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There is something fresh and clean about a New Year . . . and I love it! Maybe it’s the cold crisp air, or that my house is less cluttered with holiday decor put away. Really, I think it’s more of a mindset. . . the past year is behind us with all its wins and...

It’s a story we hear a lot around here. . . “I know what I should be doing, and I guess I could find the time, but I just can’t get myself to actually do the exercises . . . I guess I’m just lazy.” I know we all have those days when we feel lazy from time to time...

Inspired by my love for cornbread and leftover Christmas cranberries . . . I have loved cornbread since I was a kid, but over the past few years, I have realized that corn products no longer love me. My body doesn’t run best when fueled by corn so I try to avoid...

Health and wellness exploded in 2017 thanks to cutting-edge scientific research. Thanks to authors skilled at breaking down hard to understand concepts I was able to find some easy to digest information. Thus, I did a lot of reading over the past year. I thought I...

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 . . ....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...