Today marks the close of a chapter for me; my last day of personal training in Seattle. My husband and I are moving home to California (LA) after three and a half years in the Pacific NW. We'll both race at Ironman World Championships in Kona on 10 October, then head down to LA from […]
Read More ›With soy being so readily available, you may be eating it without even knowing you are doing so! Used not only as a dairy alternative, you'll find soy protein in commercially available bars & shakes, in mock-meats, in sauces, even as a stabilizer in your Vitamin E tablets! It's been promoted as a healthy food […]
Read More ›Raisins and spinach are two of the most alkaline-enhancing foods you can eat! Post workout, after you’ve hydrated, a small box of raisins provide a great source of carbohydrate as part of your recovery process. Later, when you’re ready to move back to lower glycemic foods that you’d choose for all other times of the […]
Read More ›Hello~ As I begin a new year (celebrated my 35th BDAY yesterday), I thought today would be an appropriate time to begin blogging again. After a period of time being intermittent (or completely absent!) from blogging, what better time to start anew on unfinished projects? Lots of exciting things on the horizon as Chris and […]
Read More ›Going on a trip, whether within your own country or abroad need not mean taking a leave of absence from your healthy Paleo lifestyle! Unfortunately, I’ve found that lots of people feel a bit lost, however, when they leave the comforts of home and are faced with NEW food choices, some of which may be […]
Read More ›Saturday was a dream day! I know it sounds odd, but I misunderstood the new qualification rules of how one goes about earning a slot for Ironman World Championships at this particular race. In past years, there were more opportunities at half distance races for a Kona slot. At HI 70.3, there are […]
Read More ›Chris & I are racing tomorrow at IM Hawaii 70.3 and would LOVE some virtual support! Follow us during the race, which starts at 7AM HI Time at: www.ironmanlive.com Thanks!!
Read More ›Well- if you do it my way, using spaghetti SQUASH instead of the traditional, wheat-based dish you're used to! I've written about this fave before, but here's a different , completely grain & dairy-free twist: Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds; bake cut-side down in a dish with water for 45 minutes […]
Read More ›Follow me and provide virtual support! The ironman 70.3 and long course races allow friends & family to follow on line, if you're so inclined! Here's the plan for 2009: Mercer Island 1/2 Marathon, Sunday, 3/22 http://www.mercerislandhalf.com/ Mt. Rainier Long Course Duathlon, Sunday, 4/26 http://www.buduracing.com/pdf/2009%20mt%20rainier%20duathlon%20042609.pdf Kirkland 1/2 Marathon, Sunday, 5/10 http://www.promotionevents.com/events/events-08/khm/index.htm Hawaii 70.3, 5/30 […]
Read More ›What a fantastic way to use up last night's leftover roasted veggies- throw them into the food processor and make a puree to serve as a soup before your main course tonight! I prepared a menagerie of roasted beetroot, carrots, shallots & acorn squash as a side for a roast chicken. Rather than simply […]
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