Breathe Magazine

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 [...]

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, [...]

I’ve spent the last 20 years competing and participating in sports. Twenty YEARS. Yes, I am dating myself. I’m not over the hill yet, but 40 is right around the corner. And, things change. Fitness has changed. Back in the “day”, we did what was called LSD or “Long Slow Distance” meaning we’d head out [...]

Hubby and I celebrated our three year anniversary this past week and we did it in style, without the high price tag! We would have loved to go out of town, but we both have to work during the week so a night away local was the perfect amount of time to get out.  Here [...]

This is a great, quick summer recipe for when the last thing you want to do is slave over a hot stove. This meal will fill you up and cool you down. Ingredients: (serves 2) About 1 fist full of soba noodles 2 tblsps almond butter (or use any nut butter you like) 1 cup [...]

The more I workout, the pickier I get about my clothes. My running shorts tend to be too baggy when we are doing heavy lifting and actually get in my way. The longer style yoga short are too hot, yoga pants are out of the question just on temperature alone…I was never this picky in [...]

Your alarm goes off early before work.  You hop out of bed, lace up your sneaks and head to the gym. Pretty proud of yourself, right?  Making the healthy decision to wake up early and go to the gym 3-5 times a week.  But are you really as active as you think you are? Whether [...]