HIKE4EMMETT Update!

Kelly Diaz, graphic designer and friend, donated her time and created a beautiful fundraising flier for Team AdventureHere . Our fundraising goal is $1000.00 which we have already EXCEEDED! As of today, 7/27/11-- which happens to be Emmett's 4th Birthday-- we are up to $1010.00!!

I am so thrilled! Thank you ALL!!

Happy Birthday, Sweet Emmett. Sending you love and hugs! XO

HIKE4EMMETT - Name change and secured location!

I am happy to say that we have most of the details in place!

WHEN: 9.10.11 at 9AM

WHERE: Railroad Grade Trail to Blithedale Ridge to Upland-- ending at the redwood grove and creek area on West Blithedale

WHAT: a hike in honor of an angel named Emmett Harrington

WHY: Because AdventureHere wants to make AS more known and understood...and because the Harrington Family is such an INSPIRATION to others and we want to honor them!

HOW: by gathering donations, creating awareness AND encouraging people to come out and participate in HIKE4EMMETT!

I just reached out to some graphic designers and asked if one of them would be willing to design and donate a flyer. Once we have the flyer ready our plan is to circulate it and start contacting large organizations to ask for donations. If you have any ideas please share them!

Stay tuned for more!

Update on RUN4EMMETT!

I have contacted the Marin Municipal Water District to ask permission to hold the Fundraiser at Lake Laginitas. I am anxiously waiting to hear back from them! In the mean time, I have decided to call the Fundraiser "RUN4EMMETT" and I'm hoping to hold it on 9/10/11 from 9-11AM.  Fingers crossed!!  Love you, Emmett xo

Day 9 and Feelin' Fine!

Today is day 9 of the Paleo Diet. I feel great and I've lost 7lbs and a few inches.  While my energy has increased my appetite has slowed.  I'm not as hungry nor do I find myself needing to eat as much (as I use to). I've been having a mid afternoon smoothie and wanted to share this recipe with you:

1 handful chopped pineapple
1 handful chopped cantelope
1 handful green grapes
1/2 mango
2 TBS shredded coconut
2 TBS coconut butter
Ice and water

Delicious and nutritious!!

Going Back to My Roots!

What exactly is a Paleo diet? Paleolithic eating is the way our hunter-gatherer ancestors ate; lean proteins, fruits, veggies and good fats. With a very simple shift you remove grains, legumes, and dairy (which may be at odds with our health according to some scientists and nutritionists) and increase your intake of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

My girlfriend, and nutritionist, Jen Meredith turned me onto Robb Wolf, a former research biochemist. He is one of the world’s leading experts in Paleolithic nutrition and author of The Paleo Solution – The Original Human Diet. A student of Prof. Loren Cordain, author of The Paleo Diet, Robb has transformed the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world. To learn more about Robb Wolf's visit: www.robbwolf.com

It's day 5 and I've lost 5lbs. I feel fantastic. Obviously, that's not 5 lbs of fat-- but a clear indication that I was not fully digesting the foods I was eating prior to beginning this challenge. It's a complete change for me to cut out grains, legumes and dairy but I'm finding my new diet exciting and the results are fueling me forward. I do miss bread though :)

Stay tuned...

AdventureHere Honors an "Angel"

http://www.angelman.org/AdventureHere/

RUN 4 EMMETT!

I am in the process of creating a fundraiser for Emmett Harrington.  Emmet has Angelman Syndrome(AS) and is the son of my dear friends, Merewyn and Alan Harrington.

RUN 4 EMMETT will be a held on September 10th, 2011-- location TBD. We will spend the next few months raising money for the event.  All donation will go through the fundraising page I have created on the AS Foundation website, which is above. Please take a moment to check it out and learn more about AS.

I'll keep you posted as the details unfold.  I'll need as much help as possible to spread the word and make RUN 4 EMMETT the most memorable fundraiser yet!

Add Some Fiber to Your Tuna Salad!

Here's a great alternative to the basic tuna sandwich!

1 Whole Wheat Tortilla - high in fiber (5+ grams or more)
1/2 can of Garbanzo Beans - which are high in fiber
1 can of tuna - drained
1 TBS Low Fat Mayo - or Olive Oil if  you aren't a Mayo Fan
1 handful of chopped Cilantro
1 handful of chopped white onion
1 TBS of relish

Makes 2 servings. Mash together in a bowl.  Heat tortilla over medium heat for a few minutes, add half of mixture and it's "a wrap!!"