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Track your fitness activity with Strava. Record your run, map a cycling route & analyse your training with all the stats - for free!

Whether you're training for a marathon or simply love taking your bike out for a ride, turn your smartphone or GPS watch into a sophisticated tracker with Strava. Join millions of athletes and active people and reach your fitness goals!

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Friendly competition with a like-minded sporting community is a big part of Strava's appeal. More than just a GPS, Strava shares your rides and runs automatically, so it's really low maintenance. See your rank on your favourite segment, join distance challenges, and follow your friends, pros and even foes. As they say, "If it's not on Strava, it didn't happen".

Great app, few bugs!

Overall I think this is a great app. I miss the automatic post to Facebook option when uploading your run, but can be done after using the share function so it's fine but was just more convenient the way it could initially be done. My one main issue is that lately, when I have one new notification, the app tells me I have 3! A 3 badge icon appears on my app (iPhone) and I click in, but there's only one. It's minor, but irritating 😂 as it wasn't happening before. Accuracy also with tracking on your phone & Apple Watch - they don't automatically connect and the run stat info does not appear on my watch screen, so I constantly have to check my phone which means trying to get it out of my flip belt around my waist to check pace & distance. I have the app installed on my watch so I don't understand why it doesn't sync and appear as I run on both devices simultaneously. I did start the app on both devices on my last run, but it recorded two "different" runs and doubled my calories burned 😂 I'll take that if it actually doubles my calorie burning without doubling my effort 😜 anyway like I said, minor things and genuinely I love the app and recommend it to all my running friends ✌🏼

Good but could be better

I've used Strava for a while now and it's an easy to use and accurate app. I subsequently signed up for the premium service to get better run and cycle data. However the lack of swim tracking, from the Apple Watch, is rather annoying given there are other apps out there with this functionality. I do triathlons and Strava would be ideal if it could track all three disciplines. I'd give it 5 stars then. Sadly I give it 3 and will not be renewing my paid subscription (when it's due) until Strava adds a proper swim tracking element that can be started from Apple Watch.

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Whether you want to lose weight, tone up, get healthy, change your habits, or start a new diet, you'll love MyFitnessPal.

* Consumer Reports #1 rated diet
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* Connect 50+ Apps & Devices -- Syncing your workouts is easy and automatic.
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Best app turned crazy for profit

I love this app but the ads have become rampant over the years. I don't mind a bit of advertising because i do use it freely so fair enough but every time I open the app now it pesters me to let them sell my data by allowing targeted ads. I said no, why does this big splash screen open *every time* I try to use the app asking me to allow targeted ads (and the no option is written small and hard to dismiss)? It's so pushy and to be honest it's making me consider using another app and ditching it. You're not entitled to my personal data and I'm not going to give it no matter how much you bug me for it.
Ever since Under Armour bought this company it has become worse and worse about stuff like this, it never did stuff like this before. Right now I'm looking in to other alternatives.

An AMAZING FREE APP! could be better

One or two little things could be better and the App would be Amazing. For example, weight training does burn calories where as the app doesn't count weight training as a calorie burning exercise. As a experienced personal trainer I think this is silly and impractical. On the other hand besides that the App is absolutely brilliant and very handy. I hope they fix this 😜👍🏼 I reeeeeeally appreciate this app and still think this is the best App there is!

Heartbreaking

MyFitnessPal, MapMyWalk and MapMyRun - trying to log a route will actually break your heart. You have to exit the app and go to the full site on your mobile device and windows pop up and you close them and then lose the route you were painstakingly mapping. It only works if you run the route with Location services turned on on your device (which I don't want) or by syncing a tracking device. If you want to actually do a route and come back and log it later on a mobile device via the app or full site - FORGET it. Incredibly frustrating. Better off using the time exercising. Awful apps. Have deleted all of them.

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Tackle Your Feelings is a completely free bespoke positive mental wellbeing app which aims to empower you to live your best life.

By working through this app, you can build and maintain your positive mental wellbeing resources which will enable you to boost your overall feelings of positive well-being. Backed by scientific research TYF is based on the principles of both sport and positive psychology with the aim to enable you to become the best version of yourself. There is no set path that you must take, rather you will be able to choose your starting point and work through the various exercises, pick up tips and useful information and set goals which will help you achieve a happier and healthier life. TYF will allow you to check in with yourself and your own mental wellbeing, record the things that contribute to your happiness and take note of the things that don't. All with the guidance and opinions of some of Ireland's top rugby stars to help you along the way.

