Monday, March 14, 2011
Thursday, March 10, 2011
this I am ... this I wanna
So this Saturday I AM running in my first official "race". Deets posted next week :)
Above YouTube clip ....... now that's what I'm talking about. R.A.D.
Above YouTube clip ....... now that's what I'm talking about. R.A.D.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
WHO ROCKS? ... the warpaint
well YOU do!
* I wanted to send a shout out to Sara T. I got this great email, in which she told me about her running. up to 5, under 60. that's awesome. entering races. ie: fun runs. i'm proud and impressed. *
For those of you that made some sort of, any kind of commitment to a healthier 2011, how's it going? I enjoy sharing our progress, and our tough days too. didn't anybody ever tell you, "we're stronger together!" or "united we stand, divided we fall!" or .. ha psyche. i think you get it.
I have some fun runs coming soon. i'm excited. we gotta keep pushing, choosing, deciding .. put on that "warpaint" and hit the track, the tready, the trails whatever.
on this evenings menu:
a seared tuna steak (covered in seasonings such as cumin, cayenne, coriander, s&p)
sauteed zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, and grated carrot with fresh garlic and ginger and a little sesame oil
tossing the veggies in to some brown rice and garnish w/ cilantro
mmm. xot
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
1/5 - Louder Than Ever
of the 5 senses this may just be my fave. music. laughter. the sound of the rain on a roof top ( a pnw girl .. you miss it when you leave it) the growl of an engine that belongs to a sweet old car. the first few times a year that I hear a lawn mower. the sound of my breathing when i make it over that "hump" and find my pace (isn't that sweet??) these are some of the sounds that bring me joy. i was thinking about spring coming and soon, i'll be taking my runs out to the streets. i can't wait to get outdoors and listen to all of the sounds of life, the sounds that remind me that i am a lucky girl b/c i am alive. b/c i can hear. and better yet, i'll try to actually listen. hearing and listening are defined differently ya know!
the cold war kids will be in boise 3.6.11 i can't wait.
i'm a lucky girl.
i like all of this stuff b/c if you listen, all great music is about the stuff of life. some of the big things and all of the little things and it is emotional stuff. my adrenaline gets pumping, and i feel connected.
so anyway ....
of the 5 senses this may be my fave.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
eat your heart out ..
I cannot take credit for this creation whatsoever.
"CM" is Chris, my vegan step-brother. This is his dessert. He brought it to our parents house this Christmas and it was so yummy, and guilt free! I can't help but share the recipe.
With Valentines Day approaching I've been thinking about the typical sweets that go along with the day o'love. Chocolates, or the little hearts with the sweet messages ... well, they are NOT Leeg approved.
BUT, this is!
Flourless Chocolate Tart
1 cup raw pecans
1 cup raw walnuts
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 TB butter (Vegans like Earth Balance)
16 oz nondairy semisweet or dark chocolate chips or bar
2 cups milk (I'm sure regular milk would work, but if using nondairy I
would probably use Almond, hazelnut, or hemp)
2 TB kudzu or cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Sifted confectioner's sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375
Pulverize nuts and sugar in food processor. Add butter until a thick
batter forms. Press into a 9 or 10 inch tart pan. Bake for 10
minutes until the crust turns golden brown.
Meanwhile melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat. It should be scalding hot
but not boiling. While milk is heating, combine kudzu or cornstarch
with the water in a bowl or measuring cup until completely dissolved.
Add melted chocolate to milk and whisk thoroughly to combine (I
recommend whisking most of the way through putting the chocolate in
and then scrapping the last bit into the pot). Whisk in thickener and
stir well. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
The chocolate mixture will thicken slowly. Pour over baked crust and
allow to chill two hours or overnight.
Dust with sugar before serving. You can cut out a paper stencil and
lay that over the cake while dusting.
Enjoy!
-CM
I send many thanks to CM for sharing.xoT
"CM" is Chris, my vegan step-brother. This is his dessert. He brought it to our parents house this Christmas and it was so yummy, and guilt free! I can't help but share the recipe.
With Valentines Day approaching I've been thinking about the typical sweets that go along with the day o'love. Chocolates, or the little hearts with the sweet messages ... well, they are NOT Leeg approved.
BUT, this is!
