Creamsicle is one of those flavors that takes me back in time. My taste buds have been deprived this flavor combination for way too long. After returning from a run with my husband this past weekend, I immediately wanted to make a green juice for myself. I also wanted to make something for him, but he's a bit squeamish when it comes to eating anything he deems "healthy". The plan was to make him … [Read more...] about The Healthiest Orange Creamsicle Recipe
Running Essentials Thursday: When the Voices in Your Head Won’t Shut-Up
It's a hot summer morning, you wake up knowing you have a long run on the schedule. After getting dressed and fueling accordingly you jog to Central Park to begin your run. All is well and good as you notice your legs feel tight and a little tired from all the training. You begin to think you're crazy for having signed up for this race and start immediately debating on turning your ten mile run … [Read more...] about Running Essentials Thursday: When the Voices in Your Head Won’t Shut-Up
Chocolate Strawberry Super Pudding
You asked, you shall receive. I dug through the FCITC archives (aka I typed "chia pudding" in the search box on the fcitc homepage) and found the recipe for chocolate strawberry super pudding. This guilt free dessert is bursting with nutrients (think omega 3 fatty acids, fiber & Vitamin C) and can satisfy my sweet tooth. Chocolate Strawberry Super Pudding 2 T organic chia seeds 1/2 c. … [Read more...] about Chocolate Strawberry Super Pudding
Running Essentials Thursday: Know the Signs of Heat Exhaustion
It is one hundred hot degrees in NYC. The city feels and smells like the inside of a hot yoga studio. Obviously running is a much bigger challenge than normal. Today I had three one-mile (3x1600) repeats on my schedule as well as a warm-up and cool down. I managed to complete two of those repeats, but just didn't have a third in me. I'm still undecided as to weather or not the heat won, or if I … [Read more...] about Running Essentials Thursday: Know the Signs of Heat Exhaustion
SIDI {Let NYCM Training Begin!}
Here's the deal, this whole training for the NYCM is going to be no joke. It's been a really really long time since I've done this and it almost feels like I've never done it before. So much has changed since I ran the Chicago Marathon in 2004 and even more has changed since I ran my very first marathon in 1999. Most of what has changed in terms of training (other than being old) is the mental … [Read more...] about SIDI {Let NYCM Training Begin!}
NYCM: My #1 Self Defeating Habit
Pretty sure we can all relate to the fact that our biggest barriers to reaching our goals are most often ourselves. Last weekend I had promised you an update on how Marissa, my Health Coach and I have been working together to change my eating habits but that will have to wait for another day. This week while chatting with her, I finally came to the realization that there is one big thing blocking … [Read more...] about NYCM: My #1 Self Defeating Habit