How to Make Meals More Nutritious Without Changing Your Diet
Did you know that good nutrition involves more that just the foods you eat? Watch this short video and I’ll teach you how you can make your meals more nutritious without even changing your diet. Caveat: this is not a license to eat all the unhealthy processed foods you want! You still need high quality […]
Baked Cinnamon Apples
Baked Cinnamon Apples Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Serves: 2 Ingredients: 2 Granny Smith apples 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Slice apples and remove peel. Cut slices into bite size pieces and place in an 8″ x 8″ baking dish. Place 3 tablespoons butter […]
Grandma’s Simple Summer Squash Casserole
According to my mother and her sisters this is how my Grandma Howeth cooked yellow squash. Grandma died the year before I was born so I never had her Summer Squash Casserole, but my mom or one of her 6 older sisters brought it to all the family gatherings. Since my dad wasn’t a fan […]
How to Eliminate Boredom from Healthy Eating
Your not alone if the idea of healthy eating conjures of images of celery sticks, canned tuna, and low fat cottage cheese. It may even bring to mind feelings of deprivation as you force yourself to eat a bland low fat diet. I know because for years I felt this way. I knew I needed […]
Hill Training & Life’s Challenges: Why We Need Them
Running hills is about my least favorite workout and if given a choice I’d choose to run a flat route versus a hilly route any day. However, I don’t live in a flat area. It got me to thinking how much running hills is kind of like facing the trials in our life. They are […]
What did you just say? Change your words to improve your running!
The words you speak effect your performance as a runner. The definition of insanity has often been described as doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Well the same thing can be said about continually speaking negativity into your life and expecting a positive outcome! Many times we speak […]
Easy Spicy Cabbage and Chicken
This Easy Spicy Cabbage and Chicken has become my new go to recipe! It’s simple. It’s quick. It’s easy to modify if you need more servings. And it’s packed with nutrients you need to fuel your workouts for success! The only thing remotely time consuming is chopping the vegetables. This is one of those great […]
Watch this before you run by yourself again!
When running solo, it’s really important that you take extra precautions for your safety. And I’m not talking about wearing headphones or watching out for traffic. If you run alone, then you need to watch the following short video I posted to my Facebook page. Running Safety Tips Posted by Beverly Smith on Wednesday, […]
So what’s it going to take?
Having a race to train for, participating in a challenge or keeping a streak alive is a great motivator to get out the door and go running, go to the gym and to make better dietary choices. But what about those times when your motivation wains? Your goals and dreams are big, but why can’t […]
4 Tips for Runners With Desk Jobs
Runners who sit at a desk all day may find themselves becoming less flexible and more likely to get injured. When you sit for 6 to 8 hours a day your muscles adapt to that position. You’ll find over time that your hamstrings are tighter as well as your back and shoulders. The good news […]