Flourless Chocolate Tart
1 cup raw pecans
1 cup raw walnuts
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 TB butter (Vegans like Earth Balance)
16 oz nondairy semisweet or dark chocolate chips or bar
2 cups milk (I'm sure regular milk would work, but if using nondairy I
would probably use Almond, hazelnut, or hemp)
2 TB kudzu or cornstarch
1/4 cup water
Sifted confectioner's sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375
Pulverize nuts and sugar in food processor. Add butter until a thick
batter forms. Press into a 9 or 10 inch tart pan. Bake for 10
minutes until the crust turns golden brown.
Meanwhile melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat. It should be scalding hot
but not boiling. While milk is heating, combine kudzu or cornstarch
with the water in a bowl or measuring cup until completely dissolved.
Add melted chocolate to milk and whisk thoroughly to combine (I
recommend whisking most of the way through putting the chocolate in
and then scrapping the last bit into the pot). Whisk in thickener and
stir well. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
The chocolate mixture will thicken slowly. Pour over baked crust and
allow to chill two hours or overnight.
Dust with sugar before serving. You can cut out a paper stencil and
lay that over the cake while dusting.
Enjoy!
-CM
I send many thanks to CM for sharing.xoT
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
NO PAIN .... no LOSS.
Why didn't anyone say anything?
A few weeks ago I picked up a copy of Valley Of The Dolls. The title sounded familiar to me. I had heard it was controversial in its time, but I had no idea exactly why. ???
Haa. I found out on page # 110.
There were two films made after the book. I just Netflixed the original. Patty Duke, Sharon Tate .. and some actress I've never heard of! I'm looking forward to seeing it despite the mere 2.5 stars rating. lol I guess the screenplay for the second "remake" film was written by film critic, Roger Ebert. It has a rating of NC-17. Umm yeah, that's soft core porn folks ...
Anyway, one of the characters in the book, gets a "picture deal" and moves out west. Hollywood. She begins taking "little green pills" that kill her appetite. ***Just FYI, "Dolls" is code for PILLS. YIKES.
What if Leeg was just a little, easy to swallow green pill and the side effects were, a great body, and improved emotional and physical well being? If only it were that easy. But I think if we reflect on our lives, most of the good things didn't come easily. I have noticed that my running has become a bit monotonous. My "life-coach" said something to me last night that, at the time he said it, caused me to roll my eyes, it was "push yourself harder!" I did today. I ditched the "rappod" and the head phones period. I only watched the Food Network today and had to wonder what it was the chefs were saying. When I was done with my usual run I went over to the bike and did a cycling workout. I was sweaty and I could feel it and I could also hear those words .. "Push yourself harder!"
It can be frustrating starting a new workout plan, changing our diets darn near completely, and as the weeks go by it doesn't seem that all the hard work is making any difference. I'm sure we've all heard that it takes longer for women to lose weight than men. Statistically, most women quit their workouts do to frustration because of a lack of results. The female body was designed to support life. We (generally) carry more fat and our bodies are reluctant to give it up. This is just one of the reasons why the food choices we make are so important ... our bodies, by design want to keep that fat, ya know .. just in case we have a little baby. And when the hormone changes kick in ... well I've heard that's a doozy too.
I know it gets repetitive, and can be hard keeping ourselves motivated to go to the gym. Enter cliche here ............. NO PAIN, NO GAIN. Or in our case NO LOSS. Sorry ladies and gents, there is no magical little green pill. Not one that won't effff you up in the long run.
Next time you find yourself on that tready or elliptical and you are wanting to get off, repeat these words to yourself "PUSH YOURSELF HARDER" ... remind yourself of the other things you have done and accomplished in your life that were no small feat! Graduations, giving birth, raising those babies, getting and keeping a good job, reconciling with a loved one, forgiveness, fixing the entire Thanksgiving meal .. alone ...... whatever it may be that you have done before, Leeg really isn't that much different.
I was thinking today while running about some of the things I have learned from my parents. (yeah, I know.) I was thinking how my mom has been a great example of how to love somebody. Despite all the bumps in the road she has always remained faithful, positive, and encouraging. Believing in her children, when quite possibly she was the only one. I thought how I hope to take that example and show those I care about the same kind of devotion. So fellow Leegers, I believe in you, in myself. We can reach our goals. I know it in my bones.
