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Have a Healthier Thanksgiving

It’s almost Thanksgiving  … Are you ready? I am! Did you know that you can count on many traditional foods to have noteworthy nutrient benefits? Thanksgiving feasts are calorie dense, for sure. You can count on some of your traditional thanksgiving recipes to be untouchable...

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She brews HE’BREW

This week I was able to attend a unique tasting event at The Busy Bee Cafe organized by co-owner Chris Powers and a running & blogging buddy of mine, Win Bassett of ncbrewing.org. Thanks for the invite Win! The discussion with Jeremy Cowan and tasting...

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Party Pusher Man: Take Control This Thanksgiving

I’m your Mama I’m your Daddy I’m that guy In the alley I’m your doctor When in need You know me I’m your friend Your main boy Thick and thin I’m your Pusherman…  Curtis Mayfield’s “Pusher Man” Ever hear of a food pusher? There are...

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WIAW #6

What  I Ate Wednesday Finally a “Let’s Remember Why” Red cup from Starbucks! Tis the season alas. No shame in going to both Panera and Starbucks… what can I say, Starbucks coffee rules! Asiago Bagel + Half of this monstrosity aka cobblestone Lunchtime! Dinnerrr… What...

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Balance and Health

When I started writing Being Healthier, I was on a quest for balance. I wanted my emotional life to be steady as much as I wanted equilibrium with exercise and dieting.  I wanted harmony. I often felt like I was standing in the middle of...

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Sweet Tooth Friday: Chocolate Pretzel Bites

I just started doing Sweet Tooth Friday last week so I’m excited to continue the fun! This next sweet treat I originally tried several years ago after a friend made it for a holiday party. I made them a few times for tailgates and parties...

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Tastemaker: Classico Alfredo

  As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program, I received Classico® Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce to try and review. The packing confetti kind of looked like ribbons of pasta, very fitting. I was looking forward to trying Classico Light Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce because...

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WOW and WIAW #5

That which you manifest is before you.    Race Start NCSU Bell Tower   Race Finish Wow it’s Wednesday! I’ve finished my (official) second Half Marathon after months of WOW posts leading up to this event. The WOW posts have helped me with my training,...

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Recipe of the Week: Egg and Bacon Muffin Cups

My co-worker ( Hi Nicole!) made these and showed me them when she brought a few in for lunch, she said it was so quick and simple that I should try it out. I said… Recipe of the Week! With visitors coming to town, I...

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Half Marathon #2

  Place (in Age): 21 out of 190 Time: 1:48 Fastest Training Time: 1: 26 Slowest Training Time: 1: 36 Goal Time: 1:35 Well I didn’t meet my expected goal to finish in Top 10 though had everything NOT gone wrong – I feel confident...

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