First it was the new year. Now it’s the looming arrival of a spring vacation to warmer weather. I’m surrounded by people who are making, breaking and remaking resolutions about fitness and eating. For most of them, fitness isn’t about feeling better or being healthier, but rather about weight.
I’m surrounded by information about food and [...]
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Tag Archive: nutrition
Healthy Eating
Lunch at Home
I’ve recently realized that when you work at home, fast food isn’t really all that fast. It’s also a calorie sink. I’ve made two multi-day lunches built entirely from leftovers, random fridge veggies and the stuff in my pantry. Each takes only minutes of prep work.
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa is very versatile and absorbs flavors well. I [...]
Bringing Back the 40 Days
I’m bringing back the 40 Days challenge. Why? Because at the end of the year, as clients throw urgent projects my way and the holidays spiral out of control, what I need most is a little time for myself each day for brain and body. That time may involve exercise or it might just mean [...]
40 Days: The Final Day
I can’t believe how quickly the 40 days has gone, and how much this has become part of my routine. Thanks to everyone who has followed me, commented and emailed me privately. It’s been a huge help!
I dragged my injured foot and head cold out into the 44-degree air this morning. I’d been desperate to [...]
40 Days: Day 39
I’m running out of ways to explain away my lack of exercise, so I’ll tell a funny story. This morning, I took a sinus pill. Naturally, my curious 3-year-old asked what it was. I explained that it was to fix the congestion in my head. “Mommy, how does the medicine know to go up to [...]
40 Days: Day 38
This afternoon, I decided to do a bit of a light workout: stretching, sit-ups, push-ups, triceps dips. What surprised me the most was how winded I felt, like there wasn’t enough air in the room. I pretty quickly decided that this wasn’t the wisest course of action, and went back to doing my thing in [...]
40 Days: Day 37
I’m feeling increasingly funky about the end of the 40 Day challenge. I love a good challenge. I like things that force me to set goals and get organized. The problem is that this challenge has left me wanting more. It’s not enough that I’ve spent 40 days almost studying my body, understanding the relationships [...]
40 Days: Day 36
This was going to be a rockin’ day. I was going to do a butt-kicking workout and end this challenge strong. And then I woke up feeling just as worn out as yesterday, but with the added bonus of a sore throat and sneezing. So much for that strong finish.
Today’s Workout
Cardio: None.
Stretch/Strength: None.
Nutrition
Hydration: 64 ounces.
Fruits [...]
10 Tips From a Personal Trainer
I’m usually not much of a straight-up link reposter, but I thought that this one, from the Huffington Post, was the best set of no-nonsense fitness tips that I’d seen in one place. So behold: the Top 10 Tips From a Personal Trainer.
40 Days: Day 35
I’m sticking with the abbreviated travel-format post for today. My flight was delayed and I didn’t get home until midnight. By the time I unwound and fell asleep, it was after 1:00. Naturally, the kiddo was excited that Mommy was coming home in the morning, and was wide awake before 6:00.
Nutrition
Hydration: Moderate.
Fruits & Veggies: Moderate. [...]