You can test your mental wellbeing with scientifically validated questionnaires which can help you become more aware of your own mental health. Measure your happiness, perceived stress, and overall wellbeing. These are not designed to be a diagnostic tool, rather they help you be honest with yourself, how you are feeling and help get you started on your journey of taking control of your own positive mental wellbeing.

This app has areas which will specifically focus on the following mental wellbeing resources:

- Relationships

- Confidence

- Happiness/Sadness

- Stress/ Worry

- Sleep

- Self-care

- Resilience

- Anger

- Relaxation

- Optimism

- Self-awareness

Each resource in the app comes with sections which have been expertly identified to contribute to your ability to enhance that personal resource. In some cases, these sections will appear in multiple resources, that is because the tools found in these sections can have a positive influence on more than one resource. They include:

Communication - get tips on how to become an effective communicator.

Support Networks - find out the importance of your support networks and how to build your own.

Gratitude - TYF comes with its own inbuilt gratitude journal.

Mindfulness - practice mindfulness with specific audios for sleep, stress, self-compassion, 5 min mindfulness and mindful breathing.

Signature Strengths - learn about signature strengths and find out their importance for your positive mental wellbeing.

Affirmations - practice positive affirmations.

Comfort Zone - learn about your comfort zone and how to break out of it.

Body Language - practice confident body language to improve how you view yourself in the world.

Values - learn and record your values to help you navigate through life.

Daily Reflections - get tips on how to reflect on your day.

Sleep Tips - learn why sleep is so important for your mental wellbeing and gain tips on the best way to get a good night's sleep.

Nutrition Tips - learn how fuelling your body can help you fuel your positive mental wellbeing.

Self-Compassion - learn why having this can be more beneficial to you than having high self-esteem.

The Power of Saying No - find out why sometimes, saying no can be the best thing you can do.

Tough Times - learn how to revisit tough times to build resilience.

Recognising Anger - learn how to recognise and positively deal with your anger.

There are some unique features available within the app, including a mood checker and a custom TYF Game.

Keep a record of your favourite tips and information in Your General Locker section. Record and edit your personal resources in your Personal Locker. Review and edit your goals in Your Goals. Take time to put your thoughts and learnings into your Journal. Access information for specialised support in the Need Help section.

Version 3.0.2

The Pro Section of the Tackle Your Feelings App gives players access to content designed specifically for the needs of professional players.
Also includes some minor layout fixes and performance enhancements.

Love this!

Easy to use, practical solutions to help u put a focus on ur wellbeing. Really enjoying using it and hearing the players talk about what works for them.

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No sound on mine not sure is it my phone or the app but rest of apps seem okay?

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Clean and easy to use. Really well designed.

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The extraordinary turn of events in Irish womens 800 metre running took another twist last evening as 25 year old Siofra Cleirigh Buttner smashed the Irish indoor record set only last Wednesday by Nadia Power.

With the Irish team to travel to Poland next week for the European Indoor Athletics Championships due to be named later today, the selectors now have to factor the Dundrum South Dublin athlete into their plans as her time of 2 minutes 0.58 seconds was a substantial improvement on Power's 2.00.98 mark set in Torun.

Cleirigh Buttner was racing in the American Track League meeting at Fayetteville where she was second behind Heather Maclean of the USA in a close finish with victory only eluding the Irish woman by just .06 of a second as she closed hard on the lead near the finish line.

𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝟒

The 800m featured a facility record for Heather MacLean in 2:00.53, while runner-up Siofra Cleirigh Buttner broke the Irish national record with a 2:00.58.

Previous Tyson Center record 2:00.75 was set in 2005 by Nicole Cook (Tenn). pic.twitter.com/GiF8F6xLOt
- Arkansas Track & Field (@RazorbackTF) February 22, 2021

The former Villanova University scholarship athlete moved to fourth in the European rankings as a result of her run in Arkansas with the championships just ten days away.

The performance also punctuated one of the most exceptional periods in the history of Irish womens' Indoor 800 metre running.

