Health Tips

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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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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Added Sugars Challenge and Giveaway Winner

Happy Motivation Monday!  I hope you all had a great weekend.  I traveled to Fredricksburg, TX for a friend’s wedding (see my 7 Tips to Enjoy a Healthy Wedding Weekend post from yesterday here!).  Now, I’m about to hit the road for another 4-day traveling work week,...

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7 Tips for Enjoying a Healthy Wedding Weekend

Wedding season is in full bloom, and a lot of the “side effects” of weddings (overindulgence, drinking, and skipped workouts due to being away from home) can often lead you to feel less than your best when you get back to reality.  We’ve all been there, right?  Well,...

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Fake Your Way Fancy: Balsamic Tofu Mushroom Bites

TGIF!  It's been a long week, so I'm going to leave you with your first Foodie Friday: a quick and easy recipe that only looks fancy.  Really, it comes together in 10 minutes or less (plus 15 in the oven), and could serve as a great finger food if you're hosting a...

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A Blog Schedule and the First “Motivation Monday”

I’m looking to get into a habit of the type of content I’m posting on the blog, and I like the idea of having some type of organization, so you know what to expect and I’m sure to keep the content fresh.  Of course, my work schedule is slightly less than predictable...

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Traveling Healthily: Healthy Travel Snacks

Happy Sunday!  I’m in Evanston for a quick trip to support the Kellogg 5K for Kids, which I helped start last year at Kellogg and which supports kids with cancer through an amazing and empowering summer camp.  It’s such a wonderful organization, and I’m so grateful to...

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