by Cathy Leman | Apr 10, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
2-day (Days 19 and 18) summary! Yesterday (Day 19) was a treadmill running day. Have you ever had one of those days where you’re glad to be working out, happy you can fit it into you day, thrilled when you check if off your “to do” list, but while... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 8, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
I thought this sign was too funny! Especially number 9 – NEVER EXERCISE ALONE. Last Monday I did a treadmill run at the Holiday Inn Express in East Peoria, IL. The hotel staff was extremely friendly, the room was quiet, clean and spacious, the bed was fabulous.... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 7, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
Cooking Up Some Energy Today was a day off from exercise. With last week being so unusual (traveling over the weekend, a late-night weeknight event), and yesterday morning spent running a full 12+ miles, today I needed to catch up on the homefront. Because. . .three... 
by Cathy Leman | Apr 6, 2013 | Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle, Heart Health, Inspiration, Motivation, Nutrition, Running
The Benefits of The Buddy System Since it’s Saturday, it’s a long mileage day, and I’m happy to report I got in 12 (and then some) miles by 10 am. The last two Saturdays, one of my good friends has joined me for the first half of my run. Last week we... 
by Cathy Leman | Mar 7, 2013 | Cooking, Healthy Eating, Heart Health, Inspiration, Nutrition, Plant-based, Risk Reduction
I am crazy about chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans). Especially BAKED chickpeas. And also especially, blended into hummus. Oh, and especially in a curry dish. I think you can get a sense of my especially strong devotion. My adoration for this scrumptious and... by Cathy Leman | Mar 5, 2013 | Healthy Eating, Heart Health, Nutrition
Yesterday, I had a conversation with a client that flashed back a memory of my childhood. He shared how each Friday his mom would make popcorn for him and his three siblings. When they had popcorn, and only when they had popcorn, they got to drink SODA. Root beer, to...