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wanderlust: October 2009

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Thursday, October 29, 2009. Bolivia - Toro Toro. Just back from a 3-day trip to Toro Toro, sub-tropical region about 5 hours drive from Cochabamba however in the state of Potosi (was translating the tour for a French couple, who serendipitously wound up on this off-road excursion.not quite what they signed up for back in Paris). Yet another example of how Bolivia should get it's sh*t together. We are drowning. Complete with a skyboard, perfect for climbing and rapelling; magnificent cascades for swimming...

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wanderlust: November 2009

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Thursday, November 12, 2009. Anyone who has stopped eating carbohydrates to lose weight will tell you that doing so, works. But they will also tell you that it is not a happy existence – a life without carbohydrates is no life at all! So we know that in excess quantities (especially the “wrong” kind), carbohydrates can lead to weight gain. But how do you know which is the “wrong kind”? In other words, how can you lose weight without having to give up carbohydrates entirely? The Glycemic Index (GI). Omple...

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wanderlust: April 2009

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Sunday, April 12, 2009. Alternative Medicine: juice detoxing. A detox diet is a food intake plan that aims to remove accumulated toxic substances from the body (N.B.: i. N the context of alternative medicine, the term “toxin” refers non-specifically. To any substance that can potentially cause ill health, ranging anywhere from trace amounts of pesticides to common food items like refined sugar or additives like artificial sweeteners and MSG; it is a loose and unscientific term). How do you do it? Get out...

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wanderlust: December 2009

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009. 2010: a new you. Lose weight. Exercise every day. Eat fruits and vegetables. If you're like most people, health goals top your New Year's resolutions for 2010. But historically, a month into the new year, how many of you stick to your resolutions? According to one survey of 12,000 people, about 30% of those making resolutions say they don't even keep them into February. And only about 1 in 5 actually continues for 6 months or more. What made you go to the gym? Time, or the la...

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wanderlust: May 2009

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Metabolism is the process by which your body converts calories into the energy it needs to function, in other words the rate at which you burn the calories you consume. People often say that a slim person's metabolism “must be fast” because they are able to burn calories faster; and that an overweight person's metabolism “must be slow” because they burn calories slower. This is not necessarily the case. Your body needs energy (calories) for 3 reasons:. Body size and composition.

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wanderlust: Canada, eh

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Sunday, May 23, 2010. Greetings from Nazko valley, central British Columbia! Our visit up here to see Leah and Eppo has been relaxing, full of delicious food, outdoor activities and gorgeous scenery. True to its reputation, this valley is full of crystal clear rivers and lakes, vast green forests and impressive hillsides. Despite being a family visit, we've seen bears, moose, owls, deer, geese (the real Canadian kind! Loon, and a beaver (I think). Days were filled with dozing, grazing (local beef!

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wanderlust: Checkin' the scene in Houston

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Thursday, May 13, 2010. Checkin' the scene in Houston. 8217;s first 100% organic and seasonal restaurant. 8211; new gastropub near. Down-home cooking with a twist in a cozy but modern atmosphere (try the cheese biscuit with bacon relish! Located at Discovery Green - modern cuisine e.g. halibut on sweet potato mash. If you go on Wednesdays between 6:30 and 7:30 pm, you'll get to watch the free Zumba class going on in the park outside - guaranteed chuckles! Block 7 Wine Company. Best pecan pie in town.

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wanderlust: January 2010

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010. Just back from Key West for Dax and Courtney's wedding, where we met up with.well, everyone. Old college friends, old roommates, old neighbors.cousins and uncles we hadn't seen for nearly 10 years (I'm so proud of Nick for getting everyones' names right! 5 days of a rocking good time, lots of late-night/leftover pizza and a constant beer-champagne-what did I have again? Hooray for family reunions! Especially of the destination variety! Links to this post. Read : Watch : Learn.

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wanderlust: May 2010

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Sunday, May 23, 2010. Greetings from Nazko valley, central British Columbia! Our visit up here to see Leah and Eppo has been relaxing, full of delicious food, outdoor activities and gorgeous scenery. True to its reputation, this valley is full of crystal clear rivers and lakes, vast green forests and impressive hillsides. Despite being a family visit, we've seen bears, moose, owls, deer, geese (the real Canadian kind! Loon, and a beaver (I think). Days were filled with dozing, grazing (local beef! 8211; ...