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Exactly one year ago today, I took the first step on my biggest adventure to date, an Appalachian Trail thru-hike. I had my reasons for going, but I had no idea what lay in store for me on the journey ahead. Looking back on my hike, I learned some incredible life lessons over those 2,192 …

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This post originally appeared on The Trek which you can read here. With the start date of my AT thru-hike quickly approaching, I’ve been dividing most of my free time between pacing around my apartment and meticulously weighing my gear like a chemistry student performing his final lab practical. Last weekend, however, I thought a better alternative …

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This article is written by Louise Hendon. She’s the author of several keto cookbooks, including the Essential Keto Cookbook. You can click here to learn more about Louise and her keto blog. Please note that I am not a doctor or registered dietitian.  Before starting any new diet and exercise program please check with your …

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This post was sponsored by the California Strawberry Commission. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I sat gazing out of the airplane window with one thing on my mind: strawberries. No, I wasn’t just caught up in another one of my random food-centric fantasies. I was actually on my way from Atlanta to Monterey …

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When I’m out hiking on the trail, I am generally in my happy place. I’m usually thinking about puppies, rainbows, or what I’m going to cook for dinner when I get home. However, my mind will occasionally slip into visions of the macabre: a bear waiting around the next bend waiting to maul my face off, …

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