I walked around the grocery store this past weekend while completing my weekly shop, it was impossible not to notice the increase in prices. When groceries become more expensive, it’s … more
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Nothing feels better than being in the flow of showing up for yourself each and every day. Commitment to our goals requires us to practice discipline and self-control.
How to keep promises to yourself
I’ve always loved the quote “Commitment is staying true to what you said you would do long after the mood that you said it in has left” by Inky Johnson. I strive to live by this … more
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If you’re having trouble sticking to your workout program, check in and see if both intensity and duration of your workouts are high. Making a simple change to these factors can have a huge impact on your consistency.
Are you making this key mistake?
Writing a great workout requires careful consideration of many factors, and two of them are intensity and duration. Intensity encompasses how hard you’re working while duration is the amount of … more
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Taking a walk outside is one of my favorite ways to break up my work day and add in more movement.
Move more during the workday
Many jobs today require us to sit at our desks hunched over a computer for many hours at a time. We all know that sitting all day isn’t good for our health, and we usually have great ideas to … more
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Wearable technology, such as smart watches, are tools we can use to create clarity as we move toward our fitness goals. Some of the best ways to use these devices include tracking our step count, monitoring our heart rate, and estimating our calories burned.
Using technology to enhance your fitness journey
Technology is an incredible tool with seemingly endless applications to make our lives easier. It is practically inescapable these days and there are many devices out there to help you along your … more
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My dad has inspired my work in so many ways, including his constant reminder that I am a Calo and Calos can do anything. Although we all can do anything, that doesn’t mean we need to do everything.
How to set better goals
Ever since I was a little girl, I can remember my dad always repeating to me “Calos can do anything.” In case you didn’t know, Calo is my maiden name, and my dad made sure that my … more
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Whether it’s sugar cookies, chocolate chip, peanut butter, pumpkin pie, or ice cream, I’m going to find a way to truly enjoy sweets this season. Will you?
Do broken cookies have calories?
As the year is coming to a close, and the ground is wrapped in a blanket of snow, many holiday treats are being made, decorated, and consumed. My cousin found a fantastic dairy-free pumpkin pie … more
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Sometimes our habits help us for a while and then end up holding us back. Don’t be afraid to reevaluate, especially when you feel obligated to keep them because they appear healthy or have helped you in the past.
Creating habits that evolve
We operate from our habits more than fifty percent of the time. Oftentimes each day I realize that I don’t consciously remember completing a task, but I was still able to get it done because … more
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Dogs keep life simple. All they want is for you to be present with them. Deep down, people feel the same way.
The ultimate gift is presence
I love receiving physical gifts during the holidays. In fact, giving and receiving gifts is one of the top ways I feel loved, according to Gary Chapman’s book called The 5 Love Languages. The … more
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Regular exercise helps improve our lives both physically and mentally and is one of the best ways to show love to our bodies.
Forgotten benefits of exercise
We often think of exercise as something we do when we want to lose weight. While that is one potential benefit of exercise, there are so many others that get looked over and forgotten about. Exercise … more
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Tips for a healthy Thanksgiving
What does it mean to be thankful? To me, it means expressing gratitude for all that I have, and trusting in all the good that is to come. Gratitude doesn’t occur in words alone. It must also be … more
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I know it’s difficult to set aside time for planning, but it’s also difficult to have to make decisions when you’re exhausted. You get to choose some of your challenges, and I encourage you to choose the ones that will have more positive impacts.
Not another decision
Coming up with titles for these articles is by far the most difficult part of writing this column. After the hundreds of decisions I make when it comes to the content itself, the last thing I want to … more
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Prioritizing our health during the holiday season is much easier when we support ourselves properly through scheduling, planning, and association.
How to win the holidays
The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching, and with that can come a nightmare for our health. November and December are typically incredibly busy months between work and all the … more
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As my dad always said, we can do anything we set our minds to. Having someone support you along the way makes it so much easier.
How to be a great supporter
Achieving a new health goal can be a very difficult task, and having a support system is crucial to success. Have you ever told someone about a goal or dream of yours and they immediately started … more
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