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It's all about the journey

4/29/2019

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"Those who have the most success and last the longest are the ones that truly enjoy the training [practice], the journey, self-exploration and daily self-care... They are process driven vs outcome driven." Chris Hauth
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What I Ate - Half Marathon Prep

4/21/2019

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After a very cold, snowy and windy training - I ran my first race of the year today. I'm kind of a wimp when it comes to cold weather running, but I scheduled this Half Marathon to motivate myself to get moving and to condition myself for Marathon training. This race was my I did it​ moment as  I happily waved goodbye to winter. The weather this morning was beautiful, sunny and mild. The course was hilly. I felt strong and better prepared than I realized. I can't ask for much more. 

This is what I ate yesterday and this morning, in preparation for my race today. I started yesterday with a smoothie very similar to my  Spring Super Food Smoothie  except I substituted orange juice for the plant milk and omitted the cacao. 
For lunch and dinner I had Kichari made with quinoa, split moong dal, celery and spinach. This dish is packed with protein, carbs and fiber and ended up being a perfect meal for the day before a race. I would definitely have this again. It is also easy and inexpensive to make. Throughout the day, I snacked on 2 pieces of sourdough toast and 2 bananas and had a cookie - what can I say... carb loading.
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 My pre-race meal will sound familiar.  One hour before race time, I ate one half of a brown rice tortilla with 1 Tbsp nut butter, 2 dates, a sprinkle of hemp seeds and about a teaspoon of maple syrup. I also had coffee with soy milk and drank about 32 oz of water before the race began. We had just over an hour of driving which gave me plenty of time to hydrate and eat my breakfast.  
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Here I am, post 13.1 - Mission Accomplished!
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April 18th, 2019

4/18/2019

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Cutting Board Tip...

4/6/2019

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If your cutting board slides or moves on your counter when you are slicing veggies, place a damp cloth under the board. This will keep it firmly in place, allowing you to chop your veggies safely. When you are done, use the cloth to wipe down your counters and stove top. 
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CWAU. Stop It.

4/4/2019

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CWAU = Cooking While Angry/Upset

Stop. Don't do it. 

Life happens. An argument with our partner, the kids are fighting, a parent is sick, rough day at work, just finished the tax return - and we owe. Situations that may cause our stomach to turn, a sinking feeling, rage, frustration, gritted teeth - and yet it's 5pm and we need to get dinner started. Take a deep breath (no really, take one right now), the energy we put into our food affects how we digest it, our emotional state impacts digestion as well.  

​Here are a few tips when you are feeling angry or upset and it's meal prep time: 
  • Go into the bathroom and shut the door.  Take 3-5 long deep breaths, bringing the breath all the way down to your belly. Feel your belly expand on the inhale and contract on the exhale. 
  • Look into the mirror and encourage yourself. Repeat a mantra or positive affirmation out loud, or in a whisper.  I like to repeat I am Beautiful, I am Bountiful, I am Bliss or I am Happy, I am Healthy, I am Holy ​several times. Whether you feel or believe the words you are saying, feel the vibration and know you are giving yourself a reset. 
  • Wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a big hug. 
  • ​Take another deep breath and go to the kitchen. Drink a glass of room temperature water. My teacher, Yogi Bhajan, said not drinking enough water can cause "bitchiness and itchiness," and often recommended drinking a full glass of water when angry or before having a challenging conversation (it helps!). In addition, water helps us hydrate and bring ourselves into balance. 
  • As you begin to prepare your meal, chant mantra (silently or out loud), play mantra music or gentle music that uplifts you. Keep in mind that you are putting this vibration into yourself and into the food you are preparing. 
  • As you handle the ingredients, visualize infusing love into the food - you may like to visualize green energy surrounding the veggies as you chop them. Green is the color of the Heart Chakra. 
  • Once the meal is prepared and you are sitting down to eat, take pause for a moment of blessing and gratitude. As you eat, keep the conversation loving and chew each bite with extra care. 

​Know that you are loved and appreciated.  xoxo
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    I am an animal loving-Vegan runner, I practice and teach Kundalini Yoga and I love to cook and eat flavorful plant-based food.

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