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“You will manage to keep a person in love with you, only for as long as you can keep that person in love with the person they become when they are with you.” ~ C. JoyBell C

Physical Health Eat Well Caloric consumption equations are almost as confusing as spf calculations.  But if you are trying to lose or maintain weight, it's a good idea to know how much should be on your plate. https://manofmany.com/lifestyle/fitness/how-many-calories-should-you-eat-per-day-to-lose-weight Be Active Walking is an amazing workout.  Just hit all of the needed points to get the most out of it. https://www.verywellfit.com/things-to-stop-doing-to-walk-off-weight-3436879 Let's move! 5 rounds of 45-second long sets.  Start your music! http://www.intervaltimer.com/timers/8689335 Spiritual Health I get it: 'mindfulness' is starting to be a jaded, over-used and still-rather-vague sort of a word.  Meditating is weird.  I get it.  Nonetheless, I bet if you tried it, you might like it.   https://www.insidehook.com/article/health-and-fitness/how-to-achieve-mindfulness-without-having-to-actually-meditate Mental & Emotional Health Mental fatigue is not just wearing on your brain but also your physical well-being. https://www.outsideonline.com/2411873/mental-fatigue-athletes-study-2020 Social Health You know you SHOULD and COULD do something.  But will you? https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/apr/05/walk-on-by-why-do-we-ignore-bad-behaviour Posts from HealthyExpatParent.com/Facebook I love this video.  It helps me to realize that the best part about this parenting schtick is that every single person rocks it in their own way.  https://youtu.be/jenJ4_TlZcU Happy Monday!  Hope you are all keeping well and happy.  Here’s my link for you: lego challenges.  I know, I know, you’re thinking ‘Really?  LEGO?’  But it this is fun for the whole family, and you’ll be surprised how challenging it can be. https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/10/health/lego-summer-at-home-wellness/index.html Do your green beans a big favor and roast them with this dressing. Your dinner plate will thank you. https://www.heprecipe.com/post/green-beans-scallions-with-thai-style-vinaigrette Good and bad impacts from this pandemic, this year, this experience for our kids.  I think one could argue that the same could be said for big people, too.  https://www.purewow.com/family/how-2020-will-change-our-children For teen girls, sure.  Words to live by as a mom.  I dare say for teen boys, too, though.   https://www.scarymommy.com/teen-girls-wish-their-moms-knew/ New post: New post, new place, new community.  Again. https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/2020/08/20/untitled Be your best, friends S