Globetrot To An Eco-Paradise This Winter: 4 Truly Stunning Tropical Escapes
The weather is cold, cold, cold and that leaves some of us dreaming of a tropical eco-getaway. If you’re craving some vitamin D as much as I am why not consider planning a quick winter escape? And you don’t have to be a millionaire either. In fact, globetrotting to an eco-paradise may be just what [...]
Staying Positive – and Warm
This California girl is having a very hard time staying warm in frigid Maryland right now. I actually came home in tears after a very cold and windy run outside on Saturday. And while I would love to just complain and cry about it, we all know that’s not going to solve anything.
The harsh weather [...]
Set the stage for your meal
One of the biggest obstacles I am working on to overcome mindless eating is to focus on my food. I need to eat, and only eat. I don’t need to surf the internet, talk on the phone, read a magazine or watch T.V. while I’m eating.
When Ben and I are together we make it a [...]
Run and Recycle
I recently was in the market for new running shoes. I actually go through athletic shoes pretty fast since I am so hard on them! I usually have three pairs lying around the house – one or two that I actually use, and another pair that I can’t bring myself to throw away even though [...]
Running In The Rain
This morning I looked out my window and saw a horrible sight – RAIN (“Boo!” “Hiss!”)! I had a 4 mile run planned, but the weather was not motivating me to get outside at all!
I am training for the Disney World Marathon, which is only about six weeks away. So, I realized skipping out on [...]
Designated “Dieter”
Ben and I recently attended a Halloween party that was pretty far from our home. It was a fun costume party and we knew there would be a lot of drinking and yummy food there. Beforehand we decided I would be the designated driver so we would get home safe and sound.
Sometimes people shirk away [...]
Whats Your Travel Style?
Red wine or white? Running or cycling? Brad Pitt or George Clooney? Toe-may-toe, toe-mah-toe? Just like everything else in life, travel is all about choices. One vacationer may prefer powder white beaches and aquamarine waters, with the idea of a cabana boy serving bottomless daiquiris no longer a mere daydream. Another may think it just [...]
