Zen Habits

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The Simple Way to Stick to a Meal Plan


Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on twitter or identica.
Not long ago, I was against meal plans because I felt they were too restrictive. I generally prefer to stick to simple principles of eating whole foods, staying active, and eating moderate portions. But... Read more »

The Lost Practice of Resting One Day Each Week


He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities. - Benjamin Franklin
Editor's note: This is a guest post from Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist.
Ask any physician and they will tell you that rest is essential for physical health. When the body is deprived of sleep, it is... Read more »

Your Most Frequently Asked Running Questions – Answered


Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
I frequently tweet about my runs - including a gorgeous 8.5-mile run I did along the ocean this morning that just blew me away - and every time I do, I get asked running questions. Today I thought I'd answer... Read more »

The Ultimate How to Get Lean Guide


Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
At the moment, I'm in the last phase of my Bellyfat Challenge -- I've lost a good amount of fat but I have about 10 pounds to go (or so). I'm enjoying getting lean, but those last few pounds are always the toughest. And so, I've called in some experts. Last... Read more »

20-plus Amazing Fitness Blogs to Inspire You


Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
I don't know about you, but sometimes I need some inspiration along my journey. Pretty much every day, if I can get it, in fact. I usually turn to blogs for that inspiration, for whatever I'm doing. When my wife and I need inspiration for unschooling,... Read more »

48 Fun Ways to Exercise


Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on Twitter.
A couple of 5th graders named Michelle and Casen recently asked me: What advice would you give us when we know we should exercise, but we just don't feel up for it? My answer to them is what I'd tell anyone, child or adult: Don't... Read more »

The Anti-Fast Food Diet


"There is a meditation exercise in which you place a raisin in your mouth. You do not eat the raisin. You meditate and allow it to sit in your mouth unmolested. The raisin plumps up and becomes a juicy fruitness in your mouth, tempting you to bite it. This is a powerful example of how eating is different when you are truly aware of each morsel." - Thich Nhat Hanh
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A Single Principle to Declutter Your Health


Editor's note: This is a guest from Brad Pilon, blogger and author of Eat Stop Eat.
We can't control the future. I wish we could, but we can't. There are simply too many variables and uncontrolled factors at play. Even the best-laid plans are no match for unforeseen circumstances. Sure we all... Read more »

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