Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Cottage Wellesley. As always, all opinions are my own. Fresh food. Locally sourced options. Simultaneously causal yet upscale vibe. Have I got your attention yet?! 😉 All of these describe the experience at The Cottage Wellesley, where my husband and I recently enjoyed a lovely Sunday brunch. The…
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Can Beta Alanine Supplements Help Triathletes?
Can beta alanine help triathletes? Find out what it is, how it works in the body, and whether it can improve performance in your next triathlon. Disclosure: This post about beta alanine and triathlon is sponsored by NOW Foods. As always, all opinions are my own. When it comes to supplements, I’ve always been fairly…
Pickle juice for runners – hope or hype for muscle cramps?
Is pickle juice really a way for runners to stop muscle cramps? Or is it just an urban legend? Find out the facts in this post! *Disclosure – This post contains Amazon affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us…
5 Healthy Eating New Year’s Resolutions You Can Stick To
Happy New Year! Find 5 Healthy Eating New Year’s Resolutions that you can stick to all year long. Disclosure: This post was sponsored by StarKist as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. The start to the New Year always feels exciting. It’s a time…
DNAFit Review: What I Learned From Genetic Fitness Testing
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Helix for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Time to learn all about my genetics with this DNAFit review! What if you could get an inside scoop on your genes as they relate to nutrition and fitness – no doctor’s office necessary? …
5 Best Cookbooks for Runners
As a dietitian, it makes me incredibly happy to see athletes who want to put greater focus on their food choices. Good nutrition and fueling can have a major impact – not only overall health, but also energy levels, recovery, and performance. Whether you’re a beginner runner or you’re a competitive athlete, here are some…
Nurturing Relationships: How Relationships are Like Road Races
Disclosure: This post about nurturing relationships is sponsored by Rockland Trust. As always, all opinions are my own. Do you ever browse social media and feel those tinges of inadequacy or jealousy? I know sometimes I’ll scroll down my newsfeed and draw the all-too-quick conclusion that someone else’s life is just about perfect. Of course,…
How to Do Genetic Fitness Testing with Helix!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post about genetic fitness testing written by me on behalf of Helix for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. When my husband and I met online back in 2010, I connected with him because I noticed he was a runner. I had just done my first marathon, and liked…
Biking Nutrition: Tips for What & How Much to Eat
Disclosure: This post about biking nutrition is sponsored by Shine Organics, but as always all opinions are my own. Now that the weather is cooling off a bit, I’m really kicking myself for not getting in more outdoor bike rides this summer. I did a lot of sessions on the spin bike or trainer in…
Try coffee before a run for a faster pace {No caffeine wean needed!}
While I’m not a regular coffee drinker, I fully appreciate a good dose of caffeine now and then – especially a cup of coffee before a run or race. So when my dietetic intern, Vee, offered to write up a post about caffeine for the blog – I was thrilled! Here’s an excellent guest post…