Defending Paleo

  Hi Nell, I've been a big Paleo supporter for quite some time and I've shared my success with lots of friends who have joined the ranks. But this morning, someone dropped this article on me… I'd love your thoughts on how to best defend this… Dan Hi, Dan, I contacted the author and she referred me […]

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The Macadamia

I was already a macadamia fan, but I grew to love them even more on this most recent trip to Hawaii.  Yes, they offer all sorts of candied up versions, but my fave is still the natural, raw type. In addition to tasting great, they offer MANY health benefits: The natural oils in macadamias contain […]

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Running Fast or Fasted Running?

Should you go into a workout 'on empty'? Do a quick google search and you'll find a host of recommendations. Here's my take, and what I do myself: If I have a short (i/e an hour or less) and easy (i/e a recovery spin on my bike on the trainer) AND it's first thing in […]

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Kind Words from my Coach, Lance Watson

  Lance Watson has been my coach for three and half years.  He's like one of the family now! :)   CHECK OUT HIS SITE HERE                 LifeSport Athletes Punch Ticket to Kona!Hawaii 70.3 Earns Athletes’ Slots for Ironman and Ironman 70.3 World Championships!   Jun 07, 2011   […]

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MY PLATE Follow Up…

Just HAD to post a link to what I think is a GREAT answer to this morning's post about 'MY PLATE", sent in by a reader. Thanks, NOM NOM Paleo for this- brilliant!! Click HERE for their site…

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Whoever Said Yawning Was Rude?

It's such a natural thing to do, and the fact that we are conditioned to consider it rude is just one example of the many (natural) things we do that are, for some reason, inappropriate. Click HERE for an interesting read in the UPenn newsletter which discussed the benefits of yawning! You can be sure that Paleo […]

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Running & GI Distress

Dear Nell, Could you talk about running and GI Distress a little?  I know it might be a really Paleo question, but I’m asking you nonetheless! Thanks, Mike   Actually, Mike, it IS a Paleo question.   Unfortunately, many of the sports nutrition products on the market right now are packed with junk.  Soy protein […]

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And Here’s What I Eat During Ironman!

Hey Nell, Congrats on the recent race; I was wondering of you could go over your during-race fueling/hydration protocol, and perhaps offer some experienced tips and suggestions.  Of course!  This is something I've written about many times.  Perfect timing, too, as it complements the post I did yesterday about what I eat the day before […]

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