Like most things in our lives it's best to take accountability for what we can control, do the work necessary to educate ourselves and take appropriate actions. Over the last couple weeks I've seen reports from the recent Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) meeting held in Washington, D.C. The DGAC sets the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.... Continue Reading →
What an incredible vacation Morgan and I enjoyed together up north - Toronto, Niagara Falls and Erie, PA. Last week I wrote about the start of our vacation, Traveling Healthy - Toronto (Part 1). I like to share how it's possible to travel healthy without sacrificing a thing. I believe it comes down to priorities.... Continue Reading →
The challenge and fun of traveling healthy continues this summer via Toronto. Today's post will be the first of a two part series chronicling how I strived to eat healthy and train on this awesome adventure with Morgan in Toronto. Next week in part 2 I will share our adventures finishing up in Toronto, Niagara... Continue Reading →
There were several people in tears Saturday night in the Giraffe's Den. This wasn't due to two teams falling short on the final question of Game Night but the tears were coming from cutting a few enormous red onions as part of three recipes we were preparing for dinner. Today I will recap the Healthy... Continue Reading →
Dealing with an injury can be quite frustrating. It's not a question if you will get injured, it's when will you get injured and how to deal with the injury mentally and physically. Similar to the mental challenges training and competing present, managing through an injury is quite the mental conundrum. Today I will share my progress dealing... Continue Reading →
