Ok, so I really didn’t eat a donut. Thought you had me there for a second, huh? But, what I ate tasted even better. This week I was treated to a sweet, juicy, delicious (and distinctly donut-shaped) variety of peach called the Saturn peach. These little babies can be tricky to find, but boy are … Continue reading I Ate A Donut!
Healthy Ice Cream???
When I finished reading this article, originally written for Women's Health Magazine, I wished I was getting married again so I could put this kitchen gadget on my registry. First, let me confess...I have a serious weak spot for ice cream. For many years, mostly during my childhood, my day was not complete without a … Continue reading Healthy Ice Cream???
Cardio or Lifting Weights?
Since the start of the fitness craze in the 70s and 80s a hot debate has raged. What is a better workout? Is it the lycra-clad aerobics Jane Fonda made so popular, or is it lifting weights like Arnold on Muscle Beach? The answer...it depends. Ideally both cardio and weight lifting should be a part … Continue reading Cardio or Lifting Weights?
The Hangry Monster
Funny? Yes. True? Yes. I’m sure many of you can attest to the presence of the Hangry Monster in your own lives...a friend, your significant other, your children, the person staring back at you in the mirror... But is this normal? No. We most often experience Hangry when our blood sugar drops rapidly, also known … Continue reading The Hangry Monster
Meet the Casaba Melon
When I went home to visit my parents last weekend I found there was a little something different on the produce table at the grocery store. To celebrate Father’s Day we decided to have a little family cook out. Not knowing what everyone wanted, and not wanting to do the shopping alone, my mother waited … Continue reading Meet the Casaba Melon
This Is Why I CrossFit
CrossFit Route 1 has just changed locations (come check us out!) and that means I got a new office space. So, to celebrate, I headed down to IKEA to for some brand new office furniture...alone. I’ve always been a “I’ll do it myself” kind of girl, and a few years ago buying an entire office … Continue reading This Is Why I CrossFit
The Longest Day of the Year
Tomorrow is June 20th - the summer solstice and longest day of the year! The sun will reach it’s highest point in the Northern Hemisphere letting us experience its most direct rays and providing us with approximately 16 hours of daylight. It is also the day we make the most vitamin D in the shortest … Continue reading The Longest Day of the Year
Baked A Cake and Ate It, Too
When I see gaggles of school aged children wandering aimlessly down my street in the middle of the day, it can only mean one thing. School’s out, summer is officially here, and the season of the backyard barbecue has begun. Usually, I love to bring giant green salads (like this one) or meat for grilling … Continue reading Baked A Cake and Ate It, Too
This Car Did What…?
Do you know what really grinds my gears? Seeing a car with this bumper sticker. Why? Because I don’t get the big deal. What accomplishment is it to sit in your car and drive to the summit of the mountain when dozens of hikers, standing with you on the summit, have used their legs to … Continue reading This Car Did What…?
We Want Options!
I love eating out as much as the next person, but when you choose to lead a Paleo/Primal lifestyle sometimes it can sometimes be quite difficult. Do any of these sound familiar? Scenario #1: My best option is a side salad...everything else is breaded or fried. Wait, who picked this place? Scenario #2: Can I … Continue reading We Want Options!
Intrinsic Health 