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Weekend Recap: Fitness Blondie NO MORE?!?!

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I was never happier to be off of work on Friday on ready to start the weekend. Last week was all around a crazy, nonstop, "Murphy's Law", type of week and I needed a break and downtime.  When I got off of work, J and I went and ran some errands. I had a Japanese Bubble Tea (Mango) with tapioca pearls and it was fantastic. Years ago I had them often, but I have not seen a place that sells them in a long time. Thus when I spotted a stand in the mall, I had to have one.  I got some frames and pictures made while we were out so I could put them up through the apartment. I think they fit perfectly and are a great addition. Friday night, J and I went to my best friend's house so she could do my hair. She has a salon setup in her basement so it makes getting my hair done a lot more fun. The goal? Black with red lowlights. As always she did a fantastic job and I love the new look. Also while doing my hair we had a little bonfire. Saturday was a beautiful day in Charlotte with...
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Let's Chat: January Happenings

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It is hard to believe that today is January 12th -- it's nearly the middle of the month! I wish time would slow down. The days seem to be passing by so quickly. Today's blog post is a bit random and in the style of my "Let's Chat" posts.  First, I want to start with my dad. Most of my friends and nearly everyone who reads my blog knows of the cancer battle my father has been fighting. It started in 2006 in his kidney's. One of his kidney's were removed and he remained cancer free until he almost died in September of 2011. Thank God for the incredibly gifted doctor's at Duke Hospital who saved his life.  Since then, my father has been fighting terminal cancer. It's in his brain, the bones in his legs, his pelvis, and now it has started aggressively spreading through his liver. He was scheduled for surgery last Thursday on the rod that is in his right leg (the cancer has eaten away the bone). The surgery was immediately cancelled due to a CT scan tha...
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Naturally Increasing Dopamine Levels: The Brains "Feel Good" Chemical

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If you are like me, once the holidays are over, I feel more stressed and tired than usual. There has been an influx of travel, extra tasks and stress at work, RLS symptoms surfacing more than normal, and both of my parents already deteriorating health have taken a turn for the worse lately. I could use a "boost". Something to aid in pushing on and keeping a positive mindset.  A way to do this is by naturally increasing the dopamine levels in your brain. Dopamine is a "feel good" chemical in your brain, much like the neurotransmitter serotonin. Studies have shown that a depletion of dopamine is linked to depression. Dopamine is normally triggered when you approach and expect a reward or some type of satisfaction. The release of dopamine in the brain provides a 'good feeling' along with a surge of energy, which results in an increase of motivation.  It is comforting to know that one can work on improving their mood and life without having to automatically see ...
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New Year. New You. New Start? The Choice is Yours.

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Upon reading posts on Facebook, browsing pins on Pintrests, and seeing pictures on Instagram, I find that that "new years" often makes people cynical. There are those that mock the "new year, new me" mentality, and then there are people who are desperate for it. I see both sides.  What I believe most about a "new year" is that nothing in your life will change or be different unless you are willing to work for it. Circumstances do not change unless you do. Here we are six days into 2015. I feel tried. I am worn out from the holidays. Work has been as crazy and hectic as ever; and I find myself stating that constantly. I believe I need to come to the conclusion that is not going to change. Parallel to work, there was copious amounts of travel, lack of sleep, lots of food, and RLS flare-up's.  I think a lot of us feel worn out from the holidays and sad that they are over. Therefore, a "new year" mentality is just the bit of hope to get one back ...
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The Hump Day Blog Hop!

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Happy Hump Day everyone! We are halfway through the week and the hump day camel is too freaking cool, so lets have some fun and a blog hop to celebrate. This is a little different than a link up. To participate, simply add your blog link. There is no required entry or anything like that. This is about networking, making new friends, and finding new blogs. All I ask: 1) "The Hump Day" blog hop button button be displayed anywhere on your blog page or a specific entry with a link back to me or the weekly co-host.  (Please do this. These blog hops take a lot of work and preparation.) 2) You don't have to follow me, but in the words of Blake Shelton:  it'd sure be cool if ya did. 3) Please follow the co-host. I love helping and promoting these amazing women in the blog world! I do this to not only meet new people, but help my friends make new friends and readers. 4) Mingle with your fellow Bloggers. Please help me welcome this weeks co-host; Rebecca from Red Tag Chic Los ...
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Multitudes Of Individuals Often Wonder Does Capsiplex Work

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By Evelyn Jones The naturally occurring ingredient, Capsicum, is clinically proven to stimulate metabolism and physically make weight loss easier. The Capsicum family of plants provides a wholesome way of reaching it but the amount of it that would need to be eaten makes buying extracts more convenient. Does Capsiplex work? Well, if the intention is to get a metabolic boost by ingesting more capsicum with less bother, yes, it does. Nothing will ever be able to replace a healthy way of life and moderation of diet as a replacement or shortcut for long term benefit. The advertising campaign displays banners and proclamations that will scream "clinically proven" and "scientifically researched", because they know that their clientele won't care enough to research which clinical lab or scientists did the work. Most of these clinical trials and scientists are paid for, as are the results that they reflect. Methodology is something that most people don't c...
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Child Weight Tips For Parents By Demetrios Gabriel

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By Katie Arden Childhood obesity, from what I have seen, is easily one of the most troublesome medical problems plaguing younger people today. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made it a point to mention that, back in 2012, around one third of adolescents were deemed to be over the healthy weight point. To say that this is an issue would be an understatement but it does not have to remain a problem. In fact, parents can attain tips from the best medical authorities, Demetrios Gabriel included. First of all, parents have to be mindful of just how much food that they are feeding their children. When a child says that they are full, it may not be the wisest choice to firmly tell them that they have to finish everything that is on their plate. Overeating is a serious problem and it is one that parents have to keep in mind when it comes to serving their children certain portions of food. It may seem like a challenge at first but, soon enough, moms and dads will...
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