I admit to being nervous. I admit to not practicing. I admit that running a race in heels was surprisingly the most fun I've had at a race all year. Shoe Rules Minimum heel height of 3 inches with a maximum circumference of 3 inches No wedges No platforms No mules or clogs No backless shoes No taping or adhering shoes to feet Cannot be modified or altered from it's original design No … [Read more...] about Live’s High Heel-A-Thon
Reduced Fat Butternut Squash Soup
By reading 100 Ways You Can Start Loving Yourself Right Now. I've taken notes and will do three of the things off this list tomorrow. By cooking Cabot Cheese Reduced Fat Butternut Squash Soup. Regan, the R.D. working with Cabot Cheese sent me this amazing recipe. I can't wait to make it! Makes 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks 4 cups vegetable … [Read more...] about Reduced Fat Butternut Squash Soup
Push-up Progresssion
It's time to Take it To the Next Level by saying goodbye to girlie push-ups forever! How to progress from a modified push-up to a full push-up #1. Believe in your own strength: You are stronger than you think. You DO have the strength to perform a full push-up, whether you think you do or not. It just takes practice. #2. Take the training wheels off: For push-ups this translates as take your … [Read more...] about Push-up Progresssion
Easy Sesame Chik’n Salad
My recipe for a good workout. It's my latest and greatest playlist that I'm rocking out in my Spintervals/ Spin and Sculpt class. If you want the specific workout, let me know. I'm happy to post it. A recipe for an easy summer salad: Green onions and carrots 1 Quorn Chik'n Pattie 5 crushed Kashi Honey Sesame Crackers 1 tsp of toasted sesame oil Mixed with a few cups of … [Read more...] about Easy Sesame Chik’n Salad
Coconut Berry Summer Smoothie
Once I realized how dehydrated I was from my run on Sunday, I rehydrated with a smoothie. This smoothie contained: Zico Water Spinach 2 T of chia seeds Frozen Strawberries Frozen Blueberries Small frozen banana 1 T peanut butter I drank 1/2 of this post run and felt 90% better. When you become dehydrated how do you re-hydrate? Coming up this week on FCITC A reader's proverbial … [Read more...] about Coconut Berry Summer Smoothie
Sweat Rate and Hydration Levels
Here we are smack dab in the middle of the summer heat sweating our bums off. If your working out outdoors, staying hydrated can be a challenge. Today I did a little hydration test to see if I could stay hydrated during my run. I weighed myself (without clothes) before and after my run. In apporximately one hour I stopped at three water fountains. Two during my run and one after. I came home, … [Read more...] about Sweat Rate and Hydration Levels