So yes, spring break. After the polar vortexular winter, I don’t need to tell you how much we were looking forward to this Western Caribbean cruise sailing out of Houston. The flight was smooth and on-time. For us at least. Not so much for our bags. There are few things worse than that sinking feeling [Read More]
March Rewind
I am back from a spring break trip that was definitely “interesting”. One that required making lemonade (and granita and sorbet) out of lemons if you will….but those stories are for another day. I’ve got bags to unpack, laundry to deal with, mail to sort, you know the drill. So for now here are some [Read More]
Currently
Book: Ridiculously Happy! The Secret to Manifesting the Life and Body of your Dreams. This was sent to me by a publisher and I’m not far enough into it yet to have too much of value to say about it. Remember The Secret? It reminds me of that. Positivity breeds positivity and draws the good [Read More]
RRCA Certification
I spent the weekend holed up in an old firehouse with about 40 of my new best buds, geeking out on everything to do about running. 18 hours of intensive training followed by first aid and CPR certifications to get this: Truth be told, I started helping out people with their running years ago. Dishing [Read More]
Pi Day Friday Finds
I can’t let March slip by without sharing some of the things I’ve been enjoying lately. Sadly, I am not enjoying any pie, although there’s a little Pi Day lightning round giveaway going on here. Be Real Shoes. These environmentally friendly barefoot shoes are made right here in the U.S. of A. The super thin “Dermi-Sole [Read More]
March Loving/Not Loving
Loving that the sun’s rays are feeling stronger and spring is right around the corner. Not loving that the wind chill this morning was 2 degrees. Loving that I actually found a new bathing suit that hasn’t been deemed ‘frumpy’ by the peanut gallery (Caveman and kids). Not loving that the other suit I dragged [Read More]
Tips For Dealing With Food Bullies
Have you ever been the target of a food bully? You know, someone who pays way too much attention to the food on your plate and can’t resist making negative comments about it? While I wasn’t the actual victim, over the weekend I had the opportunity to witness a food bully in action on two [Read More]
My Blog Field Trip
Last week I was invited to participate in the Humana Vitality Recipe Refresh Challenge, which took place at Il Mito restaurant and cooking school near Milwaukee, WI. As a team captain, I was charged with directing a group of Vitality Champions, corporate leaders who model and spread the word about healthy living and eating among [Read More]
Weekend Rewind: Wedding Edition
Before we get to the wedding fun, here’s how training went last week: Total Miles: 26 Monday: Yoga Tuesday: 6 miles pace intervals Wednesday: 4 mile run + Pear Sports 30 min Cardio Intervals Thursday: Heavy weights and running drills Friday: 6 miles hill workout Saturday: Rest Sunday: 10 miles Everyday: Pushups and Corework Thankfully [Read More]
Simple Chicken Marsala
Before I get to the recipe, a few randoms: It’s gotten so nice here (35) for today anyway, I think I may be able to do today’s hill workout without a jacket. Caveman’s sister’s wedding is tomorrow. It’s been about 5 years since we’ve had a wedding in the family. Surprise! My 5 by the [Read More]
