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CrossFit, Running, Yoga

Love and Marriage

5292_115930410492_573320492_2803623_6312333_nIn honor of Valentine’s Day, Dan and I have decided to co-write this week’s blog about our strategies for a great relationship.  It seems like  everywhere you look there’s an article or news segment about high divorce rates, cheating spouses and generally unhappy couples.  We are here to tell you that building a successful relationship is not impossible! Even in today’s fast paced world, we find that through honest communication and a few other strategies, it can be easy to maintain a happy home life.  Remember that your spouse or significant other should be your partner, you’re in this together and you need to work together to make your marriage last.  Read on to discover a few of the things we feel has made our relationship one of the success stories. Continue reading Love and Marriage →

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CrossFit, Running, Yoga

5 Ways to Boost Your Self Confidence

beyouSelf-confident people can often be admired by others as well as inspire confidence in them. People who have self confidence are more apt to be risk takers and the sort of people who like to face challenges head-on. They know that no matter what obstacles come their way, they have the ability to get passed them. Self-confident people will often see their lives in a positive light even when things aren’t going so well.

Wouldn’t it be great to have this kind of self-confidence, every day ? Guess what? You can!!

“Low self-confidence isn’t a life sentence. Self-confidence can be learned, practiced, and mastered–just like any other skill. Once you master it, everything in your life will change for the better.” –Barrie Davenport

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CrossFit, Running, Yoga

Quotes to Live By!

amazing 2Those who know me well or follow me on instagram or Facebook know that I start each day with a positive quote.  I usually pick quotes that resonate with me; so when reading them each week, a theme may present itself.  The quotes will often symbolize or reflect what is happening in my life.  My daily quotes are kind of a gateway to my soul and my inner thoughts! I have been posting a positive quote each day for over a year, and during that time have found that starting each morning with a positive thought can change my whole day for the better, as well as the days for the people who read them. Continue reading Quotes to Live By! →

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CrossFit, Running, Yoga

Protein Myths Busted!

proteinPeople are obsessed and focused on how vegans get their protein. As a vegan, I am bombarded with questions about protein all the time. It can become tiring to constantly explain people’s misplaced concerns about my daily protein intake.   I know people mean well and want what’s best for me, but believe it when I tell you, as a vegan I get plenty of protein. Read on to find out some of the preconceived notions people have about protein and the vegan diet.  

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CrossFit, Running, Yoga

‘Tis The Season for Giving!

tis the seasonAccording to the Giving USA Foundation, charitable giving in the United States reached an estimated $358 billion dollars last year with $258 billion coming from individuals.

It’s amazing to think that millions of people each year donate to charity for the sake of making the world a better place, one dollar at a time.  At a time where we see so much violence on TV and hear stories of death and destruction, it’s nice to know that there are still so many people out there who are kind, who are charitable, and who are working to help make the world a better place. Continue reading ‘Tis The Season for Giving! →

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Running

London Marathon 2016!


LM AS

The odds of getting accepted to run in the London Marathon 1 in 247,069

The odds of coming in first place in the London Marathon 1 in 38,000

The odds of being diagnosed with Autism 1 in 68

This year, I have been selected to run for Team Up with Autism Speaks on their elite London Marathon Team.  The marathon will take place on April 24, 2016 and I have pledged to raise $10,000 for this great cause.  Running to help cure autism is something that I am driven to do and being able to participate in one of the World’s Major Marathons is an awesome bonus!london Continue reading London Marathon 2016! →

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