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...
by Laura | Jan 15, 2010 | Life
Did you think I skipped day 10? Nooo. I skipped the run, and the blog, but I did do about an hour of pretty intense yoga last night. Looooong stretching. Negative: I got a headache during shavasana. I think its because I did a headstand. Bad yogi, that should...
by Laura | Jan 13, 2010 | Life
…Miles that is. A new personal best for me as of late and taking it to the next challenge level. I was apprehensive at first but I mapped out MyRoute and hit the pavement running. Today was a little different from other days. It was raining this morning and...
by Laura | Jan 13, 2010 | Cultivate Your Wellness
Wait, what? First Fats Do Not Make You Fat and now this. Take it easy, I’ll explain. Over the past 5 years I have made an honest effort to integrate more exercise and healthy eating habits into my health regime. Lean meats, lots of veggies, healthy fats and...
by Laura | Jan 12, 2010 | Life
Last night’s recharge meditation was just what I needed. Today I feel great and this morning I woke up ready to start a new day and a new Challenge week. Today’s fitness activity was a 2 1/2 mile run to the beach and back. My new neighborhood is so...
by Laura | Jan 12, 2010 | Life
To balance the hardcore workout that took place yesterday, The Kahuna wisely advised me to challenge myself in a different way today. While it is important for me to be successful in this fitness endeavor and continue to be active each day, it is also important to...
