Say Cheez

Since adopting a plant-based diet almost 6 months ago I recently stumbled across something called cashew cheese.  It's also called cashew cream. Yum! It's has a soft cheese-like consistency (think hummus or pub cheese) and depending on how you season it can lend itself well in mexican (topping a taco), italian (cashew ricotta anyone?) dishes …

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And How Does That Make You Feel?

One thing I truly enjoy doing at night is a guided meditation.  I find it relaxing, soothing and a helpful way to end my day.  It is suggested,  in a lot of the things I read, that meditation is encouraged in the morning to start one's day. But mediation makes me sleepy so nighttime works …

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B-Ack! to Training

School starts in two weeks which brings up mixed emotions.   I LOVE summer but I also LOVE structure and summer with the kids home blows that up. They're old enough to be free range; one works, one burns his eyes out on his Xbox and I can get to the office when I need …

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Just Jump

            This is my son Jack.  He's 11. The photo on the left is of him contemplating taking a jump off a rock outcropping and the one on the right is after he's launched himself off into the crystal clear water below.  I did this jump a few times and …

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How to Keep the Vacation Vibe

The problem with going on vacation is that the minute you step on the plane bound for home, you lose your buzz.  You're forced, at 500 mph, into your personal laundry list of tasks and to-do's that await you.  Bummer. So is there a way, while navigating the necessities of your day to day reality, …

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Island Time

I'm on vacation this week and am happily finding time in the early morning to get some writing done. I'm currently on my lanai overlooking the lush garden and beach and gentle surf. In about 20 minutes Brad and I are going for a run, then pack up the family for a day at the …

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How to Eat an Elephant

If you want to do anything;  lose 25 pounds, cut out sugar, eat more fruits and veggies, you have to break the big goal down into smaller goals.  If those are still too much to handle, smaller still. I mean, let's look at Michael Phelps.  Even though the guy has a hundred gold medals, you …

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Get Out. Get Fit.

I can't remember the last time I stepped foot in a gym for a class or a workout.  And I used to be a very devoted gym-goer.  The bike, treadmill (oh yes I did), weights, aerobics, the pool, the locker room.  Yep.  Did it all. But now?  Nope. Can't do it.  Won't do it.  I …

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How to Run

  First let me state the obvious.  People make running way more complicated than it needs to be.  Sure, there's cadence, pace, foot placement, etc. but for a new runner it's all Greek so let's keep it simple and just focus on what to do with your body when you run. Ok.  Start running.  Now …

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