I have become a mad woman when it comes creating protein based food and I don’t hate it. Especially on weeks like this past one when I stumble across probably the most delicious recipe known to humankind. I was standing in my kitchen trying to figure out what to make for this weekend because I… Read More…
Measuring your pH and why it matters
It was halfway through the week and I legitimately thought it was Monday. It has just been one of those weeks with things being crazy busy at work and moving and not tapering my social life to accommodate. Despite running a thousand miles an hour, I have had a chance to measure my pH this… Read More…
Wednesday Resources: Preventing Energy Crashes
Happy Wednesday! It feels impossible that we are already halfway through a week thanks to a holiday round these parts on Monday, but I am not complaining! I am beyond excited to start adding in a fourth run to my training this week and am starting to feel like an actual runner again! I have… Read More…
Holiday Health Tips for Runners
Tis the season for holiday parties and spending time with family. I love Christmas time for a host of reasons: those chocolate peanut butter balls that are everywhere, presents, spending time with family, those chocolate peanut butter balls.. One downside is that it is not a fabulous time to be thinking about running. Sugary treats… Read More…
Adventure Racing and Vegetable Brownies
The past couple weeks have been pretty exciting for me as I prep for 2015. I love the idea of a new year, but I always try and remember that this is STILL 2014 and we have a whole lot of awesome to live out in the next couple weeks to close it out in… Read More…
Holiday Giveaway 2: Love Grown Foods
There is a laundry list of reasons why I am not a food blogger and none of them have anything to do with the fact that I don’t LOVE food. It more has to do with the fact that my favourite dessert is sprouted toast with coconut oil and nutella or quinoa mixed with nutella…. Read More…
Some Peanut Butter Chocolate Goodness
It has been a bear of a week. I have done a lot of travelling for work and being stranded in a snow storm messed with regular posting this week, however, I am more or less back on track and ready for a busy weekend! One thing that I try to do when life gets a little… Read More…
Jessica’s Surprisingly Good Protein Cupcakes
So we have already established that I am not the greatest baker in the world. However, I am a big believer in making your weaknesses into your strengths, so last week saw me in the kitchen before most people had woken up, whipping up a batch of cupcakes. The thing is, these were not just… Read More…
Protein Pancakes
I really don’t know how protein has done it but it has somehow remained the only unsullied macronutrient on the market. Fat was kiboshed decades ago and the rise of the Atkins diet has left carbs as the enemy. Protein is the invisible middle child of sorts that has escaped the crosshairs of nutritional skeptics… Read More…
Sports Nutrition While Camping
This weekend, I am headed on a camping trip with friends for a final hurrah before donning my boots, coat and scarves. I have loaded my little car down with camping supplies and of course, running gear. I am looking forward to a weekend of music, friends and of course, the ever present training. Now,… Read More…
