Category Archives: Fitness

Being Honest About Healthy Holidays

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Coco

The first week of November seems way too early to be thinking about the holidays, but last weekend the grocery store was full of peppermint flavored, snowflake shaped everything even before the Halloween candy went on clearance. It’s not a … Continue reading →

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Five Reasons To Cheer On Marathon Runners

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Coco

I’ve been running for 14 years, but I’d never spectated at a race until last weekend. Now that I’ve done it, I definitely will be doing it again. In case you’re wondering why you should give up a few precious … Continue reading →

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Appreciating Different Perspectives

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Coco

I am a social media junkie and an NPR junkie. Over the past few years NPR has done a number of interesting stories on Facebook, and the ones I find most interesting relate to the sociology of Facebook. There have been … Continue reading →

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Washington D.C. Kayaking Tour

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Coco

I love living near Washington, D.C., but I often get too caught up in the daily grind to take advantage of the great activities going on around town. I’m trying to change that, so when I saw an advertisement for … Continue reading →

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Diet Rules — Moderation Or Deprivation?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Coco

I think I have relatively healthy eating habits. I am not vegetarian or vegan. I don’t do Paleo or Whole 30. I hate the very idea of “clean” eating. But I do eat a balanced diet with whole grains, lean protein, … Continue reading →

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