I'm always looking for new breakfast options, and since I branched off from my Kashi GoLean kick and tried Autumn Wheat, I figured I should spread my wings and try other brands of cereal as well. So I picked up a box of Barbara's Shredded Oats. Since I love oatmeal, I thought this cereal would be really tasty. Was it? To find out read more

If you find that you sit at a desk for hours upon hours without any breaks you should really think about allowing yourself a few breaks throughout the day. New research has found that the number of breaks from sedentary activity positively correlates with lower waist circumference, lower triglycerides, and lower 2-plasma glucose (aka blood sugar) scores.

No, I'm not trying to get you fired from your job by telling you to take three or four lunch breaks. They don't have to be anything too crazy or take up too much time, a break could be as simple and light in intensity as standing and stretching. Trust me, I know it's easy to get caught up in work but a few small breaks could do wonders for your health — and your sanity.

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I don't know if it's just me, but I've realized the adjective for foods on menus can be an eye opener on whether or not the food is good or bad for you — without even knowing what the food is. Restaurants can't say, mixed with full-fat whipping cream or contains about a stick of butter so they use adjectives to pleasantly describe the food. Think about all the adjectives used on menus today: crunchy, drenched, cheesy, crispy, buttery, deep fried, creamy, indulgent, caramelized, chocolately, sinful, melty, etc. While my mouth is watering by just writing these tasty adjectives, they can really add additional calories, sugar, and saturated fat (and who knows what else).

Case in point. Picture your average dinner salad. Sounds innocent enough until you read that is a dinner salad drenched in the tangy house dressing piled with extra-crunchy croutons. So be really cautious of the adjectives used to describe your foods when eating out at a restaurant, they can provide a little more insight (and calories) than you may have previously thought.

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If you are a runner, I'm sure your feet could use a little TLC. I like to stretch my feet with this stretch intimidatingly called the Toe Breaker because it can feel really intense on your toes. Pain and discomfort aside, this is an awesome stretch for the muscles in the soles of your feet. I like to add the triceps stretch along with it, but feel free to just focus on your feet. Just rest your palms on your knees and focus on stretching your soles.

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Since we're getting a hint of warm weather, I'm tempted to rip off all my heavy layers and run outside in shorts and a tank top. Unfortunately we're not quite there yet, so you'll need some thinner layers to keep you warm. That's why I love my North Face Apex Pneumatic Softshell ($99). It's a lightweight jacket that's stretchy so it has a feminine, flattering fit. I wear it for Spring runs, hiking, biking, and to and from the gym. I love that it's soft and fuzzy on the inside, but the outside is smooth so it stays clean and doesn't pill (like fleece jackets tend to). The two pockets are great for keeping my hands warm, or for carrying my keys, cell phone, and iPod. I wouldn't wear this on super cold and windy days, but if it's around 50° F, it's the perfect layer.

I have it in brown, but it comes in tons of other colors too. To see them, click the images below.

Last year I told you about an amazing documentary about the two men who ran 4,000 miles across the Sahara Desert to create widespread public awareness of the water crisis in Africa. This year Charlie Engle and Marshall Ulrich are at it again, except you can be part of it.

This year's project is called Running America and it's taking place on a route from California to New York (3,106 miles). The casting company is looking for five people per mile, so your chances are good of getting in (and you only have to run one mile). Anyone and everyone is eligible to apply, no matter how young, or old, no matter if you are disabled, or if you have never run before. Pretty cool, right?

What a great way to not only run for a cause, but to also possibly get your big break all while burning a few extra calories. Interested? Then submit your application here.