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Category Archives: Health & Fitness
Summer Eats
{pasta caprese, recipe here}
{roasted asparagus with sea salt, source}
{pita pizza, source}
{creamless tomato soup, recipe here}
{lemon orzo salad with tomato and asparagus, recipe here}
{tomato basil, recipe here}
The minute the weather begins to warm up I instantly think to stock up on fruit and veggies. Knowing I’ll be in a bikini and short shorts means lighter and fresher eating! These recipes scream summer don’t they? So pretty, so fresh, and so perfect for those warm nights. Think I might try the orzo recipe first!
What are your favs for summer?
Workout Update
I was supposed to post pictures a while ago, but never got around to it (I know, boo!). After almost 3 months of training hard, my body is slowly but surely changing. By centering our workouts around gaining the energy systems (strength, speed, power, endurance), I’ve noticed a huge change in my energy throughout the day =)
We’ve recently incorporated weekly track days to our workout regimen and while on our staycation we did a bit of improvising and took it to a dog park/school down the street.
Track Days:
Doing the following in 100 meter increments: jumping, sprinting, lunging, and what I like to call, walking like a dinosaur (getting really low, with chest out).- if you ever want to lift your tush, these are the exercises, so sore!
The bf has been a bit obsessed with headstands and handstands, so, we’ve also incorporated the practice of our yoga moves.
p.s. having a partner truly takes your workout up a notch!
Spring into the Gym
Now that spring is here, I’m sure we’re all cleaning out our wardrobes to make space for the more floral, lace, bright, white pieces. As I’m throwing my coats and boots into bins to make room for my wedges and light cardigans, I’m also making way for spring-like workout attire. Of all things in my wardrobe, my workout clothes definitely take a back seat (which I’m not proud of).
With that being said, I’ve compiled some workout items I’ve been craving; (I clearly have a theme here) the color is perfect for the nicer weather, obsessed with the striped reversible hoodie from lulu and my love affair with the Nike capris go on; they give you room to breathe but are thick enough for those cold morning runs.
Does your workout wardrobe go through spring cleaning?
Posted in Fashion, Health & Fitness
Tagged fitness, gym clothes, lululemon, workout clothes
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Wheat-Free all Week
Did you know we can become sensitive to foods we’ve been eating since the age of 5? Not to get too technical, but yes, we can develop intolerances to foods we consume too often. When we become intolerant to certain foods, a delayed immune response occurs in the the body; a slowdown to the metabolism, interference with the absorption of nutrients, and a negative effect on our digestive organs, booooo!
I developed a wheat allergy back in 2006. Let’s face it, wheat is in everything we eat. And before I became a vegetarian and then vegan, my diet was horrible, I ate everything processed (read more here). My intolerance is not as severe as celiacs or a gluten free diet, but it develops when I consume too much wheat in my normal everyday life… it comes and goes. Being a vegan I eat a ton of veggies and try to stay away from processed foods, but sometimes I catch myself eating way too much wheat; bagels, and pizza, etc. So this brings me to this week: I ate way too much wheat in the last couple of weeks and now I have skin irritation along my torso, blah. I caught it early, so to help subside the effects, I’ve been eating wheat-free all week.
Other than the fact I crave bread always, eating wheat free isn’t too hard and is very similar to my vegan diet. Here are some of the things I’ve been consuming…
{sauteed broccolini with garlic, chili flakes, salt, pepper}
{strawberry banana smoothie}
{brown rice pomodora with veggies. recipe to come}
{peanut butter with celery for an afternoon snack}
Have a wheat allergy? What are your go-to staples?
Posted in Health & Fitness, Vegan
Tagged gluten intolerant, vegan, vegan foods, wheat-free
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Workout Update
{via: thingsorganizedneatly}
Fitness
- weekly yoga classes
- lots of strength and endurance exercises (power and speed exercises will be incorporated later). For strength think slowing down and flexing your whole body throughout the whole rep and for endurance think normal/rhythmic pace and snapping or pushing out at the end of the rep.
- soccer starts in the next couple of weeks
- still trying to get to the lap pool
- went on a 17-22 mile bike ride
- working on my tennis game… hoping to start doubles soon.
What am I eating? I haven’t really made any huge changes – still eating vegan and real foods.
Weekly Staples:
- lots of brown rice and veggies
- tacos- black beans, veggies, guacamole
- sautéed broccolini (garlic, olive oil, red peppers, salt, pepper)
- trying to pack in as much fruit as possible… it’s a huge staple during the summer when everything is readily available, but tougher for me during the winter months.
Snacks:
- apples and peanut butter
- pumpkin seeds/nuts
- dried fruit bars (unsweetened)
- Nature’s Path Organic Peanut Choco granola bars
- baked chips or corn chips
- vegan cookies from Whole Foods or Peete’s Coffee (once a week)
Overall, I feel great. My flexibility and balance has improved tremendously, my legs are gaining strength (they feel so much better when I run), and my core is getting stronger! I will post a picture at week 6, stay tuned =) p.s. having a workout partner makes a huge difference.
Yay, it’s Thursday ♥
Working it Out
Just signed up with dailymile to help keep me motivated, to share my workouts, and be among a community that is dedicated to fitness! Dailymile is a social training log for athletes, runners cyclist, and triathletes; think Facebook for training. My lastest workout will be featured in the widget to the right (follow the arrow) and if you click on the link you can view my workouts for the week. Feel free to leave me comments, questions, or any motivating notes 
Find training partners in your area and learn about local events, routes, and groups. Whether you love to workout or just started a new year’s resolution, come join the community, “add” me as a friend, and let’s keep each other up-to-date!
p.s. There’s an “app for that.” Electric Mile is the app version of dailymile and allows you to keep up on-the-go, heeyyyoooo! To find me, search my name, Crystalin An.
