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If you’re just getting started with running, it’s easier than you think. I never imagined that I would be able to run marathons when I first started, but once you set your mind to it, you will be amazed at what you can achieve. Here’s how I got started…
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I’m Teresa, and as a mom of 8 I know all about juggling responsibilities! I work full-time as an RN in a small community hospital on a hybrid unit. I also have two certifications as a personal trainer & nutrition coach through NASM plus aLevel 1 RRCA certification for running coaching.
Nursing allows me to help people each day, I see so many gaps in our healthcare system. Run Teresa Run is a way for me to share my passion for fitness and nutrition, as well as inspire people to live healthier, happier, fulfilled lives.
Exercise
Not only does exercise help to reduce the risk of health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, but it also improves your energy and mental health…
Nutrition
Nutrition plays a key role in improving our lives, as it can have direct and indirect impacts on our health, energy levels, and overall wellbeing.
Health
Let’s explore gut health. The gut is home to billions of microbes that help us digest food, regulate the immune system, and protect against harmful pathogens. Eating a fiber-rich diet is essential for keeping your gut healthy.
Meditation
Meditation is a powerful practice that can dramatically improve your life. It helps you to be more mindful, relieves stress , and enhanced emotional intelligence.
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The Blog
Weekly Rundown for February 5, 2023
Alrighty folks, my first attempt at this weekly rundown thing. Thanks for stopping by to see how my week went! Sunday Well, I cleaned my house, worked on my blog, and stumbled across this weekly rundown link-up. I set some goals to get at least 5 workouts in this week and work on getting back
Ultimate Coffee Date February 3
Hi, all. I’m trying something new this week and joining in on the Ultimate Coffee Date. You can check out the links below at the bottom of this post for how this works. I’m still new at this so bear with me as I sort this out, but here is what I would tell you
Sugar-Free in 2023: Zero Added Sugar
I am claiming 2023 as a zero added sugar year! For the whole month of January, I managed to consume zero added sugar. I was afraid to put this goal in writing, but now I’m sure I can do this. My whole body feels so much better and I swear it has helped with healing
Fit Five Friday: 5 struggles I face in reaching my fitness goals
A day late and a dollar short. Oh well, the story of my life. I planned to wait until next week, but I really wanted to blog about this topic now! A blogging link-up group caught my eye. The extra mojo would be helpful for writing and exercising. I’m going to jump in, even though
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Articles
Meditation Methods: 5 Easy Methods to get you started.
My favorite methods of meditation are visualization, body scan, breath work, mantra meditations, and loving kindness. Perhaps you’ve tried meditation before, and felt it just wasn’t a good fit for you. There’s more than one way to meditate.
My Ombre Microbiome & Gut Health Report
Easy at home microbiome test: Did you know you can test your microbiome at home? I did and I am here to talk about the fascinating results!
Preventing Running Injuries
Preventing future running injuries is a top priority for me now that I am almost recovered from surgery. I took some time to read up on the topic and discovered that some of the things I had been concentrating on were not going to be quite as helpful. There are other things I can do
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Recipes
Asian Chopped Salad with Peanut Mango Dressing Recipe
If you’re looking for an Asian Chopped Salad without oil or sugar, I’ve got a surprise for you! I’ve been on a quest to eat more raw vegetables. This salad is packed with nutrition and zero added sugar.
Instant Pot Cashew Yogurt Recipe
How to make cashew yogurt in an instant pot. What? Now I think I’m an expert yogurt maker🤨? Yep! It’s that easy!!! You can be