Maybe it’s because I was a kid in the ’80s, but I don’t remember healthy snacks being a thing when I was growing up. I brought Snickers for birthday treats almost every year. No one fretted. The one kid allergic to peanuts in the school wasn’t in my class. I remember one neighbor girl having…
Online courses are growing in popularity. Turns out many of us do like lifelong learning. Making progress in life just feels good, doesn’t it? When I came across Sadie Nardini‘s Fit and Fierce over 40 on DailyOM, I decided to give it a try. I’ve now “completed” the course. By completed, I mean that I…
Oh my ankles. My ankles and my knees and my back. Yes, all three have been in pain since I started running. Whenever I complain about my back I think of this scene from Friday. Friday Neck GIF from Friday GIFs Remember that movie? Today, as I ran my ankles and my left knee were not…
This pork carnitas recipe may have a long name, but it’s prep time is short. At Casa de ChriMel (Chris and Melissa), we love the layered heat of this recipe. While it may not be for the timid, it’s not melt your face off hot either. Carnitas de Casa de ChriMel con Chipotle Adobo y…
Are you new to running, or thinking of giving it a try? Don’t be like me. Check out some tips from women in the know before you give the sport a go: Running Room Manager Kim Zabel and Sales Associate Amber Anderson. 1. Build up your confidence. Interval training makes running less intimidating. When just…
Chopping and slicing vegetables for my Mushroom and Egg Sandwich feels like a quiet morning meditation. Ingredients for Melissa’s Mushroom and Egg Sandwich (makes 2): 4 Baby Bella Mushrooms 1 Clove of Garlic 1 Shallot 4 Basil Leaves* Basil Pesto Grapeseed Oil by Wildtree (less than a Tbsp.) 1 pat of butter Eggs* 9 Grain…
We shocked each other. No one thought I would leave. No one thought I had the strength to go. I didn’t even believe I could. Yet, last April, I quit the white mochas. I stopped eating bread, cheese, and unrefined sugar. All dairy and legumes were abandoned, including peanuts. Did you know that peanuts are…
Today, I jogged. On the track at the RAC. It’s not the sort of thing that I do. I’ve sprinted on the track when my anger threshold was crossed. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve done a good sprint. I must be enjoying life or something. Back when I sprinted on a regular…
So, here’s my take on a few things when it comes to cooking for me and my guy: If it’s tasty and different, it’s easier not to overindulge or to want something else after. Using healthier versions of ingredients helps. That’s why we had brown rice instead of white, reduced sodium soy sauce, and reduced…
Since my blog is 40 Fit N’ Stylish, it may not be surprising that I took notice of the Fit and Fierce Over 40 course on DailyOM. 49,987 people have taken the online yoga course (so far). I decided to join in the fun. After I paid, I fretted and felt that first day of…
