Making healthy eating choices over the weekend when you’re at home is easy enough if you’ve cleaned out your kitchen and done just a little bit of prep. Eating on the go is equally as simple, with only the smallest amount of planning. But how can you handle a co-worker who’s constantly bringing in goodies […]
Read More ›If the idea of a salad leaves you a little ho-hum, chances are you’re thinking of the typical, boring version consisting of iceberg lettuce, some mushy tomatoes, a lemon wedge, and perhaps a bit of shredded carrot. This combo is OK in a pinch and better than not eating any veggies at all, yes, but […]
Read More ›The more I race, the more I learn. Not just about how best to mentally prepare or what strategies to employ, but about myself. About what things I allow to serve as motivators to dig deeper and push harder than I had before, as well as attempting to discern which might have the […]
Read More ›I’m coming to you live from the big island today and I’m back to race one of my favorite courses, Ironman Hawaii 70.3, which will take place tomorrow at 7 A.M. local time. In years past, this course has served as my qualifier for Ironman World Championships, held each year in October just South […]
Read More ›If you’ve ever tried to lose weight in the past, you are probably all too familiar with one of the most common approaches: counting calories. Without a doubt, it’s a difficult habit to nip in the bud, and it doesn’t help when you read articles suggesting that with Paleo, calories don’t count, or that […]
Read More ›We all want to look and feel our best. But it takes planning to implement a healthy, Paleo lifestyle – setting aside time to plan the menu for the coming week, writing the grocery list accordingly, scheduling time for your cooking sessions, and making sure you carve out time for regular activity are all equally […]
Read More ›Finding a mode of exercise you enjoy can be difficult. Whether you’ve been stuck in an exercise rut, or simply never really found your physical activity groove in the first place, once you find an awesome spin class or the most incredible running group, you may find yourself categorizing yourself as an exercise lover after […]
Read More ›“I’d love to try Paleo, but it’s just too expensive.” How often have you heard this remark? Granted, the first time you go to the farmer’s market or organic grocer, armed with a shopping list of grass fed meats, wild fish and copious amounts of veggies it can seem costly, especially if your routine […]
Read More ›During my two-year stint following a vegan diet, I was sure I was getting enough protein from the plants I was eating. After all, we’re led to believe you can actually meet your percent daily value (DV) of protein by consuming an assortment of legumes, nuts and seeds. The USDA themselves tell us so! […]
Read More ›Are you someone who thrives in a group setting? Perhaps that 6 A.M. Cross Fit workout is what pulls you out of bed with a fire in your belly to compete your guts out? Maybe you’re more the solo type and there’s nothing more appealing than a meditative trail run that allows you to […]
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