A few weeks ago I picked up a copy of Valley Of The Dolls. The title sounded familiar to me. I had heard it was controversial in its time, but I had no idea exactly why. ???
Haa. I found out on page # 110.
There were two films made after the book. I just Netflixed the original. Patty Duke, Sharon Tate .. and some actress I've never heard of! I'm looking forward to seeing it despite the mere 2.5 stars rating. lol I guess the screenplay for the second "remake" film was written by film critic, Roger Ebert. It has a rating of NC-17. Umm yeah, that's soft core porn folks ...
Anyway, one of the characters in the book, gets a "picture deal" and moves out west. Hollywood. She begins taking "little green pills" that kill her appetite. ***Just FYI, "Dolls" is code for PILLS. YIKES.
What if Leeg was just a little, easy to swallow green pill and the side effects were, a great body, and improved emotional and physical well being? If only it were that easy. But I think if we reflect on our lives, most of the good things didn't come easily. I have noticed that my running has become a bit monotonous. My "life-coach" said something to me last night that, at the time he said it, caused me to roll my eyes, it was "push yourself harder!" I did today. I ditched the "rappod" and the head phones period. I only watched the Food Network today and had to wonder what it was the chefs were saying. When I was done with my usual run I went over to the bike and did a cycling workout. I was sweaty and I could feel it and I could also hear those words .. "Push yourself harder!"
It can be frustrating starting a new workout plan, changing our diets darn near completely, and as the weeks go by it doesn't seem that all the hard work is making any difference. I'm sure we've all heard that it takes longer for women to lose weight than men. Statistically, most women quit their workouts do to frustration because of a lack of results. The female body was designed to support life. We (generally) carry more fat and our bodies are reluctant to give it up. This is just one of the reasons why the food choices we make are so important ... our bodies, by design want to keep that fat, ya know .. just in case we have a little baby. And when the hormone changes kick in ... well I've heard that's a doozy too.
I know it gets repetitive, and can be hard keeping ourselves motivated to go to the gym. Enter cliche here ............. NO PAIN, NO GAIN. Or in our case NO LOSS. Sorry ladies and gents, there is no magical little green pill. Not one that won't effff you up in the long run.
Next time you find yourself on that tready or elliptical and you are wanting to get off, repeat these words to yourself "PUSH YOURSELF HARDER" ... remind yourself of the other things you have done and accomplished in your life that were no small feat! Graduations, giving birth, raising those babies, getting and keeping a good job, reconciling with a loved one, forgiveness, fixing the entire Thanksgiving meal .. alone ...... whatever it may be that you have done before, Leeg really isn't that much different.
I was thinking today while running about some of the things I have learned from my parents. (yeah, I know.) I was thinking how my mom has been a great example of how to love somebody. Despite all the bumps in the road she has always remained faithful, positive, and encouraging. Believing in her children, when quite possibly she was the only one. I thought how I hope to take that example and show those I care about the same kind of devotion. So fellow Leegers, I believe in you, in myself. We can reach our goals. I know it in my bones.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Rant- Some girls who go to the gym
Okay, so I am a firm believer about the gym. I am not someone who can work out at home for the most part because I get way too distracted. When I go to the gym I am able to focus and get a real work out going. Now with all that being said I tend to find myself being a gym snob. I don't want people to talk to me... I am not there to get hit on, or to make friends, I am there for one reason. Since I have this attitude I have a problem with getting really irritated with other people at the gym. This week I was at the gym getting my run on using the ellipticals that outline the indoor track. Two ladies walk in and start to walk around the indoor track and as they walk past I see the clothing that they have decided to where to the YMCA to work out in. One girl has decided that she is going to look like she is presentable with blue yoga pants, and a pink tank top. However, the other girl has decided to where black sweat pants with "pink" on the butt, and a white lacy tank top, with a bra that leaves no mystery. I kinda laughed when I saw her and decided well maybe she didn't have anything else clean to work out in. Then both of the girls proceeded to now run laps around track. After that the clear intent of my they were at the gym was clear, as both of their chests bounced around the track. Seriously!!!! ugh....! Sorry, I know I am a hater but child please. In my opinion the gym (especially the YMCA) is not dating pick up spot. Anyway, that is my rant...ugh, some girls who go to the gym...give me a break!
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