One berry I never heard of until I was going through my health transformation was acai. I was aware of other berries but didn't really consume any of them. Since educating myself and taking action to live healthy I now consume berries daily. The acai berry is commonly used in bowls and juices. If you... Continue Reading →
I learned a lot about how to race in cold and rain this week. Yesterday's duathlon in Fort DeSoto, FL, Chilly Willy, was a perfect opportunity to learn something new in some not so favorable conditions. Today I'll share what I learned preparing for the race and then how it played out. Early in the... Continue Reading →
When looking at the food label and ingredients for one of their lunch options late Sunday morning, a frozen vegan pizza, Michael Blue asked, "I'm not sure, is it a buy or a leave?" That question was asked several times during a vivacious game at the first Healthy Giraffe Event of the year Saturday evening.... Continue Reading →
The Healthy Giraffe is one year old! I can't believe it. I wrote the following purpose just over a year ago: The Purpose of The Healthy Giraffe is to provide you resources, support and community in an effort to live a healthy lifestyle. Take personal accountability for your health – no one else will. The... Continue Reading →
"The race was canceled." That's what Mike Rymsza told me as he walked into Whole Foods Wednesday evening at the RunVie and Total Fitness Winter Season Kickoff. There were a few of us signed up for the Christmas Triathlon and Duathlon in Naples on Sunday (four days away). The look on Mike's face told it... Continue Reading →
