As the weather warms up we start gearing up for poolside hangouts, outdoor exercise, boating days & lots of sun. Unfortunately, sun time isn’t always great for our skin & we do need some protection against the harsh rays. A study done by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that the chemicals in
What do nutrition, fitness, and essential oils have in common? Essential oils are not just a nice smelling aroma to enjoy around the house. The many health benefits from using essential oils can fill an encyclopedia. In fact, when those seeking natural, plant-based solutions for their health concerns, I give them a textbook full of
Consistency. It’s not a sexy word. It’s not perfection. It’s not intensity of action. It’s not all or nothing. It’s not a concept that inspires people to sell all their belongings & live out of a VW van! When compared to the high energy of “all in”, consistency seems…well…boring…routine…old-fashioned. I mean who wouldn’t rather do the
Try this delish egg recipe for your Easter breakfast or brunch. It’s a staple at my house…and not just for Easter! 🐣🌷 Makes 10-12 servings Ingredients 10 eggs 1/2 c flour, shifted 1 t baking powder 1/2 t salt 1 pint (16 oz) small curd cottage cheese 1 lb jack cheese, shredded 1/2 c butter, melted
Many of us entering triathlon later in life possess at least some basic experience in one or more of the three disciplines. Conversely, this also means we may lack skills in one or more of those three. From many of the stories I hear, it’s often swimming skills which are lacking. For me personally, swimming
Manufactured sports drinks are certainly convenient…but they also contain artificial flavors & colors. If you’d like a sports drink option that is less expensive & doesn’t contain ingredients you can’t pronounce, here ya go! Ingredients 1/4 c sugar 1/4 t salt 1/4 c hot water 1/4 c orange juice (not concentrate) plus 2 T lemon
I started my day today with a little self-chat. Do you ever have these…these back-and-forth conversations where you try to play devil’s advocate, you try to be objective…with yourself? Impossible, right? Yet I try all the time! Today’s “conversation” was about whether I should work out today or not. When I lay out the details
I know…it’s a bit late for St. Patty’s Day. But you’ll wanna make this cake over & over again. It is downright A-MA-ZING! ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ Note: This cake is quite large. I routinely make 1/2 a recipe & bake in a 9 x 13 casserole pan (easier than round cake pans). Also, I have never iced it
Recently, I learned of a coworker who was participating in a weight loss challenge. Or rather, this was more of a nutrition restriction challenge. It requires 30 days of “cleansing” the body of the toxic substance that is sugar. Surely it took some guts for her to share the details of the challenge with the
Need a midweek go-to recipe? This is it! I regularly make this & love how delish & healthful it is. Black beans, sweet potatoes, ground beef. Yum-O! 2 T olive oil 1 med onion, diced 1 small green bell pepper, diced (I often use Poblano Chilies instead) 1 T minced garlic 1 T chopped green