In the last five days five different Irish athletes have posted the five fastest runs in the history of the indoor event in Ireland.

Four of those athletes - Cleirigh Buttner, Power, Georgie Hartigan and Louise Shanahan - are inside the top 20 of the World rankings which is more than any other country in the top 20.

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Man, I love a good road trip! Flying is great and all, but there is something really special about packing up the car, cranking up the tunes (or the podcasts), and heading out on the open road. We've always been the type that drive instead of fly. Not only is it often more affordable for us, but it's also so much more fun!

This month, we're road tripping up to visit my husband's family in Canada, and I'm starting to finalize the plans for our trip. We're building in a lot of travel time and stops to keep the little one happy, and of course, we're packing tons of healthy road trip snack items.

In an ideal world, I would spend the days before our trip in the kitchen, cooking up a storm, and creating lots of healthy, tasty, and homemade treats to eat on the road.

Yeah, not so much.

I always plan to do that, but the last week before a trip is full of hair cuts and oil changes and clothes shopping and packing and house cleaning and booking hotels and planning routes and exactly zero time to spend in the kitchen making muffins to eat on the interstate. So I do the best I can, and search for lots of healthy, all-natural pre-made alternatives. Since we rarely eat this kind of pre-packaged food, it's always a fun treat, and it saves me some serious pre-trip stress!

I thought I'd pull together a list of all of my favorite healthy road trip snack ideas (plus show you our favorite road trip lunch!)-most of what you'll see here is prepackaged stuff from the store, but I'm also giving you some homemade ideas just in case you have the extra time to whip them up before you go. Hopefully, you'll be able to find some goodies for your next journey!

Veggies and Fruit

I tend to be a boredom snacker on road trips, so fruit and veggies are where it's at for me! I've been known to fill up a bag with cauliflower florets and go to town for miles and miles. Any fruit or veggie will do, but I recommend sticking with veggies that aren't messy (I wouldn't pack that juicy peach you just got at the farmer's market) and avoid anything that bruises easily (I swear, the second a banana enters our car, the peel turns black). I'd also skip any produce that could stain if you drop it (berries, cherry tomatoes, etc.), because, hello, I totally will. Here are some of our favorites:

Cauliflower florets

Broccoli florets

Baby carrots

Snap peas

Celery sticks

Radishes

Cherries :: the yellow, Rainer kind-to avoid stains

Clementines :: bonus: makes the car smell amazing!

Apples

If you aren't a fan of veggies straight up like I am, you can also pack some dippers:

Ranch :: you can buy little cups in the store, or divvy some ranch into small containers at home

Guacamole :: same as the ranch-we lurve those little guac cups for road trips!

Hummus :: store-bought or make your own

And if you prefer to get your fruits and veggies in a different way than eating raw, there are other options as well:

Smoothies :: look for ones with no added sugar, or you can make your own at home and put in recycled bottles

Dried fruit :: look for fruit without anything added-no sugar, no flavor, no color, no preservatives

Squeezable applesauce :: no spoon necessary

Salads in a jar

Protein

Road trip snacking is so often carb city-and often not very good quality carbs-that's why you feel so hungry before you even get to the next exit! The key to road trip satiation? Protein!

Yogurt :: look for higher fat versions with less sugar or make your own!

Jerky :: there are lots of healthier version out here without much additives

Almonds :: you can't beat Blue Diamond's snacking almonds for the road! Lots of great flavors to choose from.

Cheese

Hard-boiled eggs

Roasted chickpeas

Cheese crackers :: tasty, and surprisingly high in protein!

Nut butter packets :: it's like a shot of liquid energy

Energy bars :: pick up your favorites, or make some granola bars or date bites at home before you leave

Hummus and dippers

Sweet Treats

I can't make it through a road trip without a little something sweet! Instead of grabbing a candy bar from the gas station, I like to pack my own (healthier) treats to grab in a chocolate emergency.

