I love to read – fiction, non-fiction, self-help, autobiographies, biographies…whatever. Give me a book & a comfy chair & I’m happy for hours! Now that the weather is turning chillier & the house is so toasty & warm…it’s a great time to read. If you’re looking for a few ideas, here is my Top 5
Silly question, right?! I mean…who doesn’t want better results from the time they spend exercising? So how do we get better results? You know some of the factors: proper workout structure gradual increase in intensity or volume adequate rest & recovery. But there’s another factor you might not have considered…and, if done regularly, it’ll improve
We all need inspiration at times. Believe me…I get it. I’m always looking online for interesting exercise ideas, new swim workouts, you name it! So, in the spirit of sharing, here are my weight workouts from this week! I do Lower Body on 1 day & then Upper Body on another. Give a try &
Moo Shu Pork is one of my fav Chinese dishes. But it is a bit time-intensive to make. This is why I am so happy to have found this dish! It is a super flavorful, super-fast Moo Shu alternative perfect for a weeknight dinner! Ingredients 1 lb sausage, with or without casing (I really like chorizo!)
Oh, to sleep like a baby…or a kitten (as the case may be)! Do you wish for better sleep? I know I sure do. I don’t have a sleep disorder (like insomnia or apnea), but I do find that my sleep quality is irregular – some nights it’s great, some nights it’s not. While our
Truth – I LOVE pickled things. Well…real truth…I love pickled things…EXCEPT for pickles! That’s what makes this recipe so awesome. It has all the stuff I love about pickled foods (crunchy, vinegary, tangy goodness), but it’s not pickles! And frankly, these onions & jalapenos are just so darn good on everything. My mouth is watering just
I just completed a backpacking trip in the Sawtooths where we covered 7 miles on Day 1 & 13 miles on Day 2. This was an amazing trip full of spectacular wilderness scenery & high mountain lakes. Aside from the mileage, my biggest challenge was fueling. For this trip I had several requirements for my food: Lightweight
There’s nothing like a fresh, soft, warm homemade bun. But with the time needed for yeast dough to rise…and rise again…who has that kind of time?! That’s why I’m so glad I found this quick recipe. In truth it takes me about 1 hour to make…but still plenty fast for tonight’s hamburgers…or garbanzo burgers! Enjoy!
As a coach I patiently wait for this phrase: “But it feels SO weird!” Why? Because when a client says this I KNOW we’re making progress. It doesn’t matter what it is – it could be running, piano playing or weight lifting. If you’re trying to learn the finer details of how to do something, the
I LOVE eggs…but for years I stayed away from the soft-boiled variety. Is it done…is it not done… ??? Hard to tell when you can’t see the inside! Thankfully I found a foolproof recipe that steams, rather than boils, them. And now these yummy soft-COOKED eggs are on my regular menu! Ingredients 1-6 large eggs, cold (right out