Tag: health
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A Brief Introduction to Taoism
It was recently suggested that my beliefs seem very much in line with the philosophies of Taoism. I generally avoided religious and philosophical texts as a child so as not to distort my own relationship with existence and the universe. Now I appreciate the philosophies of others as challenges, supplements and reinforcements for my own…
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Zumba – Dance Like No One Is Watching
Zumba has a lot going for it. It’s humble beginnings began in the 90s as an alternative exercise class. Zumba incorporates mostly Latin dance styles into a workout routine. It has skyrocketed to craze status for good reason. My first experience with Zumba was with a group of people that I was traveling the world…
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10 Easy Steps to Eating Well
There’s no doubt about it – what and how you eat is important. Volumes have been written on the subject and there’s more fad diets than we know what to do with. Here’s a short, practical guide to eating well. Below I’ve described 10 easy steps that will support energy levels, boost your immune system,…
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Taking Over the World: Step 1 – Sleep
Nothing frustrates me more than not being able to fall asleep when I want to. My mind continues to race, crossing off a mental check-list of today’s accomplishments; re-prioritizing for tomorrow’s action plan; projecting thoughts, goals, ideas and actions into the future. There is so much to do; need to do; want to do– so…
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Crossfit Benchmark Girls: Cindy
I’m still waiting on my friend Mike to start posting about CrossFit. In the meantime, I’ll plug for CrossFit with this challenge from Aaron. I have two months to prepare for Cindy. Who is Cindy? I’m glad you asked.
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How to Train for 100 Consecutive Push Ups — Second Attempt
First Attempt My First Attempt at training for 100 Consecutive Push Ups was a failure. I got bored, my elbows were sore, and the blog post was too long and complicated. Above all, reaching for 100 Push Ups became an unhealthy pursuit. Second Attempt This time around,