I have written more than a few times about my husband the Dog Rescuer. There was the time we rescued two pitbulls in the middle of the summer, and miraculously drove almost directly to their home. Or the time two dogs wandered up to us as we picked up a U-Haul the day before Thanksgiving […]
Friday Fitness: The Seven Minute Workout
I few days ago, I mentioned that one of my Fast and Furious students (that sounds funny, but I mean she comes to the class), brought me a clipping from the New York Times called The Scientific 7-Minute Workout. The sub-title is “12 exercises and you’re done.” In it, they cite an article in the […]
Gyro Spiced Seitan and Quinoa Bowl. #Vegan Recipe
As I get ready to make some bean burgers (recipe for bbq kidney beans and quinoa burgers coming soon), I wanted to share this dish from a few days ago. You may or may not know of my love of shawarma, a Middle Eastern dish usually made with chicken, beef, or lamb, but I am […]
Friday Fitness: The Balls Only Workout.
I love a good, intriguing title, don’t you? Of course, if you know me, you know that the balls in the title refer to stability and medicine balls. No extra equipment needed. Yesterday I read a post by Lindsay called “Strength is What’s Beautiful.” In her post, she introduces us to the women whose strength […]
Strawberry Salad with Tofu Feta and Super Greens. #Vegan Recipe
So for the first time ever, the Amgen Tour of California traveled through the desert cities of Palm Desert to Palm Sprngs on Monday. We greeted them in true desert style by having the hottest day ever on record for May 13. Depending on who you ask, it was anywhere from 108 to 114 here. […]
What’s Beautiful: Training to Be Faster, Week 1
As I mentioned last week, I am participating in the Under Armour What’s Beautiful campaign, which is sponsored through my relationship with Fitfluential. The What’s Beautiful project is a competition with the goal of redefining the female athlete. Women are invited to set goals for themselves and then go out and achieve them. My goal […]
