Dear Fear, You and I, we had a good run there for a while, but it’s time we start moving our separate ways. See, the thing is, Fear, for years I hung on to you thinking that you were protecting me- keeping me from getting hurt or failing. For a long time now, I’ve been … Continue reading »
Yoga is Not…
it’s about being kind to yourself so that you can then be kind to others For weeks, I’ve been frustrated that I haven’t gotten to the aesthetic looks of weight loss expectations after a month of food journaling, running, burlesque, horseback riding, yoga, and Paleo eating. Ppfffff… exhausting. The only obvious thing is the fact … Continue reading »
Civet de Sanglier – Wild Boar Stew
In the Disney movie, Ratatouille, the cold hearted critic, Ego, has a revelation with one bite of humble ratatouille. His childhood flashed before his eyes of a warm dish served by his maman in their country home. One bite of melt in your mouth meat from this soul warming wild boar stew gave me visions … Continue reading »
I must be a Latin Dance Superstar!
Gordon Ramsay’s Meatballs in Fragrant Coconut Broth
Meatballs in Fragrant Coconut Broth Recipe by Gordon Ramsay from Gordon’s Ultimate Cookery http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/18245/meatballs-in-fragrant-coconut-broth How do I even start gushing about this dish? It’s heavenly and dreamy, warm, and very easy to make. The above link goes straight to the recipe but here’s the Paleo and food prep convenience notes I took while cooking: There … Continue reading »
Health Journey Reboot: week 1, Burlesque and My Snatch
Generally a Man/Dating Detox doesn’t involve anything resembling love, affection, sex, or companionship right? Burlesque, of course, is all flirting and innuendo. Someone told me it is an outlet for pent up sexual tension. Maybe a little, but actually, it is the camaraderie that will keep me going back for more. More on burlesque dancing … Continue reading »
Primal Cookie Butter
Trader Joe’s. I miss you, you sexy son of a bitch! I have feelings of resentment and yet, relief, that you came up with something so dirty and addictive as Cookie Butter only after I move to Australia. Seriously Joe?! Isn’t it enough that I miss the friendly peeps at the Hollywood store, your kona … Continue reading »
T Rex Hates Yoga
Poor T Rex. He can’t do most things because of his wee little arms. I found a chataranga – low plank version of my favorite “T Rex Hates Push-ups” and it made my day. In yoga teacher training, we already started learning proper alignment and adjustments in posing during module 1. I feel like I’m … Continue reading »
Antioxidants are All Up in this Bitch
A hilarious way to present nutrition information, indeed. And memorable! It appears a man has written these facts up- the tempeh wraps are my favorite. So, just a Stating the Obvious thought here (maybe for my own purposes as a future dietitian), much like how every diet is not suitable for every person, advice and … Continue reading »
Letting Go of Ego and Desire
Whenever someone falls, there’s an opportunity to learn. Or at least most people; I personally never seem to learn. Over the last few, maybe even six months, it seemed like I was just trying to pick myself up and kept tripping over handsome, delicious, and/or intoxicating distractions instead of finding stability. With this post, I … Continue reading »
