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Lara I.
Oakland, California
I am a clinical social worker, as my day job, and an avid self-care enthusiast in my spare...
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Resentment Quote
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I saw a one woman play by Carrie Fisher the other night. It was good. She had one quote which really stood out for me. She said: "Resentment is like drinking poison, then w ...
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the price of eating healthy
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Does anyone else get frustrated that eating healthy is often more expensive than the unhealthy alternatives?
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Do you benefit from stress?
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Before you scream: stress is bad! Think for a minute. And, yes, given that everything can be beneficial with the one important key word: moderation! I know a lot of people, ...
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Quick and healthy Vegetarian Paella
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I tried this recipe, found online, last night, and it was spectacular: Vegetarian Paella4 ServingsVery fast and easy to make. * 2-3 tbsp. water * 1 cup thinly sliced lee ...
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Fat free Mushroom and Spinach Stroganoff!
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I got this recipe from fatfreevegan.com. I tried it the other night...sooo good., and very easy.Mushroom and Spinach Stroganoff1 pound of uncooked fettuccine or spaghetti1/3 ...
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How to "Step or Jump your leg forward"?
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So, I'm in yoga, I'm in downward facing dog, and the instructor says, "step or jump your right leg forward". Now, I know my foot is supposed to end up near my hand, but...how ...
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My car got stolen, so...
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Ever since my car got stolen three weeks ago, I have been walking places I never would have imagined walking before. Distances that previously seemed unwalkable, are seeming ...
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Winter squash recipe?
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Have any good suggestions? I am trying to go meatless, no dairy, and low fat...
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Pro-Anorexia websites
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Have you heard of pro-ana websites? Have you visited them? Do you know people who have? My colleagues and I are very concerned about their impact on weight loss communities, ...
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what do you do when you can't exercise?
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I recently had a very serious fall, and will be laid up for a bit of time. I usually exercise daily as a form of relaxation, but also to stay healthy. What do you do when yo ...
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Dr. Seuss quote
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It's one of my favorites, and a good reminder to us all: "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind."-Dr. Seus ...
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House guest leftovers
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So, we're all been there...guests for a few days, and you stock up on all kinds of foods. They leave, and you are left with the extra pounds from eating all weekend, PLUS all ...
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Priorities
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If you had to rank the following, how would you prioritize them? Happiness, Money, Love, Freedom
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Readiness?
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Endurance Training
How do you know if you are emotionally and mentally ready to begin training for a 5K?
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Shrimp Dip
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I made this recipe, found online at http://www.fitnessandfreebies.com/local/dips.htmlI used fat free mayo, fat free sour cream, and canned baby shrimp. It was surprisingly go ...
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Veggie meatloaf...sooo good (and healthy)
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I found this recipe on fatfree.com. I tried it, throwing in a few of my own ideas (like a little liquid smoke). It was sooo good. Probably the best recipe I've made in awhi ...
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Cheap Bay Area Massage
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I went to NHI (national holistic institute) this evening and it was fantastic. $35, no tipping allowed, for a 50 minute massage! The downsides: you can't choose the gender of ...
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making cleaning easy
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My husband found this article online http://unclutterer.com/2007/12/10/stop-spending-your-weekends-cleaning-your-home/, and we started doing this...we have a schedule with one ...
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Fat free, sugar free pudding
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Last night I tried jello brand fat free, sugar free pudding in cheesecake flavor. It was quick--just add cold milk, and let sit for five mins. It was really pretty good. An ...
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Hiking Right of Way?
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Who has the right of way on trails? The person going up or the person going down?
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