Author Archives: Pooja Parikh

Paleo Running Fuel

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Pooja Parikh

Edit: This smoothie (recipe given below) worked like a charm! I didn’t hit a wall while running (which was fantastic) and I felt strong the whole time. Huzzah! We have a winner! I’ve faced a challenge on the Paleo diet. … Continue reading →

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Tat-two Year Anniversary

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Pooja Parikh

I never saw myself as the kind of person who would get a tattoo–in fact, I saw myself as the person who would never get a tattoo. I hadn’t even considered it until a certain phrase crept into my head. … Continue reading →

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Authentic Campfire S’mores Made in the Oven

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Pooja Parikh

When it’s bitter and cold outside, all I can think about is the warm comfort food I’m craving. The warm, delicious, gooey comfort food. The kind of comfort food that makes you reminiscent of the times spent sitting around a … Continue reading →

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A Stranger Can Change Your Life

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Pooja Parikh

You never know how a random trip to the gym can affect you. I’m going to share the story of a stranger who unknowingly shed so much light upon me. Her blind faith in me has changed my life. When … Continue reading →

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Vegan-ized Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Pooja Parikh

What is it about smoothies that makes them so irresistible? Is it the blending together of ingredients that gives you a taste of every flavor in each sip? Or is it the ease and convenience of throwing everything into a … Continue reading →

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Skinny, Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Pooja Parikh

So…let’s talk about these brownies. The bad news: They are highly addictive. The good news: You can make them and still keep your New Year’s Resolution! I recently discovered the blog Sally’s Baking Addiction and, well, wowza. Not only are … Continue reading →

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Journey from “Will Run,” to “Can’t Run,” to “Must Run”

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Pooja Parikh

Any time I talk to someone about running a marathon and I receive the response, “Man, I could never run that much. You’re crazy!” my first thought is, “You probably could–you just don’t feel like you have a reason to run … Continue reading →

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Life-changing 2 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cookies

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Pooja Parikh

Why, yes. You read that correctly. These are the easiest cookies you’ll ever make (excluding peel-and-stick cookies), and it’s almost unfair how amazing they taste. Well, unfair to everyone who doesn’t get to try one… How can something this magical … Continue reading →

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Expectations of Getting Older vs. Reality

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Pooja Parikh

Every year, around the time of my birthday, I like to spend time reflecting on where I am in my life at the moment. I compare it to where I had imagined I’d be and try to gain some perspective … Continue reading →

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“Just Pin the Sandwich onto Your Pants.”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Pooja Parikh

This isn’t a story of boy meets girl, but you should know upfront, this is a love story. This is the story of the lengths a family will go to in order to make sure their loved one is fed. … Continue reading →

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