December 2011
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Adventures in Veganism
I have lived my life as a meat-a-saurus. Eating burgers and steaks and barbecued chicken. I liked it, meat tastes good. I never really gave much thought to where the meat came from. I wasn’t naive. I knew that animals were bred only to be slaughtered and that they lived in cramped inhumane quarters, but like most Americans, I had a hard time connecting that with the cutlets, chops, and wings...
November 2011
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“Running is the only thing I have that’s mine. To go sweat, breathe, cry in...”
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Wild Rice Stuffed Squash
2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 medium leeks, trimmed and sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1/2 teasponn dried sage
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
3/4 cup wild rice blend
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
Salt and black pepper to taste
1. Preheat the oven to 350
2. Place the squash halves, cut side down, on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven and pour 1/2 inch of...
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Today I ran for the first time in a week and a half. A cold/sinus infection had me sidelined. I did a short two mile loop around my neighborhood. It was chilly (about 30 degrees), but I felt strong and rested. I tried my minimalist shoes outside for the first time. I definitely felt muscle activity in areas I don’t normally notice. Mostly on the outside of my calves and knees. The good news...
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“Let food be thy medicine.”
– Hippocrates
britsfit asked: You mentioned clothes for running made of 'wicking' material. I was wondering if you have any brand suggestions :) I was hooked when I read no chaffing hahaha
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Tomato and Zucchini Gratin
Preheat the oven to 400. Put 6 slices of whole wheat bread in the bowl of a food processor. Process for 30 seconds to make bread crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of finely chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until well mixed.
Layer 1 pound of tomatoes, thinly sliced and 1 pound zucchini, thinly sliced in a...
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“You don’t love running when you first start because it hurts. Your legs...”
– Ben Davis
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“I don’t know if running changed my life or if I changed my life for...”
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“All glory comes from daring to begin.”
– Eugene F Ware
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Do You Know How Many Calories You Should Be...
After my initial weight loss, when things started to level off. I had a very hard time balancing calories in with calories out. I was exercising at such an intense level, but had left my calorie consumption where it was when I was exercising far less (due to my size). This left me in a very frustrating place. I was exercising like a crazy person, eating very carefully and not losing any weight....
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Hug a Runner Day 11/20/11 →
Happy Hug a Runner Day!
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The plague day 2. I have had more tea to drink in the last 24 hours than in the last year. Not feeling any better yet. But the cats cuddled with me all day, the husband brought soup for dinner and I read an entire book. So I guess being sick still has its highlights.
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Did 16 miles on my new bike trainer tonight. Must get padded shorts immediately!
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“Anyone can give up, it’s the easiest thing in the world to do. But to hold...”
– Zig Ziegler
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“On every run, I discover the strength that I did not know I had. Some days it is...”
– Carrie Parker
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I was supposed to run 6 miles today. I pulled the plug after only 2. The bright sunshine was so distracting that I forgot how windy it was and neglected to wear a hat or ear band. So aching ears and a rumbling tummy :0 forced me to turn back early. 2.01 in 22:04.
garmarvg82 asked: Amazing to see what you've accomplished. Im running my first 10k in January and if all goes well I want to run a half marathon in March. Any pointers or advice on how to train for your first race? Thanks!
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In the spirit of TMI Tuesday, go ahead, ask me anything…
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“At first I was running just to lose weight, and then after about six months when...”
– Jeff Mastro, runner and restaurant owner
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Sunday To Do List
• drink copious amounts of coffee
• run 11 miles
• buy new roasting pan
• start plotting out 2012 race calendar
• finish laundry
• roast chicken in new pan
• start grad school application
• clean the house
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Healthy Starch Alternatives
I have always craved sweet foods more than salty ones. When I began my weight loss journey it wasn’t that difficult for me to give up salty snacks like chips, movie popcorn and salted nuts. Where I ran into trouble was with heavy starches like pasta, white rice, and dinner rolls. I had to search out healthier alternatives. I have included my favorites here. They are not always easy to find...
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zaralifeundefined asked: I love your blog! What an amazing journey! :)
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