After leaving a friendship, you will not feel 100% like yourself for awhile. It's important to acknowledge and feel your emotions, even if they're negative. Rather than trying to push away uncomfortable feelings, accept them as they occur.  Remember that relationships are difficult. No one is completely free from feelings of discomfort after breaking off an emotional bond. Do not try to fix negative feelings right away, as this will prevent you from working through your issues. Remind yourself relationships are about personal growth. While you may feel bad now, you've made an effort to make healthier choices about relationships in the future. This will ultimately benefit you, even if the moment is difficult. Once you've left a toxic person, surround yourself with those who remind you about all the good, and positive things that come out of a relationship. Find healthy, positive role models to help you cope with your feelings and move forward.  Reach out to your friends that are positive and supportive. Make plans to get together and hang out. Open up about what you've been going through. Be honest that you just ended a friendship and could use some extra support. Many people who end up in a toxic friendship have a tendency towards bad relationships. Look at your history with friends, romantic relationships, and family relationships. You may consistently play a certain role in relationships that is negative to you. Being aware of these kinds of patterns can help you break free from them.  While you are not responsible for someone else's poor behavior, you may be vulnerable to toxic people for certain reasons. Maybe you tend to be passive in relationships and are uncomfortable stating your needs. Maybe you were taken advantage of emotionally by a parent or loved one at a young age, and are a people pleaser by nature. Figuring out why you end up in negative relationships is key to breaking the patterns. If you've been in a lot of toxic friendships, you may want to see a therapist to help address the issue. Do not expect to feel better overnight. Healing takes time. Do not push yourself to feel better right away. Allow yourself the time you need to mourn. It's normal to be upset for a few months after ending a friendship. Remind yourself this is temporary and that you will eventually feel better.
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One-sentence summary -- Accept uncomfortable feelings. Surround yourself with positive people. Identify your role in toxic relationships. Give it time.


Fish oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help decrease inflammation, boost immunity and help protect against heart disease. Fish oil capsules can be purchased from most health food stores. Research has shown that women runners who avoid healthy fats is the top indicator of the risk of injury. In fact, consuming healthy fats can reduce your risk of running-related injuries, such as stress fractures. Snacks with healthy fat include walnuts, avocado and hard-boiled eggs. Research has shown that having caffeine is good for recovery. Ingesting caffeine along with carbohydrates after an intense run rebuilds glycogen stores 66 percent better than if you simply consumed carbohydrates alone. Another good recovery drink is chocolate milk because it has the right concoction of carbs, protein, and caffeine to help your muscles rebuild. For example, layer yogurt, berries, nuts and granola to make a parfait. While this looks like a fancy snack, it also gives your body the main nutrients key to better running: calcium, antioxidants, carbs, and protein. After an intense run, one of your next two meals should be a protein-heavy meal, which helps your muscles rebuild and repair. Add a salad of leafy greens to give your body added nutrients and minerals. Before a run, drink at least 8 ounces of water about 30 minutes before you leave. This will help prevent dehydration.  If you plan to run longer than 10 kilometres, consider bringing a water bottle with you. Staying hydrated during long runs will keep your legs from cramping and is also especially important when it is very hot out.  Even if you're not a regular runner, be sure to drink 8-10 glasses of water throughout the day. This will replenish the fluid lost during exercise. Just make sure to spread your water out and don't drink it all at once.
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One-sentence summary -- Take fish oil supplements. Eat more healthy fat. Have some caffeine! Drink chocolate milk. Create snacks with mixed nutrients. Replenish your body with nutrients after a hard run. Drink lots of water.


There are a bunch of streaming apps available for the iPad, but many of them such as Hulu and Netflix require a monthly subscription to use. Luckily, there are a few apps that give you access to hundreds of movies for free, usually by inserting commercial breaks. Popular apps include:  Crackle - This app has hundreds of movies available with commercial breaks. It doesn't require a subscription. If you're looking to find big-name movies for free, this app is your best bet. NFB Films - This is an app put out by the National Film Board of Canada that has thousands of movies and clips available to stream for free. PlayBox - This an app where you watch thousands of movies, TV shows, and more. You can download any TV show or movie if you want to watch on the go. The selections of movies available to watch changes often for free movie apps, so there's always something new to watch. With a streaming app, you can begin watching the movie immediately as long as you have a network connection. You don't have to wait for the movie to download before you start watching it.
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Download an app that streams free movies. Browse for movies available on the app. Play the movie.