Regional Eating- Italian

Going on a trip, whether within your own country or abroad need not mean taking a leave of absence from your healthy Paleo lifestyle!   Unfortunately, I’ve found that lots of people feel a bit lost, however, when they leave the comforts of home and are faced with NEW food choices, some of which may be […]

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A great day at the races!

Saturday was a dream day!  I know it sounds odd, but I misunderstood the new qualification rules of how one goes about earning a slot for Ironman World Championships at this particular race.   In past years, there were more opportunities at half distance races for a Kona slot.   At HI 70.3, there are […]

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FOLLOW US LIVE

Chris & I are racing tomorrow at IM Hawaii 70.3 and would LOVE some virtual support! Follow us during the race, which starts at 7AM HI Time at: www.ironmanlive.com Thanks!!

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Spaghetti’ & Meatballs- healthy?

Well- if you do it my way, using spaghetti SQUASH instead of the traditional, wheat-based dish you're used to!  I've written about this fave before, but here's a different , completely grain & dairy-free twist: Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds; bake cut-side down in a dish with water for 45 minutes […]

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Racing’s just around the corner!

Follow me and provide virtual support!   The ironman 70.3 and long course races allow friends & family to follow on line, if you're so inclined! Here's the plan for 2009: Mercer Island 1/2 Marathon, Sunday, 3/22 http://www.mercerislandhalf.com/ Mt. Rainier Long Course Duathlon, Sunday, 4/26 http://www.buduracing.com/pdf/2009%20mt%20rainier%20duathlon%20042609.pdf Kirkland 1/2 Marathon, Sunday, 5/10 http://www.promotionevents.com/events/events-08/khm/index.htm Hawaii 70.3, 5/30 […]

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Start Dinner with Soup?

What a fantastic way to use up last night's leftover roasted veggies- throw them into the food processor and make a puree to serve as a soup before your main course tonight!   I prepared a menagerie of roasted beetroot, carrots, shallots & acorn squash as a side for a roast chicken. Rather than simply […]

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Trussing A Chicken

Do you truss your chicken?  That's 'truss' NOT 'trust'!  OK, enough being funny (or maybe that wasn't funny anyway….) One of my favorite things to do is to get lost in a cookbook.  As such, my close friends and family know that a great Christmas, Birthday or any occasion gift for me is a cookbook. […]

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Paleo Fare for Superbowl Sunday

With Superbowl Sunday just days away, perhaps you’ve already begun to wonder how you’re going to be the host(ess) with the most(ess) and entertain all your friends for the big day, without sabotaging all your weight loss efforts that you’ve made so far this January! No need to worry, there are other ways to go […]

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Don’t Let The Weather Stop You

Have you found a mode of exercise that you love, but feel that you can’t enjoy it year round, perhaps due to shorter winter days, or cold temperatures? Keep your love of your activity in mind and get creative!       -If you’re into running but don’t want to run alone in the dark […]

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Staying Fit on Vacation

Did you finally decide to hop on your scale, or into your favorite jeans, after returning from your Christmas Holiday, only to find that you've gained some unwanted pounds? It doesn't have to be that way- and you don't need to deprive yourself from enjoying all a vacation has to offer! How do you do […]

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