Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of Erin’s article on Restrictive Diets & Athletes. Here’s the link to read Part 1. “Last week I outlined the pitfalls of food restriction in athletes. Underfueling, whether intentional or unintentional, can lead to a host of short & long-term detriments to your training & health. So how can
Basil pesto is one of my favorite things to make. But what’s a cook to do when the Summer basil’s not yet ready? Make other kinds of pesto – of course! In case you didn’t know, the word “pesto” originates from the Genoa word “pesto” which means to “pound” or “crush”. Typically comprised of 5
“Most athletes I’ve encountered tend toward a ‘more is better’ approach in their training. In the case of nutrition, however, this usually manifests in ‘less is better’, as in: restriction & weight loss is the path to better performance. I’ve seen athletes cut out entire food groups (like fruits & starches) or dramatically shift their
There is NOTHING like fresh pasta. The texture of I-just-channeled-my-Italian-grandmother-to-make-these-noodles is so different – chewy, soft, supple. And while it does take a bit of work (and some specialty equipment – a food processor & a manual pasta machine), when you bite into your handmade pasta, you won’t want anything else! Take the time –
Learning…it’s never a linear process. Our human brains are amazing, but they are not computers. We can’t simply put the info in & expect things to be repeatable & duplicatable. For most of us, learning is “one step forward, two steps back” approach where things get better one day & then seemingly worse the next.
With Spring comes a renewed desire to get things done. For me that includes tackling my continually-expanding reading list!! I always feel like I have way more books to read than I have time for. But…little by little…page by page…I do get a few read. Need a book idea or two? Check out my 2023
“I’ll admit to being nervous about how the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas 5K & Half Marathon would go for me. I am experimenting with lower volume, higher intensity training & the longest I had run since Oct 2022 was 6.5 miles. Truthfully, I wasn’t 100% onboard with this new training plan & I was
Salmon is such a great weeknight dinner. It’s quick to thaw, fast to cook, versatile to flavor & oh so good to eat! The only downside is that lots of salmon recipes seem to have sugary sauces that go on top. In my search for no-sugar recipes, I came across this one. It’s really quite
As some of you know I play piano. I’ve been taking lessons & playing in recitals for years & years & years & years…. Aside from my love for the instrument & classical music, I find my piano practice to be the perfect place to experiment & learn. When I try new practice & performance
For adults, signing up for learn-to-swim lessons is always a challenge. Unfortunately, we often let our fears & egos hold us back. So, it’s particularly important that, when we make the decision to take swim lessons, we set aside fear & ego to learn to swim. What do we fear…besides the water itself? We