This post contains affiliate links. One way or another, I made it through the first month of 2024, and while it wasn’t pretty, it is February and we are a tiny bit closer to spring so I’m going to call that a win. I’m sitting down with Deborah, Coco and you for a little catch-up [Read More]
Healthy Things To Do For Your Body and the Planet
I’m learning so much as I do research and make lifestyle adjustments in an effort to heal my rogue autoimmune system. There’s a genetic component in autoimmune disease, and I already told you about the dietary changes I’m making to hopefully bring down my anti-thyroid-antibodies (ATAs). There are also a variety of environmental factors that [Read More]
Tips for Staying Healthy and Active Through Menopause and Beyond
A special thanks to Equelle® for sponsoring this post. I’ve been struggling with menopause symptoms for a while now. Everybody’s different and the menopause experience varies by individual, but personally my first indication that something was up happened during peri-menopause when my running pace slowed down, seemingly overnight. While I’ve mostly made peace with [Read More]
5 Ways to Stay Healthy When Training Through Cold/Flu Season
Following the deadliest flu season in 40 years last year, staying healthy as I train for the Tokyo Marathon in early March is a top priority. I’m washing my hands like a madwoman, covering my mouth when I sneeze, eating well, staying hydrated and urging my kids to do the same. Fingers crossed, we’ll be [Read More]
5 Healthy Hacks That Save Your Time and Sanity
This post is sponsored by thinkThin but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. Making healthy choices when it comes to exercise and nutrition can be challenging. Add in the fact that we’re all busy working, going places and caring for others, it’s easy for those healthy choices to fall by the wayside. [Read More]
5 Ways to Take in Enough Protein
Protein. You know we need it, especially us athletes and fitness lovers. It’s so important for recovery because it contains essential amino acids that help repair and rebuild muscles after they’ve been torn down by tough workouts. When I track my food intake, I almost always max out fat first and often struggle to take [Read More]
How Will You Finish This Year Strong?
If this year was a race, now would be the time you turn the corner, see the finish line, and start your finishing kick (you’ve got one, right?). Despite how the rest of the year might have gone, it’s always nice to finish strong. That’s my theory anyway, and finish strong is exactly what I’m [Read More]
Five Ways to Boost Your Immune System + Giveaway
Thanks to Amazing Grass and Fit Approach for sponsoring this post. With fall marathon season in full swing, many of us are pushing our bodies to get those workouts in. Combine that with school being back in session and fall weather creeping in….and out…and you’ve got a perfect storm of things that can compromise the [Read More]
Healthy On-the-Go Fridge Essentials
I’m shipping out this week! At last it’s time to head across the pond to run the Berlin Marathon. I’ve spent months training and planning travel and weeks organizing what I’ll be bringing with me but the fun doesn’t stop there. A mom’s job is never done. My teenage daughter is traveling with me but [Read More]
