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Why Your Holiday Party Increases Your Injury Risk
The Christmas season comes with fun-filled occasions like office parties and family gatherings. But did you know your holiday party could make you more prone to injury? These events usually involve seasonal comfort foods, alcohol, dancing and late nights . . ....
How Food Can Be A Runners Secret Weapon To Recovery
Have you just completed a big race or season of multiple races? Are you not bouncing back from your runs as quickly as you’d like? Do you have some big goals for power and performance you’d like to reach during your next race? Then read on to find out how food can...
5 Tips for Runners to Maximize the Off Season
As we follow-up with our running clients who completed a St. Jude event last weekend, the conversation often leads to . . . . “what now?” Our answer . . . “maximize your off-season” See, the grueling nature of marathon training and the demands on your body during...
Friday Foodspiration: Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake
Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake This Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake sounds like an indulgence and an absolute NO if you are watching your carbs. But, this holiday season you can enjoy your cheesecake and even share it will your carb conscious friends. They may not believe you...
Simple Swaps for Healthy Holiday Baking
One of my favorite holiday traditions is baking. I have such fond memories of being in the kitchen with family between Thanksgiving and Christmas. One grandmother was famous for her fudge and the other her peanut brittle (both things my kids look forward to having...
Friday Foodspiration: Pumpkin Grain Free Granola
We just celebrated Thanksgiving, but are we tired of pumpkin yet? Of course not! In fact, I buy the big cans of pumpkin puree at Costco and always have a little leftover after measuring out what I need for bread or pie or (my husbands favorite) cheesecake. A little...
Wake Up Early Even On Dark Days
The alarm goes off and for a moment I just want to stay wrapped up in bed. When it’s cold outside and cozy in bed, it’s much more tempting to hit the snooze button for ‘just 10 more minutes’. But, on these darker, colder mornings as we quickly approach winter, we...
Friday Foodspiration: Banana Bread Bites
Imagine a cross between banana bread and donut holes . . . yes, it’s as good as you imagine. And when you take away the gluten, dairy, and refined sugars it is still so satisfying on a cool fall morning. Banana Bread Bites Ingredients 3 Ripe Bananas 2 tbs Ground...
Get UP and Get FIT (Even when you don’t feel like it)!
What are your plans for the day? Does it include ANY exercise? See, we all have the same 24 hours in a day. I wonder how many people choose to use just 30 minutes of this time on doing some form of exercise. A simple healthy habit of 30 minutes of exercise might...
Friday Foodspiration: Seared Scallops and Asparagus
This may just be the leanest, cleanest, metabolism boosting meal possible. Yet, it’s far from boring or flavorless. Scallops can be a bit pricey at a restaurant, but when you watch for a seafood sale at your local market you can make them at home very reasonably. A...