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Hi, I’m Lillie. Previously a magazine editor, I became a full-time mother and freelance writer in 2017. I spend most of my time with my kids and husband over at The Brown Bear Family.
How to Do the Perfect Pull-Up
I have always been awful at pull-ups. Whenever I’d watch old prison movies and see the inmate exercising by pulling himself up on the bars of his cell, I was envious. The pull-up, like the push-up, is a simple, yet effective exercise that uses body weight to strengthen the arms, back, shoulders, and abs. It…
The Psychology of Saying Yes Too Much
In the 2008 movie Yes Man, Jim Carrey plays a negative guy who becomes determined to change his life around by saying “yes” to everything. This change has immediate positive results: he learns new skills, experiences adventures, and meets a beautiful love interest. This movie feeds on the vicarious desire of us all to not miss out…
Why Are Some People Always Cold
Some people are always cold. I know from personal experience, I once dated one. No matter the condition, indoor or out, it seemed she was always a tad too cold for comfort. I’ve often wondered about the reason behind her icy interior. Do some bodies naturally run colder? Was she secretly a member of the…
Weeklong Challenge: 1,000 Push-Ups
Push-ups are a classic body-weight exercise that maintains its effectiveness into modernity. Their elemental role in strength building inspired me to use them for a challenge designed to jumpstart my fitness after a year of pandemic-inspired idleness. Arbitrarily, I chose the round number of 1,000 push-ups as a weeklong goal. Little did I know, my…
Lower Blood Pressure With Chiropractic Therapy
A whopping 45 percent of the U.S. population is plagued by chronic hypertension, also known as high blood pressure. For many, a hypertension diagnosis can create anxiety, worsening potential health risks. The anxiety, though, makes sense when considering that doctors draw direct links between high blood pressure and early death. Chiropractic offers a study-supported, side…
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5 Advantages of Hiking Over Spinning on the Peloton
Riding stationary bikes, or spinning, became an increasingly popular exercise during the indoor regulations of the COVID pandemic. Companies, like Peloton, pushed the benefits of spin classes that could be undertaken from the convenience of one’s living room. But through the commercials, many neglected to think of another pandemic-safe, and less expensive, exercise — hiking.…
The Argument for Wearing Sunglasses Daily
Sunglasses are essential elements of famous signature looks, from the Terminator to the Blues Brothers. There’s a good argument, though, that sunglasses should be a staple of everyone’s outdoor attire. Sunglasses are not just fashion statements; they are protective equipment for the eyes. Sunglass lenses block harmful UV radiation from the sun. Just as a…
5 Ways to Cure Your Restless Mind Insomnia
Hello there. Yes, I’m talking to you. The one that searched, “how to cure insomnia,” at three in the morning. Well, not to worry, following the five steps below can help calm your busied mind and bring you much-desired deep sleep in no time. Don’t watch television, read instead – While you may be tempted to…
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