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]
Cue the Snow, Cold and Darkness
Winter has come early to these parts. The front blew in on 40 mph winds on Halloween, dumping 5.5″ of snow in our town. The premature snow, winter-level temps and the darkness of the time-change put an abrupt end to a way-too-short autumn season. Welcome to Chibera where winter is 8 months long! Here’s how [Read More]
When Is Enough Enough?
The weather outside is frightful. October is blowing out of here like a ghoul. Snow is coming down sideways and I’m pretty sure any trick or treaters we may have gotten have decided against braving the elements. We’ll see. It’s cozy in here though. I’ve got a fire going and some fall essential oils in the [Read More]
Butternut Squash Soup with Pears and Apples
Now that it’s full-on fall here, I’m all about cozy comfort and warmth: Fuzzy socks, warm sweaters and the aroma of delicious soup bursting with autumn flavors. What better time to share some of my favorite fall soup recipes? Let’s start with Butternut Squash Soup with Pears and Apples. Between the sweet nature of the [Read More]
The Rundown: Welcome to Autoimmune Paleo
It was another single-parenting week. Originally we were supposed to accompany the Caveman to Utah, but Thing 2 had music obligations so we stayed behind. C’est la vie. Here’s how my workouts went: Monday: Rest Tuesday: Unscheduled rest (work and dr appt = nada) Wednesday: Run 3 miles Thursday: Trail Run + Tabata Friday: Trail [Read More]
October Runfessions: Spooky Edition
It’s getting to be that dark, spooky time of year. What better time to open up the Runfessional for the Runfession Friday Linkup? It’s always good to bare our sweaty souls and soles and start a new month with a clean slate, am I right? Let’s get started: Halloween is just about here. Even though [Read More]
If Loving Trails is Wrong I Don’t Want to Be Right
Is it just me or can you feel it? Feel 2019 just slipping on by? I mean face it: Halloween is fast approaching, I’m already planning Thanksgiving dinner and after that it’s a veritable free-fall straight on through to New Year’s Eve. Here’s how my workouts went. Do I detect a pattern? Monday: Rest Tuesday: [Read More]
Planes, Trains, Automobiles and a Marathon
First off CONGRATULATIONS CHICAGO MARATHONERS! This week was about so much more than my workouts, so I’m going to skip the daily play-by-play because, let’s be real: Who cares? I worked out, it got done, end of story. It was a whirlwind week to say the least. In true Chiberian fashion, we went from 80 [Read More]
Last-Minute Chicago Marathon Tips and Stuff
You signed up, you trained, you sweated more than your share, you probably cussed a little (or a lot), you tapered and finally, Chicago Marathon race weekend is upon us! If you’re new to the Chicago Marathon, WELCOME! As you probably know, it’s one of the largest marathons in the world with over 45,000 runners. [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]
