How many of you can recall the days of the early 90s when we thought that fat-free equaled eat as much as you want? From Entenmann’s Fat Free Cakes to Snackwell’s Fat Free Cookies, that decade was remarkable not only in the sense that we saw a heightened version of a diet trend gone terribly […]
Read More ›OK, OK, I know. Cheat? What on earth? Before you jump to the conclusion that I’m going to tell you to do a cheat day each week during the holidays during which you partake in Egg Nog Lattes, Pumpkin Bread and Christmas Cookies, hold on one sec. We’re not talking ‘cheating’, but strategic eating […]
Read More ›Over the years, I’ve written many a blog post about how to stay healthy and fit during the holidays, without depriving yourself of the enjoyment of the season. With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, it’s official: the holidays are more than officially here! Beginning tomorrow, stay tuned for weekly healthy eating and exercise tips, […]
Read More ›What’s the hype about overnight oats? It seems I’ve been seeing a lot of recipes, blog posts and newsletters indicating they’re a great way to start the day. So what, exactly, are overnight oats? Just that! Oats that have soaked overnight in any liquid, from water, to nut milk to dairy milk and more. Sometimes […]
Read More ›I was out this morning on a nice, long trail run. No agenda, no plan, no structure… just running. One of the nice things about this time of year, post racing season, is the opportunity for a small stretch of time to just get out and do what you feel like doing on any given […]
Read More ›Up the fat. As in… change the macronutrient composition of what you’re eating. I write that not in jest but in all honesty, if I don’t emphasize that the goal is not simply to add fat, but to eat a variety of different types and sources of fats instead of the breads, the pastas, the […]
Read More ›Hard to believe it’s already been almost three weeks since Kona – still reflecting… Time flies. Downtime is always in order immediately following any big evert, in order to let the body rest, recover and rejuvenate. But how about the mind? One of the main reasons I ever got into Ironman in the first place […]
Read More ›I had to laugh. It wasn’t funny, but I was still honestly laughing. I stopped into the grocery store for some bits (I typically end up doing a second trip in addition to my big shop or trip to the farmer’s market each week), such as a little bit more lettuce (depending on what my […]
Read More ›As I write this post, I’m getting ready to do one of my absolute favorite things: cook. Something I do every day, whether I’m cooking for myself and my dogs while Chris is out of town for work, or hosting a gigantic holiday party…it’s always the same. No matter what sort of day I’ve had, […]
Read More ›It’s only one week after a big race, so I’ve been taking it easy. More stretching, no intensity and lots of just tuning into the body and listening to what it needs. So yesterday, for example, after a short, aerobic ride in the fall So Cal temps, I came home feeling a bit chilly. […]
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