Graham crackers

Animal crackers

Whole grain cookies

Dark chocolate

Chocolate covered fruit or nuts

Fruit snacks :: grab the organic ones-the regular ones are filled with yucky stuff

Whole grain dry cereal

If you have some extra time before your trip, you can also whip up your own homemade goodies (some of which would also be great for breakfast-on-the-go):

Muffins :: pick whole grains and keep the sugar content lower

Scones :: same as above

Homemade cookies

Black bean brownies

Chia pudding

Drinks

I drink water 90% of the time at home (the other 10% being made up of coffee and beer), so I use road trips as an excuse to drink fun drinks! I'm all about the road trip beverages. Sure, it means we have to make pit stops more often, but that's okay because it's a good idea to stretch your legs frequently, and traveling is notoriously dehydrating. Drink up!

Water :: I always take my filtered water bottle with me on trips-no worrying how the water from the rest stop fountain tastes

Coconut water :: if I feel a headache coming on, a can of coconut water can almost always stop it

Juice boxes :: a fun treat, but make sure you look for ones with less sugar, and no artificial colors or flavors.

Natural sodas :: same as with the juice boxes-keep 'em clean

Coffee drinks :: not the healthiest of choices, but I like to have a few of these in case the driver gets sleepy

Almond milk :: Almond Breeze has awesome shelf-stable, single-serving milks

Tips and Tricks for Healthy Road Trip Snack Packing

With family spread out all over the continent, we're become quite the on-the-road eating experts. Here's what works for us:

Ditch the Boxes and Bags

On most items, you can do some serious condensing if you leave the packaging it came in at home. Pull everything out and repackage what needs to be repackaged into smaller stackable containers.

We try not to store food in plastic at home much, but on the road is one place where we love plastic storage containers. They are light, they stack and nest well, and if you lose or break one? It isn't the end of the world.

Make a snacking tote

Instead of throwing everything all willy-nilly into a bag in the backseat, head to the dollar store and pick up an open tote to hold your non-refrigerated snacks. That way everything is easily accessible and easy to see. No digging through to the bottom of the bag to get the crackers you want.

The tote does tend to get a little crazy at the end of the day, so each evening of the trip, I take everything out and reorganize and restock, if necessary.

Don't forget accoutrements!

It's never a bad idea to have a roll of paper towels, some baby wipes, some hand sanitizer, and utensils with you. Also, I recommend packing a few large, gallon-size zip top bags and plastic grocery sacks to work as trash bags. The gallon bags are particularly good to hold any food that would stink up the car!

Our Favorite Road Trip Lunch

We went for years packing a cooler with sandwich fixings for the road, and it always worked out well, but it seemed like more of a hassle than it was worth. Recently, I had an inspired road trip lunch idea-tuna! Shelf stable, tasty, healthy, packed with protein, and substantial enough to feel like a real meal. We mix our tuna with guacamole to make a salad, and serve it on crackers-you could also pack little packets of mayo and relish or a cup of ranch for mixing.

We pack little road trip bento boxes for on-the-go. Just empty it, mix up the tuna salad in the box, and eat!

Just make sure you get a pull-tab style of tuna so you don't have to pack a can opener, and I recommend eating it out of the car-unless you want your car to smell like tuna for the whole trip. It's a good excuse to stop at a park and stretch your legs anyway!

So there are my favorite road trip eats! I'd love to have you chime in with your favorites in the comments-I'm sure there are a few ideas I missed. Happy road tripping!

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Never skip breakfast again thanks to these fast and easy recipe ideas such as no-bake energy bites, new twists on toast, and impressive egg preparations.

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When we first aladolicited submissions for our Recipe by Request column, one of the most surprising findings to come to light was that people have absolutely no idea what to eat for breakfast. At least that's how it felt based on our small sample, as we received numerous pleas for fast and easy morning bites that can be eaten on the go, aren't too heavy on carbs, and are different from the usual packaged options.

Personally, this was somewhat surprising, as I see no better way to start the day than with food, and most of the requests we received were from individuals whom I consider to be highly functioning in work and life. Yet now it's clear that so many people must secretly endure grumbling stomachs and roller-coaster blood sugar levels between the hours of 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.

Sound familiar? Well, here we have compiled a list of 30 delicious, nutritious, and simple to prepare morning meals so you may never be befuddled by breakfast again.
Bars and Bites
No-Bake Cranberry Almond Chia Bars
Once you try these you will never be able to go back to packaged snack bars. They are so easy to make-just process the ingredients, mold the mixture in a dish, and chill-and the combination of almond butter, fig, nuts, seeds, and dried cranberries is slightly sweet and satisfying.

