March 2010 archive

Indulging in Tasty BBQ

There’s nothing wrong with throwing your healthy eating habits out the window for a night and enjoying a tasty feast of amazing BBQ. That’s exactly what I did last Saturday night when a group of my friends at the SXSWi conference in Austin decided to make the trek to The Salt Lick for some of its […] Read more…

What to do when new habits falter?

Have you ever felt like you’re hurtling toward failure and you can’t seem to put your foot on the brakes? That’s how I feel right now. My morning routine, which I started doing at 6:15am every morning, is slowly creeping up later and later, pushing me further away from my goal of waking at 6 […] Read more…

Exercising on the Road

This morning I’m getting on a plane for South by Southwest Interactive (SXSW), a geek festival of sorts in Austin, TX that takes place every spring. While I’m there, there’s a hugely important thing I need to make sure I do. I need to figure out what I’m doing for my workout routine. Read more…

The Beauty of a Simple Salad

After a weekend full of rich, tasty brunch, Sunday night left me feeling a bit bloated and craving something light and refreshing for dinner. As a result of my exploration of a healthier lifestyle courtesy of The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan, I stumbled across Mark Bittman’s book, Food Matters, and his New York Times […] Read more…

A New Love Affair with Produce

While I was running at Crissy Field last weekend I picked up a book on produce at the Warming Hut gift shop. The Field Guide to Produce is a small, colorful book that fits nicely in your hand and seems like a perfect little reference guide to have handy while shopping for fresh fruits and […] Read more…

Brunch, the Ultimate Weekend Reward

Over last weekend I went running on Saturday and Sunday at Crissy Field in the Presidio of San Francisco. The weather was gorgeous, and all total I logged about 10 miles of exercise. As a reward for devoting our weekend mornings to the pursuit of rigorous activity, my friends and I decided brunch was the […] Read more…

My Battle With Coffee

I’ve struggled with a coffee addiction for years. I have a long history with coffee. My first job in high school was at the Barnes & Noble Starbucks cafe. My next job that I had on and off through high school and college for six years was Peet’s Coffee & Tea. Especially after leaving college […] Read more…

Taking a TV Fast

I love TV. I really do. Probably more than your average bear. I am one of those people who becomes a rabid devotee of a show and will follow it to the end (or at least, until it stops being good). I followed Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Alias to the series finales. I’m currently […] Read more…

The Comfort of a Night-Time Ritual

It’s Friday, and I’m beat. I’m ready to relax and rejuvenate from what has been a busy week. I’m looking forward to this evening, when I’ll be starting my new night-time ritual. I think it’s important to establish a nightly routine to prepare you for slumber and make sure you’re refreshed and ready to take […] Read more…

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