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Gift Ideas for Fitness Lovers
Here are six of my favorite gifts for the fitness lovers on your holiday shopping list.Are you looking for a holiday gift for a fitness lover? You know who I’m talking about: that friend who goes to hot yoga or spin class multiple times per week, or your CrossFit addicted family member who can’t get…
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3 Interval Training Workouts
Interval training workouts are a great way to mix up your exercise routine. They can be done in short bursts, which is helpful when you don’t have a lot of time to workout. Read on for more about interval training, the benefits, and three interval training workouts for you to try. If you’re short on time…
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Pistachio and Blood Orange Muesli Recipe
Looking to shake up your breakfast routine? This nourishing Pistachio and Blood Orange Muesli recipe fits the bill. Sweet and salty come together for a breakfast muesli guaranteed to keep you full for hours. I first discovered muesli while traveling in Prague. I had heard of it before and imagined it to be similar to…
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Traveling Through the Greek Islands: Milos, Santorini, and Mykonos
The Greek Islands are a type of bucket-list trip that everyone should do at some point in their life. I spent eight days traveling through three different Greek islands – Milos, Santorini, and Mykonos. This travel guide includes tips on how to get around, where to stay, what to do, and where to eat on all…
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How to Use Yoga and Nutrition to Nourish Your Body and Mind: Lessons from Nourish Your Namaste
Learn about how you can use yoga and nutrition to support your health and wellbeing with this book review of Nourish Your Namaste. Image courtesy of Kara Lydon When Kara Lydon first told me she was writing Nourish Your Namaste, a book about how to use nutrition and yoga to support your health, I didn’t…
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24 Hours in Athens Greece
A guide on how to make the most of 24 hours in Athens, Greece. Get a taste of the Greek life with local food recommendations and the top sites to see. “You really don’t need more than a day in Athens.” I heard this over and over as I was planning my trip to Europe this…
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The Best of Budapest: A Four Day Travel Guide
I visited Budapest for four days this summer. This beautiful city is full of great restaurants, bars, shops and culture. Here is my travel guide, including where to stay, where to eat, where to drink, and what to do. I’ll be honest, Budapest was not very high on my travel list. But as I searched…
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What I Learned While Training For My First Marathon
This is a guest post written by Rachel Bliss, an intern with Alissa Rumsey Nutrition and Wellness. Training for my first marathon, I spent months waking up early, pushing myself to run 10, 15, 20 miles through total downpours, 90 degrees+ temperatures, and even snow…all for one day. But that one day makes all of…
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There’s nothing like making it to the airport and through security, then realizing your options for in-flight food comes down to chips, pretzels, or candy bars. Prepping your own food may be far from your mind when you are packing for a trip, but there is are many benefits to bringing your own snacks and…
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