5-Ingredient Gluten-Free Cookies
These "cookies" are actually a no-cook version of your favorite breakfast foods all rolled into one perfectly portable package. Oatmeal, banana, nut butter, almonds, and dates are all it takes to whip up a slightly sweet and satisfying morning bite. If you're feeling indulgent, top with chocolate for a treat that's easier than pancakes.

Maple Almond Oat Bars
These powerfood-packed bites have serious staying power thanks to cashew butter, nuts, oatmeal, and protein powder. They're naturally sweetened with maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon. Chia seeds add a dose of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

No-Bake Energy Bites
These nutty, chocolaty balls are as good as raw cookie dough, if you like that kind of thing, except they're a lot more nutritious. Just roll oats and mini chocolate chips with nut butter, agave nectar, coconut oil, chia seeds, flaxseed, salt, and ground cinnamon. Breakfast is served.

Fudge Brownie Chocolate Protein Bars
Chocoholics can get their fix first thing in the morning with these bars that are only seemingly indulgent thanks to a secret ingredient you'll have to click through to see. Even with a triple dose of chocolate, each bar packs only 129 calories, 4.4 grams of fat, and 7.7 grams of sugars.

Goji Berry and Oat No-Bake Energy Bars
These six-ingredient bars are vegan, raw, and most importantly super delicious. Dates, dried goji berries, and chocolate provide a touch of sweetness, and peanut butter, pumpkin seeds, and oats create a filling body. Just mix in a food processor and refrigerate before serving.
Toasts
Classic Avocado Toast
If you are not already an avocado toast aficionado, this essential recipe will lay the groundwork for what will likely become one of the great loves of your mornings (if not your life). Master this combination and then create your own iterations. Toast, smash, season, repeat.

Banana and Almond Butter Toast
This is another classic yet essential recipe that can be improvised in a million different ways. Take your pick of bread, nut butter, and fruit, and you can't go wrong. Just slice, spread, and go.

Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese and Tomatoes
Amp up the protein content and flavor of classic avocado toast with cottage cheese and sliced tomatoes. This recipe also works as a simple pack-and-go lunch.

Sliced Pear, Ricotta, and Honey Toast
This Buzzfeed list touts 21 incredible breakfast toasts, but the sliced pear, ricotta cheese, and honey combination stood out as an especially novel twist. This rustic Italian-inspired recipe is a perfect stand-in for French toast on a busy weekday or weekend when you're feeling virtuous.
Eggs
Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs with Pesto Veggies
Easy enough for a weekday, impressive enough for brunch, hearty enough for dinner, this combination of tangy goat cheese, sweet and savory sundried tomatoes, and bright kale with pesto makes humble scrambled eggs sing in eye-opening new ways. (Pictured above.)

Simple Baked Eggs
The basic homemade tomato sauce in this recipe is worth the 20 minutes of extra work on a weekend, and it can be substituted for a jarred variety on weekday mornings for a breakfast reminiscent of the Spanish countryside. But yes, you still need to go to work.

Scrambled Eggs with Kale and Mozzarella
This simple scramble is an easy way to get a serving of vegetables into your first meal of the day. The recipe is a no-brainer-just sauté onions and red pepper flakes with kale before adding eggs and shredded mozzarella.

Egg Muffins with Sausage, Spinach, and Cheese
These cute concoctions bring new meaning to the term "egg muffin." Far from a fast-food sandwich, these high-protein, low-carb bites are simply mini frittatas made in a muffin tin with egg, turkey sausage, spinach, and cheddar cheese. Prepare a batch on Sunday to grab and go throughout the week.

Crustless Veggie Quiche
Yet another example that shows how eggs can be the perfect vehicle for vegetables, this quiche packs yellow squash, zucchini, and bell pepper for a light and filling breakfast that stores well in the refrigerator up to four days.

Nourishing Breakfast Salad
If you want to take your morning veggie game to the next level, just swap the egg-to-produce ratio and make a breakfast salad. This bowl features a mix of pumpkin, mushrooms, zucchini, red bell pepper, and watercress, topped with two eggs, pepitas, and lemon-thyme dressing. Salad for breakfast may sound strange, but don't knock it until you try it!
Oats and Grains
Cinnamon Apple Baked Oatmeal
Baked oatmeal is a make-ahead breakfast game-changer. It allows you to pack in all of the delicious ingredients you would normally hope to throw into your bowl of oatmeal if only you had time to find them before rushing out the door. This combination of apples, cinnamon, walnuts, brown sugar, egg, and milk is perfect for fall.

