It's been almost two years since I hosted a Healthy Giraffe Event in the Giraffe's Den and the magic reappeared in so many ways. Here I share an amazing night with great friends and family. I wasn't sure if I was going to comeback with the events but after several inquiries and signs to keep... Continue Reading →
Healthy Substitutes
Saturday night was all about considering healthy substitutes for foods and beverages that aren't so healthy. The guiding principle was - The more whole plant foods you eat the healthier you are. Well, maybe it wasn't all about substitutes as it was about a team and their family getting together for a beautiful night together.... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe – 3 Year Anniversary
The Healthy Giraffe is three years old! In some ways it seems like I have been at this for so long and other times it seems like yesterday. What is this you may ask? I wrote the purpose of The Healthy Giraffe just over three years ago… The Purpose is to provide resources, support and community in an effort... Continue Reading →
Coaching, Cheering, and Racing Gasparilla 2020
The weekend of the Gasparilla Distance Classic in Tampa is quite the spectacle. This year they estimated over 28,000 people participated in the the two day event offering four race distances including the 15k and 5k Saturday and the 1/2 marathon and 8k Sunday. Our team had someone racing in each event and I ran... Continue Reading →
Is Eating Chicken Healthy?
When asked if consuming chicken is better than other (red) meat in the documentary, What the Health, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, responded with, "it's a question of whether you would rather be shot or hung." The link between consuming chicken and our leading causes of chronic illness and death are quite staggering. Today I will share... Continue Reading →