Here’s What It’s Really Like to Train For Your First Marathon
Registering to run 26.2 miles is easy enough—it’s the training that tires out so many. Only a select few people actually have the stamina to train for months toward completing such a massive goal: Running a full marathon. But what is it like to actually train for one of these runs? We spoke with two marathon runners about the ups and downs of training for—and … Continue reading Here’s What It’s Really Like to Train For Your First Marathon
Stuffed Red Jalapeños
I decided to plant four jalapeño plants at the beginning of the summer. Little did I know, each plant grows a ton of peppers—and now, I need something to do with them all. I made jalapeño poppers a few weeks ago, but I wanted to take it up a notch and make something a little different. Plus, with football season just beginning, I’ve been looking … Continue reading Stuffed Red Jalapeños
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? (Plus, Advice From Someone Who Has It)
Generalized anxiety disorder, commonly known as GAD, affects about seven million people in the United States and even more worldwide. It’s fairly common, but it can be complex to understand and difficult to cope with at first. What is it? How do you know when you have it? Here are some answers to the most common questions surrounding GAD—plus, I partnered with Emily Hein, founder … Continue reading What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder? (Plus, Advice From Someone Who Has It)
Eggplant Pizzas
Pizza is amazing, but sometimes, I need to tone it down with the carb-filled crust. (I’m sure by now you’re all aware of my macaroni and cheese obsession.) I’ve seen veggies be used for pizza dough the past—especially cauliflower—and I caught wind of eggplant slices being used for mini pizzas. I loved the idea, so I went for it. I decided to bread the eggplant … Continue reading Eggplant Pizzas
The Easiest Fried Oreos
I always need a quick, easy dessert recipe on hand since my baking skills are subpar. Growing up in New Jersey, fried Oreos have always been a boardwalk staple, but I thought they’d be too complicated for a simple dessert. That is, until I realized I could just use pancake batter as the batter for the Oreos. I’m sure the pros use something a little … Continue reading The Easiest Fried Oreos
5 Ways to Be More Productive in the Morning
Waking up can be rough. We all know too well that dreaded feeling of hearing the alarm sound just as we’re deep into an awesome sleep. So how can we make waking up a little more bearable? It’s all about having a productive routine—and not hitting the snooze button. You might not want to do all of these suggestions in the morning, so focus on … Continue reading 5 Ways to Be More Productive in the Morning
Chipotle Beef Sliders
As long as it’s summer, it’s grilling season. I’m not a huge ground beef fan, so I typically prefer to cook sliders instead of full-sized burgers because it’s a taste of the burger without committing to the whole thing—you know what I mean? Anyway, I went with 85% lean ground beef for these burgers. (You can usually find the leanness percentage on the printed label … Continue reading Chipotle Beef Sliders
How to Stay Healthy(ish) When You’re Ordering Takeout
Ordering takeout can wreak havoc on your healthy eating — but it doesn’t have to. No matter what type of food you’re ordering, there is always something reasonably healthy on the menu, and it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice flavor. Eater.com and Grub Hub worked together to determine the five types of takeout Americans order the most, and I decided to break down what … Continue reading How to Stay Healthy(ish) When You’re Ordering Takeout
Healthy, Hearty Fettuccine Alfredo
If I could only have one food for the rest of my life, it would be pasta. But as much as I love pasta, my body probably wouldn’t be happy with me if it was all I ever consumed. I’ve recently restarted my healthy eating kick (summer always seems to mess with my health streak), but I still craved a tasty pasta dish tonight. I’ve … Continue reading Healthy, Hearty Fettuccine Alfredo
Easy Ways to Sneak in a Workout on Vacation
Vacation is meant to be a time when you can relax and unwind from the craziness of daily life. But depending on how long you’re gone, you may want to get some exercise in on your trip. (I should note that I’m all for taking a week off from the gym, but those margaritas on the beach are so much more rewarding when I know … Continue reading Easy Ways to Sneak in a Workout on Vacation
simply delicious. 