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Cranberry Vanilla Muffins (and what I’ve been up to this week!)
Happy Friday!! By the time it rolls around to Foodie Friday, I usually just post a recipe and move on, desperately awaiting the weekend. But this week, I've enjoyed so much great food with my family that I just have to share some with you! If you've already seen...
Spreading the Holiday Cheer by Giving Back
For today's Motivation Monday, I want to talk about giving back. Volunteering in my community has always been incredibly important to me. In prior lives, I have coached at Girls on the Run, volunteered at a children's hospital, tutored GED students, worked across...
7 Things I’m Excited to Do this Holiday Break (plus Christmas baby pictures!)
I'm so giddy that it's Christmas week, so bear with me as I ramble a little bit today! The list of informational posts I plan to write about is stacking up higher than ever, but my excitement for the break is kind of overwhelming my thoughts of nutrition, so ... here...
Christmas Cranberry-Orange Brussels Sprouts
Christmas is just around the corner (yay!! I am SOO excited!!), and whether you celebrate or not, you'll want to try this easy, nutrient-packed, and delicious side dish. There aren't too many dishes that look just as festive as they taste, but this one does! The...
Snowed-In Speedwork (Treadmill Workout)
OK ... confession time. I am not snowed in. I actually enjoy running in cold weather, and it was above freezing with no snow on the ground when I did this workout. I'm comfortable with running in the dark in the mornings when I travel, but something about running in...
Let it Go
Many of you have said that the Motivation Monday posts are becoming some of your favorites on The Lyons' Share. I often feel like I'm straying from what I'm "supposed to" be doing by posting motivational thoughts that are more life-related than...
Healthy Chocolate Christmas Cookies
We've talked about my holiday health mentality: I absolutely believe that you should treat yourself to those special holiday treats that only come around once per year, and do so guilt-free! But I also believe that the holidays should not be an excuse to eat...
Remember Your Water … Even When It’s Icy!
Have you ever gone on a run in scorching hot weather, and come back to feel that you could drink gallons upon gallons of water ... you're just dripping with sweat, burning hot, and absolutely parched? (picture source) How about when you come home from a run in...
Believe in Yourself
Happy Motivation Monday! Today's message is simple ... YOU are pretty awesome. Yes, you! (picture source) I truly believe that every single person has something amazing to offer, and that having confidence in our own abilities makes us so much stronger. Take a...
7 Magazine Clippings That May Spark Your Interest
I could have sworn that I had mentioned my magazine habits before, but my trusty search function is not leading me to that post, so let me explain. I love reading magazines, and I subscribe to many, but I am almost always behind (same with blog reading ... oops). ...