From Our Friends at HeyPumpkin: Do you ever look at people who go to the gym for fun and wonder why they put themselves through such torture? Don’t worry, it’s totally OK if you do. While there are plenty of people out there who love running on treadmills, pumping iron, and …
Read MoreFrom our friends at HeyPumpkin: Every time I step inside Whole Foods, I immediately want to buy everything in sight. I don’t know what it is about that grocery store, but the calming environment and healthy food alternatives always suck me in. That is, of course, until I look at the …
Read MoreFrom our friends at Hey, Pumpkin: Once upon a time, I auditioned to be on The Bachelor. I wish I were joking, but I’m not. I was 22 years old, fresh out of college, and thought it would be a “fun experience.” While it did give me something to talk …
Read MoreFrom our friends at Hey, Pumpkin: There’s a good chance your fitness enthusiast friends are struggling this year. Gyms, if they’re even open, don’t feel safe anymore, and it’s hard to stay motivated when you’re home 24/7. I know, I know, there are bigger problems in the world, but it’s …
Read MoreFrom our friends at HealthyTipDaily: The first thing I used to do every morning was down a cup of coffee. Then, about one hour later, I went for my second cup. Around 2 or 3 p.m., when I was starting to feel a little sluggish, I tended to have my …
Read MoreFrom our friends at Hey, Pumpkin: We know how important it is to eat healthily, to drink lots of water, and to move our bodies every day, but a lot of us forget to get in a good night’s rest. With so much on our plates, it can often feel …
Read MoreMy healthy diet and exercise routine tends to go out the window when the holidays roll around. Between the cold weather, the yummy food, and the cocktails, I find myself spending upwards of half my day on the couch stuffing cookies into my mouth. It sounds terrible, but it’s the …
Read MoreThanksgiving 2020 will be unlike any other holiday we’ve ever experienced. At least, we hope so. With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in the United States, asking people to gather in groups to eat turkey and pie does not seem like the best idea at the moment. In fact, countless …
Read MoreWhen I think of winter my mind immediately goes to overindulging. Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the insane amount of sweets available, my diet definitely goes down the drain between the months of November and January. And, because I don’t necessarily take care of my body during the holiday season, this …
Read MoreWe’ve all been there: the clock hits 2:00 p.m., you have a few hours left in the workday, but all you really want to do is take a nap or play on your phone. The midday slump is real and it can make it very difficult to focus or get …
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