While I don't live on the east coast where humidity and high temperatures plague the air, it is still Summer in the Bay Area and when it's Summer people tend to gather around good food with good friends. And that is exactly what we did! We popped the bubbly with some refreshing blueberries and Dave …
Tag: healthy-living
Breaking News!
No...I can't magically walk again (not yet!), but for all of you almond lovers out there take a look at this! "Almonds may have 20% less calories than previously thought" So go head almond-fanatics - DIG IN!
WIAW: Forget CrossFit…Crutch-It
I know that CrossFit is the big craze right now, and I while I have not had a chance to test my strength with a WOD, I have been working my muscles with a similar intensity - using my CRUTCHES! Hopping around on one leg and using my arms for support to do anything and …
PT for ME
Ever since I came home from the hospital I have documented milestones such as, going to the bathroom by myself, taking a shower, hopping down the stairs, and now I have reached a new level - I went to physical therapy yesterday! I have mastered my crutches and championed the stairs, so I felt it …
Just doing what I do best – Running…
Yesterday was the San Francisco Marathon. This was my first half marathon last year and this year I signed up months ago to race in the second half. It was a hard run last year, but after I finished I was ready to sign up for another race, and so the addiction to running really …
Fitting In
They Fit! My stretchy jeans that is. Fixing my broken hip came with a foot long incision on my left bum-cheek, a metal plate to hold my bones together and a very very very swollen left hip. Yesterday was the first day that I could squeeze into my pants without discomfort. It was nice for …
Hair today gone tomorrow
Starting the day with a 4 mile run and ending the day with a head massage and a hair cut sounds like a pretty good day to me. Armed with new glasses I took on my 10 hour work day with keen sight and a thoughtful mind What got me through the day was knowing …
nickles and dimes – also known as CHANGE
Sunday's are reserved for moving slower, taking care of errands and lounging in the evening. I did take care of errands, like going to the market, and I did lounge in the evening, but the moving slowly part did not happen. I woke up and ran 5 miles in the beautiful spring sun - but …
I know him – he’s on TV
Day one of sugar cleanse: Honestly, I did not really have any strong craving for anything sweet. In the morning I wanted to dip my spoon into my jar of cookie butter but was able to restrain myself and left the apartment with no regrets. There was still plenty of snacking to refuel after my …
Recharge
Sometime's Sundays are spent on the couch. Yesterday was a day of recovery from our party Saturday night and I only stepped outside for food. The morning outing was to the farmer's market for samples, fresh veggies and eye candy: Yummy dinner creations are on their way... I also put the dehydrator to work to …
