July - August 2009: Just for Fun!

July - August 2009: Just for Fun!

Full Speed

Your First Triathlon

What you need to know about how to prepare for your first sprint triathlon from the…continued

Features

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On the Bright Side

We know that excessive sun exposure is unhealthy, but there’s increasing evidence that…continued

Renewal

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“You’re No Fun Anymore”

Stressed by the thought that your sense of whimsy is gone forever? Here’s how to…continued

Video

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Behind the Scenes With Ideal Bite

Ideal Bite cofounders Jen Boulden and Heather Stephenson discuss their blog and book club.…continued

Features

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Give Yourself a Break

Smart, super-practical reasons to build more idleness, downtime and moments of enjoyment…continued

Thoughts From the Editor

Insufficient Funs Notice

While light-hearted amusements may not seem like a top priority right now, getting…continued

Meditations

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Whole-Grain Pancakes

Makes twelve 4-inch pancakes…continued

Balance

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Power Play

We leave many things behind as we mature. Our sense of play shouldn’t be one of them.…continued

Letter From the Founder-Perspective

Dread-Free Fitness

The reality of exercise is that its biggest fun potential often stays just out of…continued

On the Cover

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Good Green Fun

How two kindred spirits launched a Web phenomenon and found a work-life balance that…continued

Audio

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The July/August 2009 Issue: Just for Fun!

IdealBite.com co-founder Heather Stephenson on how she and Jen Boulden launched a Web…continued

Insight

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Ha Ha!, Ah! and Ahh!

Enjoying humor and engaging in laughter have serious—and positive—consequences for our…continued

Edibles

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When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Make Pancakes

Yes, you do have time to make something from scratch. In fact, it just might make your…continued

Fitness Fixes

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Hip Check

Lower-back pain? Knee strain? The problem could be in your hips. Here’s how to keep them…continued

Inspired Kitchen

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Purslane

This succulent leafy vegetable is rich in omega-3s and melatonin.…continued

How I Did It

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Going the Distance

Years of inactivity sapped Jeremy Coward’s energy and added pounds to his frame. A new…continued

The Nourished Self

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Eating for Pleasure

Approaching meals mindfully isn’t just about upgrading your awareness—it can enhance…continued

Form & Function

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Join the Movement

More than a hot fitness trend, functional training can help teach your body to move more…continued

Nutrients

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The Secret Flavor

Sweet, salt, sour and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know…continued

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