From nearly the beginning, we’ve known that our athletes can’t really succeed in a high intensity exercise program without an appropriate nutrition strategy and skills. Over the years, we expanded nutrition to include both physical and mental recovery (including improving sleep and/or the appropriate amount of rest days). While we […]
This last Saturday, Susan and I drove to Santa Maria to visit her aging aunt and uncle. It’s about 4 hours away, depending on traffic. Her cousin brought a couple of old photo albums, yes, the kind with actual, hard copy, pictures, and we looked at some old, old photos […]
Click for a larger image We’re having pesto-glazed chicken thighs, sautéed green beans and a carrot/beet salad. Extra avocados on the side. See you at 1:30 PM on Thursday, July 10! This is a pay-what-you-can meal. BASIL PESTO 4 oz fresh basil leaves 2 large cloves garlic, peeled 1/4 cup […]
Click for a larger image This was soooooo goooood!!! HOISIN SAUCE 1/2 cups coconut aminos 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter (unsweetened) 4 tsp rice vinegar 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 2 medjool dates, pitted 1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 tsp hot sauce 1/4 tsp ground black pepper Place […]
Thursday lunches are already a success. We fed eight people including Susan and I. This time we had Carnitas, guacamole, lime and cilantro rice and some really good greens. We are going to have these Thursday lunches as many times as we can this summer. Next Thursday, we’re doing to […]
If you were at Ladies’ Night a few weeks ago, you might have tasted Terry’s delicious Flourless Paleo Zucchini Bars. For those of you who don’t know Terry, she’s been attending the 6am Strength & Conditioning class for two years, now. As promised, here’s Terry’s recipe: PALEO FLOURLESS ZUCCHINI BARS […]
This Thursday we are having men’s night at Mad Dawg. Your challenge should you elect to attend is to bring a healthy appetite for ribs and a small side dish or a beverage of your choice. It may rain, so bring some warm clothes. If you have any questions, post […]
Click image to enlarge As many people soon figure out, the secret to starting and staying Paleo is to either prepare your food before you want to eat it or get fast at preparing food or have the person who makes your food prepare or learn to prepare it fast. […]
MDSoF intentions for the 2013 Nutrition Challenge: All MDSoF athletes participate at the appropriate level for each athlete. All participants understand and practice “eating is training.” All participants understand health comes from practicing healthy habits and living a healthy lifestyle year after year. Rules for both Rx and scaled: Saul […]
We had delicious food at our ‘potluck’ Ladies Night. Thanks, Jules, for hosting the event! The next Ladies Night will likely be in January. We especially have requests for Diane’s cucumber-salmon appetizers! Post your recipe in ‘comments’.