• When good decisions go bland

    More and more I find myself dissecting the nutrition facts on the back of foods before I purchase them.  I’m becoming that person; however, it’s sort of a necessity because ensuring that I get enough protein in my diet is a daily struggle.  This is on top of the fact that there’s often hidden sugars […]

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  • Because every blog needs a soundtrack

    If Academic Muscle had a playlist, these songs would definitely be on it.  This post is inspired by fellow blogger Twisted Crown who shared a sneak peak of her yoga playlist. 1. Lalah Hathaway–Breathe I love her.  I often forget how important it is to just breath, so I have to be intentional about it […]

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  • Crafting a syllabus ain’t easy. Help me!

    Having taught high school english for two years, I understand that pedagogy is a craft that takes years and years to hone.  Fall 2018 will be my second semester teaching on the undergraduate level and while I have more experience than my peers when it comes to teaching in general, I am still in the […]

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  • Date balls anyone?

    In this month’s grocery haul, I talked about making use of the cashews I bought from TJ’s by incorporating them into this tasty and easy to make snack.  This may be one of few cooking post I ever write, so that’s how you know these date balls are special. A year ago, I didn’t know […]

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