Breathe Magazine

If you are a runner, you know all too well the pain of chafing.  Most people think of it as an annoying rub, but for long distance runners, chafing can cause bloody, open sores that can keep you from pounding the payment for a few days.  Don’t let it sideline you. Chafing is caused by [...]

photo: Sara Novak First off, when it comes to sweets, I recommend making them for yourself as often as possible. That way you avoid the energy used in processing and manufacturing and you avoid any additives. When it comes to the sweeteners you choose, honey is truly nature’s choice. Honey is a sweetener that in [...]

My kid is a first grader! Ahhhhhh…….. Wasn’t I just nursing him yesterday?! I can’t believe it. I can remember his first day in primary and I almost pulled him out of school completely because I was worried it would be too much for him. Now, three years later, I am thinking the same things [...]

This is one of the best salsas I’ve had in a while. It requires few ingredients, is all natural, and can be whipped up in no time. It’s not only delicious, but absolutely gorgeous. Ingredients: 1 tomato chopped (or use a handful of cherry or grape tomatoes) juice of 1 lime (add zest if you [...]

I found out something interesting the other day… I was doing my daily fitness research on the old computer, and stumbled across this gem: girls are stronger than boys.  Kind of. Everyone is usually content to believe that guys are naturally stronger than girls, and in terms of performance (lifting heavy objects, number of push [...]

Today I was racking my brain with an idea for dinner. I kept trying to dream up something yummy, healthy and amazing (maybe I set the bar a little high). Finally, my mom’s enchilada recipe came into my head. Then, I realized I rarely, if ever, cook many of the recipes I grew up with. [...]

Lately I have been thinking about my food in a new light. About five years ago I gave up all sorts of JUNK food. Along with white bread, red meat, pork, and preservatives!  Then I realized that I have been missing out on a few of my childhood favorites, like the hot dog! So guess what? I brought it [...]

Now. That’s it. It’s your decision when and how to get in shape. Yes, I am a strong woman and it feels good to be strong. I love how empowered I feel when I lift really heavy weights. But, I didn’t get strong overnight! It’s taken months of hard work and sweat to get where [...]

Can you believe it’s almost fall? The summer just flew by faster than I can ever remember a summer flying by. Or maybe I just think this every year. As we move away from summer and towards the delicious crops of fall, it’s time to get your garden set. We all know the importance of [...]

We always hear we need to exercise more, more, more, but this advice is for those who have trouble making exercise a habit.  For those of us who know the importance of exercise, have made a habit of it, and just don’t feel right without it, it can be the opposite.  You may need to [...]

When I hear the term “Group Fitness” I immediately picture a stuffy gym room filled with women in bright leotards in front of steppers. Yes, apparently my imagination lives in the 80s Anyways, this weekend I tried a new form of “group fitness”  – I ran with a group. For the first time in my [...]

This recipe was featured on 101cookbooks awhile back and I decided to give it a try. I wasn’t disappointed. It’s basically a super quick super food recipe that packs a ton of flavor into just a few ingredients. It’s simple to make and absolutely delicious. Ingredients: (serves four) 1 cup quinoa 1 cup water 1 [...]

Pictured above is me doing a pullover. A movement that requires a dead hang pull-up followed by flipping your legs over the bar! Yes, I am an athlete! And, proud of it. At 39 years young I can do more than I ever could at 20 or even 30! By the time I was 30, [...]

Losing weight and living a healthy lifestyle is always about moderation.  Everyone knows that deprivation is a recipe for disaster, and setting strict rules that make you feel like you are in prison will soon have you rebelling against your diet and exercise plan, and have you back in your sweatpants eating ice cream on [...]

Before I moved back home I thought I would be able to spend a ton of time with my friends and family once I got to California. But, the reality is everyone is just as busy as I am, and coordinating schedules is not easy. Fortunately I have a couple of friends that have nothing [...]