Today I’m showing you how I’ve learned to stand in heels…comfortably! No more low back pain, upper back pain, or uncomfortableness. Do you have tips to stand in heels?

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Jess, creator of Make Under My Life and Chicago jewelry designer, featured my sweet potato video and recipe (if you can even call it that!) on her blog. With Lent around the corner, these sweet potatoes are a GREAT treat that can take the place of candy, pop, or anything else that’s sugary. Check it out!

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Happy Monday! How do you take a time out in your day to “just be” present?

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What are you doing for your significant other, or for yourself, this Valentine’s Day? Check out what over 10 Chicago-Valentine’s-Day-celebrators have to say about making V-day a loving health-fest, rather than a pure chocolate fest! Tips include romantic walks, oysters, and light beer, among others:

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This new salad I invented is so delicious! I now eat it daily. It’s so quick, simple yet flavorful, and filling! Check it out – you can make a home made salad in less than 2 minutes:

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We are in the midst of a blizzard in Chicago! Last night I “Took It to the Streets” to find out why Chicagoans are motivated to go outside when it’s not only freezing out, but also snowing everywhere! Check out my awesome and random guests, whose motivation ranges from going to work, going to the gym, and getting some 1/2 off pizza!

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Well, it’s 3 days after that 5 mile run, and I’m still sore! I stretched before and after the run – I can’t imagine how tight regular runners must feel if they don’t stretch as much as I do! Here are some great, quick, and easy stretches you can do before and after you go for a run. Also, are there any other stretches that you enjoy doing before or after a run? I’m open to suggestions!

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So I did something crazy and strange this weekend…I went on a “Bar Run” with a serious running group and some friends. The run was 5 miles total, and after each mile you stop at a bar. It’s a planned and timed route, with over 50 people! At first I was very apprehensive about this: Is it safe to be drinking and running (NOT REALLY), and how taxing will this be on everyone’s body (30 degrees + most likely dehydrated of water and full of alcohol + exhausting muscles = bad combo). But, I decided to test it out even though (given the above apprehensions) I was a bit nervous.

Unfortunately I lost some footage, but here’s a brief recap of the run, which ended up being great! What got YOU moving this weekend, AND what is the craziest way you’ve worked out??

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Mmm, frozen yogurt! For Thirsty Thursdays and a fun Friday treat, I decided to Take It To the Streets and find out what one frozen yogurt store employee has to say about it:

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If you got my newsletter, you know I’ve had a problem with chips and ice cream the past couple of days…! So, that prompted me to ask: How do people who are surrounded by food at their jobs avoid binge eating or avoid snacking all day long??

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