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{How-to} Train for a 5k or a Marathon
Mormon Life says: A few weeks ago I talked about the mental preparations necessary to train for a race. For those of you still on the New-Year’s-resolution bandwagon (or those who need a little motivation to get back on), here are some more practical training tips to get ready for your race so you can run and not be weary.
Whether you have chosen to run a 5k, 10k, half-marathon, or marathon, this year you will want to take the time to prepare and train. Some of the elements that are involved to accomplish your goal...
{Lifestyle} Forget Resolutions - Make Changes That Work!
Mormon Life says: Making a life change is more than saying, “I want to lose 20 pounds.” The great news is that it’s easier than you think.
Making a life change doesn't have to seem overwhelming. It simply takes a subtle shift in mindset and a few keys to successful goal-setting. Set goals from a Life ParagraphYears ago friends...
Messages of inspiration from President Thomas S. Monson
New Year's resolution Four pledges for the new year: I will listen, I will learn, I will labor, I will love. As we fulfill these pledges, we can have the guidance of our Heavenly Father and in our own lives experience true joy. Now, I don't simply mean that we should make a wish, or that we should...
Pursuit of doing good
By some statistical accounts, about 25 percent of those who, just a week ago, made a New Year's resolution have already abandoned it. The road to hell, it seems, might well be paved with good intentions! But good intentions can also be the beginning of good works. And good works are good because...
Setting goals: Advice from Elder John A. Widtsoe still relevant more than a century later
Mormon Life says: I love his 6th goal. I'm such a time waster.
Every year millions of people resolve to do a little better than the previous year. Gyms are frequented more often, fresh fruit and vegetables are purchased and even scripture study increases. But...
LDS bloggers tackle New Year's resolutions
I love reading all the New Year’s resolutions, which range from spiritual to whimsical, as I traverse the blogosphere. They motivate me to try to do better, to be better. Let some of these likewise inspire you. Spiritual: Let President Thomas S. Monson guide your goals as spotlighted by these...
Mormons make appearances in top lists for 2011
It's just that time of year. Before looking forward to the new year, it is time to review the events of 2011. Many news sources are relasing their top of the year lists so we thought we would link to a few lists that might be of interest to you.Deseret News: Top LDS Events of 2011 - A...
{Food Dish} "Healthy" Dishes I Can Handle
Mormon Life says: I want to eat healthier. Really, I do. But so often "healthy" translates to "blah." But these dishes make eating healthy look like a piece of zucchini cake.
I'm not known for a light palate. (Remember this?) So, resolution #4 this year should make total sense: eat better. This means fewer calories (no more late night cookie runs), less fat, and more...
{Lifestyle} How to Host a Bucket List Party
We were somewhere in between Barstow, California, and Las Vegas, Nevada, heading back from a long weekend in California. To me this was one of the least appealing parts of the drive, with only a sprawling, desolate brown desert and some random Alien Jerky billboards to look at. We had piled in a...
Exercising Through the Holidays
Mormon Life says: During a busy time like the holidays, we all tend to neglect our health. Being in top physical condition can help you manage the demands of a season that is full of activity—and stress. Stay in tip-top shape for handling the load that the holidays can bring.
Wouldn’t it be great to enjoy the holiday season feeling invigorated, rather than stressed and fatigued? Exercising through the holidays will not only help us managed the addition al stressors, but...
