Right now I’m sitting at my desk, munching on Original Salted Doritos with Doritos Medium Salsa, black coffee, and double coat Tim Tams. Yes, I have weak spots, lousy days and lazy tendencies. Sshh, don’t tell anyone. We all do from time to time. The point is not to beat yourself up about it. The… Read More
1 – Lift your mood Studies have found that regular exercise like running can boost your mood and relieve symptoms of mild depression. If you find yourself feeling down, a regular run might be just the cure you need. Aim for 3-4 runs of between 20-60 minutes depending on your experience and fitness abilities. 2… Read More
Last week I wrote about giving yourself 10 minutes before you call it quits. Today I lasted twenty-five. While most reasonable individuals would be going out for a Friday night drinks I decided to hit the gym. The aim was for weights and running. I did ten minutes of weights and a fifteen minute run. … Read More
1 small can mixed beans1 small can unsalted corn1 can of tuna in olive oil1 tomato or a few cherry tomatoes1/2 avocadoMix the ingredients together in a bowl of your choice and enjoy!The canned stuff can be kept in your desk drawer or home pantry forwhen you’re out of choices or forgot to go shopping.It’s… Read More
Two serves of fruit and five serves of veggies, at least that’s what the government recommends we consume on a daily basis. What’s a serve? A piece of fruit about the size of an apple or a cup of berries is a serving. When it comes to veggies think in cups. One cup is a… Read More
Healthy eating. It’s not expensive. It’s not hard. It doesn’t have to be complicated. I hear a lot of people telling me they can’t eat healthy. They don’t have enough time to cook meals every night. Their budget doesn’t allow for fresh produce. And yet they are content with going to the local fast food… Read More
Thought for the day… “Keep away from people who belittle your ambitions, little people always do that…but the really great make you believe that you too can be great.” – Mark Twain This week has been pretty ordinary. Surprisingly my mind and body feel refreshed. I’m more lethargic when I don’t do anything, so filling… Read More
I’m a huge advocate of running. Well, duh, this place is called Running Candid after all. I run. Sometimes injury prevents me from running. Laziness too. Hell, I’m human, I’m allowed to let the nasty side win from time to time. Regardless, running remains an important part of my life. I love it. I hate… Read More