April 2013 - Experience Life

- Coming Clean -

COMING CLEAN: How Is Your Program Going?

By Courtney Lewis Opdahl

A weight-loss plateau has convinced me to mix up my program. Here’s my approach.

- Sports/Recreation -

"Runnas"

By Randy Jacobus

Long-time runner Randy Jacobus shares his personal experience of completing the 2013 Boston Marathon.

Buying Time

By Experience Life Staff

Researchers suggest that spending time helping others can help you feel “time affluent.”

Take Our Poll: Are You a Maximizer or a Satisficer?

By Experience Life Staff

Are you searching for the best possible option? Or is “good enough” good enough? Take our poll and let us know.

- Prenatal/Postnatal Fitness -

ESPRIT DE SHE: Prepping for My First Post-Baby 5K

By Jamie Martin

Senior editor Jamie Martin shares plans for her first athletic event after the arrival of her baby girl this summer.

- Nutrition -

Teas Me

By Jill Grunewald

It’s not just the assortment of flavors and choices that is drawing many coffee lovers to experiment with “the other hot drink.” There are many health benefits as well.

- Personal Development -

Are Your Life Choices Creating Vibrant Energy In Your Body?

By Heather and Damian Dubé

Heather Dube’ shares how her “living her truth” helped her address Hashimoto’s disease and adrenal fatigue.

Exercise and the Aging Brain

By Experience Life Staff

New research shows the importance of physical activity for brain health.

- Pumping Irony -

PUMPING IRONY: The Heart of the Matter

By Craig Cox

Dementia has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., so why is it declining in Sweden?

Life, a Secret Garden

By Maggie Lyon

Maggie Lyon encourages you to step back and take a breather.

Illustration Creation: Monkey Mind

By Stephanie Glaros

The process behind the illustration for “Monkey Mind.”

- Perspective by Bahram Akradi -

To Fear — or Not to Fear?

By Bahram Akradi

From an evolutionary perspective, there’s nothing wrong with being a little afraid now and then. In fact, it has some real advantages.

- Personal Development -

Big Stretch

By Pilar Gerasimo

Pilar Gerasimo’s top three takeaways from two groundbreaking books.

Triathlon Strong in 6 Weeks

By Andrew Heffernan

Gearing up for a big tri event? This quick, effective, six-week strength-training program will improve your overall fitness, help you avoid injury and have you crossing the finish in record time.

- Honestly, Dara -

It may seem there’s no escaping in the profusion of sugary treats we’re offered each day. Food writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl shares her thoughts on breaking free from the death grip they have on our health.

No Fear: Bethany Hamilton on Finding Your Courage

By Laine Bergeson Becco

A vicious shark attack cost this young surfer her arm and could have ended her life. Instead, it left her determined to pursue her dreams and wholeheartedly embrace her passions.