5 Things I’d Hate to Run Without {Just Run}

AngelaRunning, running essentials, Running Gear

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It’s another edition of Just Run, where each month a group of my running blogger friends gather with their tips, tricks and thoughts on all things running. In case you missed the previous editions: Tips for the New Runner Instagram Tips and Tricks My Worst Race Ever My Best Race Ever This month we are […]

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Avocado Brownie

Pierre Van Zyl

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Yes, an avocado brownie.
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Last Week’s Workouts

AngelaRunning, strength training, strength training for runner, trail running, Workouts, Yoga

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Last week’s workouts were going along swimmingly until Friday when my throat started to feel weird.  At first, I hoped for allergies.  But when I started to get chills, aches and feel like crud, I knew it was a good ol’ fashion cold.  Yippee. Monday 20 minutes Arc Trainer 20 minutes Stepmill bench press reverse […]

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Weekend Reading, 5.20.18

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness, weekend reading

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On Tuesday morning, I graduated from Teacher’s College with a master’s of science in nutrition and education. It’s one of the final steps in my road to becoming an RDN (registered dietitian nutritionist). Regular readers know that this has been a long, long road for me. I took my first pre-requisite science classes while I…

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Anya Kassoff’s Vegan Borscht

Pierre Van Zylbeets, borscht, cookbook review, cookbooks, Gluten-free, Recipes, soup, Soups, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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It seems a funny time for me to be making borscht, which is often thought of as a winter soup, but when I passed the farmer’s market last Saturday it was teeming with beets and cabbage. I picked up both before I knew what I’d do with them. There’s a story at the start of…

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3 Reasons Why You May Want to Avoid Getting a Mammogram So Fast

Pierre Van ZylCancer, Heal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries, Women’s Health

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The mammogram debate is alive and well. Some people praise mammograms while others oppose the x-ray imaging system. Over the years, however, some cancer experts have even started to question the seemingly outdated and potentially harmful breast cancer screening method that is still so prevalent today. But with so many institutions claiming that mammograms are…

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Cardiologist States that American Heart Associations Cholesterol Guidelines May Be Doing More Harm than Good

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness

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With another change in the American Heart Association cholesterol guidelines comes a new wave of people that are now considered to have high blood pressure. There is nothing more unsettling than a major change in the medical world. We’re all working towards our best lives, and it’s important that we’re able to trust the rules…

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Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes Linked to Skin Rashes

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries, Pain Management, Women’s Health

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Since the early days of The Hearty Soul, we have always valued homemade skincare recipes. Whether it be strengthening hair masks to moisturizing makeup removers, going all-natural and non-toxic seems like such a no-brainer! Especially when you hear horror stories about big-name hygiene and cosmetic companies whose products cause dramatic hair loss or skin damage….

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How To Grow Asparagus: The Delicious Vegetable That Grows Back Every Year

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden, Make

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Growing asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) requires patience but boy, is the payoff worth it. Although it takes up to three years to really get going, this perennial plant will produce a bountiful harvest year after year for up to 30 years. In addition, the plant itself is quite attractive with a long feather-like top that turns a warm…

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How the Keto Diet Helped This 69 Year Old Control His Weight, Cholesterol, Diabetes, and Blood Pressure

Pierre Van ZylDigestion, Heal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Men’s Health

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A lot of popular diets have come and gone through the years, but today there’s only one diet on people’s minds – the keto diet. It’s the most popular diet right now, and for good reason. It really works! There is one man in particular who can attest to this fact, and his name is…

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7 Tips on How to Sleep Better and Cool Down This Summer

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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Ah, summer. It’s a lovely time of year full of friends, fun, and long hours basking in the sun. It’s a season many of us yearn for during those drawn out winter months. But there is one downside to the summer heat – it can be incredibly hard to sleep in! Our sleep is highly…

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EFT Tapping For Stress & Anxiety (Detailed Exercise Guide)

Pierre Van ZylHealthy Aging + General Wellness, Men’s Health, Mental Health, Personal Growth + Development, Women’s Health

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When you start to feel depressed or suffer from other emotional and internal issues, what are some of the things you do to cheer yourself up? Meditate, binge watch your favorite television show, or talk to your family and friends. If you do, then consider adding EFT as another alternative solution to tackling your internal issues. What…

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Bald Eagles Keep Dying Because of Lead Poisoning And No One’s Talking About It

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Bald eagles, the American symbol of freedom and independence, are under threat.  A gliding bald eagle is a sight to behold, however, the life of a bald eagle isn’t always as graceful as it appears.  Animal shooting in bald eagle habitats is contaminating bald eagle food sources, and the effects are fatal. Bald Eagles Being…

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High Five Friday

AngelaBirkenstocks, High Five Friday, Polar Seltzer, Running

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Happy High Five Friday! Today’s an extra special celebratory Friday – Ron and I are celebrating 16 years of marriage. Look at those little babies!!!! I think I’ve shared this photo every single year since I’ve had a blog.  Sixteen years ago, digital photos didn’t exist.  All I have are the real deal photos.  We […]

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Be Your Own Hype Woman

Pierre Van Zylbody image, heart wisdom, Mindfulness, Mindset

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One of the most important roles you can play in your life is that of your own hype woman. You have to think you’re fabulous, even and especially when you’re knee deep in the messy stuff. You’ve got to give yourself compliments, recognize yo…

