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Brawn

33rd Week Round-up: Exercise, Baby Shower #2 & Recommended Reads

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I’m rounding the 33rd week of pregnancy corner and my yoga and meditation challenge has been a half-success. I’ve been pretty loyal to my yoga practice, which has made a huge difference in my comfort level. Except for a few aches and pains, I feel as good as I did pre-pregnancy and there’s only 7 [...]

Third Trimester Challenge: Daily Yoga & Meditation

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I’m on the home stretch. In about three months, Audrey will be here:) In the meantime, there are so many exciting things happening! Exciting equals fun and happy, but also tired and frazzled sometimes. It’s easy to get caught up in new projects while pushing exercise and nutrition to the side. I can make all [...]

18 Weeks: Check-ups & Fitness

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As soon as I found about my pregnancy, I jumped on Amazon.com and started reading reviews for prenatal DVD workouts. I’ve never been one to turn down a vegan cupcake, so exercise became even more of a priority as soon as I knew a little one was on the way. Sweets are my biggest weakness [...]

Creating Happiness & Freedom Through Online Community Projects

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I’ve discovered a way to tackle goals I’ve had for years: online community and short-term challenges/projects. I’m an introvert, but that doesn’t mean I don’t like people. I love being with friends and family, but I need my independence too! I get in a zone when I’m alone and I can accomplish ten times more [...]

Early Mornings & Crossing Off “Can’t-dos”

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Photo Credit: Alan Cleaver Over the past two weeks, I’ve started waking up around 6AM, which gives me an extra hour and a half each morning. I’m tired, but hanging in there, hoping that I’ll be able to adjust and fall asleep earlier soon. When I was in high school and college, I would sleep [...]

Reversing the Blues

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On Monday, I woke up with the blues. I didn’t want them and I was fed up with feeling like a victim to my bad moods. I’ve been working on this for years, but this week was a major turning point. I could choose happiness, but I needed some help. There is so much support [...]