Archive for October, 2011

Modern Circumcision is Not Necessary, Natural, or Biblical

Modern Circumcision is Not Necessary, Natural, or Biblical

Big topic, people. I know. And a very controversial one at that. I know this blog post won’t be a comprehensive, exhaustive dissertation on the topic, but what I have learned about the subject is too important to keep to myself. So here we go. [...]

Training Plan for a Barefoot 5K

After the Walk for Hope

So here we are-the last post in my Lose the Shoes series. If you’ve been following along for the past eight weeks and practicing as you go, no doubt you’ve learned a thing or two about running barefoot and avoiding injuries. The main tip I [...]

World’s Best Pumpkin Soup

World’s Best Pumpkin Soup

Pumpkin soup has never been on my radar as a particularly delicious meal to cook and consequently consume with great relish. And if I’m being really transparent, I had never actually cut open a pumpkin with the intention of cooking it before just a few [...]

Conserve Energy When Running Barefoot

Practice Running Barefoot on a Straight Line

There are three main tips for conserving energy when running barefoot so you can run faster & longer before pooping out. The first tip is to RELAX. (Oh, you’ve heard me say that before? Multiple times even? It’s because it’s that important!) The other two [...]

Homemade Yogurt: So Easy It’s Scary

Yogurt with Fruit & Chia Seeds

Yogurt from the supermarket isn’t good for you. There-I’ve said it. I know what the commercials on television say. Jamie Lee Curtis swears by Dannon yogurt fixing all her digestive woes. These live cultures will boost your immune system and make you live longer. It’s [...]

Lose the Shoes & Feel Like You’re Falling

Falling Sensation When Running Barefoot

I’m having the hardest time choosing the perfect ‘soundtrack song’ for this post. Do I go with Alicia Keys or Glen Hansard? Or maybe Shakira would be more appropriate, since the key to this falling sensation when running barefoot starts in the hips. Confused? Let’s [...]

Lemon Chia Seed Muffins

Lemon Chia Seed Muffins with Daffodils

It’s muffin time again! With a tree full of lemons and a jar full of chia seeds I couldn’t resist concocting a muffin with a twist on the traditional Lemon Poppy Seed flavors. Poppy seeds are fantastic, but chia seeds are like the ultimate addition [...]

The All Important Barefoot Running Landing

The All Important Barefoot Running Landing

Here’s what to do if you want your calves to be writhing in agony tomorrow: Run like a fairy, extending your leg far in front of your body with each step, landing only on your toes. Don’t place your heel on the ground at any [...]

Make Your Own Ricotta Cheese

Make Your Own Ricotta Cheese

Ricotta cheese. The words immediately conjure up images of a gorgeously ooey-gooey cheesy lasagna. It’s melt-in-your-mouth wonderful and I’ve just discovered how incredibly easy it is to make your own! The hubby and I are staying in Hamilton, NZ (1.5 hours south of Auckland) right [...]