East Vs. West: The 2 Biggest Differences Between Charleston & San Francisco

February 26, 2014
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Let me preface this post by saying how much I missed blogging. Sometimes you just don’t realize how much you love something until you can’t do it. For the past 4.5 days I have been soaking up the California sunshine in San Francisco (without internet access). In case you missed it, Dan and I flew […]

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Top 10 Reasons To Grab A Kettlebell And Swing

February 20, 2014
kettlebell benefits

Guess what… right now there is a really good chance that I am flying the friendly skies. We’re headed to {hopefully} sunny California… San Francisco here we come! Neither Dan or I have ever been to California, so we’re pretty ecstatic about this trip. Not just about seeing the west coast, but also because we’re […]

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How To Handle Feelings Of Inadequacy Due To Social Media

February 19, 2014
social media inadequacy

Just a few years ago it was magazine covers. We compared ourselves to the gorgeous actresses and models that grazed the covers of popular magazines. Admiring them for their beauty while at the same time feeling twinges of inadequacy. Oh Brittany, how I loved you. {Source} They looked perfect, and that perfection made us feel […]

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You Know You’ve Wondered: Is Yoga A Workout?

February 18, 2014
Is Yoga a Workout

Yoga and I have an interesting story, care to hear? I haven’t always been a big fan of the practice. It wasn’t love at first sight, in fact, it wasn’t even like at first site. I understood the benefits, yet every class I took made me feel like it just wasn’t for me. It wasn’t […]

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The Single Piece Of Fitness Equipment That Builds Strength & Blasts Calories Like Crazy

February 17, 2014
sandbag training

Hello and Happy Monday! I couldn’t be more excited about this week. In just 3 days, I’ll be on my merry way to California! Kettlebell training here we come! While I LOVE kettlebells, it’s not the only piece of fitness equipment I’ve been playing around with lately. I say playing because fitness is play…  I […]

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Making A Comeback: The 200 Mile Race Training Guide

February 16, 2014
Palmetto 200 training plan

Happy Sunday! This weekend has been filled with far too much… too much wine, too much sugar, too much food, too much spending money (we had to get new phones, my was on it’s last leg)…  just too much. I’m not complaining by any means, all that too much was quite delicious and made for […]

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Who Else Wants Lovely Honey Cashew Pancakes? (And Valentine’s Day Link Love)

February 14, 2014
honey cashew pancakes

Happy Valentine’s Day!  My husband might not be a huge fan of today, but I certainly am. Perhaps I should give Dan some credit, I don’t think he’s always hated this lovely day… When we celebrated our first Valentine’s Day together, he went out of his way. Drove up to Winthrop (where I was still […]

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Here Are 10 Quick Ways To Show Love To Your #1 Valentine (And Its Not Your Significant Other)

February 13, 2014
self love for valentines day

Tomorrow is a day that Hallmark cherishes beyond words: Valentines Day. Or as my romantic husband likes to call it: “a corporate holiday created to bring in revenue between Christmas and Easter”. But because I am a hopeless romantic and his title is far too long, I’ll continue to refer to it as Valentine’s Day. […]

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My Brain On Exercise: Overcoming Anxiety & Depression

February 12, 2014
anxiety depression and exercise

**Before I get started, let me preface this post by saying that I am not a medical doctor. I am not trying to be a medical doctor. This post is written based upon my personal experiences. Please consult your doctor before changing anything up regarding your health.  Okay, now that that is off my chest […]

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Special Podcast: All Our Favorite & Recommended Things Health & Fitness Edition

February 11, 2014
Favorite protein, recommendations for food, clothes, healthy meals, and more

Every day I get asked the following: “Hey Taylor, What’s your favorite ________?” That blank gets filled in with everything from socks to deodorant. So I thought it would be a fun podcast if Dan and I just laid it all out there for you. ALL of my favorites when it comes to being healthy, […]

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The Sochi Winter Olympics Inspired Workout

February 10, 2014
olympic workout

Have you enjoyed watching the Olympics? Unfortunately, I love the winter games but haven’t had many opportunities to sit down and watch much of them. I have, however, had time to read the twitter feeds from reporters and athletes talking about the conditions. Twitter is blowing up, and I have to say it’s quite entertaining. […]

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