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Playtime For Girls
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Earlier this week, I spent the afternoon with a lovely woman from my S class. N and I have been S-ing together since the beginning of the year. N is...READ MORE
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What Can You Do In 6 Minutes?
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Is time (or lack thereof) your reason for not exercising? Well, you can't use that excuse anymore. I just found a 6-minute workout routine offered by fitness trainer Gina Lombardi...READ MORE
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Position 91
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Remember that Sex and the City episode where the girls meet for a power lunch and gawk over stapled pages of 1001 Sexual Positions? They have something like the following...READ MORE
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Zen for the Holidays
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Christmas carols are playing nonstop on the radio. Overnight, it seems, decorations have been put up everywhere. How can it be the end of the year already? And is it...READ MORE
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Start Your Week Rooted
by Cheng-Ling Chen
You had a great long weekend: Got your errands done, hung out with family and friends, and caught up on sleep. Now it's back to work, and you have the...READ MORE
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Dance for Me
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Inside the dim S studio, I inhale deeply as it's my turn to dance. Face down on the floor with arms sheltering my head, I am locked up. When my...READ MORE
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Happy Thanksgiving!
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Today I give thanks for my well-being, for my better half, and for the opportunities I have to make each day count. As I get ready for a grand Thanksgiving...READ MORE
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Striving for Less to Get More
by Cheng-Ling Chen
I've never understood meditation. When my yoga teachers start class with meditation, I am always sitting there wondering what I should be doing. I am also wondering what the person...READ MORE
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Get Off That Seat!
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Having just splurged on a pair of all-organic-cotton, designer jeans from Del Forte, I've got the bottom line on my mind. It's not my budget I am thinking about (although...READ MORE
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Energize
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Today is one of those ho-hum days. It's cold and dreary out, and only past four, the sky is already darkening. I am low on energy. Not feeling inspired about...READ MORE
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Finding Someone New...Inside
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Two years ago, I was in a rut in my professional and personal life. I decided to try something different that was just for me. I took a dance class...READ MORE
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Glow, Don't Toast
by Cheng-Ling Chen
I neglected to wear sunblock for my run today. Since it was late afternoon and a cloudy day to boot, I figured it wouldn't matter. When I got home, my...READ MORE
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Desk Yogi
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Except for a few bathroom breaks and lunch, I've been confined to my desk all day. It's been a productive day, but my neck is aching and my upper body...READ MORE
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Run Girl Run
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Running is my fallback. It gets my whole body moving, strengthens my cardiovascular system, and helps me build stamina and confidence. Endorphins kick in quickly when I run, giving me...READ MORE
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Shopping Up a Sweat
by Cheng-Ling Chen
A girlfriend said to me today, "If we're working out, we deserve to look cute." I agree! Below are four of my favorite places to find workout clothes that make...READ MORE
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Fight Off the Flu
by Cheng-Ling Chen
With flu season upon us, I am looking for ways to ward off this pesky virus that takes so many of us down every year. Flu is a contagious respiratory...READ MORE
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Girl Pride
by Cheng-Ling Chen
I love being a girl! I am not trying to take a feminist point of view here (not today anyway). I am merely reveling in the feminine body and spirit....READ MORE
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Building the Core
by Cheng-Ling Chen
My friend Christiana and I were talking about our bellies, brainstorming ways to make them less tubby. Abdominal strength promotes better posture, eases strain on the lower back and provides...READ MORE
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Post Race Recovery
by Cheng-Ling Chen
October 21st was a beautiful day to embrace San Francisco. Even before sunrise, I shared the city with 22,999 runners at the Nike Women's Marathon. My goals were threefold: (1)...READ MORE
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Zzzzzz
by Cheng-Ling Chen
My cat Miso sleeps up to twenty hours a day. In fact, she is curled up into a snail of a ball on my lap, sleeping right now. Watching this...READ MORE
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Folding Hang
by Cheng-Ling Chen
One of my favorite yoga poses is the standing forward bend. It's easy and a great way to get out of my head. I start with my knees slightly bent...READ MORE
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