Did you know that we may actually benefit from stress? We can actually thrive on stress? That’s right, our body actually likes to adapt to stressful environments. Ok, I know what you are thinking….that there is no way stress is good (as everyone... (read full article)
The Best of IF Life and Modern Forager from 2008 As most of you know (or newer readers may not), Mike and I recently merged our blogs (namely the IF Life and Modern Forager) into the Fitness Spotlight in early 2009. Each of our personal sites had grown... (read full article)
As we get older, it becomes more important to use our brains...well that is if you want to keep it working. A little over a week ago, a report came out from the Mayo Clinic that having a hobby delays memory loss. So first, let’s look at that… “Those... (read full article)
The key to stress free living when it comes to money....is just save more and spend less! This coming year is going to be a tough year for most when it comes to finances. But fear not, you can always do things to help you still live on what you have.... (read full article)
With everyone out there talking about all their top strategies on how to make New Years Resolutions for weight loss, better career moves, or more daily happiness….I’m going to just give you one for all of them, do more of “nothing”.... (read full article)
Photo by atomicjeep I had a conversation at work last Friday that sparked this post. One of my coworkers was calling people out for drinking water/tea out of cups made of #7 plastic, which is known to leech xenoestrogens. I pointed out that his bottle... (read full article)
There are days which we feel full of energy, happy, love life…and then sometimes there are days in which we may feel down, tired, depressed, or just uninspired. I think most of us would like more of days full of great energy and outlook, so what... (read full article)
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. ‘ Mark Twain You wake up in the morning, get ready for work, wake up the kids, get them dressed and drop them off to school. While on your way to work, you... (read full article)
How’s your morning been? Did you stumble out of bed sleep-deprived (yet again)? Were you sent into a downward spiral when you discovered you were out of coffee filters? Did your toddler/teenager make getting ready an obstacle course and emotional... (read full article)
I’m not one for hallelujahs. Being of characteristic British reserve I rarely sing and shout about anything. So when I tell you that the following testimony is about as close to an epiphany as I have ever had, or am ever likely to have, you can... (read full article)
