- Nutrition -
Fish Meets Grill
By Jill GrunewaldInstead of steak or chicken, turn up the heat on a piece of fish this summer and reap some tasty and healthy benefits.
Month: July 2013
What is your favorite way to eat beets? (Poll)
By Experience Life StaffWhen cooked properly, beets have a sweet, buttery, earthy flavor and a delicate texture.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Invisible Workouts
By Craig CoxI had one real workout this past weekend, or did I?
- Food Culture -
Exploring New Farmers’ Markets
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlMoving can be stressful, but finding a nearby farmers’ market brings back the joy.
- Sports/Recreation -
ESPRIT DE SHE: 5K My Way
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlSenior editor Courtney Lewis Opdahl reflects on her experience in last night’s Esprit de She 5K.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A World Away From Workouts
By Craig CoxAfter a weeklong vacation, I need to convince myself that it’s time to get back to my fitness regimen.
- Fitness Tips -
What’s Personal Training Like? [Part 1]
By Laine Bergeson BeccoSenior Editor, Laine Bergeson’s account of what personal training is like.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Kitchen Tricks: Keep Basil Fresh Longer
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlHow do you keep your basil fresh? Try the basil bouquet!
- Food Culture -
Recipe Trials from Beyond Bacon: Paleo Recipes That Respect the Whole Hog
By Casie Leigh LukesEditorial Intern, Casie Leigh Lukes, tests two recipes from Stacy Toth and Matthew McCarry’s Beyond Bacon Cookbook.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Go-To Meals: Simply Yummy Hummus
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlHomemade hummus is so much tastier than store-bought. This recipe is simple, and open to modifications.
Take Our Poll: What is your biggest barrier to overcome in moving forward?
By Experience Life StaffNo matter how exciting a major life change is, stepping out of your comfort zone and being attached to your present reality can make it very difficult to move forward.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: A Little Weight Gain
By Craig CoxCan 5 pounds make a real difference in a kettlebell workout? I’m afraid so.
- Beauty -
A Weekend of Experimentation: Coconut Oil and Natural Bug Repellant
By Casie LukesEditorial Intern, Casie Leigh Lukes, on washing her face with coconut oil and making natural bug repellant.
The Weight of Words
By Experience Life StaffShaming people into losing weight simply isn’t working.
- Nutrition -
Chocolate: The Darker the Better
By Jill GrunewaldThe benefits of eating dark chocolate may move it from the category of guilty pleasure to healthy staple.
- Mindfulness -
Impregnated With Love
By Maggie LyonMaggie Lyon explains what a trip to a Chagall exhibition taught her about love.
- Pumping Irony -
PUMPING IRONY: Stumbling Upon the Fountain of Youth
By Craig CoxA not-entirely-routine trip to dentist brings me face to face with an anti-aging controversy.
Mood-Boosting Movement
By Experience Life StaffA heart-pumping workout can be as effective as prescription drugs when it comes to improving overall mood and reducing the symptoms of depression.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: The Slow-Down Plan
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlOur new home means a new lifestyle. Only two weeks in and I’m already more relaxed.
Take Our Poll: What is your favorite color to wear?
By Experience Life StaffAccording to psychologist Jennifer Baumgartner, your favorite color says a lot about you.