When In Doubt, Skip It

I was out to dinner with friends the other day, making my usual picky order with the server (may I please double check that there is not soy, gluten, flour…etc in my entree).   I believe those of us who live in an area like Los Angeles are definitely a bit spoiled in terms of […]

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Partying on the Fourth?

Let’s face it.   For many, the Fourth of July is not only an occasion to celebrate the Declaration of Independence with friends and family…it’s a reason to drink, and drink a lot. I recall one barbecue I attended years ago which began with what was being called a “triathlon”, which was actually anything but; […]

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When Healthy Eaters Cave

A piece from the Times the other day really did a great job at illustrating how for so many people, eating ‘healthy’ food is a constant battle, even for those who do so most of the time. The article mainly focused on fast food restaurants attempting to offer healthier, lower calorie foods, yet seeing trends […]

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Race Day ‘Goodies’? Hardly.

It happens far more often than not.   Whether you’re a veteran runner or completing your first 5k, receiving a ‘goodie bag’  containing items such as those pictured above when registering for the event is all too common. I decided this Sunday to accept the bag simply for purposes of blogging about it and taking […]

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