Substantial side dish "hand held salad" or raw vegetarian main course, these handy wraps are simple and really tasty. Raw Collard Wrap with Almond and Tomato Pate Substantial side dish "hand held salad" or raw vegetarian main course, these handy wraps are simple and really tasty. 1 cup almonds (raw)1 Roma tomato1 clove garlic clove (fresh)1 Tbsp shallot … [Read more...] about Raw Collard Wrap with Almond and Tomato Pate
Advanced Partner Workout – It’s Also Scaleable!
Admittedly, this advanced partner workout borders on just a little bit silly, but it is also a whole heck of a lot of fun. It works well for people who are fairly close in athletic abilities, but it is super easy to adapt it for very advanced or intermediate partner possibilities. Also, there's a somewhat excessive amount of cool fitness toys in this one, and that's mainly … [Read more...] about Advanced Partner Workout – It’s Also Scaleable!
Baba Ganoush Simplified
Roasted eggplant dip simplified for "make ahead and enjoy later" ease! AKA what to do with that one eggplant the organic food coop included in your basket this week.... Baba Ganoush Simplified Roasted eggplant dip simplified for "make ahead and enjoy later" ease! AKA what to do with that one eggplant the organic food coop included in your basket this … [Read more...] about Baba Ganoush Simplified
Japanese Steakhouse Inspired Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe
A good friend of mine once remarked that she didn't think she could ever get enough of those little ginger dressing salads that are sometimes served at Japanese or sushi restaurants. You know the ones with the magical dressing that transforms plain old iceberg lettuce and some half-hearted carrot shreds into a treat that you eat every bite of (I even do this with chop sticks... … [Read more...] about Japanese Steakhouse Inspired Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe
A Sunday Funday Workout Outdoors with Kettlebells, Ultimate Sandbags, and a NEW? Ab exercise (with Video)
After doing a whole lot of computer-based work this past weekend, on it was time to catch up with a little Sunday Funday type workout. It was going to be fairly advanced, but that's not a bad thing... After a Primal Move warmup we got right into it by setting a timer for 5 minutes and grabbing the appropriate kettlebell for the RKC kettlebell snatch test-- 100 snatches in … [Read more...] about A Sunday Funday Workout Outdoors with Kettlebells, Ultimate Sandbags, and a NEW? Ab exercise (with Video)
Kettlebell Circuit Workout – Kinda Oldschool Style
This past Thursday we revisted a new version of an older workout on this site. In the course of assessing what needs to be upgraded on here (don't worry this is only going to ADD to the experience, not subtract from it), I've been having fun looking at a lot of the older content, seeing what needs to be updated etc. Also, after finding out that over 1/3 of you read or visit … [Read more...] about Kettlebell Circuit Workout – Kinda Oldschool Style
Ask GiryaGirl: YOUR Questions About Push Ups, Flags, Neuro-Grips, Hip Hinges, Youngevity?
Been meaning to compile some of these for a while. A number of regular readers of this site send really good questions via email and they are usually things that others will want to know too. This is just barely scratching the surface, but here we go! Q: Is it better to do push ups from kettlebell handles or should I just do regular ones? A: I wouldn’t say “better” … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: YOUR Questions About Push Ups, Flags, Neuro-Grips, Hip Hinges, Youngevity?
Hanging with the Kavadlo Brothers
After a recent PCC Workshop, when I was helping Al and Danny take some of their fun pictures around downtown Minneapolis, they mentioned working on a new book and collecting photos for it, and asked if I could come up at some point soon for a few. We talked about some tentative dates etc and of course in my head, I was already setting things in order to make it happen. If … [Read more...] about Hanging with the Kavadlo Brothers
Ask GiryaGirl: I want to work out today, but have no idea what to do?! What’s GTG?
I want to workout but... Q: I want to work out, but have no idea what to do, I'm between programs or haven't decided what I really need to work on. The internet has filled my head with conflicting info and lists of 1,203 different exercises that I now feel compelled to work on RIGHT NOW! What to do?!? A Short Answer: Do some kettlebell (or even just bodyweight) … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: I want to work out today, but have no idea what to do?! What’s GTG?
Tonic Scene Raw Organic Vegan Dark Chocolate Sweetened with Coconut Nectar 70% Cacao
I picked up this delicious little bar when I was visiting the San Diego area, it's only 1 ounce, but wow was it GOOD! Ingredients consist of only: cacao butter, cacao powder, and coconut nectar and is gluten free. Really nice uncomplicated and pure chocolate flavor, for a slightly daunting price... small size does help for people who are still struggling with … [Read more...] about Tonic Scene Raw Organic Vegan Dark Chocolate Sweetened with Coconut Nectar 70% Cacao
