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Enjoying dinner in the Mission District of San FranciscoWe all want to live richer, more purposeful and rewarding lives, but sometimes inertia gets in the way. I want to experiment with my own life by mindfully simplifying everything I do, cutting out the clutter to get to the heart of my ideal existence.
Category Archives: Health & Fitness
A Post-Yoga Snack
I’ve started taking Bikram Yoga classes for the first time. The warmth of the room has been great for my muscles, and I always emerge from class exhausted, incredibly sweaty, and famished for some good wholesome food. For these post-yoga meals I gravitate toward fresh vegetables and slices of my favorite cheese, like Jarlsberg, for [...]
Battle Prep
This week marks the first in an eight-week training program I’m starting in preparation for my first 10K race at the end of March. Last night I went to Safeway and stocked up on healthy foods, meals and snacks to make sure I keep myself well-fueled as I up my exercise routine by a significant [...]
Running Well: Breathe
I believe that one of the ways to live a simple life is to carefully choose a few select activities to pursue and to focus on really excelling at them. For me, running has become one of those select activities that I want to become really good at. Running is a great form of exercise. [...]
Getting My Yoga On
When I first graduated from college, I was a bit of a yoga fanatic. I religiously took a yoga class a few times a week at my local community college and found that it was an important part of my weekly routine. It really helped center and relax me during the week, especially when times [...]
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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.
Tagged Body for Life, exercise, fitness, lifestyle, Penelope Trunk, pilates, running, SXSW, travel, yoga
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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 [...]
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Tagged Bitten, celery, fennel, food matters, lemon, mark bittman, michael pollan, new york times, olive oil, Omnivore's Dilemma, parmesan, recipe, recipes, salad, the minimalist
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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 [...]
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Tagged fennel, Field Guide to Produce, fresh, fruits, guide, produce, reference, The Omnivore's Dilemma, vegetables, Warming Hut
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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 [...]
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Tagged bloody mary, brunch, chocolate, crissy field, eggs benedict, elite cafe, pacific heights, quinoa, running, san francisco, the grove
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Tagged A.B. Sutton, Alba, bath, burt's bees, dreams, Kindle, lavender, moisturizer, Olay, Omnivore's Dilemma, relax, sleep mask
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