Redefining Strength as Flexibility, Not Force

When most of us think of resilience, we picture toughness. Powering through exhaustion. Refusing to quit. Holding it all together, no matter what. For years, I bought into that definition too. As a physician, amputee marathoner, and high achiever, I spent years believing resilience meant being unbreakable. Pushing through fatigue. Saying yes to everything. Ignoring […]

How To Run Your Fastest Marathon Yet

Breaking the 3:18 barrier at the Boston Marathon just a month after turning 41 wasn’t something anyone expected from me. The science was stacked against me (stick with me and we’ll cover that soon). I’ve been running competitively since I was 14 years old. I ran my first marathon in my 20s, clocking in a […]

Understanding Food Preservatives: What Are The Risks?

In our fast-paced world, convenience often trumps health considerations when it comes to food choices. Behind the extended shelf life and convenient packaging of many processed foods lurks a concerning reality. Packaged and processed foods are filled with preservatives that can have a huge impact on your health. I get it! As a physician and […]

Ultraprocessed Foods: What You Need to Know

As an athlete and high-achiever, convenience is a way of life. Whether you’re running from a hard workout at the gym to a long day at the office or from a power Vinyasa yoga class to picking up your kids at school, I’d bet you’re always on the go. And likely trying to fuel along […]