Awesome Cheat Day Find: Protein Cookies
A quirky little company called Lenny & Larry’s had the novel idea to take a delicious cookie and turn it into a protein-packed food bomb. Maybe someday I’ll be able to shake their hands, but for now I’ll just support them by purchasing their awesome products. Continue reading Awesome Cheat Day Find: Protein Cookies
Reality Check: Nutrition Tracking Update
It’s been 3 weeks since I began tracking my calorie and macronutrient intake with MyFitnessPal, so I thought I would share my progress and insights so far (part of keeping myself accountable!). Continue reading Reality Check: Nutrition Tracking Update
Dog Nutrition: Not Just for Hipsters *Recipe*
Whether it’s pets or kids, we trust brands to have their best interests at heart, but it seems some of the more “profitable” brands have become so by using substandard ingredients and corner-cutting methods. Where companies like Purina get off deciding that dogs suddenly eat crispy-crunchy cereal, rather than whole meats and plants, is beyond me. Continue reading Dog Nutrition: Not Just for Hipsters *Recipe*
Recovery 101
Recovering from a tough workout is a science – there are so many different factors both before and after your workout that help determine how much benefit your muscles will get out of it, and in contrast, how sore you’re going to be the next day. Proper recovery techniques are also necessary to avoid both short- and long-term injury. Continue reading Recovery 101
The Wonders of Hemp – *Vegan Protein Shake Recipe!*
I’ve been using great tasting plant-based protein to make morning shakes that are high in protein and pretty low on carbs and calories. Not to mention freaking delicious. Continue reading The Wonders of Hemp – *Vegan Protein Shake Recipe!*
Respect the Feet – The Art and Science of Picking Good Workout Shoes
For the benefit of all, I’ve put together some brief suggestions based on different types of workouts and shoe brands that I’ve owned and tried on personally, so you can easily decode the shoe store’s myriad selections. Continue reading Respect the Feet – The Art and Science of Picking Good Workout Shoes
Run For Your Life – If I Can Do It, Anyone Can
I’m still a little surprised that I’m sitting here writing about my running journey, given that the assessment of several physical therapists from 2005-2009 was that I would probably never be able to run comfortably. And yet here I am, feeling better than ever, having run upwards of 450mi and raced my first half marathon just since the start of 2013. I suffer from a chronic … Continue reading Run For Your Life – If I Can Do It, Anyone Can
How to Count Macros and Make Sense of Nutrition Data
If you’re trying to lean up or lose weight, and have a sedentary job like me, you’re going to be surprised at how much you overeat when you’re not consciously thinking about it, and how much easier it is to control bad eating habits when you can visualize what it’s doing to your body. Continue reading How to Count Macros and Make Sense of Nutrition Data
Exodus: Five Tips to Start Your Fitness Journey
Have you ever just felt terrible in your own skin? If you’re a woman, I’m going to guess the answer is yes, at least some of the time (thx hormones). No matter how hard we try to fill our lives (and our stomachs) with “healthy habits,” there are still some days when we wake up just feeling blah. And some days, that’s okay. But when you think … Continue reading Exodus: Five Tips to Start Your Fitness Journey
Health is Wealth – small health gallery with 30 pics to kick start your health.
Originally posted on Quantum Leap Journey Change:
I believe sometimes images can have a bigger influence than thousand persuasive words ever will, and in the spirit of sharing something from health and wellness category today, I decided to simply post a small gallery of random “health” concerned photos from my “healthy folder” from my computer. Start with making friends with at least a few of… Continue reading Health is Wealth – small health gallery with 30 pics to kick start your health.
Nutrition Not Just a Health Concern Anymore…
With obesity on the rise in the United States, more and more people are trying to get a word in edgewise when it comes to the discussion of our national nutrition. While scanning the news today, I found two contrasting stories which illustrate exactly what I am talking about. Apparently nutrition is becoming more and more integrated with education as well as the entertainment and … Continue reading Nutrition Not Just a Health Concern Anymore…
Rave Review: Shakesmart
If you’re a workout fanatic like I am, then you’ll be happy to hear that there is an AMAZING and affordable way to supplement your workouts with healthy fruit and protein–and it happens to be just steps away from the Aztec Recreation Center here at SDSU. Shake Smart was started this year by two State business students, Kevin Gelfand and Martin Reiman, when they realized … Continue reading Rave Review: Shakesmart
the hurt guru 