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Another year is almost in our past- WOW... I hope yours was healthy and happy. If not, here's to 2014! Here are a couple articles that stuck with me and why. Foods Even the Experts Won't Eat -  The Farm Director won't eat Nonorganic potatoes.   I buy organic for most fruits and veggies, especially the ones where we eat the skin. But I didn't necessarily think about potatoes (since I usually peel them), and we love us some roasted sweet potatoes! Things I Want My Daughter to Know About Working Out - Little eyes are always watching. Obviously, our children are the future of the world. What do we want to pass onto them? Negativity... of course not. They not only hear what we say, but they observe what we do. I will teach my daughter the joy of working out and all the benefits it provides. Yep, Organic milk really is better for you than regular milk - The reason organic milk is healthier comes down to its ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids, which is lower ...

It's been three years since I created Lava Fit - time flies when you're having fun! I have met so many amazing people and learned so much - this is what keeps me motivated and eager for what's in store for the next few years! Last weekend I attended a wonderful, information-filled course and am excited to announce that I am now a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer , as well as maintaining my ACE fitness instructor certification. I still have some openings for private sessions if you're interested and I plan to bring back the Wahine Running Group in the future - stay tuned! I hope to run into you soon - on the road, on a trail or in the gym! (... also, the name of the website has changed to www.lavafitHI.com ) Thank you for all your support throughout the years!  LAVA YOUR LIFE!

I've been inspired lately --- Inspired by a friend who doesn't make cooking seem like a chore... also inspired by the show Top Chef (although it's not currently on)... both have given me a new outlook on feeding my family and myself and I'm loving it! So is my family. So here we go, some of the faves I've concocted lately with the recipes I used/got ideas from... most of the time I find a recipe and modify it. Epicurious has some great ideas. CHICKEN MARSALA WITH RED QUINOA RUSTIC RATATOUILLE WITH CHICKPEAS AND QUINOA SIMPLE STEAK AND SALAD CHICKEN WITH TOMATO HERB PAN SAUCE STUFFED PEPPERS - GROUND PORK, TOMATOES, KALE AND GOAT CHEESE HERB CRUSTED SESAME CHILI TILAPIA WITH ROASTED ASPARAGUS WHITE BEAN BRUSCHETTA MEXICAN SHRIMP COCKTAIL ISLAND PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BROCCOLI AND COUSCOUS GROUND BEEF TACOS IN WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLA WITH MY OWN SEASONING, SAUTEED PEPPERS AND ONIONS AND HOMEMADE SALSA (mango, avocado, red...

I'm realizing more and more why moms have such a hard time controlling their weight: We snack with our kids. Even if we aren't 'snacking', we are 'picking'. We have a few Crackers, Cranberries, Beans... and then we proceed to eat our own lunch. I've been thinking about it a lot lately and am understanding more and more that as moms we need to alter our lifestyle if we want to keep the pounds off while feeding our growing families.  1. Self-control is SO important. Challenge yourself to not pick at the snacks you give your kids. Make your own snack and eat it. Think about what you're eating as you are eating it. Don't just eat to eat. 2. As our kids grow, we don't hold them/carry them around as much. Time to add push ups, tricep dips, etc into our DAILY routine - not just weekly routine. 3. As our kids grow, they eat more and more REAL food. When my kids were small, they didn't eat REAL food - they ate baby food and snacks that didn...

Here we go... this is an 8-week Training Schedule. At the end of the 8 weeks it has you running a 10K. SO - you'll definitely be ready for a 5K or 4.4 mile beach run or 10K! This schedule is 'suggested' and it's for intermediate runners. So kick it up or knock it down as needed. Also, switch it around depending on your schedule... cross train on a Monday and rest on Sunday, etc. Most importantly, HAVE FUN! Click HERE for your I LAVA RUNNING Group Training Schedule.   Explanations: Warm Up: What type of warm up to do before a run? Well... a warm up run, of course! Before doing sprints or any fast running, do a warm up run of about a mile, then stop and stretch for about 5 minutes, then start your run for real.  Runs: Your normal runs should be done at a comfortable pace. If you are with a running buddy, you should be able to hold a conversation. If you can't, slow down.  Tempo Run : A tempo run is a steady run with a buildup in the middle. A tempo run of 3...

The I LAVA RUNNING Group Informal, fun and free training Lava Fit will create a training schedule and everyone can stay in touch/find running buddies through the Lava Fit FB Page, then we'll meet up for races and breakfast/lunch following!    Some races to train for:  May 26 - Hibiscus Half, 15K and 5 Miler June 16 - Velasco 10K July 4 - MCBH Runway Run 5K July 4 - Kailua High Freedom 5K/10K July 7 - Lanikai 8K July 14 - Kailua Beach Run 4.4 Miler I'll put out a training schedule soon - which you can choose to follow or if you're already out there training, just keep on keeping on!

I just read this article on Runner's World Web and thought it was great. SHOULD YOU RUN WHEN YOU'RE SICK? It's a long article so I'll sum it up for you... One researcher/runner uses the "neck rule" - symptoms below the neck (chest cold, bronchial infection, body ache) require time off, while symptoms above the neck (runny nose, stuffiness, sneezing) don't pose a risk to runners continuing workouts. But doctors say you should still use extra caution when training with anything worse than a minor cold because it can escalate into more serious conditions affecting the lower respiratory tract and lungs. Also, if your temperature is above 99 degrees, skip your run. Hold off on running until the day after symptoms of a flu or cold disappear, then go for a short, easy run. Runners should wait one to two weeks before resuming their pre-illness intensity and mileage. Otherwise, you risk a relapse. BOTTOM LINE - obey your body and the thermometer.