There’s just something very satisfying about fried chicken. Trouble is, traditional fried chicken often contains lots of unhealthy fats, oils, grease, etc. And of course, there’s the breading, so for all those off grains or gluten-free, we’ve just had to …

Gluten-Free “Fried” Chicken with Nuts and Herbs Read more →

    Welcome to The Monthly Practice Report, where I detail my practice of healthy living: the commitments, goals, and other metrics!     Why I’m doing this: To be completely transparent – if there’s something you want to know …

The Monthly Practice Report – May 2012 Read more →

Wow—Miyagi was pretty graceful, right?   If you’re like me, you can get around most days without just toppling over. Your equilibrium is probably pretty good.   So why develop your balance? Practicing exercises that improve your “not-falling-over-ness” (technical term) strengthens …

How to Practice Your Balance—and Make Mr. Miyagi Proud! Read more →

Or: How I Lost 10% of my Total Weight Without Even Trying! In just less than a year, I went from 143 pounds to 131 pounds. I’m not on a diet, I can’t remember the last time I went to …

Shocking True Story: How I Lost 12 Pounds in 12 Months! Read more →

  I shared my daily journaling process recently… You know, the “official” kind of writing where you sit down, and go through your values, core principles, and big ideas.   Well, the other night, on my last evening in Seattle, …

3:00 AM, a Journal, and Optimal Living Read more →

  When rolling through New Orleans, finding the healthiest food possible isn’t always an easy task! This is a city that prides itself on how the food tastes; my buddy Grant told me that presentation doesn’t really matter—it’s all about the …

Ep. #31: QTw… SuperFood Bar (New Orleans) – Treat Yourself! Read more →

  What a delicious way to rediscover and reinvent brownies! I’ve made this recipe with my pal Melanie in Santa Barbara and a couple of my recent Vancouver (WA) hosts, Dennis and Karen. People go ga-ga over this one, and I …

No-Bake Cherry-Coconut-Brownies! Read more →

  Over the years, whether it was acting in LA or working virtually these days, many people have either commented or asked me how I get so much done. I use to just shrug it off, assuming that because I wasn’t …

How to Make Meaning In Your Day Read more →