Review/Giveaway: Adora Calcium Supplements
It's Wednesday, and for me, the day has been dragging. I feel like I need to insert some kind of "you know you're getting older when" joke here, but what I'm finding is that 6 hours of sleep for multiple nights in a row just does not work for me. Need to remember that when I'm not going to bed when I should! When it gets to be afternoon, I don't want to put more caffeine in my system. However, I do usually crave something small and sweet around 4pm, when eating lunch was a few hours ago but leaving the office and getting dinner is still several hours away. Enter: Adora Calcium Supplements. I haven't really been a vitamin fan for a while, ever since an incident where I overdosed on beta carotene because I was taking a multivitamin while still eating eating squash/pumpkin/carrots/etc like crazy. (What can I say, I love my veggies, especially in fall.) In general, while my diet is far from perfect, it tends to be varied enough that I don't stress too much about getting the nutrients that I need. However, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, approximately 15% of the population will experience osteoporosis as a medical event (e.g., a broken bone) each year, … [Continue reading]
Weekend Recap: Fitness on the Rocks
So far, so good on my new "get outside every day that I am in Colorado" goal. This weekend was a blast! Working backwards, yesterday I was able to get out for a quick three mile run on the Open Space trails behind my apartment. I have been a little bothered by my weight lately, so I'm trying to make sure I get in at least 30 minutes of cardio every day. Yesterday, I pretty much put on my workout clothes and sneakers as soon as I got up, and it made it so easy to just get it done and move on with my day! Need to remember that trick going forward. The 3.1 miles went by really quickly, and I got to listen to one of my new favorite podcasts, Diz Runs. Denny interviewed me for the podcast a few weeks ago (which was really crazy to hear my own voice on a podcast while running!), and the episode I listened to yesterday featured my friend Dane, who I haven't seen in a while. It was like running with friends, but all by myself! Saturday, though, was about making friends. I got to head to Red Rocks amphitheater for a really awesome annual event called Fitness on the Rocks. In concept, it's very similar to Self's Workout in the Park that I've attended in New York for the last few years. … [Continue reading]
Links I Love: July 20, 2014
Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/iPad and enjoy :) CAREER Why Generation Y Yuppies Are Unhappy. (Wait, But Why?) Benefits of Company Sports Leagues. (Levo League) The Truth About Tinder and Women Is Even Worse Than You Think. (Business Week) Subtle Ways Women Are Treated Differently At Work. (Business Insider) Related: The Princess Effect. (Politico Mag) 7 Notable Women on Work-Life Balance. (Levo League) 31 Ways Your Meetings Are Inefficient. I've definitely had at least one meeting with each of these flaws! (Time Management Ninja) 18 Tips for Working From Home Effectively. (Inc) PRODUCTIVITY/SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 5 Ways You’re Telling People Your Time Isn’t Valuable. (Time Management Ninja) 9 Habits You Need to Stop Now. (Farnam Street) NowDoThis: A Dead Simple To-Do List to Help You Focus. (FullContact) Forget The “To-Do” List, You Need A ‘Stop Doing’ List. (Farnam Street) The End of the Day Philosophy. (Zen Habits) How To Motivate Yourself: 3 Steps Backed By Science. (Barking Up the Wrong Tree) 4 Ways to Use Social Media to … [Continue reading]
Sponsored Shoe Review: Mizuno Wave Kazans
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno. Last weekend was pretty busy! I was supposed to hike my first 14er on Saturday, but when the forecast turned crappy, I stuck close to home and got errands done instead... and went to go see frozen at Boulder Outdoor Cinema at night. It was awesome! I know I am probably the last one ever to have seen it, but if by chance you haven't seen it, I'd highly recommend it. It's adorable and yet has some adult jokes thrown in that will keep everyone laughing :) On Sunday morning, I headed back to Mount Sanitas, a popular hike just outside of Boulder that ascends 1300 feet over just 1.5 miles. I did it for the first time on Thursday morning, which was a great glute workout, but Sunday went a little bit more smoothly - and I wasn't even sore after. I have to say though, even when you're sweaty and out of breat, hiking just doesn't feel like a workout. It's so beautiful and relaxing! One thing that made the hike even more relaxing, though, was knowing that I wouldn't slip on the rocks - thanks to my new Mizuno Wave Kazan trail running sneakers. Right off the bat, I was incredibly impressed by how "grippy" … [Continue reading]
