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Tuesday Talk: Clear Your Mind & Find the Light

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[source] find the light, it’s there I promise.

Today I got to thinking about how a bad mood can totally put a damper on your entire day. Scratch that: your entire week. Negative thoughts & worries tend to take over any sense of rationality you once had, making it only more difficult to see the light. Suddenly, you transform into a full-fledged Negative Nancy, finding it nearly impossible to snap out of it. Sound familiar? Don’t worry; all you need is a lil old fashioned distraction to get you back to normal. Follow these simple tips to clear that fogginess, making way for sunshine!

Go for a long, mind clearing walk without your iPod/Blackberry/pager (bonus points if you go at sunset)
Give yourself a mini makeover. Paint your nails a bright color, give yourself a soothing oatmeal facial, and even light a few candles
Take a bath. You owe it to yourself
Blast the music & let loose
CLEAN your room / your house / your apartment. You’d be surprised how therapeutic cleaning can be.
Snuggle up with a good book & let your mind disappear to another world
Go out to dinner with some old friends,

Quotable Sunday: Soup for the Soul & My Trip to Zoup Fresh Soup Company

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Today, after a long day of shopping for winter clothes, my sister and I decided to stop at Zoup Fresh Soup Company to warm up. I had only been to Zoup once before, but decided to give it another go. After all, it is officially sweater, snuggling, and soup season.

With twelve rotating soups on their menu, a variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and breads, this place was an instant hit in my books. After sampling four different soups – including Chicken Pot Pie and Collard Green Chicken & Barley – I decided to go with a classic zesty Tomato Basil paired with a Loco Burrito Salad (with Romaine, fajita chicken, salsa, mozzarella, tomatoes, guacamole, and tortilla crisps).

The waiter must have liked me for sampling all their soups, that he upgraded me from a cup to a bowl for free. What a nice surprise! The soup was perfect, with just the right amount of spice and I licked my salad bowl clean. I will definitely be back this winter to stay nice and toasty!

Hope you all had an amazing weekend. Now grab yourself a cup of soup & enjoy.

XoXo,

Quotable Sunday: On Washing Away The Worries

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The other day, I wrote this post regarding a lesson that I learned from my yoga teacher on worrying less – something we should all strive to do. This post led to a great discussion on how all of you feel about worrying, and letting the little things go. I encourage you to leave a comment & get involved if you have not done so yet.

Anyway, since today is Quotable Sunday and all, I share with you this quote which I whole-heartedly agree with. Now whip out that chicken stock and some root vegetables, and get the ball rolling (er, the wooden spoon stirring)!

What’s your favorite worry-free remedy?

XoXo,

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Quotable Sunday & Newport Half High

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I just finished running my second half marathon this morning, that is the Newport Half Marathon. I ran the race with my sister, father, cousin and her husband. I also had my very proud boyfriend and mother there cheering me on for support. I must say there’s nothing like the feeling you get looking up at people you love all around you.

Nor is there anything like the feeling of running for a purpose…with a dream. After all, that is why I run now. Forget exercise. Yes, that’s a plus. But I run for the high. I run to l.e.t g.o. I run to feel powerful, to feel alive. I run for me. And that’s what is important. I am extremely proud of myself for completing my second half marathon, with a personal record to top it off. I’m mostly proud of myself for running with my all, you know my heart & soul.… Read More!

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7 Things to Smile About Right Now

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1. The fact that you can still wear your absolute favorite summer dress just one more time (even if this past weekend was the last)

2. That running outside is pleasurable yet again, especially with the scenic fall leaves & wind blowing in your hair

3. Pumpkin everything. Have you tried adding it to your oatmeal yet? If not, I highly suggest you do.

4. The fact that candy corn was on sale for .89 cents the other day at CVS, reminding you that it’s OK enjoy a handful here and there (and to act like a kid again)

5. Hayrides, hot cocoa, cornstalks and apple cider everywhere

6. The discovery that adding a few chocolate chips to your coffee & then stirring = pure bliss.

7. Fall vegetables. Hello acorn, butternut and spaghetti squash. Try one of my favorite ways with butternut squash here.

What’s got you grinning from ear to ear?

XoXo,

Quotable Sunday: Celebrate Life

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Every day should be a celebration in my opinion.

Scratch just birthdays, anniversaries and graduations.

Celebrate the life you are living.

Celebrate the gorgeous food on your plate that fuels & energizes your soul.

Celebrate crossing the line of your first 5k, your first half marathon, or your first triathlon.

Celebrate that first magical kiss.

Celebrate finally being able to reach flying crow pose in yoga.

Celebrate the first leaves changing colors, the first snowfall, the first flower blooming, and the first beach day.

Celebrate…life.

XoXo,

Quotable Monday: Let Go of Your Grievances

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This weekend I was lucky enough to attend Institute for Integrative Nutrition’s Live Fall IINto Action Event in NYC. The event was absolutely amazing, with inspiring speakers like founder Joshua Rosenthal and mind-body expert Deepak Chopra. Throughout the weekend, we discussed everything from leadership and marketing to raw food, going vegan and the obesity epidemic in America.

One of the discussions on spirituality and faith really stood out to me, and I’d like to share one of the quotes with you that really struck a chord.

Quotable Sunday (A Day Late)

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Quotable Sunday: An Italian Proverb

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It’s official: I have moved to the North End of Boston and am absolutely loving it. I love the smell of freshly baked bread and marinara sauce as I walk down the streets, I love how everyone knows your name and is considered “family,” and I love the plethora of restaurants to choose from. I think I may have died and gone to heaven.

Since I just moved to my very own Little Italy, I thought this Italian quote was only fitting. Buon giorno!

XoXo,