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal
If you can't commit the hands-on time required for baked oatmeal, just make a batch of oatmeal in your slow cooker instead. This recipe has a similar flavor profile as the recipe above with apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar, but this version cooks while you sleep!

Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Oats
Here's an oatmeal blend you truly can't find in a box. This recipe for steel-cut oats folds in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and maple syrup. Store oats in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa Cereal
You may already keep cooked quinoa on hand for quick salads and easy dinners, but did you know you could eat it for breakfast too? Use it in place of cereal with a drizzle of honey, blueberries, vanilla, sliced almonds, cinnamon, and milk.

Warm and Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa
On colder days you may prefer this hot take on quinoa, flavored with fresh blackberries, ground cinnamon, toasted pecans, and a touch of agave nectar. Cooking the quinoa with some milk makes it even better for breakfast.

Maple Bacon Oatmeal
The indulgent flavors of maple syrup and bacon make a simple bowl of instant oatmeal extra satisfying. This recipe uses turkey bacon to cut down on saturated fat and nitrates. One bowl weighs in at a satisfying 360 calories and 8 grams of fat.
Wholesome Sweets
Pumpkin Spiced Pancakes
Embrace the flavors of fall with this recipe for sweet pumpkin-spiced pancakes from Candice Kumai. Applesauce and pumpkin puree make these cakes moist and fluffy. Enjoy with apple butter or maple syrup.

Banana Chocolate Chip Vegan Pancakes
This recipe uses almond milk, coconut oil, and flaxseed instead of eggs and milk for a vegan take on banana chocolate chip pancakes. With just eight ingredients, these are simple to whip together on the fly.

Coconut Almond & Quinoa Breakfast Cakes
Save this recipe for the weekend because it's more complicated than your basic pancake mix, but the blend of black quinoa, cinnamon, lemon juice, coconut oil, vanilla, almond meal, banana, and cacao nibs makes a hearty and gorgeous short stack. Top with yogurt and maple syrup for serving.

Waffle PBJ-Wich
Stack a toaster waffle with sliced fresh strawberries and nut butter for a healthier, lower-sugar version of peanut butter and jelly. You can find 34 more healthy breakfasts for busy mornings here.

Waffle with Cream Cheese and Smashed Berries
Give frozen waffles a gourmet twist with cream cheese, fresh berries, and a bit of honey or agave. Kids will love the sweet and cheesy flavor as much as you do.
Smoothies
Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
This recipe combines milk, yogurt, frozen blueberries, frozen banana, lemon zest, oatmeal, and a little ice. Oatmeal in a smoothie sounds weird, but it's actually a versatile mix-in that makes any blend extra hearty and filling.

Healthy Wendy's Frosty
This lightly sweetened smoothie from yoga celebrity Tara Stiles tastes like a chocolate milkshake but won't leave you with a sugar high. The blend of almond milk, vanilla extract, raw cacao powder, and almond butter is satisfying any time of day.

My Favorite Green Smoothie
Green smoothies don't have to taste like salad. This mixture gets its color from two cups of fresh spinach, but the flavor is derived from frozen banana, mixed berries, peanut butter, and almond milk. Flaxseed meal adds some extra nuttiness and healthy fat.

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I'm back in isolation because of the Covid-19 case in Perth.

We just about made it out. I think we left at 5.50pm on a chartered flight and the borders shut at 6pm.

We're now under a 14-day quarantine back in South Australia unless something changes in Western Australia.

It's looking positive at the moment, they've only had the one case and if there are no more after five days in WA, we can finish our isolation. Fingers crossed.

Our first batch of tests all came back clear and hopefully the second batch on day five (Friday) will too. I think we'll be tested every week in season on Wednesdays too.

The whole country has basically shut their borders to Western Australia due to one case. They had been Covid free for a really long time.

It's a sign of how fortunate Australia have been in terms of the number of cases they have had compared to European countries but I guess they want to squash it as soon as possible.

