This summer was one of the most tiring, eventful, exciting, and overall chaotic seasons I’ve ever had, and the most amazing part is that we made it through and are welcoming fall with open arms and open doors at b:core.Each of the last four summers has been in some way consumed by the opening of…
Category: fuel
Fueling Up: Greens, Eggs + Sweet Potato Noodles
I’m not sure what’s in the air, or if it’s just the sheer fact that it’s cardio week at MADabolic, but I feel hungry all the time. ALL the time. I’m usually slow to start in the morning, not grabbing any real food until I’ve had ample time to get coffee, settle in, and assess…
Local Loves: Hellos, Goodbyes + See ya Laters
This past weekend was all about local living and embracing the beginning of the new, and finally a weekend (though just barely) to check in on Charlottesville. New chapters, jobs, businesses, and lives; there is so much change happening these days that it’s sometimes hard to keep up with it, and it’s damn near impossible to…
The Whole Damn Thing II: The 5 Day Plan
Today was a long day, that’s for certain, but the little sunlight that managed to peek between the snowstorms made it all worth it. I can’t begin to express how desperate I am for a little boost of vitamin D, but since that looks like it’s not totally here to stay, I’m going to boost…
The Rules: Paleo, Potluck + The Whole Damn Thing
It’s prep time my friends. With The Whole Damn Thing ‘officially’ kicking off on Sunday, it’s time to talk about the rules. 1. Whole 30 allows meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, roots, and nuts, and excludes grains, legumes, dairy products, salt, refined sugar, and processed oils. Key points: * Protein every meal * 3 meals per day,…
6 Basic Tips for Starting (& Living) a Real Food Lifestyle
Time to say hello to 2015; and hello to the possibility that this will be the best year of your life. For those of you prepping (with me) for The Whole Damn Thing, it’s almost GO time! While the prep and the weight of the ‘commitment’ itself can seem pretty intimidating as it approaches, I assure…
fuel | sweat | grow 