COVID-19 is no match for the death toll caused by cardiovascular disease (CVD) each year yet there isn't daily coverage and demand to fix the problem like there was/is for COVID-19. Why is that? Why didn't I know that CVD is preventable and in my control? COVID-19 just passed the one year mark this weekend... Continue Reading →
Chocolate Peanut Butter Energy Balls
This is Lauren and Alan's chocolate peanut butter version of an energy ball. It is packed with energy from natural (not processed) sugar attached to the fiber only found in plants. With this attachment to fiber the sugar is released like a slow release pill, avoiding sugar spikes. Enjoy and let us know what you... Continue Reading →
Conquering Life Lessons Through Running
It's amazing how our mind can work for us, against us, and how it can change over time. Reflecting back to my childhood and through my early 40s, I hated running to run and only did it early in my life as it was used to train for football and baseball. When I stopped playing... Continue Reading →
Traveling Healthy – South Florida
This weekend in South Florida was a welcome getaway full of healthy food, exercise, sun, and fun. I've posted previously how I eat healthy when traveling as several people have inquired how I do it so I will continue to share from time to time what I do to eat healthy and exercise when on... Continue Reading →
Gratifying Firsts in Melbourne
Change a few variables only three weeks apart and you can get a completely different race experience. That's what I encountered yesterday racing the 10k event at the Florida Marathon and 1/2 in Melbourne, Florida three weeks after competing in the 10k at the Ironhead Half Marathon in Venice, Florida. Here I will share my... Continue Reading →