Recently I made a commitment to eat more veggies. I mean…really…what dietary rec’s out there tell you to eat LESS veggies?? None!!! 🙂 One solution set I decided on was to add a BIG salad at dinner. And, in order to make it even tastier, I began topping it with homemade salad dressing (store-bought dressings are often
People across the country honored the memory of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King on Monday, 1/17. MLK knew the meaning of sacrifice. He also knew that blind, violent sacrifice would hinder the change he was after. The sacrifice needed was nonviolent, unique, & patient…yet strong. Suffering & sacrifice often go hand in hand. But it’s
A goal without a plan is merely a wish! If you’ve set 2022 goals (or resolutions), good on you!! You’ve accomplished Step #1. Step #2 is creating the habits, systems & structures that will help you achieve those goals. SMART Goals fit the bill! When you create SMART goals, you clarify your ideas, focus your
Despite our best intentions, sometimes we get to the gym & realize that we don’t have enough time to do our full workout. When time-crunched, what’s a person to do? You might be tempted to skip it all together. If you can’t do your full workout…why bother at all?! WRONG answer! If you have 05-10
Weeknight dinners are always a challenge for me…especially when I have evening swim lessons scheduled. Dinners have to be simple, come together fast, yet be tasty. That’s a tall order, for sure! Luckily boneless pork chops perfectly fit these parameters. This recipe is definitely one of my go-to’s! Ingredients 4 boneless pork chops, thin or thick
After the richness of holiday food & drink, I look forward to simple, basic, straight-forward healthful meals. White Chicken Chili made in the slow cooker meets all my requirements for January cooking – it’s warm, satisfying, tasty, healthy AND easy! Pair it with a delish cornbread & a salad & dinner is good-to-go! Serves 6
As an athlete moving your body is a huge part of your life. Keeping your knees healthy is extremely important for long lasting pain-free movement. When your knees are not moving correctly it’s not a matter of “if”, it’s “when” you will experience injury or pain. But luckily you can create good movement (and stay pain
During all the excitement that comes with traveling adventures, it’s important to care for your body. There’s nothing like neck pain or low back pain to put a damper on a fun trip, or to create a difficult distraction while traveling for work. As a physical therapist, I often hear from patients that they want
Nothing beats a great molasses cookie…nothing…except maybe gingerbread. Which is interesting because molasses cookies began as a small cake form of gingerbread. Knowing that connection fully explains why I love them so much. They’re molasses-y sweet, spicy & chewy. I always look forward to making…and eating…these every year! Ingredients 3/4 c melted butter 1/4 c molasses
I am often asked by athletes (not coached by me) to evaluate & comment on the training plan that they have chosen to use. Since I’m a coach, you’d think this would be a no-brainer: take a look & give a quick opinion. And you’d be correct – it’s fairly easy for me to opine