Helping Your Family Enjoy Healthy Eating I put my foot down!!! I was tired of buying two sets of groceries. I would buy plant-based food for me, and I would buy food for my son. Two sets of groceries meant I was cooking and preparing two different meals three times a day! My son has [...]
Betty Smith: What to Eat and What Not to Eat seminar
Last night, Betty Smith, 72 year-old ultra marathon runner (and recent record-setter in her age group of an 89 mile run in 48 hours!) discussed the foods that she eats and what is best for the body. Betty explained how her eating choices have contributed to her running success and overall near-perfect health. In fact [...]
Howard County Public School Wellness Fair winner announced!
For those of you who stopped by our booth at the Howard County Public School Wellness Fair, thank you! We did a raffle for one month of free boot camp. Everyone who entered the raffle gets one free workout. So all of the Howard County teachers who entered are winners! Please play this video to [...]
Chickpea Salad recipe
This past weekend at beach boot camp, Mary made a Chickpea Salad recipe that was delicious! The boot camp students really enjoyed it. Here’s the Chickpea (Faux Tuna) Salad recipe: 2 cans (30 oz) garbanzo beans, drained 1/4 cup red onion, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/4 cup [...]
Lentil Sloppy Joes
Mary gave me a sample of this recipe last week (she found it on www.chocolatecoveredkatie.com) and I thought it was great! And she said that Joey (her 11 year-old son) son approved as well so it’s also kid-tested! Lentils have 18 grams of protein per cup and 16 grams of fiber. Lentils are also rich [...]
Ageing Agelessly
This past December I had the pleasure of running with Dr. Betty Smith, a 72 year-old ultra marathon runner. Betty recently completed 100 miles in a 72-hour race. She has spent the last 40 years researching and implementing healthier eating and exercise habits. She defies her age and what it means to be 72. Connie [...]
Winner of one month of boot camp for Womens Fest announced!
This past Saturday, I really enjoyed meeting everyone that stopped by our booth at Womens Fest! We were doing a drawing for one free month of boot camp in either the Clarksville, Glenwood or the Columbia boot camp locations. The winner can go to all 3 locations for boot camp and classes if they want! [...]
Keep Going
I love to run, especially marathons. The training is grueling and time consuming yet the feeling of crossing the finish line is amazing. The cheering crowds give you energy to run faster, even when your body runs out of energy. For those of you who aren’t runners or have never been to a marathon, you [...]
Move to Live!
We all know that exercise should be a part of our daily lives, but this is even more true if you are battling cancer. Whether you are new to this disease, well entrenched in the battle, or in remission, exercise can benefit you. While an active life is not proven to cure cancer, it is [...]
Running Safety
Running Safety (by Mary) Running, it seems like everyone is doing it. Why not, it’s a great cardiovascular workout. Hold on to your running shoes, because there are a few things you should be aware of if you are going to be running outdoors, especially if you are going to be running on roads! Start [...]