I guess it's working for them, when we aren't in isolation we are generally able to live a normal life, so you can't really complain about it.

I didn't think I'd have to face another isolation period once I finished the first round of it.

It's not ideal but at least there's more fresh air and people than last time around. That's a positive as the hotel quarantine was another level of isolation.

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I'm staying at Crows general manager Phil Harper's house and Anne Hatchard is here too. Phil's wife Caroline is keeping her distance from us.

We're not allowed to leave the house but it's pretty big so we have enough space to walk around and get our steps up. We also have a pool for recovery and to cool down.

We are actually flying out to Sydney today to quarantine there as a squad and play Greater Western Sydney on Sunday.

We were both in Perth last weekend so essentially we are moving our bubble to Sydney. It's a chartered flight so there will be no mixing with the public.

Our game against Fremantle and Sydney's against West Coast were both supposed to be in Adelaide this weekend and were postponed so this will be our rescheduled round two match.

It's also pride round for AFLW this weekend so every team will be wearing a jersey with the multi-colour.

"The strongest thing is to see yourself reflected in football, so for a lot of people, to be able to watch AFLW and to know the girls, to know their struggles, and to celebrate all the identities - it's hard to sum up what that means" - @darcyvee 💙#AFLWPride #AFLW
- AFL Women's (@aflwomens) February 2, 2021

We don't know yet what's going to happen after Sydney with fixtures. We are both isolated, there are eight teams in Melbourne, the two in WA and two in Queensland.

I don't think the season will be cancelled again. There are always risks with Covid but there should be enough contingencies such as teams staying in hubs. Worst case, a few round games could be missed.

There could still be a little bit of tension with GWS over Bríd Stack's injury but we've just tried to move on.

GWS and Adelaide would have had a good relationship and some good battles so hopefully that will continue.

It's obviously very unfortunate for Bríd.

You can understand from her side that it's very difficult to know you could potentially be out for the season over a tackle.

I was right there when it happened and I saw her go down in agonising pain. It's very disappointing but hopefully she'll make an appearance back in the season.

With the Covid delays, that might give her a bit more time.
A good start
Last week was my first win in the first round since I came over in 2019 so that was great.

West Coast put up a really strong first half and we didn't really break away until the end of the third quarter. It was a battle right up until then.

I was fortunate that Erin Philipps gift-wrapped me a pass and my kick made the distance for the goal.

I think I got two goals last year and three the year before so one from one is a good start.

The majority of my game time was spent in the half-forwards which is probably what I am most used to and feel more comfortable in.

The two weeks not being able to run in the hotel wasn't ideal, match-fitness and the repetitive efforts of training were hard to adjust to, especially with the heat. I was blowing the whole time from the change in environment and travelling but I'm finding it a little easier now.

"I'm surprised I didn't come out like a sun-dried tomato"

It was 35 degrees on Saturday in Perth for the game. I'm surprised I didn't come out like a sun-dried tomato.

It was so hot and blue skies so there was no escaping the sun. I felt it after the game and the day after, I was completely wiped, but somehow avoided sunburn.

I sprayed my entire body with layers of sun-cream beforehand but I'd say I had sweated it off by the first quarter.

I think with the interchange system, that little break you get in the shade is just enough to avoid getting scalded.

I started on the bench but it's totally different to being a sub in Gaelic football. The players go flat to the mat from the start of the game and are constantly coming on and off.

There can be 70-80 rotations in a game and I was on in less than three minutes. So it doesn't really matter where you start.

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Back in isolation but show will go on against Sydney

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I'm back in isolation because of the Covid-19 case in Perth. We just about made it out. I think we left at 5.50pm on a chartered flight and the borders shut at 6pm. We're now under a 14-day quarantine back in South Australia unless something changes in Western Australia.

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The effects of too much sugar

Too much sugar is bad for children's health as it can lead to the build-up of harmful fat on the inside that we cannot see.

This fat can cause weight gain and serious diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.

Having too much sugar can also lead to painful tooth decay - every 10 minutes, a child in England has a tooth removed in hospital.

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Too much sugar is bad for children's health as it can lead to the build-up of harmful fat on the inside that we cannot see. This fat can cause weight gain and serious diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.

