As of yesterday it has been two weeks since I've made a proper trip to the grocery store. Determined not to order in I was stuck with an extremely boring dinner option: broccoli, brown rice, and garbanzo beans. While searching through my refrigerator for some inspiration, I had an idea. I would attempt to make a peanut curry sauce for one. The outcome of my sauce creation was just what I … [Read more...] about Peanut Curry Sauce for One
Archives for January 2012
Going Back For {the} More {Fitness Magazine 1/2 Marathon}
What memories do you have of your worst running race? Did you learn anything from that race? What made that race stand out from other "bad races" that made it your worst? Thanks Jess, for such a positive start to this blog post. If you've ran a number of races you probably have one race that stands out as being "the bad one". My bad run happened on April 25, 2010 at the More/Fitness Magazine … [Read more...] about Going Back For {the} More {Fitness Magazine 1/2 Marathon}
Recommended: A Trip to the New Balance Track & Field Center
Run nerds, this is a recommendation that's all for you! If you haven't been to the Armory Track (aka New Balance Track & Field Center) head uptown asap for a little inspiration or for a track race of your own. Where: 216 Fort Washington Avenue What & When: NYRR Night at the Races, The National Track & Field Hall of Fame, or watch a track meet. Admittedly, I'm too intimidated to … [Read more...] about Recommended: A Trip to the New Balance Track & Field Center
Roasted Sweet Potato,Kale and Tahini Rice Bowl
Dinner last night was simple and quick (thanks to frozen organic brown rice from trader joe's). Roasted Sweet Potato, Kale and Tahini Rice Bowl (serves 1) Ingredients - 1/2 cup brown rice (frozen if you can find it) - 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and diced) - 3 cups of kale (washed, de-stemmed and torn or cut into small pieces) - 1/4 cup of dried cranberries - 1 … [Read more...] about Roasted Sweet Potato,Kale and Tahini Rice Bowl
Five Five Ways to Push Past a Plateau
I hit a bit of a writing block today, so I headed to my Facebook wall to find out your fitness questions. Ellie wrote that she wants to know how to get past a plateau. Without having more information about her specific plateau, here are five things you can do to push past a plateau. 1. Mix up your diet. When was the last time you tried a new vegetable or had millet instead of brown rice? … [Read more...] about Five Five Ways to Push Past a Plateau
What it’s Like to Work With a Health Coach
This post has been a long time coming. Last year I spent six months working with a health coach. Marissa, who you've heard about numerous times over the past year served as a game changer for me in 2011. Today, I want to tell you about the process and clear up a few myths regarding health coaches. I'll be honest, in the back of my mind I've always thought a health coach was a fake Registered … [Read more...] about What it’s Like to Work With a Health Coach