We’ve designed a T-shirt to commemorate this summer’s fitness and health programs. The front depicts a silhouette of a woman running in mid-air. This represents women moving forward.
“Esteam” is the company we’re starting, and our motto is on the back of the shirt — “Strong Girls Have More Fun”. The clinics were created with the vision of using fitness and community to build self-esteem and empower girls and women.
Instructions: Food process all of the ingredients for 2 minutes until it reaches a moist consistency. Now the ingredients should form into balls or bars. Refrigerate and these will stay good for 1 month.
The majority of my training sessions are outdoors and good music always raises the energy level of the workout. (more…)
Chia Seeds: Athletes use chia seeds for improved energy levels. Chia has the highest plant source of Omega-3’s, the seeds contain high levels of calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Chia seeds absorb nine times their weight in water–they are great for hydration. I use chia seeds as a substitution for eggs in many recipes. (more…)
Many people have asked me for advice about the “best” food to eat before a morning workout. Optimal pre workout foods are those composed of slow burning, complex carbohydrates. These are found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains. (more…)
It is hard to imagine a day when women weren’t able to compete. I often take for granted the protests and inequalities that the women before me experienced. In 1972 Jacqueline Dixon changed things up as she raced to victory in the first official running race for women. Just three weeks after her victory, Title IX was passed. (more…)
This was the first question Phiona Mutesi asked when she learned that she qualified for the Olympiad. Phiona is from the largest slum in Uganda, Katwe. This is where she discovered the game of chess.
(more…)Since moving back in with my parents, I began to realize the dramatic difference that spices can make when added to a dish. I grew up on a steady diet of rice and beans. When I moved to Ann Arbor I embarked on a low-key cooking career. (more…)