by Laura | Jan 27, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness, Food
One of my favorite beans is the chick-pea. Its sweet flavor and mealy texture make it a perfect addition to any soup, salad, or stew. In Chinese medicine we learn that the chick-pea, also known as the garbanzo, is beneficial to the pancreas, Stomach and Heart. In...
by Laura | Jan 26, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness
When I have an injury, am feeling depressed, or even just having a really long day, my first instinct is to reach for the chip bag. The baby Laura inside me says, “Forget this healthy nonsense and love me tenderly.” The problem with this pathological...
by Laura | Jan 20, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness
As part of a “saving money, being productive, bettering one’s self” effort, The All-Star and I have opted to see how long we can go without cable. Meaning, no TV at the LB apartment. We were always complaining that we don’t have enough time,...
by Laura | Jan 18, 2010 | Life
Yesterday started off like any other day. I went for my run. Took a shorter route because I was still feeling tired. Cramped again but not for long. Was extra cautious not to sprain my ankle (I was wary, it being Day 13 and all). Stretched when I returned. Felt good....
by Laura | Jan 16, 2010 | Life
I just couldn’t bring myself to run this morning. My body’s tired. I feel like yesterday I spoke too soon about how good I feel. My muscles are tight and my brain is less than psyched for this Challenge at the moment. But I’m not giving up! For...
