Moving

I am going to be moving this blog to http://baileemorris.wordpress.com. I think you will find it contains topics a bit more broad than this one. Let me know what you think!

Running Season

Even though most people would argue that summer time is the best time to run outside, I would have to disagree. I think that fall takes the cake in this category. The scenery is better, the temperature is ideal and the overall atmosphere is just better for trail running.

According to a running guide site, running in colder weather is actually easier on the body than running in warmer weather. This is because the body produces the heat to keep you warm, whereas running in the heat can overwhelm the body.

Sometimes running in the cold can be hard though. For instance, anyone who has ever run in the colder weather has probably experienced that tightness in the chest you get from breathing in cold air. Also it is important to dress properly and this includes wearing a hat. According to about.com, about 40% of your body heat is lost through your head. Wearing a hat will help prevent heat loss, so your circulatory system will have more heat to distribute to the rest of the body. When it's really cold, wear a face mask or a scarf over your mouth to warm the air you breathe and protect your face.

From personal experience, I've also noticed that when I run outside in the cold my muscles seem to work overtime. Although the temperature of the run is enjoyable, my leg muscles are usually struggling to keep my usual pace.

So don't let the colder weather discourage you from continuing your outside running routines. Just make sure you are dressed properly and listen to what your body tells you.

A Few Fall Photos

While doing a story at the student rec center a few days ago, I noticed how beautiful the landscape was outside of the building. I decided to snap a few photos, which inevitably led to me taking even more photos the next day. I realize this isn't a blog post about diet or fitness, but the blog is about "Living Well" and that includes doing things that I enjoy.

So here they are.

New Snack

This post will be short, but I wanted to let everyone in on a new snack I just discovered a few days ago. Blue Diamond, the brand famous for their almonds, is making 100 calorie packs of chocolate covered almonds! They are delicious and have only 1 gram of sugar in them. I had a pack yesterday and they kept me tied over for nearly 3 hours. They are technically covered in cocoa powder, and its supposed to be a dark chocolate flavor, but they are seriously one of the best snacks I've ever had.

I love candy and this a great alternative to the fun size Butterfinger bars I bought for my boyfriend to munch on. In fact, I'll probably sneak a packet of my almonds into the movies tonight so I won't snack on buttery popcorn.

I'm very sorry I haven't been posting regularly, but then again I'm sure my list of readers is microscopic. I'm actually balancing this blog and another blog for school, so I have a lot of updating. Well, hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday and remember to snack throughout the day to keep blood sugar regulated to avoid a chocolate binge in the evening!