This post is both awesome & bizarre. It’s the colliding of worlds (my less than healthy college years & my new Mama-days). And, as a blogger who writes as if no one is reading, it still surprises me when people from my past pop up in comments/greet me on twitter. Alison is a friend, an inspiring runner and, as of recently, a convert to the experience of WALKING marathons and ... Continue Reading
Kelp: it’s what’s for dinner!
Ive talked ad nauseum about how Ive been gluten free for close to two decades (insert awkward joke here about "how can that be since Im only 24!?"). Ive also prattled on about how I dont "do" replacement foods. I dont use gluten free pasta/bread entirely because they werent around when I made the switch & I never bothered to add them in later. Im an intuitive eater and ever since I ... Continue Reading
I walked my half-marathon!
My base-layer Sunday. On many levels. I did it. I'll say again, more than anything, I'm proud of myself (<---yep. P-word). I was exhausted (hats off to single parents. this monday-friday is kicking my...piriformis). After days of umbrella-tearing winds, rains and flooding I wanted to seize THAT as an excuse (nice forecast. couldn't.). I remembered how people shared they thought ... Continue Reading
Being a blank page.
The other morning the Child woke earlier than usual. When she came downstairs I was still busy trying to make my mind like this: She was curious. I struggled to explain. Om over at Venus Williams' place sharing how I broke down, on her 9 year old level, meditation and how it doesn't change things. Join me? Disclaimer: Venus and Team Eleven by Venus is a client. My ... Continue Reading
When good habits go rogue (guest post).
Hi! Ashleigh here! In November, Carla wrote this really thought-provoking post on shedding good habits. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend you do. Go on...I'll still be here when you get back! When I read that post, I pretty much immediately knew what "good" habit I was needing to shed: nap taking. See, power naps can be helpful. I'm sure many of us have heard how 20-30 minute ... Continue Reading
A day in my life.
My initial thought when I decided to join the Day in my Life link-up was: I can't imagine anyone cares what I do all day/what my routine looks like? And then, like some sort of law of attraction, I began to receive a flurry of questions from friends online and off. How different is your routine in Austin versus Oakland? How many times a week do you go to the gym? How early do you get ... Continue Reading
This weekend’s half-marathon…
Yep. I know. Even I am a little bit shocked I didn't bail (best predictor of future success bailing is past bailing, right?). That said, I didn't do myself too too proud and I also didn't train. I decided to view this all through the same lens I do most things: the acknowledgement life is my sport. I walked everywhere when we lived in Oakland (everywherewhere. some farmers market ... Continue Reading
Fitnessista convinced me to HIIT it.
Disclaimer: Gina was kind enough to send me an early copy of her book, HIIT IT! The opinions below are all my own. ahhh the empty house. I've yammered nonstop about our move. I've detailed what I perceived to be the drawbacks, yet I'd be remiss if I didn't stop to share the upside. The HUGE, cavernous, winter vacation boredom killing silver lining I discovered as we awaited our ... Continue Reading
Oh Austin. There’s LOTS in my bra.
This post is inspired by too many people & blogs to cite. Too, too many to give adequate link-love. The information and TMI-details below have only increased with our recent relocation endeavor. Business cards I don't want to lose, keys, notes-to-self, hairbands, MORE keys hath all "emerged" at day's end. (yep. even THAT day...) From SHAPE Magazine to my fave Coco there have been an ... Continue Reading
Gilmore Girls reinforced my mothering.
(our fancy ONLY for use while G.G. viewing cups.) Once upon a time, 15 years ago (!), a little show named Gilmore Girls was launched. I was a happy newlywed living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and cared NOT AT ALL about the WB channel or its offerings. Flash forward fourteen long years and I'd changed. Gone were the dreadlocks and thoughts only of myself & growing my training ... Continue Reading
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