New Year Resolutions You Can Actually Keep by bookshelfbattle

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Hate resolutions? Standards too high? Bookshelfbattle to the rescue!…

Gym and I by funnyfingersblog

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Photo of what great progress funnyfingersblog has made, as provided by her.

Ladies and gents, overindulgence and underexercise are behind us. It’s gym season!

Yeah!

Or better, Ugh?!

Read on for how funnyfingersblog arrived at the state of ‘no fat’ …

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Gym and I, I and gym….

Our relationship started a few years back with a force of attraction that was all consuming. It was indeed love at first sight. We promised to stay together and made big plans for the future.

Like in any big event of our life, the first step was putting a wardrobe together. The involvement and excitement was comparable to shopping for one’s trousseau. After a careful scan of the internet to see what’s in, numerous market trips were undertaken and outfits were bought, along with matching shoes, socks, napkins, wipes, head bands, wrist bands and other gym accessories ….even nude make up.

Every day at the promised time I would dress up and go to meet my new crush. Those were days of passion, dreams and sweet pain. Like a sculptor my gym had promised to chisel every part of my body- abs…

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Guest Blog Post: “A Wish List for a Better Life,” in Julie Morris’ exact words

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Is New Year's when you resolve to improve your life? A life and career coach, as well as a blogger, Julie Morris recommends we start this very minute... We all want to be happier, smarter, healthier… better, right? Well, there’s nothing wrong with wanting a little self-improvement.  But there’s no rule out there that says… Continue reading Guest Blog Post: “A Wish List for a Better Life,” in Julie Morris’ exact words

“Nature Cure” book review by Denzil Walton

"Nature Cure," by Richard Mabey

The healing properties and potential of nature have always been known, but are finding a “comeback” these days, with hip terms like forest bathing now being recommended from psychiatrists’ couches. The book “Nature Cure” presents a personal re-discovery of the benefits of nature. Richard Mabey is one of the UK’s finest nature writers. The first… Continue reading “Nature Cure” book review by Denzil Walton

“The Post-a-Day Life,” in Donna’s exact words: Reblog

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More great advice from stellar fellow blogger Donna …

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blog_logoIf you’re a regular reader of this blog, you know that I have been posting every day, typically once per day, for more than two years. Quite a few people have asked how much time my daily posting schedule takes me. I thought I’d give you a little peek behind-the-scenes.

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