
There’s something about running distances over 13 miles that bugs me out. I’ve completed a number of half marathons, so I’m totally confident with my ability to run that distance, but when it comes to anything longer, I start to question my running abilities. It happens every time. This lack of confidence plagued me throughout [...]

Just in case you missed it, here’s Part I: Chebeague Island Inn. Ok, ready for Part II?! This second post mostly focuses on the food at the Chebeague Island Inn Restaurant. It was outstanding, so it deserves its own post. Plain and simple. On Thursday evening, Mal and I spent a couple of hours relaxing [...]

Hi, friends! Mal and I just returned from three glorious days and two nights on Chebeague Island off of the coast of Maine. A few months ago, the nice folks at the Chebeague Island Inn invited me for a complimentary stay. The Inn was recently renovated and the thought of getting away to a remote [...]

Sets: 3 Reps: 15 Weight: 10-pound dumbbells + body weight Workout: Dumbbell Chest Press Dumbbell Chest Flys One-Arm Row Bent-Over Kickbacks Dumbbell Biceps Curl to Press Plank to Push Up

Hi CNC readers! I’m Theodora, and I blog over at Losing Weight in the City about maintaining my 50-pound weight loss through running and healthy eating without sacrificing my fun NYC lifestyle. When Tina started having her digestive issues recently, my heart really went out to her. I wanted to go up to Boston and [...]

Awhile back, Mama Pea asked me to be part of her official blog tour for her new book Peas and Thank You: Simple Meatless Meals the Whole Family Will Love. Of course, I jumped at the chance. A few weeks later, her publisher sent me her new cookbook to preview. When the package arrived at [...]

Hey, local readers! Ready for a fabulous giveaway!?! My friend, Colleen, from Eversave Boston is giving away today’s Save to Tommy Doyle’s to one lucky Carrots ‘N’ Cake winner. The deal is $15 for $30, so the winner will get $30 to spend at Tommy Doyle’s. Sweet, right? To enter: Just leave a comment on [...]

Sets: 3 Reps: 15 Weight: 10-pound dumbbells + body weight Workout: Push Ups Dumbbell Dead Lifts Triceps Dips Hammer Curl Squat Alternating Reverse Lunge with Lateral Raise V-Sit Crunches

Remember this insanely delicious cocktail from the other night? Well, I successfully recreated it at home! Wahoo!! This Skinny Piña Colada has nowhere near the fat and calories of a regular Piña Colada because I used coconut water instead of coconut cream and added just a splash of pineapple juice. Skinny Piña Colada Ingredients: 2 oz [...]