Good morning, Challengers! Have you been watching any of the Olympic trial coverage in the past couple of weeks? I have to admit the tears have already started falling with all the inspiring and heartbreaking stories. I definitely have Olympic fever! I spend the early part of my summers at our local pool. I have… Read More Exercise Challenge – Quick Start Guide
Ahh….Summer. After raining nearly every day in May, the end of Spring felt very spring-like. As the temperatures & humidity rise, my delicate greens are starting to wilt in my garden and I know Summer is officially here. These seasonal posts are really a guide to eating locally and fueling your body with what is readily… Read More Get Thee to the FARMacy!
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Well you knew it was coming, right? We just had to talk nutrition. Our food and drink choices impact our sleep. At a pretty young age we figure this out. Too much candy after dinner? Boing, boing, boing! Too much vodka before Prom? Ouch, ouch, ouch! Turkey at Thanksgiving dinner? Zzzzzzzzzz…….. Some of these traits are unique to… Read More Sleep Challenge – Week 4: Eat Your Way to a Better Night’s Sleep
How did you sleep last week, Challengers? It was a busy & beautiful Spring weekend in the Abell household. Sleep happened, but it is easy to see how quickly we can get away from our goal. Keeping track of my hours of sleep per night has been a helpful tool as I make choices… Read More Sleep Challenge – Week 3: Reducing Stress with a Nighttime Routine
How did you sleep last week, Challengers? It was a busy & beautiful Spring weekend in the Abell household. Sleep happened, but it is easy to see how quickly we can get away from our goal. Keeping track of my hours of sleep per night has been a helpful tool as I make choices… Read More Sleep Challenge – Week 3: Reducing Stress with a Nighttime Routine
Good Morning, Challengers! Did you sleep like a baby this week? Our main goal last week was to gather information on how much we are sleeping and if anything effects the quality of our sleep. A tall order for only 7 days, but it is a starting point. I heard from a few of you… Read More Sleep Challenge – Week 2: Move it!
Welcome to the Sleep Challenge! This month we are going to focus on all things SLEEP. How much sleep we need, the quality of our sleep and how to get more sleep and better sleep. Sound like a challenge you can get behind? Me too! If you were around for the Fruit & Veggie Challenge… Read More Sleep Challenge – Week 1: Sleep Matters
Spring is finally here! As the snow melts off my deck this morning, I am looking forward to the warmer temps and pretty flowers to come. Spring also brings new crops and tons of new foods for us to try. Farmer’s markets begin to reappear and hope beyond root vegetables emerges! Ridding your home of dust-bunnies is important,… Read More Spring Clean Your Plate
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! This day (weekend?) can stir up countless emotions for so many of us. Sadly, not all of them are good: some love, passion, hope, but also disappointment, loneliness, and unworthiness. All this from a Hallmark holiday, people! I enjoy celebrating a day for those you love, but negative feelings and stress can do… Read More Be Good to Your Heart