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Let's be real: so much about coronavirus (COVID-19) is outside of our control. Not just the virus itself, but all the other aspects of life that might be impacted, from work and finances to socialising and travel. Give yourself credit as you cope with this tough time and recognise that dealing with this challenge can make you more resilient.

Hold on to your 'stability rocks'

Some examples of 'stability rocks' could be:

waking up at the same time every day

eating regular meals

going to bed at the same time

doing some form of exercise every morning

reaching out to a friend each day.

Accept that it's normal to be feeling stressed

As hard as things are, it can be comforting to know that you're not alone and that others share your feelings. When you check in with your mates, take note of how they're feeling - it's likely that they're in the same boat as you.

Remember: you are not your thoughts

When you're feeling anxious, tell yourself it's a normal part of being human. It's important to understand that we are not our thoughts. Thoughts may come into your head for a whole bunch of reasons. By accepting that they are not facts, thoughts lose some of their power to upset us.

Try writing down the words that are going through your head, especially when you're in a tough situation. Then read them back as if someone else had written them. This can help you to realise that your thoughts aren't you, and to accept them for what they are: just thoughts.

Practise tolerating uncertainty

Write down how these behaviours make you feel (before and after doing them). One thing we don't like about uncertainty is that if we allow it into our life, sometimes things can go wrong.

To use the example of experimenting with cooking, perhaps the meal tastes pretty bad. Write down the outcome and then write down what you did to cope. For example, did you still eat the meal, or did you make something else? Maybe you sent a picture to a friend with a joke around how you #NailedIt.

Ask yourself the following questions:

Did things turn out okay even though I wasn't 100% certain?

If things didn't turn out okay, what happened?

What did I do to cope with the negative outcome?

Was I able to handle the negative outcome?

What does this tell me about my ability to cope with negative outcomes in the future?

The idea is to learn that even if things don't go as planned, you can still deal with them.

Draw on skills you've used before

Your skills could include:

focusing on what's in your control, and working with that

writing down what's troubling you and what you can do to improve the situation

practising self-care activities

allowing yourself to take a break from what's bothering you

practising positive self-talk.

Play to your strengths

Working out what our strengths are, and then playing to them, can give us more confidence in times of uncertainty. Take this free VIA Character Strengths quiz and then have a think about what you can do to act on those strengths. For example, if you're creative, you could spend 30 minutes each day doing something in that area, such as drawing, playing an instrument or experimenting with a new recipe. If a value is 'humanity', you could practise acting compassionately and do small, unexpected things for others like checking in on a neighbour or sending a friend a song you think they'd like.

Find ways to talk to others

When you're going through a tough time, one of the best and most effective things you can do to feel better is to talk with someone. If an in-person meeting isn't possible, organise a time to call, text, WhatsApp, Skype, Google Hangout, Slack Video or Zoom. When you talk to a trusted friend, family member or health professional, tell them what's stressing you out and why. They may not have all the answers, but just sharing what you're going through can help get it out of your head and make it feel less scary.

Watch our video on why talking helps and find out 5 steps to talking to someone you trust.

Stay up to date with the facts

Some good resources include:

It's a good idea to limit your media intake to a few times a day so you don't become overwhelmed.

If you feel overwhelmed, seek support

Sometimes things can get overwhelming, even if you've been practising these skills. As most people will be physically distancing or self-isolating, a great option is telephone and online services. Lifeline (13 11 14) and Kids Helpline (1800 55 1800) can be accessed for phone and online counselling, with Lifeline phone counsellors on call from 7 pm to midnight, and Kids Helpline available 24/7. Eheadspace also offers free online and telephone support and counselling.

If it's available to you, you could consider seeing your GP or mental health professional for extra help (but make sure to follow the advice of Healthdirect if you're showing symptoms or are in self-isolation). You could also ask your mental health professional if they could chat over Skype/FaceTime if you're in self-isolation.

You can also head to the ReachOut Forums to connect with other young people online.

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How to deal with uncertainty during coronavirus

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Let's be real: so much about coronavirus (COVID-19) is outside of our control. Not just the virus itself, but all the other aspects of life that might be impacted, from work and finances to socialising and travel. Give yourself credit as you cope with this tough time and recognise that dealing with this challenge can make you more resilient.