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“The Tens” Running Workout + TomTom® Spark 3 Cardio + Music Watch Review

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Good morning! I hope you’re ready for an awesome, high-intensity sweat session because I have just the workout for you! It’s a running workout that doesn’t require any equipment, so you can do it just about anywhere, which means it’s perfect for the holiday season, especially if you’re traveling to visit family. Just save this workout to do later! I named this workout “The Tens” because you’ll complete 10 reps of each of the three movements, 10 different times. That’s right, by the end of the workout, you’ll have done a total of 100 reps of each movement. It’s definitely a tough one! If you’re just starting out or new to running, feel free to modify the workout to 8, 6, or even 4 rounds. Whatever makes sense for your fitness level. It’s still a great full-body workout!! Ok, here’s how it works: Start with a 200 meter run. Then, stop and perform 10 Push-Ups and 10 Triceps Dips. (I used the guardrail on the side of the road, but any sort of bench, wall, platform, or big rock woul

9 Primal Things to Appreciate about the Winter Season

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Winter has come. That means different things to people based on their climate, but I’m of the opinion that winter is relative.  Y ou’d be right that the “cold” I face isn’t as objectively dangerous or unpleasant as the cold people in New York, Ottawa, Chicago, Warsaw, or Stockholm face.  What’s cold to me in Malibu is short-sleeve weather in my native Maine—but it’s still cold to me today! “Feeling cold” is the defining characteristic. Today, I’m going to tell you why you should appreciate and enjoy the cold season. Feeling uncomfortable Discomfort is a good thing. Our ancestors were frequently uncomfortable. Discomfort weeded out the unfit and made us who we are today. Those with a beneficial response to physical discomfort were more likely to pass on their genes. We are the product of those people, and exposing ourselves to uncomfortable situations and sensations will probably improve our health and overall resilience, too. Cold weather provides an easy opportunity for feeling u

Holiday Pear Salad

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Looking for a stunning salad to serve this holiday season? This pear salad with quick candied walnuts and honey miso dressing is a must-try. The concept is easy, but the combination of flavors and textures gives the salad a complex feel. The base is a gorgeous mixture of delicate greens topped with tender and ripe pear, tart dried cranberries, sharp blue cheese crumbles and sweet walnuts. Then, it’s all tossed in a creamy miso dressing that’s packed with slightly sweet, salty flavor. It’s a must-serve for any holiday table. I make these quick candied walnuts all the time to top salads and soups — or eat as a snack. With a fraction of the sugar in regular candied walnuts, they are just as nutty and sweet. The trick is melting the sugar over the butter-laced walnuts, then allowing them to cool in a single layer. Letting the walnuts sit allows the sugar to caramelize and harden into brittle-like pieces. Holiday Pear Salad Yield: 4 servings Quick Candied Walnuts 1 tablespoon butter

The Snowball Effect

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Recently I spent a morning working at my desk and was ready for a break. I had planned a run outside that day, but I just wasn’t feeling it. I had a few options: Force myself to run Stay inside and keep working Walk instead I love walking, and you can always convince me to take a walk. There is something so pleasant about walking, so I decided that a walk was better than nothing and a good compromise. Plus I really didn’t want to keep working ; ) So, I put on my workout clothes, queued up a podcast, and set out the door. Guess what happened? About 10 minutes in, I decided I felt like running after all. I ran the rest of the way and ended my workout feeling great. What happened that day was a typical snowball effect. You start out small with something and as you see or feel results, you gain the momentum and motivation to push harder. I had NO intention of running when I set out, but after 10 minutes of waking up my legs and feeling good about the choice to go outside, the cra

Episode 348 – Allyson Chrystal – Kid’s Health, and Sensory Issues

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This week we have guest Allyson Chrystal. Allyson is an occupational therapist and clinical instructor specializing in pediatrics, and is currently completing a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition and Functional Medicine. Allyson has a focus on sensory integration and self-regulation in children with behavioral and developmental disorders. Listen in as we talk all about kid’s health, movement and play, proprioception, sensory issues, and more. This is a good one if you have, or work with, kids. Download Episode Here (MP3) Guest: Allyson Chrystal Website: http://ift.tt/2h6k5Gw (under construction at this time)   30 Day Guide to the Paleo Diet Want some extra help? Have you been trying Paleo for a while but have questions or aren’t sure what the right exercise program is for you? Or maybe you just want a 30-day meal plan and shopping list to make things easier? We’ve created a getting started guide to help you through your first 30 days. Buy the book   from The Paleo