RE-INVENT YOUR FOOD

Yes, leftovers for lunch are something I'm a big fan of.  However, I recognize that there is a large contingency of people who are… not, so much. So- don't throw away what remains after dinner- re-invent it! For example: -Leftover roast whole chicken:  Dice the meat, place in a bowl and add sliced grapes, salt-free […]

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What A Waste! What A WAIST!

An alarming article in today's NY TIMES draws attention to how much we waste, (despite how big so many Americans waists are, excuse the pun, but I have to bring it up!). Some noteworthy stats include: -An average family of four that spends $175/wk on groceries wastes about 25% of purchased food, which equals $2,275 per […]

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JUST MOVE

It always makes an impression on me when I see someone ‘working out’ (or not so much) at a gym… going through the (punitive) motions and clearly NOT enjoying themselves. Sitting on a recliner bike, reading a magazine while very faintly pedaling or hunched over the stairclimber, weight bearing on the arms/wrists. hands with a […]

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Off Season Tune Ups…

While it's important for us athletes to give ourselves some downtime (or, at least, perhaps a bit less structure), the off-season is also a great time to focus on what our weaknesses are.   For me…it's the swim!  The more I improve with cycling & running, the more I want to do those sports!  On […]

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Halloween Candy? No Thanks…

I get this question all the time, since there are many families with kids in our neighborhood:"What are you going to give the trick or treaters?" APPLES! No, I'm not kidding.   While we don't have kids of our own, I recognize via my clients that raising kids Paleo does run the risk of making […]

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Interested In Doing An Ultra?

Chris and I love the Avalon 50 in Catalina Island, which will be held in 2011 on Sat., Jan 15th.  While Chris has many ultras under his belt (which, I must share is NOT fastened with either his Western States 100 belt buckle, nor his Angeles Crest 100!),  I've almost always stuck to marathoning as […]

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Thinking of Running The LA Marathon?

Join the LA Roadrunners for a training run followed by a lecture I'll be giving on Women & Running on Saturday, November 13th, 2010. Click HERE for more info…. It's not too late- come and find out what it's all about! Whether you're a seasoned athlete or brand new to the wonderful sport of running, you'll have […]

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