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Get a Tune-Up at the Healthy Life Garage
Just as you take care of your vehicle for maximum performance, the same applies to your body. For the third year in a row, PacificSource is bringing the popular Healthy Life Garage to the Portland Auto...
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My first day as a Level 5 Adult figure skater – Backward Crossovers are an...
Excitement level: Through the roof Rink temperature: Glacial Number of falls: Surprisingly few I was so excited to graduate to Level 5 I could barely contain myself. There are eight beginner levels,...
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My first day as a Level 6 Adult figure skater – I learn to spin!
Excitement level: Moderated with substantial trepidation Rink temperature: I’ve seen worse Number of falls: Some real whoppers It’s time to get serious here in Level 6 – it’s time to spin! I’ve been...
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How my 185-pound buddy is improving my health
I recently fell in love with a great guy. I know they say that love can’t change people, but this guy has changed me. I’m happier, I’m healthier and I’m getting up earlier. I should probably mention...
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Top 10 Reasons I took up Adult Figure Skating
After seeing me on the ice, but before seeing me fall badly, people often ask me why I took up figure skating so late in life. Here’s everything you ever wanted to know: 10. Why did you take up...
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Let’s Move! Together!
Last week First Lady, Michelle Obama celebrated the fourth anniversary of her Let’s Move! Campaign. Let’s Move! is about putting children and their families on the path to a healthy future during their...
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Adult figure skating – I learn to jump, and I break my tailbone.
The Picky Eater took up ice skating late in life. Very late in life. She picks up here where she left off last year, talking about her adventures in advancing up the figure skating ladder. You can find...
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Guest Blogger: This Brain was Made for Walkin’
Our newest guest blogger, Marian, is known for her love of walking meetings. Rain or shine, she can be found striding along outside our Springfield office. Besides the great exercise walking provides,...
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31 Healthy Recipes – Fruit & Yogurt Parfait, Fruit Salad, Lemon Chicken,...
I have some catching up on the blog after a great weekend of healthy cooking (I was a few recipes behind, and Sunday was the perfect day to do some cooking). Here are the recipes from breakfast and...
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Patrick’s Commuting Adventures – Sunny with a chance of Bugs!
We are nearly half way through Bike and Walk to Work Month! And Patrick has shared another adventure during his ride home. Though, this time, it is not the weather providing the challenge! Weather.com...
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Little Garden of Horrors
Sue is back, and it’s a good thing she goes on her daily walks – as her garden provides more stress than it should! Early this year, I decided to tame the strawberry plants that had wandered out of...
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The climb up – 4 Healthy Thoughts on Taking the Stairs, and thanking...
On September 27, firefighters from across the land will congregate at the US Bancorp Tower in Portland to test their endurance and raise money for cystic fibrosis research by climbing the 40 floors in...
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Grab Your Rake Instead of Your Gym Shoes
Yardwork is more of a workout than I thought! Raking leaves, mowing the lawn, and pulling weeds leave you with more than just a nice yard. They are all great, calorie burning exercises. Check out...
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Give the Gift of Health This Year – 8 Ideas
The holidays officially here and the thought of finding the perfect gift for our loved ones seem to be as constant as the holiday music at the mall. Have you thought of giving the gift of health...
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Tips to Stay Warm During a Cold Weather Workout
In the winter months, staying warm is on the top of our priority list. But don’t let less desirable weather dampen your motivation to move. Learning how to stay warm when the weather turns chilly will...
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Be a “Goal-Getter”
If you are like most people, your new year’s resolution will sound something like: “I’m going to lose weight.” “I’m going to manage my stress better.” “I’m going to take control of my finances.” You...
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Finding the Time
One of the biggest struggles to consistently working out is finding the time. Eric, one of our operations specialists, looked at the problem only as an operations specialist could. After analyzing his...
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Ten Tips for Everyday Safety
Sometimes we get so busy we forget to be safe during some of the easiest tasks. Completing day-to-day activities safely and being aware of our surroundings sounds like a simple way to increase safety...
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Enjoy the Summer without the Burn
The dog days of summer are here. For me, that means I’m soaking up as much sunshine and happiness as possible! I really do mean sunshine AND happiness—we get Vitamin D from the sun, and that increases...
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