Month: March 2020

I know, I know. Everyone is obsessed with their high-speed blender. But not me — I'm on team food processor! I find I can make everything that a blender can make, plus even more recipes that a blender isn't great for (scooping nut butter out of the bottom of a blade-infested blender is an ER trip waiting to happen). From desserts to pasta to snacks, here are the healthy, plant-based recipes I make using

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As the country takes action to combat the rapid spread of the global coronavirus pandemic, your current living space might be getting a bit too comfortable. There are different restrictions in place depending on where you live — and you can still go out to buy groceries and essential supplies at the moment — but, for the most part, where you reside is quite literally the home base where you need to stay for your own safety and the safety of others.

No matter what your situation is — whether you're working remotely, out of work because of these circumstances, or trying to pass the time with your kids — being at home can feel isolating, and Lynn Bufka, clinical psychologist and senior director for practice, research, and policy at the American Psychological Association, wants you to know that getting anxious or stressed is normal. The gist of it is that your regular routine has most likely been disrupted. Plus, this unprecedented time can be extra stressful.

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For many, the stress of not knowing how a situation will develop can feel very intense. However, according to Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon, a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at Northwestern University, that discomfort of being thrown out of your day-to-day norm is actually a very common, normal, and expected human experience.

“We are creatures of habit, relying on routines to provide us with a sense of order and calm,” Dr. Solomon said.

“One of the drivers of today's anxiety is the uncertainty about what will happen tomorrow or next week. This is especially true of the global pandemic because the situation is so rapidly evolving,” she said. “While we need to be planful, we also need to quiet our anxiety by returning our attention to the present moment.” Ahead, Dr. Solomon shared some helpful tips on dealing with the stress of the unknown.

Establish a Routine
Dr. Solomon said that focusing on what you can control can be helpful because “it gives us a cushion of calm t..

I'm feeling especially grateful for my CrossFit gym right now, because even though I can't go, I've realized my coaches have prepared me for this moment. I've learned all the exercises I need to be strong and I've learned how to push myself past my comfort zone. I just need to find the inner motivation to do it at home alone. And with this simple workout template crafted by my coach, Jade Jenny, head CrossFit coach and owner of Champlain Valley CrossFit, I've created this two-week CrossFit workout plan.

I chose four different exercises per day and mixed them up to target different muscles, using mostly bodyweight and dumbbell exercises. Having this basic plan set up for two weeks avoids me staring at my dumbbells every morning, wasting time figuring out what to do. I set my alarm for 5:15 a.m. and work out from 5:30 to 6:15 a.m. — the warmup, workout, and cooldown takes just under 45 minutes. It feels so important to be in a routine, and having alone tim..

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