July - August 2009: Just for Fun!
Your First Triathlon
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What you need to know about how to prepare for your first sprint triathlon from the sport’s most respected expert.
When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Make Pancakes
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Yes, you do have time to make something from scratch. In fact, it just might make your day.
Eating for Pleasure
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Approaching meals mindfully isn’t just about upgrading your awareness—it can enhance your digestion, satisfaction and metabolism, too.
The Secret Flavor: Umami
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Sweet, salt, sour and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know best. And then there’s another flavor—umami. Until recently, we weren’t sure how to name this fifth flavor, much less describe it. But that hasn’t stopped us from craving it and creating it for most of culinary history.
“You’re No Fun Anymore”
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Stressed by the thought that your sense of whimsy is gone forever? Here’s how to reconnect with your playful side and learn to laugh again.
Give Yourself a Break
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Smart, super-practical reasons to build more idleness, downtime, and moments of enjoyment into your busy life.
Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain.
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Good Green Fun: Heather Stephenson & Jen Boulden
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How two kindred spirits launched a Web phenomenon and found a work-life balance that works for them.
Ha Ha!, Ah! and Ahh!
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Enjoying humor and engaging in laughter have serious—and positive—consequences for our health, happiness and chances for success. Here’s the lowdown on laughter and how you can trigger its practical benefits in your own life.
Hip Check
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Lower-back pain? Knee strain? The problem could be in your hips. Here’s how to keep them flexible and strong.
Going the Distance
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Years of inactivity sapped Jeremy Coward’s energy and added pounds to his frame. A new attitude and ambitious goals helped him get back on track.
Join the Movement
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More than a hot fitness trend, functional training can help teach your body to move more effectively in specific sports —not to mention everyday activities.
Making Exercise Fun
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Weary of your workouts? Ditch the drudgery and the long face, friend! You’re due for an amusement infusion.
On the Bright Side
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We know that excessive sun exposure is unhealthy, but there’s increasing evidence that blocking out all the sun’s rays can be equally dangerous. Find out why many health experts now see moderate sun exposure as essential to maintaining a healthy body and mind.
Behind the Scenes With Ideal Bite (Video)
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Ideal Bite cofounders Jen Boulden and Heather Stephenson discuss their blog and book club.
Insufficient Funs Notice
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While light-hearted amusements may not seem like a top priority right now, getting daily doses of fun, joy and comic relief may, in fact, be more important than ever.
Dread-Free Fitness
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The reality of exercise is that its biggest fun potential often stays just out of reach until we’ve gotten invested enough to begin overcoming the stereotypes, fears and limitations that have previously kept us at bay.
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