equilibrium

perspectives from a personal trainer, writer and mom

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(via Help Save the World. Go Plogging.)

I filled a grocery bag full of litter on my short run yesterday. I could have picked up way more if I’d have had a bigger bag.

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Just because a diet is popular doesn’t mean you should assume the facts back it up.  So many diet distortions abound that it’s tough to pick just four, but I settled on these biggies for now. (via 4 Diet Myths You Can Stop Believing)

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5 Fitness Myths You Can Stop Believing - equilibrium

Fitness myths are prevalent because--let's face it--They're easy to believe. The answers to some fitness questions can’t seem to escape controversy or debate. It can be hard to figure out what common fitness claims are myths, so let’s disassemble some of them.

5 Fitness Myths You Can Stop Believing

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(via The 10 healthiest Super Bowl foods (Chili, anyone?))

10 healthy game-day snacks + chili recipe

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(via Start the year off right!  Do small things to keep the winter doldrums away and add some extra health and joy.  7 ways to stay motivated & inspired this winter)

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2021: Two Steps to moving forward in the new year. - equilibrium fitness

Instead of cursing 2020, thank it for the lessons it taught and promptly send it on its way. Then use your newfound insight to create bright, fresh beginnings and to plan your goals for 2021. It's as simple as 1, 2.

Instead of cursing 2020, thank it for the lessons it taught and promptly send it on its way. Then use your newfound insight to create bright, fresh beginnings and to plan your goals for 2021. It’s as simple as one, two.

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(via Make fall your new wellness New Year's)

Make fall your new wellness New Year's

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(via The perfect end-of-summer pasta)

This dish is tasty, healthy, and a perfect weeknight meal because of its simplicity.

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(via Eat bread salad, guilt-free.)

Who said you can’t have bread? And in your salad, for that matter? Break the rules and eat bread salad, guilt-free.

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(via Zucchini skillet dinner)

Trying to get rid of your zucchinis?  Try this easy, healthful dinner.

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(via Huevos Rancheros Made Healthy)

Make huevos rancheros, or “ranch eggs,” healthy by making it a salad. The traditional Mexican dish is usually eaten for breakfast, but the tweaks made here make it perfect for lunch or dinner.

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(via Best healthy snack ever: Banana blender "ice cream")

It’s super hot and steamy out.  Maybe you just finished a skin-drenching run.  Or maybe you’re lazing around and crave a cold, sweet, non-guilt-inducing snack.  Then grab your blender and make this banana blender “ice cream.”   Your taste buds will thank you.

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(via Do calorie counting apps work?)

A calorie is a calorie is a calorie. It’s that simple. Right?

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(via 3 Ways to Trick Yourself into Liking Veggies)

Hate veggies?  Trick yourself into liking them, like you’ve done with the kids.  Get adventurous with prep.  They’re in season right now, which makes them extra delicious and affordable.

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(via 5 exercise motivation tricks)

We’ve all had that inner battle about working out, right?  Between being lazy or sticking to our schedule?  Well, instead of talking yourself out of your next workout, how about doing the opposite?  Next time you want to bail, trick yourself. Try these 5 exercise motivation tricks.

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(via 2 reasons to start strength training now.)

If you want to look better, feel better, do more, live longer, and live independently into old age, strength training is where it’s at. Here are 2 reasons to start strength training, and 2 workouts to get you started.

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(via Why You Should Add the Plank Row to Your Home Workout)