One of my favorite 5k fun runs (with a giveaway, don’t miss it at bottom of post), Spartan Race savings, delicious yummy and healthy treats, adventure clothes and fitness wear I love. Read on to find out all this and more “Things I’m Loving for September.” Continue reading
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The Keto Diet is all the rage, although it’s been around since the 1920s. It’s an extreme diet, not for everyone . . . but devotees sing its praises and show off the results. High in fat (think 75 – 80% of calories), very low in carbohydrates (think 5%), and middle ground in protein (think 15 to 20%). 
Full disclosure, I am not a strict follower of the keto diet, but I am fascinated by it as someone who has been eating high protein, higher fat for years. In fact, I’ve posted many times about becoming fat-adapted and fat-loading for endurance sports. In other words, how to train your body to use fat more efficiently as fuel, thereby sparing glucose for later down the road in a race. The Keto Diet is pretty much the same, restricting carbs so your body sources out other energy, namely fat. Read on to find out some of the must-haves that benefit a keto, fat-adapted, or very low-carb lifestyle. Continue reading
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Pimento cheese, it’s not just an old-fashioned southern thing y’all! While this iconic dip/spread was, in fact, prolific at every party, potluck and picnic lunch of my youth, it continues to remain a tried-and-true classic that can be used in a number of unique, updated ways. Today I’m sharing 5 Ridiculously Easy Pimento Cheese Snacks for Keto, Low-Carb Diets – and, instead of making my own, I’m using Price*s Pimento Cheese a convenient product that’s been around since 1959 and still found fresh in the cheese department of your market.
All of these pimento cheese snack recipes are also meat-free and gluten-free, if those are dietary concerns of yours. Read on to get all the details. Continue reading
June has arrived and that means all the watermelon all the time around here! It’s no secret that I love this ginormous fruit, and not just for the juicy, sweet, summery flavor – it also has many benefits for my super active lifestyle. I’m talking overall hydration, potassium to lessen cramps, natural sugars to fuel my pedal-to-metal push, l-citrulline to possibly reduce post-workout muscle soreness – plus lots of other essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients.
I love watermelon so much, I can’t help but wax poetic over it! Literally. Read on to find my Dr. Seuss-y inspired ode, I Love Watermelon Everywhere, and to get some great watermelon ideas for summer fun. Continue reading
First let me say, shouldn’t Earth Day be celebrated 365 days a year? Nonetheless, it’s a nice reminder to have a special single day on the calendar to remind us of our responsibilities as stewards of this amazing place billions that billions of us call home. 
Read on to find out 5 Little Ways To Make a Big Difference on Earth Day . . . and every day. Another bonus, all of these Earth Day ideas are “eco-active,” meaning while you help the planet, you help yourself! Win-win! Continue reading
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