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“Go Hard or Go Home” is not always the best exercise mentality
Welcome to day tow of our 3-day exercise question and answer session in honor of World Physical Activity Day! Today’s Question: Is exercising harder and faster always better? Shows like the Biggest...
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Thin and “unfit” or obese and fit?
Welcome to Day 3 of our 3 day celebration for World Physical Activity Day. Thanks to all of you who have returned and welcome new readers! Don’t forget to email me your questions to...
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Eat to Run or Run to Eat?
For most of my adult life I’ve followed the latter. I’ve been of this kind of mindset… Or maybe it’s more like this… I exercise for many reasons beyond weight management (reduced stress, better sleep,...
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Introducing Runner’s Plate
I have some exciting news! I will now be writing a column, Runner’s Plate, on a great running blog – irunnerblog. I will provide readers with information on what to eat to fuel your run along with...
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Runner’s Plate: Staying Satiated During Training
It’s the 4th Tuesday of the month so head over to irunnerblog and check out my latest Runner’s Plate post! More to come from your food and fitness friend very soon!
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Working Out Before Work
I’ve never been a morning exerciser. Even after friends have tried to convert me and many well-intentioned attempts on my own, I can probably count the number of times I’ve made it to the gym before...
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Runner’s Plate: Building a Better Breakfast
It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month so head on over to irunnerblog to check out my latest post on Runner’s Plate! Also, check back later this week for a recap of the Providence Rock N Roll 1/2 Marathon!
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Rock ‘N Roll 1/2 Marathon Recap
In the weeks leading up to the 2010 Boston½ marathon, I regularly questioned my decision to sign up for the race. I was nervous and even began to dread 10.10.10, A.K.A., race day. I had run a handful...
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Runner’s Plate: Sensible Snacking
Snacking is an important part of any individual’s eating plan (including those trying to lose weight). Planing the right snacks at the right time can aid with weight management, exercise performance,...
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What makes you a runner?
I was out on a rainy run the other day and started contemplating the idea of what makes someone a runner. After about 5 miles and several different of conversations with myself that I won’t bore you...
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Rethinking weight loss resolutions
In the next few days, something like 40-50% of Americans’ will set New Year’s resolutions or goals related to food or fitness (often tied to weight loss). At this time of year, diet books fly off the...
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Taking the ‘Dread’ out of the Dreadmill
In case you don’t know what I’m talking about it, this is my loving name for the treadmill. Yes, I know I’m so funny. But seriously, who really enjoys running on the treadmill? All those years I...
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Blogaversary, what?
Today is my blogaversary – happy 1st birthday to food and fitness friend! One year ago, I had never heard this term. To be very honest, I was not really part of the blog world. I perused a few...
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CrossFit Review & February issue of the Sprout!
The buzz around CrossFit is growing at a fast pace in the health and fitness world. From magazine editors to health and fitness bloggers, runners, and bikers alike, it seems like everywhere I turn,...
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Blog Inspiration Award
There is this awesome chain letter type thing happening in the blog space right now. Let me start by saying that I am not a chain letter person. I never liked them in elementary school when you’d pass...
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