my food commandments

  i know, you’ve all heard it before. diets are bad. so you’re probably about to stop reading this post. but, i haven’t addressed the issue of diets before, except for the importance of NOT cutting out carbs. so it is time, ladies and gentleman, to let you in on my feelings regarding diets and … Continue reading →

you really, really, really are what you eat. its not just an old wive’s tale.

Photo courtesy of http://www.rawfooddietmenu.com It is inconceivable, and actually somewhat comical, though still disheartening, that individuals today, with all their intelligence and technology, have still failed to comprehend one of the most simple facts out there. And yes, I am proclaiming this to be a fact. A fact based on scientific research. This fact is … Continue reading →

twinkies and broccoli, trust and belief.

photo courtesy of holistictriathlete.worspress.com What would convince someone to abandon their comfortable life of couch-sitting, processed foods, and stress? Whilst individuals today may be aware of the fact that they are engaging in a lifestyle which is dangerously detrimental to their health on a multitude of levels, this awareness does not translate to action. So … Continue reading →

carrots, caffeine & sunscreen. or in other words, balance & moderation.

I’m currently indulging in the gentle warmth, yet deceivingly abrasive UV-rays of the San Diegan sun, an activity I like to incorporate into my daily life. However, today, I feel okay about this indulgence for several reasons, of which none might actually be sufficient. One, I just ate a s*** ton of carrots. And I … Continue reading →