Category: Life

A place to chit-chat about other things going on outside of the fitness world

Stress Less Week 2015: Check Out These Events

Hello everyone!  Finals week is quickly approaching and I know how stressful it can be!  However, there are some great events going on to help you unwind and come back to your studies refreshed and focused!  Here are a few — check them out!   Tuesday, April 21   Doodle @ Dinner 4:30-7:30 PM (The …

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I am Enough — Taking a Pause on “People-Pleasing”

As a senior getting ready to enter the so-called “real-world,” I must be honest —  I am afraid.  I am afraid I will not find a solid job.  I am afraid I will never get out of debt.  I am afraid of being wrong, that I have made the wrong choices and will always pay …

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And the Beat Goes On… Brooke P. Speaks from the Heart

It’s a matter of the heart! It is with a heavy heart that I write the blog entry about nutrition and heart health. Just last week, we lost a friend to a sudden heart attack; he was an active 46-year-old whose passion was coaching youth soccer. While such tragedies are often rooted in genetic causes, …

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NEDA Week Reflection 2015

Happy Monday, Everyone!  Today I want to reflect on NEDA week and take the opportunity to say how it important it is to embrace positive body thoughts not only during that week, but also every other day of the year. Last week, I received an amazing opportunity to speak at the Panel, “I Had No …

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NEDA Week 2015 Highlights

  “Data from one college over a 13 year period shows total eating disorders increased from 23 to 32% among females and from 7.9 to 25% among males.” — White, 2011 from nationaleatingdisorders.org (2013) Join us next week to learn more about the nature of disordered eating and body image struggles.  No matter who you …

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