Should I Eat More At THAT Time of the Month? (For the Ladies)
Cramps, bloating, fatigue, and mood swings aside, during THAT time of the month….I’m HUNGRY. Cravings begin as early as a week before my start date. Of course, they are usually things that are not good for anyone (like super oily delicious neapolitan pizza, snickers ice cream bars, and crab rangoon -aka cream cheese wontons for … Read more
Stop Using Other Runners To Pace Yourself!
I’m a solitary runner. I don’t often participate in group runs or invite other people to run with me (save those times when a friend or family member needs that little extra push to get off her butt and onto the road). I find that it hinders me more than it helps, because I get … Read more
Hair Issues: What’s A Woman To Do?
Generally, I have no qualms about my hair. It is curly. One might even say it’s nappy. But I love it on me. The problem is that with me working out 5-6 days a week, it’s been a pain in the *you know what!* to manage. I work out hard, so I sweat buckets and … Read more
I Eat My Carbs at Night
On a whim, I recently decided to change my carb eating habits by consuming them at night instead of during the daytime. My reasoning had more to do with appearance than anything else. You know how you wake up looking fresh and slim? All your water weight is gone and your body has just come … Read more
Kickboxing Is My New Favorite Workout
I may have mentioned some time ago that a certain kickboxing class I took kicked my butt. After that class I realized that, even though I was in good shape, I could definitely improve my routine by incorporating kickboxing into my regular routine. Lo and behold, I now plan the rest of my week around … Read more
I Workout (Almost) Every Day…and I LOVE it.
No lie. Monday-Friday every week. Saturdays and Sundays when I need a pick-me-up. To be honest, there was a time when I thought that people who work out every day must either be really vain or just plain crazy. Who has the time or the energy for all that sweat and pain? Well, apparently I … Read more
Jogging Kicked My Butt…High Impact Cardio Makes a Difference!
Yesterday, after a (very long) period away from the sport of running, I decided to take a 3 mile jog around the track of my gym. Boy, did it kick my butt! I’ve been working out 3-4 times a week with yoga, spinning, and aerobic swimming, so I was confident that I was in great … Read more
Warrior Dash 2011 – Lake Elsinore, CA
I can sum up my experience of the Warrior Dash in one word: Awesome! I didn’t run it all like I hoped I would. The gradual inclines and intense obstacles ripped the runner right out of me as I made my way through the 3.2 mile course in Lake Elsinore, CA. The sun was blazing … Read more
Living the Active Life
Hi Everyone, Welcome to my blog, Recreational Athlete: Health and Fitness for the Fun of It. As the title of my blog suggests, I’m not a professional athlete – far from it actually. I am a freelance writer and researcher working toward my PHD at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology in California. Why start an … Read more
