Do Fitness And Worship Go Together?

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Coco

How do fitness and worship go together?

After some thoughtful prayer (prayerful thought?), three main ideas came to mind: stewardship, gratitude, and humility.

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Five Fitness Truths

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Coco

I’m sure everyone on Facebook has seen the BuzzFeed montage of “What You Think You Look Like vs. What You Actually Look Like” pictures. They make us laugh because they hit so close to home! I know I’m usually surprised at how miserable I look in all of my race pictures. I enjoy running, really!

5 Fitness Truths

For today’s Friday Five post, I thought I’d share another five fitness truths I’ve learned after 15 years of trying to live a more healthy lifestyle. Continue reading →

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Recipe Roundup (WIAW)

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Coco

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Work has gotten busy again, but I am still making an effort to get home in time to fix dinner. I just enjoy eating fresh, healthy meals so much more than the alternative! For this week’s WIAW post, I thought I’d share a few of the recipes I’ve tried lately.

WIAW

Last week I made this Healthy Slow Cooked Tikka Masala from The Wanderlust Kitchen. Continue reading →

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One Bike Path Two Ways On The Mount Vernon Trail

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Coco

I often run on the Mount Vernon Trail, and while I sometimes ride my bike on the Mount Vernon Trail, I don’t usually do both on the same weekend, and it’s even more rare that I run and ride on the same section. But that’s exactly what I did last weekend, when I experienced one bike path two ways.

Bike Path 2 Ways

Running On The Mount Vernon Trail

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The Ultimate Virtual Coffee Date (May)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Coco

Can you believe it’s May already? Since it’s the first weekend of the month, that means it’s time for the Ultimate Virtual Coffee Date hosted by Jill Conyers, Nikki at Grab Your Kicks and Lynda at Fitness Mom Wine Country. So, fix yourself a cup of coffee or other beverage of choice, and let’s catch up.

Virtual Coffee Date

If we were having coffee together, I would tell you that the biggest thing on my mind this week is the approaching end of the school year. I can’t believe my son will be home for the summer in two weeks! I’ve missed him so much recently, but I’m sure I’ll be annoyed by his dirty laundry and late night habits soon enough. Last weekend his lacrosse team had their year-end party, and the team Moms really outdid themselves with the decorations. Continue reading →

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