I’m a distance runner. There’s nothing I love more than hitting the pavement early in the morning, enjoying the quiet time in a city that’s otherwise always booming. After years running, an injury was pretty much inevitable. A sprained ankle a few years ago (an accident unrelated to running) put me off my feet for … Continue reading Getting Injured Sucks
I recently had someone object to working out at home because, “their space is small and cluttered.” I get it. But guess what? I live in a small two-bedroom with three other people. And all of our stuff. And I make it work. How? Well, a few ways: I work really hard to keep clutter … Continue reading My Fitness Basket (Or, Working Out in a Tiny Space)
Ah, Halloween... The time of year when children trick or treat... and the adults binge on the candy. The lead-up is always hectic. Deciding what to be, getting the costumes ready, planning the best routes to get the best treats, and buying all the sweets. But stop! Before you take a step towards the candy … Continue reading It’s Halloween…
Aaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!! The past month has been ridiculous around here. Lots of evening events, lots of late nights, and, of course, lots of opportunities to derail any sort of healthy eating. I can’t say I’ve managed perfectly to stay on track, and my workouts have suffered for lack of time or from being too tired in … Continue reading Eating Well During Chaos
Meal Prep for Absolute Beginners I know, I know... yet another meal prep post. It’s trendy to meal prep! But so many people don’t know how to do it well. To be honest, there is trial and error to the process. When I stated I made a fair share of mistakes in my attempts to … Continue reading Meal Prep for Absolute Beginners
I’m running a five-day nutrition group this week to give people a sneak peek into what it really means to eat “clean.” I’m going to be honest. I used to struggle with nutrition. I grew up in a home where the answer to gaining weight was an extreme diet (I can’t even look at a … Continue reading Nutrition is Kind of a Big Deal
I was planning to start a new weight training program this morning. Instead, Christina Yang found her way into my head. "Shut up. Dance it out." I'm trying to see the good in something I know is ending. It's bittersweet. So I shut up. I turned up the music. I tuned out the distraction. And … Continue reading Dance it Out
