Food isn't just something you eat. It's not just something you put in your mouth to survive or when you have a craving. It's part of your culture, your traditions, your family history. Certain smells, sights, tastes or recipes bring back memories and take you to another time. I know that when I … [Read more...]
How Not To Eat
Obesity and overeating is a major problem among kids, too - and this book offers a lot of insight into why it's happening - and even some tips on how it can be changed - in a casual tone that is surprisingly easy and even fun to read. Hijacked: How Your Brain is Fooled By Food by David A. … [Read more...]
My Body, Myself
Ahhh, summer. Long, hot days stretching out in sixty days of leisure, travel, food and wine. It's a great time of year for me and my girls. Two months of togetherness and agenda-less days, hours at the beach or by the pool and wonderful meals shared with friends and loved ones. It's bliss. I … [Read more...]
THE ZOO KEEPER
As usual my children are driving me nuts, and of course with the warm weather here it is even worse as they run back and forth through the back door. Out then in, out then in, and with this comes the dirt because after years of playing in the backyard there really isn't any grass left. … [Read more...]
There’s Always a Bigger Fish
This ridiculous book just keeps going - until it turns around and unravels. The Day Louis Got Eatenby John FardellAndersen PressISBN: 978 1 84939 387 4Louis and Sarah are riding along happily, when Louis gets eaten. Sarah gives chase, only to see the predator become prey - over and over. In the end, … [Read more...]
I think I am having a growth spurt
I can't stop eating.I am hungry all the time.Is it the cooler weather? The running I am doing?Am I going through a growth spurt?How come this is not attractive at our age? … [Read more...]
hey, weight up!
This post is likely going to cause some conflict. I want to talk about weight. Actually I have much better things to talk about and so do you but everyone I have seen the month of September has wanted to discuss it.Summer is a killer. It can feel too hot to move as quickly as we do the other … [Read more...]
Help! I am Wobbling!
Help! I am wobbling!!! Phew,thanks, that was close. I just spent the last four days in beautiful Quebec City with my best friend who I haven't seen since last spring. Full buffet breakfast every morning, evening snacks at our disposal, crepes, croissants, cheese...oh my … [Read more...]
A Meal in the Life of a Runner
Last week I talked about the importance of healthy eating if you want to not only lose weight but to be successful at running. Here is a sample meal plan for someone that consumes approximately 1800 calories per day. Combined with a regular running program this is an adequate amount of … [Read more...]