EAT . MOVE . LIVE
EAT
MOVE
LIVE
FEATURED BY
Who else wants to get out of an exercise rut?
I'm in one. Big time. And my body just raised the red flag in the form of what I'm pretty sure is a stress fracture - or the beginnings of one - in my right foot. I get it. I GET IT!! I'm running too much. I am training for a half marathon, you know? *sigh* Problem...
11 tips for extreme self care (+ a 40th birthday wish)
Yesterday was my 40th birthday. All the cliché things were said - "It's just not possible that you're 40!" "Oh my god, SERIOUSLY?! I thought you were like {insert sufficiently young age here}." "40 is just a number." "You don't look a day over thirty-{insert...
11 foods to supercharge your workout
Spring is in full swing here in Seattle. Flowers and trees have been in bloom for some time, but the surest sign of the season is streets crowded with sun-deprived runners and cyclists sans rain gear. As we enter "the magic time" in the Pacific Northwest (well,...
Recipe: Fennel, Mango, and Walnut Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Fennel bulb - sometimes called fresh anise - is one of my absolute favorite spring veggies. Don't let your hatred of licorice deter you from trying this relatively mild, versatile, vitamin C-packed vegetable. I like it raw in salads at this time of year. Here's a...
Eat greens! 6 ways to sneak more greens into your diet.
Yep. It's the obligatory green food post for St. Patrick's Day. I'm Irish. On both sides. I couldn't resist. Besides, it's spring. And spring means more dark leafy greens at the farmer's market or in your garden…and a body that's craving light and "expansive" energy...
Lose weight for spring…without diets
Spring is here (almost)…everyone's kicked into "how do I lose weight for the beach?!" mode. Whether you want to lose weight or maintain your current weight for the spring and summer, try these not-so-obvious weight loss tips...that don't involve dieting. ("Diet" is a...
Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day
I created this recipe last month, inspired by a chilly day of snowshoeing in the very snowy Pacific Northwest. It's the perfect spicy + sweet treat for Valentine's Day. And with the health benefits of cocoa and cinnamon (see below), why not cuddle up with your sweetie...
5 tips for stress-free meal planning
THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED. Click here to read the new version! Is "what's for dinner?" the scariest question in your day? You're not alone. Figuring out what to eat every night (and every morning and every afternoon) can be a serious source of stress, even for those...
Winter Eats: Wilted Chard and Wild Rice Salad
Last weekend, I had the great pleasure of visiting Bastyr University, one of the pioneers of natural medicine and whole foods nutrition. Lesley Jones, a candidate for Bastyr's B.S. in Nutrition and Culinary Arts, demoed this original recipe in the "Nutrition Kitchen."...
10 ways to clean up your diet and simplify your life
Do you feel gross? I feel gross. I ate way too much junk over the holidays and am just now getting back to normal with my food and workout routine. (I had a little assist from a week of eating according to Clean. Highly recommend it.) If you're still struggling to get...