Couch to 5K: Week Six
Posted on Apr 28, 2016
Hello Friends! Welcome to week six of my couch to 5k journey. You can read more about me here. This week we upped the mileage to 2.75 miles. On Tuesday I wasn’t feeling very well and my goal for the night was just to show up. Sometimes when I am tired or feeling blah, I trick myself into working […]
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Healthy Diet: Quinoa, Corn, Scallion and Goat Cheese Salad
Posted on Apr 26, 2016
Quinoa, Corn, Scallion and Goat Cheese Salad Last week we took a short break from my obsession with whole grains for a granola recipe. This week grains are back in this wonderfully fresh and satisfying salad that is equally appropriate for lunch or dinner. This recipe is an improvised riff on the classic Middle Eastern […]
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Couch to 5K: Week Five
Posted on Apr 21, 2016
Couch to 5K: Week Five Hello Friends and welcome to week five of my couch to 5k journey. You can read more about me here, here, here, here and here. We are officially half way through the program now and it is amazing how far I have come. As I have mentioned before I have […]
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Healthy Diet: Low Sugar Cherry Walnut Granola
Posted on Apr 19, 2016
Low Sugar Cherry Walnut Granola I have been eating this granola almost every day for the last year and I need a change. Nothing too drastic, mind you, because I still love my yogurt and granola combination in the morning. The granola packs a satisfying crunch and is slightly sweet while the yogurt provides a creamy tang as a […]
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Couch to 5k: Week Four
Posted on Apr 14, 2016
Couch to 5k: Week Four Hello Friends and welcome to Week Four of my Couch to 5k journal. You can read more about my journey here, here, here and here. Last week I was in California where the warmth, ocean views and fragrant spring flowers made it easy to get out for a run. Returning to Wisconsin […]
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Healthy Diet: Farro with White Beans and Kale
Posted on Apr 12, 2016
Farro with White Beans and Kale I’ve been into eating grains lately and for good reason. Not only are they healthy but they elevate any meal with their heartiness. Some of my favorites include lentils, quinoa, wild rice and farro. I often cook vegetarian meals but then I find myself hungry again an hour later. […]
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Couch to 5k: Week Three
Posted on Apr 07, 2016
Couch to 5k: Week Three Hello Friends and welcome to the vacation edition of my Couch to 5k journey. You can read about Weeks One and Two here and here. I don’t have much to report this week because I was away for spring break. My family and I travelled to San Diego and it was […]
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Healthy Diet: Mushroom Spinach Soup
Posted on Apr 04, 2016
Mushroom Spinach Soup Adapted slightly from the NYT I just got done eating this soup for dinner and it was too good not to share it with you. I know we are supposed to be eating all things vegetable in celebration of Spring but the mercury hovered at 32 degrees all day and I needed something […]
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