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Family Hummus Recipe May 30 2016

While hummus is en vogue now, it has been a staple in my mother's family as long as I can remember.  Chockful of tangy taste and healthy fats, this appetizing appetizer and sandwich spread is easy to make - my grandfather did it for years and my mom continues the tradition today... with one small change.  Click here to learn our family recipe.

Stress Less March 19 2015

April is "National Stress Awareness Month" - the government asks us to take a critical look at how prolonged stress can adversely affect our health and well-being.  Since dwelling on the negative can be a source of tension, I choose to look towards positive actions we can take to regroup, release and relax.

March Forward February 13 2015

I've been feeling a little "stuck" lately. I can clearly see my goal, but I feel like I'm slogging through a river of mud to reach it. You too?

Getting 'unstuck' is as physical as it is mental, and I've found a few tips to keep us marching forward when times are tough.


Help Stop My Mind From Racing January 14 2015 1 Comment

I'm the type of person who is motivated by having something "in pen" on the calendar - a deadline, an event, a race date gets me to move.  Seeing that date approaching builds excitement, anticipation and, too often, stress. Many times, months in advance, my mind starts racing just thinking about all I need to do to accomplish that task. 

We spend so much time talking about how to perfectly prepare our bodies to race, but how do we train our brains NOT to? 

Lessons Learned November 30 2014

2014 has truly been a tremendous year, and I can definitely declare I have learned a lot.  Many of the 'life lessons' learned relate well to a recent 26.2 mile journey my friend Kandi and I made, better known as The 2014 New York City Marathon.  Here are our milestones; hopefully you'll learn from our sometimes trying triumphs.