Panola Mountain State Park is the beautiful area that surrounds a 100-acre granite mountain! This unique park is hosting a unique hiking experience this weekend: a holiday-themed “Elf Hike”! Take advantage of the beautiful weekend before the weather gets too cold (or before the elves must return to the North Pole). The…
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By Supriya Venigalla, MD Daily life is built on motivation. You have the intention to wake up and brush your teeth, make a healthy breakfast, get dressed, and head to work. However, none of these can happen without action. Action and motivation are actually linked to each other by a…
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Who says you have to “rough it” to get outdoors and get active? Did you know Georgia State Parks offer seven lodges that make an active weekend of hiking seem like a luxury vacation?! One of north Georgia’s most picturesque areas is the Chattahoochee National Forest. This protected area boasts over 750,000 acres…
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If you read our blog last Friday, we hope you took our advice and enjoyed every noodle in Aunt Maggie’s Mac & Cheese and every crumb of Grandma’s pumpkin pie yesterday. We were so thankful for the time yesterday that we spent with our family and though the thanksgiving should…
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We’d be remiss if we didn’t let you in on our favorite Thanksgiving dish! This version is our go-to because it is loaded with nutrients instead of marshmallows. And nutrient-rich carbohydrates, like sweet potatoes, are the perfect fuel for physical activity (flag football, anyone?). We hope you have a very…
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Our country seems to be divided into two very distinct categories: those who go shopping on Black Friday and those who don’t. Regardless of which category you fall into this year, Black Friday is the perfect day to get in a lot of extra walking! Not only will some extra movement…
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One week from today, we’ll be waking up from tryptophan-induced naps and looking into the refrigerator for round 3 of leftovers. If you have leftovers, but are a little tired of turkey, this recipe is definitely for you… Berry Special Pork Chops 4 – 4 ounce loin chops, trimmed of fat 1⁄4…
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