Crunchy Green Health Nut

I had wanted to do one of these obstacle courses for a year now and have been regularly exercising for the last 2 years by going to the on-ramp to crossfit bootcamp at Crossfit Etowah .  I will be 40 years old this year and a mother of a 4 and 5 year old, I figured it was now or never, so my friend Trish signed us up for it.  There was no going back. I barely slept the night before, thinking I was going to either fall to my death or drown. I have a fear of heights, the highest I go on a box jump is 1 foot and I do not know how to swim, still I did not back out. What follows below is my personal experience on race day. Hopefully it will help some of you out there thinking on participating in one of these. Warrior Dash April 11, 2015 Mountain City, Ga at the Blue Ridge Camp Setting: Mountainous region. 3.0 Miles, 12 Obstacles The Gear: Vibram Trek Ascent shoes . You definitely need these for maximum traction. I got mine at Natural Strides In downtown Woodstock. Vib...

Finding quick, nutrient-dense meals during a healthy lifestyle reset doesn't have to be difficult. This easy Whole30 chicken salad recipe is packed with clean proteins and vibrant greens, making it the perfect Paleo meal prep option for busy weekdays. Featuring tender shredded chicken, baby kale, spinach, and a unique pop of flavor from earthy beets, this salad satisfies your hunger while keeping your clean-eating goals completely on track. Ingredients:  chicken, oil, spices (curry/grilling/Worcestershire), 1 can green beans mixed w/ one capful of apple cider vinegar. 1 can regular beets ( not the pickled kind), baby kale and spinach. Instructions:   Pour about 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil in a pan. Sprinkle the chicken breasts with yellow curry, grilling seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce if you like. Cover and cook on low till tender, add small amounts of water as needed to keep it saucy. Shred the chicken. Serve the chicken, green beans and beets over baby k...