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Analog Experiences with my cat

Analog Wellness—Apparently, Going Outside Is a New Health Trend

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Analog wellness—have you heard about this? It’s a new, growing health trend.

It’s about doing activities that don’t involve smartphones—like going outside, reading physical books, and having conversations with real people, face to face.

In other words, analog wellness is basically life before smartphones. It’s living in 1985 or in 1995. It’s life during any of those years, when times were more…analog.

As someone who was born in 1980 and grew up before smartphones existed, I have two main thoughts about this:

  • This isn’t exactly a “trend.” It’s just normal life.
  • Apparently, digital use has become extreme to the point ordinary human behavior has to be rebranded and touted as a trend.

So what’s this trend really all about?

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7 Benefits Of Showering BEFORE Your Workout

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Updated March 3, 2026. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the work I put into this site!

Nearly everyone understands the importance of taking a shower following a workout. A post-workout shower aids in recovery, reduces muscle soreness, and washes sweat and bacteria from your skin to prevent infections and breakouts. But did you know that taking a shower BEFORE your workout also comes with benefits?

You may be thinking, why would I shower before my workout if I’m going to get sweaty anyway? Isn’t showering before my workout pointless and a waste of time?

Showering before your workout offers a number of science-backed benefits that can actually enhance your performance and bring you closer to meeting your fitness goals.

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Cottage cheese bowl

3 Awesome Reasons To Eat Cottage Cheese

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Updated March 3, 2026. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the work I put into this site!

Don’t let the “cheese” in cottage cheese deter you from this healthy superfood! If your goal is to lose weight, build muscle, and improve your metabolism, it’s time to stock up on cottage cheese.

Cottage cheese offers loads of health benefits. It’s packed with nutrients, convenient to eat, and keeps you feeling full for long periods of time thanks to being high in protein. It also boosts your immunity and improves overall bodily function.

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Playing Frisbee

Throwing a Frisbee “The Right Way”

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Updated March 3, 2026. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the work I put into this site!

Playing Frisbee is one of my favorite leisure activities. It’s fun and always manages to put me in a great mood.

I play with my family at least once a week, at the park or in our backyard. When we were beginners, our games were relatively mellow and we’d lazily toss the Frisbee back and forth between the 20 feet or so that separated us. Today, we play on giant baseball fields so we have enough room to run for and catch our “extreme” Frisbee tosses.

We play with two different regulation Frisbees: this Discraft Ultrastar frisbee for daytime play and this Sportneer LED frisbee that lights up for nighttime play.

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Natural pimple solutions

Natural Ways To Prevent Pimples and Acne Breakouts

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Updated March 2, 2026. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive commissions if you choose to purchase through links I provide (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the work I put into this site!

I often read posts from women who boldly announce they’ve come to embrace their pimples and acne, accepting it’s “part of who they are.” I think this is BS, because there’s no reason ANYONE should have to live with acne problems!

Contrary to the popular belief that acne is hereditary and nothing can be done about it, it’s possible to prevent and eliminate acne by practicing a few clean, healthy habits. Exercising regularly, drinking lots of water, and eating nutritious foods are just a few things you can do to improve the appearance of your skin.

Of course, there are instances where hormone changes are to blame—such as that which occur during pregnancy and menopause— and there’s nothing you can do to help it. But certain behaviors can help mitigate the problem.

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