by Cathy Leman | Oct 31, 2013 | Food Finds, Nutrition
At our house, my husband typically purchases the Halloween candy. On Halloween. Here’s what he came home with today; not bad (except for those Nerds and other “kid candies” – no thanks). I rarely think about it until the week of the big... 
by Cathy Leman | Aug 9, 2013 | Cooking, Food Finds, Heart Health, Nutrition
Though “The How-To Companion” to the feature documentary “Forks Over Knives” has been out for a couple of years, I’ve only recently picked up a copy. The reasons for only now getting to this small but mighty book are many, but primarily,... 
by Cathy Leman | Jun 28, 2013 | Cooking, Food Finds, Nutrition
This past week I sort of felt like I was in a nutrition therapy session loop (nothing to do with my Chicago loop office, just a rather continuous conversational loop). Repeatedly my clients used the word “should”, like this: “I SHOULD not have ordered that sandwich,... 
by Cathy Leman | Jun 11, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
This blog update is something like 6 weeks overdue – but I’ve finally written it! I feel like I can’t continue with new posts until I add this, so here goes. I ran the race with my brother – so meeting up with him and his grandson (he’s... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 26, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
Tomorrow is the long-awaited, big, big day. I feel ready, I feel strong. I’m excited to be here. I’m honored to be here. I know I’ll shed a few tears at the start line – especially when they play the national anthem. I’m assuming there... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 25, 2013 | Cooking, Fitness, Food Finds, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
48 hours from now, I will have completed my half marathon. I can’t believe it’s so close! Essentially, I’m finished training – completely. At this point, there’s nothing else physically that I can do to get stronger, faster, or fitter. I...