Category Archives: Theory and Discussion

Don’t Get an ‘F’ in Food

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

A question about living on a budget or with limited access to a functioning kitchen has come up recently, specifically from someone living in a college dorm situation. The student was really feeling like he was without any options, especially … Continue reading →

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But I can still snack, right?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

I’ve been asked a couple of times recently what I snack on with this paleo schtick.  I’ll first actually answer the question, but be prepared for a discussion after on why you maybe _shouldn’t_ be snacking so much. About the Food … Continue reading →

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Whole30 – Again

Posted on January 1, 2012 by

Sara is starting a Whole30 tomorrow and of course I’m along for the ride.  I have a few tweaks to make this time around, but really, I need other things to fall into line. This time I’m going to be … Continue reading →

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Resolutions are not Plans

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

It’s getting close to resolution season.  When it comes to health and fitness, we’ve all done it, said it, written it, made it a goal; we’ve all ‘resolved’ to somehow be healthier.  “This year, I’m going to…” you name it:  … Continue reading →

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“Can’t I just do push ups?” – or – What I learned this Saturday in Zumba

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

As a part of my quest to actually become a fitness trainer/coach and explore the different avenues available to me in my area, I am taking several of the YMCA courses on Fitness in their training certification track. On Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Paleo Primer

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

Robb Wolf is the first person you should be checking out. He has a blog, a book and a podcast that are stop number one for people who follow this lifestyle. If you just want to jump in, just download … Continue reading →

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Vacation, Work, family and belonging

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

or –  “Mental Bullshit” Tomorrow the family and I pile into the car and head for Michigan for a few days of visiting.  Some would call it vacation, but those are only the people who have never gotten into the … Continue reading →

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Paleo is Expensive? For Whom?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

I reposted CaveMomma’s post on this topic on Facebook and needed to say more, specifically on feeding a family. Look, feed your children.  Feed them the BEST food that you _can_.  Feed them the freshest food that you can, made from … Continue reading →

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Resolutions

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

It’s that time of year again when everyone is talking about resolutions. The tradition of making a new year’s resolution reportedly goes back about 4,000 years to the Babylonians, when one of the most popular resolutions was to return something … Continue reading →

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An interview with Dan Barber

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

“When you are greedy for the best food, you are, by definition, being greedy for the kind of world you want used in the proper way.  That’s the true definition of sustainability.” Dan Barber is a celebrated young chef — … Continue reading →

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