POPSUGAR Fitness - Studies suggests that mindfulness can improve your mental health, encourage you to make healthier choices, and even help reduce cravings. But mindfulness isn't as simple as carving out a few minutes a day to mediate. True mindfulness is a philosophy you can apply to every area of your life, from how you eat to the way you do your work. If you've always been curious about … [Read more...]
WIAW: Plant-based edition
The Fitnessista - Hi friends! Thank you so much for the lovely birthday wishes (and get well wishes for P) yesterday! I’ll share more pics in Friday Faves, but we had an awesome dinner here at the house with family. We ordered Indian food from Saffron, enjoyed a cake from Lovin’ Spoonfuls, and I made a giant cheese board. It was nice to celebrate a bit together, especially since the funeral is … [Read more...]
Nostalgia: My 10 Favorite Board Games from the 80’s and 90’s
Runs for Cookies - Yesterday, Jerry and I were both feeling sick--headache, sore throat--and we were talking about playing a board game, something that we very rarely do. Somehow, we got to talking about the games that we miss from when we were kids, and we went for a stroll down memory lane. Of course, I had to look up online my favorite games to see if they still exist--I would love to get them … [Read more...]
Are There Health Risks Associated with Caffeine?
Blog – Cathe Friedrich - It’s the world’s most popular stimulant. Many people wake up to a hot cup of coffee and consume caffeine in one form or other several times daily. It’s hard to avoid! Caffeine is in tea, coffee, soft drinks, energy drinks, and even certain medications. We live in a caffeinated world! Some caffeinated beverages, including coffee and tea, have health benefits, but soft … [Read more...]
Are There Supplements That Can Lower Your Risk of Flu?
Blog – Cathe Friedrich - One winter surprise we don’t need is a bout of influenza. The influenza vaccine is the best protection against the seasonal flu, although the protection varies seasonally. How well the vaccine protects against influenza depends on how closely the vaccine matches the strains that are circulating. Some years the coverage is better than others. Even if the vaccine doesn’t … [Read more...]
Are Apples Too Sweet For a Low-Carb Diet? Not at All, According to a Dietitian
POPSUGAR Fitness - Apples are a healthy staple in many households, but if you've heard rumors that they may be off-limits on a low-carb diet, it's time we set the record straight. "A medium apple contains 25 grams of carbs and has a glycemic index of 36," Amy Gorin, MS, RDN, owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition in the New York City area, told POPSUGAR. This is higher than some other fruits and … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Roasted Tomato & Garlic Soup with Barley
Runs for Cookies - I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but this is one of my very favorite soups ever. The roasting tomatoes and garlic in olive oil will make your home smell like HEAVEN. Here is a printer-friendly version! Roasted Tomato & Garlic Soup with Barley Ingredients: 1 (28 oz) can petite diced tomatoes 2 medium onions, chopped very fine 6 cloves garlic, minced (or 6 tsp. … [Read more...]
Are Vegetable-Based Pastas as Healthy as They Sound?
Blog – Cathe Friedrich - Most of the pasta that comes in shapes like linguine, fusilli, fettuccine, and pappardelle, is made of durum wheat flour. To make pasta in these popular shapes, manufacturers add eggs and water to convert durum wheat flour to dough. Then, they push the dough through an extruder with a die that shapes the pasta into the desired shape. From there, the dried pasta goes into … [Read more...]
5 Cardio Exercises that Also Work Your Core Muscles
Blog – Cathe Friedrich - Exercise time is valuable, and you want to get the most benefits out of each workout, right? Most of us don’t have unlimited hours to work up a sweat. Time is valuable. The good news? We can get more out of our workouts by multi-tasking, accomplishing more than one fitness goal at a time. Studies show that multitasking isn’t good for mental health. Our brains aren’t … [Read more...]
Swimming Superstars Simone Manuel and Katie Ledecky Just Went Head to Head in the Same Race
POPSUGAR Fitness - Simone Manuel and Katie Ledecky are two of the best swimmers competing today, but despite being BFFs - they both swam at Stanford and roomed together at the 2016 Olympics - they rarely go head to head in the pool. It makes sense; Simone and Katie race different events, with Simone dominating the 50- and 100-meter sprint races and Katie going virtually unbeatable in … [Read more...]
"Army Guys" (A cute Veteran’s Day post)
Runs for Cookies - If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know how passionate I am about veterans. The military and war really hit home for me when my younger brother joined the Army just after 9/11 and did two tours in Iraq. (My dad was also in the Army, but he was honorably discharged long before I was born, so it didn't hit as hard for me as when my brother joined.) Nathan (my … [Read more...]
