7 Tips Series

7 Nutrition Lessons Americans Can Learn from Other Cultures

Some of the most interesting (to me) lessons from my nutrition education were those that explored the nutritional practices of various cultures throughout the world.  I'm fascinated by the differences in the foods we consume, and I love that we can learn...

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Podcasts to Motivate Your Workout

This post has been updated for 2018! Check out the updated list here! When you work out, do you listen to music?  Zone out?  Watch TV or read a magazine from your machine at the gym? I do believe in the restorative power of tuning in to your own thoughts or listening...

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7 Thoughts on Artificial Sweeteners

I’ve spoken several times about reducing the added sugars in your diet and the harms of consuming too much sugar.  But does that mean you should replace all the added sugar you’re currently consuming with artificial sweeteners? I haven’t yet dedicated a post to...

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7 Tips to Cook for a Group (and actually enjoy it!)

I love cooking because it allows me the opportunity to relax, unwind, and think about the delicious food I'm about to eat.  I also love talking about nutrition and sharing my knowledge and opinions with others who are trying to be healthy.  So, cooking healthy food...

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7 Ways Added Sugars Sneak Into Our Diets

I recently stumbled across this infographic from the Cleveland Clinic, and (aside from scaring me) it spurred the idea for this post.  I believe that one of the biggest health threats to most people today is added sugar.  The key word here is added - I am not against...

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7 Reasons to Fit Exercise Into Your Daily Routine

As Kev left for his run this morning, I got thinking about how important exercise is to both of our day-to-day lives, and how - even on vacation - we both make fitting it in a priority.  Once you've been exercising for a while, it becomes a habit (and you can see my...

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7 Healthy Things I Did This Weekend

Because this weekend got away from me, I didn't get to share a 7 Tips post or plan a Motivation Monday post for tomorrow (but I'll still post some motivation to The Lyons' Share Facebook!).  Instead, I hope you'll enjoy hearing about 7 healthy things I did this...

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Making exercise a habit

Did you see my Facebook post yesterday?  (source) I love the idea of making exercise a habit, because it makes the workout a much more positive experience.  Once you achieve the mentality that exercise is a critical part of your day, you're much more likely to enjoy...

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7 Healthy Swaps

Happy Sunday and Happy Father's Day!  After my workout, I'm headed to brunch with my dad, who has taught me so much about life, appreciation, and most importantly, balance.  I'm so lucky to be living in the same city as him again, and I'm grateful for everything he...

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7 Convenient Home or Hotel Workouts

Happy Workout Wednesday!  Today's post is going to be pretty quick, because I'm short on sleep and running (literally) out the door!  Thanks to all your comments on my anniversary giveaway post, I heard the call loud and clear for some easy-to-access, free (or cheap),...

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