Posted on March 13, 2012
by amy
in Healthy Eating
After getting home from my rip-roarin’ urban ride through some of the mountains of Austin this morning (exaggeration? mmm, maybe a wee bit), I was ready to refuel. It’s really important to get in a good mix of carbohydrates and protein soon after you exercise. But when you’re soaking wet and stink to high heaven, [...]
Posted on February 25, 2012
by amy
in Healthy Eating, Training Blog
My latest “desperation dessert” (the reasonably healthy substitution for the cookie I really, really, really wanted instead) is inspired by this recipe for Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies from Katie’s healthy dessert blog. For one serving of a sweet, crumbly mixture that bears more than a passing resemblance to my adored Nutter Butters: Place 2 [...]
Posted on February 25, 2012
by amy
in My Training Progress, Training Blog
Since Jan 1, 2012, I have ridden: 27 times 693.08 mi Spent 55:10:42 h:m:s in the saddle Burned 30,671 Calories (most of which apparently went toward oatmeal mixed with peanut butter and chocolate chips) Who knows what March will bring? My first century is March 31: Smokin’ Spokes!
Posted on February 16, 2012
by amy
in Healthy Eating
It seems like when we really want a cookie but are committed to eating really healthy, our go-to solution is a bowl of oatmeal, rendered somewhat less virtuous (sometimes!) by decadent mix-ins. Chocolate Covered Katie has a smorgasboard of dessert-oatmeal concoctions. Kath (of KathEats.com) has a Tribute to Oatmeal. And I have a Cookie in [...]
Posted on February 15, 2012
by amy
in Training Blog, Training Tips
February marks my first anniversary training with Cycle Camp USA (formerly Austin Cycle Camp – they got too awesome for one city). Coaches Trey and Dave (soon to be joined by Coach Allison, yay!) kicked off the training season with a party at Nelo’s, where we got to meet the new folks, learn about what’s [...]
Posted on January 19, 2012
by amy
in Healthy Eating
Do you know what Umami is? It’s a delectable savoriness. It’s hard to describe. It’s in this soup, which is brimming with a medley of textures and flavors, from earthy chewy dried shitakes to the sweet crunch of bok choy. Add in soft, comforting tofu and slippery, slurpy udon noodles, and you have a dinner [...]
Posted on January 19, 2012
by amy
in Healthy Eating
Last night after a particularly rousing Cycle Camp, I threw together this velvety smooth, rich tasting soup. It was so quick and easy, especially with our brand-new Vitamix to do the heavy lifting! But you don’t need a fancy blender to make this soup – a regular one or an immersion blender will do. 1/2 [...]
Posted on January 13, 2012
by amy
in Healthy Eating
One of our favorite build-your-own-salads is Chinese chicken salad. Quick. Easy. Tasty. And unlike lots of Chinese food, it won’t leave you hungry an hour later. Our Favorite Fixin’s for Chinese Chicken Salad A couple of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, baked at 350 degF for about 40 minutes. Marinate in soy or ponzu sauce if [...]
Posted on January 13, 2012
by amy
in Healthy Eating
I love my new Vitamix. It pulverizes fruits and vegetables into liquid, so that juice contains all the good fiber that would normally be extruded and discarded. That means, after a long hiatus, juice is finally back on my menu, yay! This lovely pink concoction came from a recipe I found on the Healthy Happy [...]
Posted on January 13, 2012
by amy
in Healthy Eating, Uncategorized
When Aaron and I went to Disney World a few years ago and stayed at the All Star Movies resort for the first time, we became enthralled with the “build your own salad” station in the hotel’s surprisingly good food court. The salad could be topped with a choice of succulent roast beef or grilled [...]
