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Confessions of an Endorphin Junky
Being a long distance runner and health nut for the past 15 years, I've always noticed a direct correlation between my diet and exercise routine and my mood. Endorphins, serotonin, and all other 'happy chemicals' can be boosted by eating certain foods - - and by sweating! Join me on my neverending quest for happiness through what I eat...and how often I move my body .
About 3 months ago, a friend of mine was paralyzed from the waist down after slipping and falling in his Brooklyn apartment.?
He was knocked unconscious, and when he woke up, he was unable to move his legs and had to use a loose cable to lasso his cell p
When I was an 8 year old little girl living in Danville, California, I vividly remember being completely disgusted by the idea of participating in any type of sport.? Sweating? Ew. No thank you.?Not me...noooo sir.
I would watch?my classmates (includ
Here in the office (as in?many other offices around the globe),?there is?an infamous candy bowl that resides on the desk of our lovely administrative assistant.? And luckily (or un-luckily, depending on the health/diet/fitness code that you live by),
I've previously written about the incredible benefits of exercises that use your own body weight - - chin ups, pull ups, push ups, etc.? I had a chin up bar installed in my apt almost 4 years ago, and have noticed incredible gains in my strength since the
I'm so proud of myself......I normally wait until after 9 PM to workout, but this morning, I was up by 7:30 to do a 4 miler in Liberty State park.? Applause welcome!
I knew I wouldn't have time to to my run tonight, so I had to fit it in, and I didn'
A friend randomly asked me today over IM what I would pick for my last meal...
After getting over the morbid nature of that question, I can't stop thinking about my favorite foods. I'm starving now!
The first thing that popped into my head was this d
Being single for the past few years has given me more insight to myself and others than I've had in ages. I've had interesting conversations with both singles and those in committed relationships, and one subject that always intrigues me is the issue
So I'm lucky enough to live close enough to work to be able to walk there in less than 10 minutes.? This combined with the fact that I also have a huge 24 hour gym in my apartment compex leaves me with no excuse to NOT workout.? "Not enough time" isn
So - - I don't know about anyone else, but when I really step up my workout/running routine, my appetite goes through the roof!?
I've noticed in the past month, since I've been running at least 25-30 miles a week , PLUS hitting the weight in the gym,
Last night, my roommate mentioned that she wants to really get into shape for a wedding that she's going to be?a part of?in early June.? This gives her a little over a month, which, in my opinion, is more than enough time, as she's already a lean, fi
M E M B E R P R O F I L E
Natalie Vavricka
Sweat is bliss
I'm a self-proclaimed exercise addict and endorphin junky and also the Community Manager here at Quality Health Connect. Running abnormally long distances, jumping out of helicopters, doing chin-ups, laughing, smiling, and eating bananas, chocolate, and other 'happy' foods are just a few of my many favorite things
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