Mark Your Calendars: World Run Day

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I (Litsa) recently ordered new Athleta workout gear that I’m in LOVE with—super comfy and fitted for the perfect daily workout! Beyond the workout gear, I’m fascinated by the organizations and team efforts that Athleta supports! Today, JOIN#TeamAthleta came across […]

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A Kitchen Staple: Olive Oil

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One staple in our kitchen is OLIVE OIL. We use it in salads, “fry” homemade fries in it, saute eggplant and zucchini in it—or green/red/yellow/orange peppers!?! We cook breakfast pork chops in it. We use it when cooking lentils, spaghetti, […]

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Flavored Water: Seasonally Infused

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Water is my go to thirst quencher! I (Litsa) love plain water or water with a slice a lemon or a dash of tea or….water infused with seasonal, fresh produce! I can’t say that I have experimented with many flavors […]

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5 Tips for Enjoying Mangoes

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Wow! What a variety of mangoes!?! IF I (Litsa) had to guess at such a crop of mangoes, I would have failed! Amazing to know that one fruit can produce so many different types! Now, to try them ALL!?! How […]

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Mad About Mangoes

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Children may be gearing up this season to gather Easter eggs in their baskets but you on the other hand may be searching for the season’s finest fruits—-add the mango to your list! Ripe, vibrant mango is one of the […]

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Facing a Challenge: Starting Martial Arts as an Adult

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Last week I faced a challenge.  My coach and I have been working on fluidity in movement for weeks. The goal is to move gracefully, yet with strength, connecting the whole body. Grace is definitely not my middle name! He […]

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Steep Perks: Green Tea

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Green tea has made its debut many times in my fitness magazines and has kept pantry space occupied in my kitchen. Thus, I wasn’t surprised that it revisited the pages of Fitness Magazine again this month (March 2014). The information […]

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Try Something New: Lemongrass

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When I began juicing earlier this year, I kept coming across lemongrass as an ingredient in juices and teas. I had no knowledge of lemongrass, its benefits, and/or how to use it. Thus when I saw it on the shelves […]

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