Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

 For over 2 weeks, I had most of my meals prepared by Karel's mom. And we only ate out five times in the 3.5 weeks throughout our time in Austria and Czech. I can't tell you how many new foods I tried or how many times I yummed. It's very common that eating outside of your home environment, whether for a work conference, an event, vacation or celebration, can make you feel a lack of control, thus making you think you are doing something wrong. I also hear individuals talking about how they feel after eating when traveling, using words like gross, fat, heavy, bloated and uncomfortable. After extended periods of eating outside of the home environment, it's common that individuals will say things like "I need to cleanse" or "I need to get back on track" or "I'm going to be really good for the next 4 weeks" or "I need to diet". There can be an immediate need to gain control and in the mind, the "best" opti

How much food does it take to fuel two triathletes training for the Ironman World Championship?  A lot!! With almost 9 weeks left until Karel and I use our bodies for 140.6 miles on the big island of Kona, the training is getting a lot more specific....and a LOT longer.  There is a lot to juggle every day with work/business, training and the rest of life and a lot of food must be consumed to keep our bodies healthy and well fueled.  As for our weekly staples (we make at least two grocery trips per week): Milk Eggs Cheese Yogurt Deli meat/meat (for Karel) Tempeh/tofu Irish butter Cottage Cheese Veggies - all kinds Mixed greens Fruit - all kinds Potatoes Waffles Oats Fresh bread - all kinds Saltine crackers Pretzels Rice cakes Cereals Maple Syrup/honey Peanut butter Jam Soup Rice Whole Grains Coffee I think that's it for the weekly staples and there are always "extras" based on what we make for meals, what we are craving and what is accessible a

Veggie Packed Soup (serves 2) 1 can of your favorite soup (or dried soup package) 1 cup noodles or whole grain of your choice 1/2 cup each (canned, rinsed and drained - chickpeas, black beans, white beans) Chopped cauliflower Sliced leeks Water Parlsey Cracked pepper 1. In large pot, combine 1 can soup + 1 can water. 2. Turn to medium heat and add noodles, beans, cauliflower and leeks.  3. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until all ingredients are soft and evenly cooked.  4. Stir in parsley and pepper to your taste. Enjoy! French Toast Pizza Serves 1 ( two of my favorites combined into one!) 2 slices favorite bread (we love rye and sourdough) 2 eggs (1 whole and 1 egg white) Marinara or tomato sauce Shredded cheese Fresh basil Olive oil 1. Scramble eggs together in shallow bowl. 2. In a large skillet, drizzle a little olive oil (about 1/2 - 1 tbsp) and turn to medium heat.  3. Soak bread on both sides in egg mixture.  4. Cook each slice of bread in ski

Karel and I were set-up by mutual friends on a group bike ride in May 2006. I stood Karel up for a few weeks because I was really nervous to do the group ride so I kept making excuses as to why I couldn't meet him. But on my 24th birthday (5/31), I decided it was time....not only would I meet Karel for the first time but I would face my fears and do the group ride. After I said hello to Karel at the beginning of the ride, I felt a little less nervous but that good feeling didn't last long. I got dropped on the warm-up of the 3-mile loop course and I was so frustrated with my poor bike skills and a fitness level that wouldn't let me ride "fast" with everyone else. I had tears in my eyes as I was riding by myself on the other side of the road (in the opposite direction of the group) watching them go by and seeing Karel have so much fun attacking the group and pulling everyone along. I wanted so badly to be able to enjoy the ride with everyone else and I also