I want a Donut: Day 16

I almost drove to Krispy Kreme for a half-dozen donuts today. It’s one of THOSE days. I’m also two days away from starting my period, so that’s a contributing factor to these irrational thoughts I’m having. Fighting the cravings and fatigue...

Big calorie burns can mess up fat loss: Day 15

I hiked the Crow Pass trail from the Girdwood side yesterday and went up to the cabin, then turned around. It was a 5.5 mile trek roundtrip. Damn, I love that area. It’s invigorating to be so close to the mountains and the waterfalls. I haven’t been up...

Do food choices matter? Day 12

When I was a freshman in High School I became a Lacto Ovo vegetarian. I cut out meat and fish but still consumed eggs and dairy.  I’d grown increasingly interested in nutrition and how the different macronutrients impacted energy and overall health, and I felt...

Track Everything: Day 9

In yesterday’s post I discussed how your plan can sometimes fall apart, no matter how well you prepare.  I found myself snacking on random things after we returned home from Hatcher Pass yesterday afternoon, and while nothing I ate was terrible, I didn’t...