running for non-running runners

I'll run, but I'm not a "runner". I've done a handful of 5 and 10km runs and two half marathons -- never placing anywhere of note, but finishing in a reasonable time. It had been about four years since I was running with any regularity, but joining a virtual run group happens to be one …

basic bitch gets a veggie box: #2

My vegetable intake is on the rise and the fresh greens are a welcome reprise from the frozen veggies I'd been eating all winter. I loved everything this week but the two I enjoyed eating most after prepared were the rhubarb and Bok Choy. rhubarb It was an obvious choice to make a dessert out …

celebrity series #14: all the Chrises

After we went through the Chris Pratt workout, the discussion turned to all the other famous Chrises. There are loads. Because of time restraints, I had to choose just four -- four Chrises, four rounds. Obviously we could eliminate Chris Pratt because we already did him (that's what she said). And any female Chris' (or Kris) …

basic bitch gets a veggie box: #1

It's finally that time of year: veggie box season. I was counting down the days until our first one would arrive from Bower Farms, and it finally did last Thursday. I love getting a veggie box for three main reasons: veggies are good for you; way less environmental impact (as far as packaging used and …

celebrity series #13: Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Aniston wasn't on my radar as far as workouts, but she was requested by a member at my gym, so I did my research. I learned that Aniston has been practicing yoga for years, she's big on resistance bands, enjoys a stair climber and and skipping, has recently taken up boxing, and loves working …

celebrity series #12: Chris Pratt

The first time I remember seeing Chris Pratt was as Anne Hathaway's misunderstanding fiancé in Bride Wars (which I am currently watching as I write this -- love that movie). Then there were the days of Parks and Rec Chris Pratt as the lazy and spoiled Andy Dwyer. And then, it seemed almost overnight, we …

celebrity series #11: Bey

Have you watched Homecoming yet? I haven't, but I intend to. Bey's trainer, Marco Borges, is responsible for her workouts (and also her veganism) and there were several interviews with him to read through in order to round up her routine. It's a mix of interval training, weight lifting, and calisthenics. For her interval cardio, …

recipe: trailer trash cosmo

RECIPE AT THE TOP ALWAYS 2 ounces vodka 1 ounce cranberry juice 1 ounce orange juice 2 handfuls of ice pour all ingredients (incl. ice) into a container that has an air-tight lid. DO NOT USE A SHAKER. Use a Tupperware or your protein shaker or even a ziploc bag. Cocktail shakers are for non-trailer …

celebrity series #10: Terry Crews

I have been watching Brooklyn Nine-Nine and I have been rewatching White Chicks and all I have to say is that Terry Crews is the BEST person in the world. He's positive. He's funny. He's an advocate against sexual assault and male stereotypes. He's a beefy unicorn. And obviously he has an insane workout. Crews …

celebrity series #9: KUWTK

Ok ok ok ok. I have never seen the show, but I did spend last summer obsessively Googleing the Tristan/Khloe saga + rumours of Kourtney wanting to leave the family and go live on a farm. So I don't know a lot of their history or why you might hate them (Kim seems nice?) or …