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Staying Active and Eating Well on Vacation. Warning: this is a long post.  This time last week, I was in the heart of my vacation in Bar Harbor, Maine. It was amazing. Everything about the vacation fit me and my boyfriend, Chris, so well — the food, the atmosphere, the views, the activities. Ah, the food……

Finally, it feels like summer is on its way! It’s been pretty hot here in New York and my body can feel it. Our bodies know the different foods we need in different seasons — warm filling foods in colder times and light refreshing foods in warmer times. Right now fruit is about the most appetizing thing to…

“Your skin is so clear!” These five words were actually said to me yesterday. And I don’t think they have ever been said to me before. While I never had a major skin problem with my face, I was never one to receive compliments on my skin. Yet, it seems that the way I’ve recently…

Have you ever wondered what’s in those Gu sports gels, Jelly Belly sports beans, and other mid-race sports products? I have. I’ve also been thinking, are there any healthier alternatives? I’ve done some thinking and research, and I think there is with proper planning and food/drink combinations. This week, more than ever, I’ve been thinking…

Hi everyone! Racing season is just around the corner. It’s finally getting warm out which means we can all start training! Finally! I’ve been able to run outside here and there with the weather, but tomorrow will officially begin my training efforts. My training will focus more on speed and increasing my milage. Without getting…

Who doesn’t love a good snack? A crazy person, that’s who. Snacking doesn’t have to detrimental to your health or weight. It CAN be. But it doesn’t HAVE to be. That’s where you come in. You control what you eat. And when you are well educated, prepared, determined and love what you are eating, you…

Anyone use Stevia regularly? I do! I am so happy I came across this on Food Babe’s Facebook page. There are so many scary things out there that you do not know unless someone does the hard investigative work and shares it with the rest of us. Therefore, I feel compelled to share this with all of you.…