The One-Minute Test Sit-and-Rise Test You Can Do at Home That Predicts Longevity
Blog – Cathe Friedrich - We know that lifestyle plays a role in how long we live. Staying active, eating a nutrient-dense, whole food diet, getting adequate sleep, and managing stress can add years to your life. Most chronic health problems that shorten lifespan aren’t because of genetics but lifestyle. Unfortunately, the United States has a higher death rate than comparable countries. The … [Read more...]
5 Exercises That Use Dumbbells to Strengthen Your Core
Blog – Cathe Friedrich - Your core is the link between your upper body and lower body. It’s from this group of muscles that your body generates upper and lower body power. Strong core muscles help you sprint faster, swing a tennis racket harder, and do the functional activities you do every day with better form, a lower risk of injury, and less fatigue. When these muscles are strong, it helps you … [Read more...]
I Haven’t Been to a Gym All Year – Instead, I Work Out at Home With These 8 Products
POPSUGAR Fitness - I've never considered myself an avid workout person, but the last couple years, I've gotten a lot more into my fitness routine. I started by attending various gyms, but I always found them too expensive or far away from my house. Then I switched my focus to classes, which I still absolutely love, but they can be expensive when going several days a week. I finally decided to … [Read more...]
RECIPE: White Chili
Runs for Cookies - Chicken, white corn, and white beans make this a nice change from the usual chili made with ground beef and a tomato based sauce. This was my first time using coriander (when I was a beginner cook just after getting married!) and I loved the flavor of it. It's a necessity for this recipe. Here is a printer-friendly version! White Chili Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil 1 onion, … [Read more...]
See What My Workout Blender Can Do For You!
Blog – Cathe Friedrich - The Workout Blender is an easy to use online application developed by us that makes it possible for you to create unlimited premixes from any of my videos. It is included for Free with your OnDemand subscription: | Sign Up For Cathe OnDemand | In just a few minutes you can mix segments from as many videos as you like to create your own custom workout. Unlike a DVD, you’re … [Read more...]
Of Course Simone Biles’s Boyfriend Was a Successful Gymnast – Watch Him in Action
POPSUGAR Fitness - It's only fitting that Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in World Championship history and an absolute badass redefining what athletes can do, has a crazy-talented, former-gymnast boyfriend who cheers her on with every win. The 22-year-old Biles and Stacey Ervin Jr., 26, have been dating for over two years, and they met in 2013 at Nationals, according to NBC Sports, then … [Read more...]
Halfway Done! A Recap of 3-3-3 Running, Week 6
Runs for Cookies - Look how fat one of my squirrels has gotten for winter! 😂 (This is Charlie. She comes around the most--obviously!) Only nine days into November, and I already missed two days of writing! I'd hoped that this would be my 30-day challenge for November (to write daily). Since my energy level has been all over the place lately, I have been feeling either wide awake or super tired in … [Read more...]
These Apple Dessert Recipes Are Healthy, Delicious, and Cozy-Weekend-Approved
POPSUGAR Fitness - Cooler temps call for warm, cozy desserts, right? We love a sweet treat as much as the next person, but as often as we like to indulge, it's always best to try recipes that are healthier than most standard desserts. And that's exactly what we found when we went in search of these apple-flavored delights. Each of these recipes has a short ingredient list and is made with just … [Read more...]
RECIPE: Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Runs for Cookies - This is my really fast and easy dinner when I don't know what to make but I'm starving. It tastes just like a loaded baked potato, and it's really not too bad for you! (Depending on the toppings, haha). *See notes below recipe Here is a printer-friendly version! Loaded Baked Potato Soup Ingredients: 2 tsp. canola oil 1 onion, chopped 1 bag frozen potatoes 1 quart … [Read more...]
11 Running Gifts I’ve Already Bought For My Family, but Might Just Steal For Myself
POPSUGAR Fitness - Pretty much my entire family runs, and the holiday season got a lot less stressful once I realized just how many running-related gifts are out there. Runners are weirdly obsessive people who care about things like organizing all of their race bibs and properly displaying their medals, not to mention finding the perfect sports bra, hat, phone-holding device, pair of leggings, … [Read more...]
A Chat About My Weight (The elephant–haha!–in the room)
Runs for Cookies - (All photos in the post were taken within the past year) If you haven't noticed, I haven't been writing much about my weight at all on my blog lately. It's not that I'm trying to keep secrets or anything--I've already talked about my weight gain, and how I'm the heaviest I've been in eight (err, nine) years. That's nothing new. And really, I haven't written much about it … [Read more...]
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