Health Tips

Orange Almond Protein Muffins

Lately, I've been drooling over recipes for summery, fruity muffins - they've been popping up on blogs, on Pinterest, and in magazines, and I was determined to create some for myself.  I'm the first to admit that I love a good muffin, but some readily available...

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Defining Your Motivation and Taking Action

Happy Motivation Monday!  For today's post, I encourage you to think deeply about your main health/ wellness/ fitness goal, and dig deep to discover the motivation behind the goal, and what you can do to achieve it. (And if you haven't yet checked out yesterday's...

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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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The Lifestyle of Healthy Living

Happy Monday!  I'm hoping you have a short week due to July 4th, and will get to enjoy some relaxation for the holiday.  Did you see my refreshing summer salad recipe - perfect to bring to a July 4th barbecue?  Or how about my post with 7 reasons to fit exercise into...

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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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More tips for working out while traveling

Good morning, and Happy Wednesday!  Many of you have asked how to squeeze in workouts while traveling, and this is something I have a lot of experience with, given that I travel every Monday-Thursday for work.  Eventually, I'll do an entire post based on my personal...

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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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