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I filled a grocery bag full of litter on my short run yesterday. I could have picked up way more if I’d have had a bigger bag.

Just because a diet is popular doesn’t mean you should assume the facts back it up.  So many diet distortions abound that it’s tough to pick just four, but I settled on these biggies for now. (via 4 Diet Myths You Can Stop Believing)

5 Fitness Myths You Can Stop Believing

10 healthy game-day snacks + chili recipe

(via Start the year off right!  Do small things to keep the winter doldrums away and add some extra health and joy.  7 ways to stay motivated & inspired this winter)

Instead of cursing 2020, thank it for the lessons it taught and promptly send it on its way. Then use your newfound insight to create bright, fresh beginnings and to plan your goals for 2021. It’s as simple as one, two.

Make fall your new wellness New Year's

This dish is tasty, healthy, and a perfect weeknight meal because of its simplicity.

Who said you can’t have bread? And in your salad, for that matter? Break the rules and eat bread salad, guilt-free.

Trying to get rid of your zucchinis?  Try this easy, healthful dinner.

Make huevos rancheros, or “ranch eggs,” healthy by making it a salad. The traditional Mexican dish is usually eaten for breakfast, but the tweaks made here make it perfect for lunch or dinner.

It’s super hot and steamy out.  Maybe you just finished a skin-drenching run.  Or maybe you’re lazing around and crave a cold, sweet, non-guilt-inducing snack.  Then grab your blender and make this banana blender “ice cream.”   Your taste buds will thank you.

A calorie is a calorie is a calorie. It’s that simple. Right?

Hate veggies?  Trick yourself into liking them, like you’ve done with the kids.  Get adventurous with prep.  They’re in season right now, which makes them extra delicious and affordable.

We’ve all had that inner battle about working out, right?  Between being lazy or sticking to our schedule?  Well, instead of talking yourself out of your next workout, how about doing the opposite?  Next time you want to bail, trick yourself. Try these 5 exercise motivation tricks.

If you want to look better, feel better, do more, live longer, and live independently into old age, strength training is where it’s at. Here are 2 reasons to start strength training, and 2 workouts to get you started.

(via Why You Should Add the Plank Row to Your Home Workout)