Mango Mandarin Smoothie

Pierre Van Zyl

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Not only is this smoothie high in protein, fiber and calcium, but the addition of turmeric can also help keep inflammation and illness at bay.
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7 Most Common Signs of a Brain Tumor

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Mental Health

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Brain tumors are the 22nd most common type of cancer worldwide but rank number 12 in terms of mortality (1). That’s why it’s so important to recognize the symptoms of a brain tumor early on. May is brain tumor awareness month, and the most common signs…

Bride-To-Be Loses 60 Pounds in 6 Months Without Ever Stepping into a Gym

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Learn, Move, News + Discoveries, Weight Loss, Women’s Health

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Wedding season is upon us and for 21-year-old Connecticut native Kaylene Vymola, like so many others, she wanted to get in better shape for the trip of a lifetime. With plane tickets purchased and the departure date looming, Kaylene had less than six months to transform her body. “I have always kind of been on…

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8 Signs to Look Out For in Hand Pain and Problems

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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Our hands are one of the most useful parts of our body; we use them to accomplish pretty much everything. But besides having a number of functional uses, our hands can also indicate other problems occurring within our bodies. From excessive dryness, to…

Gluten-Free Zucchini Pancakes with Yogurt Dressing

Pierre Van Zyl

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This low-calorie, gluten-free take on pancakes will make your weekend morning feel indulgent and guilt-free at the same time.
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Summer Bucket List

Angela#TravelprAna, active clothing, active lifestyle, Life, prAna, summer bucket list

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This is a sponsored post on behalf of prAna.  All thoughts, as always, are my own.  Thanks for supporting companies that I love! I’ve got summer fever. With Memorial Day just around the corner and the weather kind of warming up, I’m dreaming of all of the things I want to do to make the […]

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Banana Mocha Overnight Oats

Pierre Van Zylbanana, Breakfast, chia, Gluten-free, No Oil, overnight oats, plant milks, Recipes, Soy-free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan

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I ate the same breakfast nearly every day when I was a post-bacc student: overnight oats with a banana. I mixed up my mix-ins, and sometimes it was berries or an apple instead of a banana, but a basic combination of soaked rolled oats and chia seeds served me faithfully for all of those years….

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Does CBD Oil Work? One Women Shares Her Experience

Pierre Van ZylPain Relief, Women’s Health

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The cannabis industry is growing rapidly. CBD hemp oil is one of the more popular hemp products in the health industry because of its benefits.  Extracted from hemp seeds it contains tons of vitamins and minerals making it a great natural supplement. Since it is low in THC it gives you all the benefits of…

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The Man Who Saved 2.4 Million Babies With Rhesus Disease

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Having a newborn baby is an exciting time in every mother’s life that entails a great number of life-changing experiences. On the other hand, being a mother to a newborn also involves a lot of worrying. Newborns are fragile beings that are susceptible to complications. One such complication is Rhesus D Haemolytic Disease. But today,…

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Making the Jump to Freelance Freedom

Pierre Van Zylactivewear, business, career, Career + Money, freelancer, girl boss, inspiration, interviews, money, self discovery, social media

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Are you currently sitting in your corporate job wandering what it would be like to break free of the 9-5 and start running your own show? I know it can be so hard to take the leap and walk away. Lindy Sorenson did just that, and took steps to launch her own luxury fitness box…

Motivation with Minna Lee

Pierre Van Zyl

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Personal trainer and nutrition coach Minna Lee overcame injury and illness to redefine and achieve a successful and healthy lifestyle.
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Weekend Reading, 5.13.18

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness, weekend reading

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Happy Sunday, and to those who are celebrating Mother’s Day, a lovely afternoon. On Thursday morning, when I arrived at my regular yoga class, a good friend commented on the slouchy pants I was wearing. “Love them!” he said. “Not your usual look.” (The usual look is leggings.) Without skipping a beat, I replied, “yeah,…

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29-Year-Old Hannah Lester Loses 100 Pounds, Shares 3 Weight Loss Tips

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Learn, Move, News + Discoveries, Personal Growth + Development, Weight Loss

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Old habits die hard. If anyone knows the weight and truth of that saying, it’s Hannah Lester who used to be known as the “fat friendâ€� among her peers. In college, Hannah worked at a fast food restaurant and its convenience quickly transformed her into a 5’6â€�, 285-pound woman. However, it was in 2012 when…

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Cancer Cells Made to Kill Each Other

Pierre Van ZylCancer, Heal

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From the Scripps Research Institute, is emerging a potential cancer treatment unlike the common, rigorous methods. A team of scientists, led by Richard Lerner, M.D., have conducted lab experiments in which they turned leukemia cells into normal immune cells with up to 80 percent efficiency.  What’s more, these “natural killerâ€� cells seek out and destroy…

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Essential Guide for Taking Vitamins and Supplements

Pierre Van ZylDigestion, Heal, Health Awareness, Men’s Health, Weight Loss, Women’s Health

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Vitamin supplements, so many forms, brands, and varieties.  While it’s easy to be intrigued with the benefits offered by vitamin supplements, determining which ones are best for you, can be a daunting task.  A multitude of factors are to be considered when purchasing supplements such as age, gender, health conditions, and lifestyle. When possible, attaining…

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