Tag: wellness

  • Cold Kickin’ Back-to-School Smoothie!

    Kick that back to school cold to the curb with good nutrition, rest and a tasty immune boosting smoothie. Whipped this up the moment I heart a sniffle from Caleb… packed with immune fighting foods, this smoothie makes for a great snack or something to sip on for hydration and healthful calories when you or…

  • Podcast: Plant Based Nutrition and Strength Training with Nathan Majnaric, SCCC,CSCS, and Addie Majnaric, RDN

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  Today I have a plant based strong man on the podcast.   Nathan Majnaric, SCCC, CSCS.  Most plant based athletes lean toward the endurance world so it is great to have the opportunity to speak with a powerlifter, strength coach, and a blue belt in jujitsu that is not only…

  • Podcast: Visualize Your Goals

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.  What are your health goals?  Do you have a bucket list?  My grandmother used to say that if wishes were horses, beggars would ride.  I think there is a lot of confusion between wishing we were healthy and having a plan to do something about it.  We wish there…

  • Podcast: Miracle Cures

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening. Pills, potions and procedures aimed at curing ailments. The web is full of devices and programs that promise pain relief, younger bodies, and happier lives.  Miracles by definition are not a common occurrences, yet they are promised daily.  It is hard not to give them a try.  Nothing to…

  • Podcast: What is the Perfect Diet for You

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   The new word is extreme with regard to diet choice.  Moderation is out! The reality is, it was never in.  The abundance of food choices has grown making moderation only an imaginable concept.  I think it is good to always be open to change that supports your goals.  Perhaps …

  • Blogpost: How Hard is it Being Plant Based?

    The consensus from most dietary organizations is that a vegan diet is sustainable, BUT you must pay attention to get enough nutrients. This hinders people from changing their diets because of FEAR that they will do harm. The ironic thing is that the Standard American Diet is lacking in a variety of micronutrients and fiber…

  • Podcast: Cruel Jewel 50 Mile Ultra Run Was Cruel to Me

    Welcome! and Thank you for listening.   I was fortunate to go to Blue Ridge and Blairsville Georgia this past weekend to toe the line at the Cruel Jewel 50 mile ultra race.  The ultra running community are my people.  Tenacious, positive, and tremendous athletes all humble at the same time.  It did not goes as…

  • Blogpost: Circadian Rhythm Restoration Begins with a Walk

    There are two or three outside cats at the end of my street.  A large yellow tabby, a large grey cat and a large black cat.  They are out hunting most mornings.  They own the street corner.  As I walk by with the dogs, they give them the evil eye and the dogs move along. …

  • Blogpost: Three-O and Sophie are My Running Pals.

    Three-0 is his name-0. My youngest german shepherd’s name is Three-o because Steph Curry of the Golden States Warrior’s number is 30. He was my mother’s favorite basketball players and Three-o was her new dog. Three-o is learning to not loose his mind when he sees a dog on a leash. Yards are fine. Only…

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    The sweeper is coming.  You are 15 minutes ahead of cutoff.  There are still 25 miles to go.  You have been running for 75 miles.  How do you keep your head in the game.  Part of you, a lot of you, is saying negative things.  I’m cold, tired, I did pretty good, the odds are…