How to make Almond Milk

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I have mentioned almond milk a couple of times, so I thought I would give you a quick "how to" Ingredients 2 cups (spring) water 1/2 cup raw almonds Pinch of salt Few drops or half stick vanilla (optional) Directions Soak raw almonds overnight in water. I usually take the skins off as well, you don't need to.  The milk will be a darker colour if you leave the skin on. Drain  and rinse almonds Add everything into a blender, blend well. Pour the almond milk in the nut bag into … [Read more...]

Spinach and Banana Smoothie

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This Smoothie will actually be  a purple colour because of the blueberries :) Ingredients 2 bananas 2 tablespoons hulled hemp seed 2 cups frozen blue berries 2.5 cups pure water 3-4 cups Spinach Directions Put all ingredients in a high speed blender. Blend well. I like my smoothies thick more like milk shakes, but you can also add a little more water to thin it. … [Read more...]

Tropical Shake

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Yummy!  There is just so many awesome combinations. 1/2 mango, peeled, seed removed 1/8 tsp. natural coconut extract or 1/2 tbsp coconut milk powder 1  banana 4 strawberries, frozen 6 ice cubes 1 1/4 cup water 1 heaping tbsp. high-quality protein powder (optional) In a blender, process all the ingredients until thoroughly mixed and ENJOY! … [Read more...]

Smoothie Tips

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Love love love smoothies and I am always trying out new combination's of ingredients.    I will be sure to share some of my awesome mixtures soon.  For now here are a few tips. Quick Tips A good Blender is a MOST Choose fresh or frozen fruit,  I am looking forward to the time when I can grow and freeze my own fruit Smooth base start with almond or coconut milk Don't forget to add some greens... spinach has almost no flavour and kale has more Green smoothies can be sweet or savory, … [Read more...]

Countdown to Triathlon 2010 -DNF

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Pheewww Yep you read right, it was a DNF (did not finish) When I got the bright idea to do a triathlon last October, I was coming into it with a strong cycling foundation.  No running and no swimming, so I started with training the running.  I wasn't until March that I started even going to the pool and it wasn't until June when I started swimming lessons.  My last lesson was the same week as the race. :) So definitely my swim was my weakest link.  I had practiced for 2 weeks in the … [Read more...]

Countdown to Triathlon 2010

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Only 7 more days! Excited and ready to get on with it!  I had am awesome swimming lesson last week, it has bolstered my confidence.  I know I am capable of completing this challenge now it is time to get on with it! Here is what I got done! Sunday – rest day Monday – Bike – 45 mins, hill work Tuesday – Swim – 30 mins lake swim Wednesday – Swim – 45 mins drills swimming lesson Thursday – Rest day Friday - Run/walk – 30 mins Saturday – Brick - 30 mins of cyclying … [Read more...]

Yoga – Extended Triangle Pose

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This pose I am still learning but it has a nice stretch after running Step 1. Stand with the feet together and the arms by your sides. Separate the feet slightly further than shoulder distance apart. Inhale and raise both arms straight out from the shoulders parallel to the floor with the palms facing down. Step 2. Exhale slowly while turning the torso to the left, bend at the waist and bring the right hand down to the left ankle. The palm of the right hand is placed along the outside of the … [Read more...]

Countdown to Triathlon 2010

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Wow, only 14 days left....I am happy to be back up to 100%.  working on picking up the last minute stuff.  I am quite surprised at how much this has actually cost me, and I didn't even buy a new bike :) Here is what I got done! Sunday – rest day Monday – Bike - 45 mins, hill work Tuesday – Swim - 45 mins drills - 500 M Wednesday – Swim - 45 mins drills - 1000 M Thursday – Rest day Friday - Run/walk - 55 mins - 5km Saturday – Run/walk - 45 mins Things I learned … [Read more...]

Yoga – Cobbler’s Pose

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It is said that this pose helps with circulation, mild depression, menopause and menstruation and of course stretches the inner thighs, groins and knees. Do be careful with your knees, as always if you experience any pain stop. Baddha Konasana - Bound angle pose - Cobbler Pose 1. Sit against wall. 2. Press feet into each other, grasp the hands over the feet. Lock the fingers by pulling the feet closer and placing the heels against the perineum. 3. Shoulder … [Read more...]

Countdown to Triathlon 2010

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You know what happens when you get one thing fixed... then another breaks.  So once the neck was fixed then my back and shoulder started to hurt.  Turned out I had a dislocated a rib in my back....ouch!  Chiro fixed it up and in a few days feeling better.   And then that time of the month hit, like a sludge hammer * sorry guys for time much info* okay so they posted the courses... yikes... the bike course is the same as last year.  I was obviously blind though as I didn't see you had to … [Read more...]