I love smoothes!! I drink one almost every day. I find that they are a GREAT way to get high-quality nutrients into my daily diet. While many smoothies can be quite high in sugar & carbs, I’ve been experimenting with predominantly veggie-based mixes. Recently I was asked by a client just exactly what was in
“I had never seen a triathlon in person, let alone participate in one. I was well aware of the physical requirements, but it was hard to truly know what to expect. It turns out that the ‘Ironman experience’ is everything everyone said it would be…and more. At about 3 wks out it hit me. I
I recently visited Stuttgart & experienced the fabulousness of the Christmas Markets. What a great concept!! You’re outside in the frosty cold air, eating pretzels, sipping toasty warm mulled wine & shopping. It’s all good!! To keep the holiday spirit going I’m bringing homemade gluhwein (it translates to “glow wine”…which is truly how you feel
You exercise regularly. How would you define yourself? Are you an “athlete” or an “exerciser”? Many people hesitate to call themselves “athletes” because “athletes” are people who go to the Olympics or get paid to do a sport. And…really…what does it matter? I say it ABSOLUTELY matters because how we view & define ourselves (i.e.,
Let the pumpkin recipes flow!! Have I mentioned that I LOVE pumpkin??!! In all ways – be it sweet or savory – I LOVE pumpkin! My daughter & I made these fun muffins a few weekends ago & they disappeared by end of day. Yes, they are that good!! Ingredients Pumpkin Muffins 1-3/4 c flour
“NEVER STOP TRYING. A quest for the top of the podium. If you know me, I am not the most talented athlete, but I will train hard & not give up. I believe in my coach & the training program. Even if I disagree with the volume of running the past few months, I managed
In 2009 my parents, my daughter & I traveled to South Africa, Botswana & Zambia (back to the village where I was born!). The sights, the sounds & the animals (of course) were memorable. But so was the food! After experiencing South African Bobotie firsthand, I quickly found a recipe that would help me to recreate
I came across a quote the other day that got me thinking. The truth may be puzzling. It may take some work to grapple with. It may be counterintuitive. Carl Sagan The older I get the more I agree with this concept that life is counterintuitive. The more life I live the less secure I
Brussels sprouts. These little gems have gotten a really bad rap. So many people THINK they don’t like them. And truthfully…if you’ve only had them boiled…I’m right there with ya! Blech!! In fact, boiling them (or overcooking them) actually enhances the bitter flavor that most of us dislike. But…if you roast them…well now…EVERYTHING changes! Roasting
“Whether you’re an athlete or an everyday exerciser, often overlooked is the role that tight pelvic floor muscles play in creating pain or dysfunction. As a physical therapist with additional training in pelvic floor rehabilitation, a passion of mine is working with patients on pelvic floor health. There are many reasons someone may seek pelvic