People often say, it’s the little things in life that make the biggest impact. I say, it’s the smallest parts of your body that cause the biggest problem. The piriformis is a small muscle deep in your hip, and it has give me trouble for years. It runs diagonally...
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Friday Foodspiration: Cinnamon Almonds
Just like the candied nuts you are used to getting during the holidays. These have a sweet crunchy outer layer and just sticky enough to clump together. The difference here. . . no corn syrups or processed sugars. All natural goodness! Ingredients: 1 lb Raw Almonds 1...
7 Training Truths To Keep You Motivated When You Are Too Busy To Exercise
It seems nearly impossible to fit exercise into an already busy schedule. And isn’t that what we all are right now. . . busy! Can we all agree that exercise is important to our health? I have to say, it is even more important to my sanity. No one ever argues with me...
Uncovering the Myths and Magic of Kineseo Tape
What is that brightly colored tape covering athletes at your favorite sporting event?***Kinesio Tape*** Thanks to the 2008 Olympic games, Kinesio tape became a household name. Previously, just purchased through athletic trainer or physical therapist suppliers, you can...
Friday Foodspiration: Winter Squash Crab Soup
Cream of crab soup may be my favorite food ever. Especially in the winter. Rich, creamy, and warm mixed with sweet succulent crab meat. Unfortunately, the heavy cream and sherry don’t sit so well with me. Also, not very nutrient dense for the calories I am...
How to Return to Real Life After a Marathon
When a recipe for Cheesy, BBQ, Bacon Pasta I knew this would be a yummy comfort food for this fall. I also knew it was going to need quite a few modifications to make it gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and low carb. It actually turned out to have none of the same...
Friday Foodspiration: Holiday Green Beans
No need for canned cream of something soup here. Crisp green beans are tossed with crunchy toasted hazelnuts and sweet dried cranberries. A beautiful and healthy side dish for your holiday table. Ingredients: 2/3 cups Toasted Hazelnuts, chopped 1-2 pounds Green Beans,...
9 Last Minute Marathon Tips That Will Improve Your Race This Weekend
You have trained for months through the heat, rain, and now cold mornings. You now prepare to carb load for your weekend race. But, is there anything else you can do this late in the game to prepare? It may be the little things that will improve your time and...
Friday Foodspiration: Roasted Fall Vegetables
I bet pumpkin and sweet potatoes got all the attention on your Thanksgiving table, didn’t they? I pulled out some lesser loved fall vegetables for a yummy (and super easy) side dish to go with leftover turkey. Your body is going to love you for this. . . Brussel...
3 Things You Can’t Ignore if You Want to Stay Healthy Over the Holidays
Tips and tricks are all over the web on staying slim over the holidays. From navigating the buffet line to insane post cookie binge workouts. The reality is, the holidays are hard. There is little margin in our schedules for self care and it seems like all activities...