El Profesor and I took a trip uptown to Costco last week to stock up our new place. Our need for toilet paper and paper towels coupled with our desire not to have to make weekly trips to CVS to buy them was the catalyst for our trip. But I also viewed it as a […]
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If the road is where I go to achieve, then the mat is where I go to relax. Running is very goal driven. When I start a run I typically have a particular distance or pace(s) in mind. My objective is to achieve them. In yoga, I practice to feel centered, to stretch, to build […]
Sometimes, when I am not feeling well, the simplest foods are the ones that I find most satisfying. I have a few go-to side dishes that I assemble in to a complete meal. These items can be served at room temperature, so if I am more in the mood to graze, rather than consume a […]
It is no secret that Passover is a difficult holiday to keep. If you work full time, the challenge is even greater. The temptation to get lunch out often leads to forgetfulness that the holiday is still going and adherence to its rules oftentimes goes right out the window. If you do plan to keep […]
Yesterday morning I went for a run in Chicago. I visit Chicago once each year around this time. My visits are a mix of business and pleasure. For the past two years, my visits have included running, as well. Yesterday, I was scheduled to run 9.25 miles. 6 miles at goal half marathon pace, a […]
I often feel that so much attention is paid to finding “balance” in life, but finding a balance in fitness is rarely discussed. I love to run. At present, it is my primary source of fitness. Running is vigorous, energizing and physically demanding. Whether the focus is on speed or endurance, it is ever-challenging. To […]
This afternoon’s tweet was a prelude to a post: “Currently in the process of consuming 16 ounces of #greenjuice . #liquidlunch” Admittedly – for me – the phrase “liquid lunch” no longer has the same meaning as it once had. When I was in law school, it was something that my Property professor joked about. […]
Sleep. It does a body good. But what happens when you don’t get enough? I am not a medical expert, but I can clearly note the differences in my body and cognitive ability when I have not been getting enough rest. I have struggled with insomnia on and off throughout my life. In recent years, […]
Having a good doctor, one that undestands your lifestyle and whom you trust, is essential. I found my doctor on a whim. After a family member had surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, I was impressed by the treatment that she received and decided to find a new doctor for myself within the […]
I wrote a very exciting post on piriformis syndrome earlier in the week. I will post it sometime…when I am no longer dealing with muscle spasms have officially got it under control. It also seemed like heavy reading for a Friday night, and at the moment I’m all about keeping things light. After spending the […]
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