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Running for Beginners: 5 Tips to get started

August 11, 2014 chaddavis1primedforyourlife Leave a comment

I remember racing when the main running races in Manila were the Yakult 10 miler, the Milo marathon and various small races at the University of the Philippines. The running scene has since exploded in the Philippines and is a very popular form of fun and exercise for millions of people.

Sometimes it is hard to get started with a new, healthy habit. If you do it wrongly you can do more harm then good. Here are some tips from a long time runner on how to get started safely and then keep going. You are never too young or old to start running along the road to better health.

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Chad, running

Qualifying for the 35th and 38th National Milo Marathon Finals – The His and Hers Story

August 7, 2014 chaddavis1primedforyourlife 2 Comments

Ever since Natasha and I got into running we dreamed of joining the iconic Milo Marathon series. We had friends who had run the qualifying races and earned their right to a free marathon in December. That sounded good to us and I attempted to qualify in 2010 but missed out by 19 minutes when I ran 4:08:30.

Luckily we both qualified for the finals in 2011 and 2014. Every marathon gives you a different experience from which to learn.

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Lunch & Dinner Recipes

Cheap Eats That are Tasty and Healthy – Tuna and Squash Patties

August 6, 2014 chaddavis1primedforyourlife 16 Comments

Eating more nutritiously does not necessarily mean it will cost you more. Tuna and squash patties cost less than 20 pesos per pattie.

Canned tuna is a product most people have in their pantry and is often an emergency dish that is combined with rice. However, you can easily create Tuna and Squash Patties that are healthy and suitable for breakfast, snack, lunch or dinner. They are delicious by themselves and also goes well on top of a salad, with kimchi and pickled cucumbers.

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Primed Lifestyle, Restaurant Reviews

The Secret to Buffet Eating Without Getting Fat

August 4, 2014 chaddavis1primedforyourlife 12 Comments

Who doesn’t enjoy a nice buffet breakfast, lunch or dinner occasionally? I think most people enjoy this treat but are you doing it right? There is a way you can eat more without gaining more.

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breakfast, DIY, Egg dish

Banana Pancakes with Home-made Coconut Flour

July 30, 2014 chaddavis1primedforyourlife 24 Comments

One of our most popular Primed recipes is our Banana Pancakes made with almond flour. They are delicious, have a great texture and are nutritious as almonds are loaded with lots of essential nutrients. However, almonds can be hard to find sometimes and are not cheap.

I had a wonderful breakfast with my friend Mae from WhenInManila where she loved my Banana Pancakes but I decided to use coconut flour next time we so we could try something different.

Coconut flour is easy to make and inexpensive. The price per pancake is less than 5 pesos. Coconut flour also has many health benefits as it has 5 grams of fiber per 2 tablespoons and by adding coconut flour it lowers the glycemic index (a measure of the rate that a food increases blood sugar) of the dishes to which it is added.

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Primed Lifestyle

5 Simple Habits for a Healthier Mind and Body

July 28, 2014 chaddavis1primedforyourlife 3 Comments

“Excellence is not a singular act, but a habit. You are what you repeatedly do.” Shaquille O’Neal

We all have good habits and bad habits. Step-by-step we can introduce healthier habits into our lives with positive health outcomes and increased happiness as a direct result.

Here are 5 simple ones for us to start, continue with, or improve upon.

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Chad, Primed Lifestyle

Primed for your Life Recipes at Lifestyle Solutions Forum of Management Assoc. of the Philippines

July 26, 2014 chaddavis1primedforyourlife Leave a comment

It was a lot of fun (and very educational) to be at the InterContinental Manila as a presenter for the Management Association of the Philippines Lifestyle Forum.

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Chad, running, Triathlon events

13 Lessons from 13 Marathons

July 21, 2014 chaddavis1primedforyourlife 4 Comments

With the 38th Milo Marathon this Sunday the 27th of July 2014 I wanted to share the many lessons I have learned in my previous 13 marathons. This will be my 4th Milo Marathon and I am glad to support the race knowing that it has been such a well respected race in the Philippines.

One day I hope to have run 65 marathons like my friend Willy Yao and I am sure I will still be learning valuable lessons then too.

13 Marathons – 13 Lessons

Marathon 1. You Have To Be Well Nourished Before and During the Marathon

I went into my first marathon with total ignorance and paid a heavy price. The Subic International Marathon 2009 (4 hours 31 minutes) was a lesson in nutrition for me as I did not eat a proper lunch before the 4pm start. I was top 30 after 32km and then I hit the wall. I did not even have any food or cash on me that day but I always do now.

Marathon 2. It Is More Fun and Rewarding to Share the Journey

I ran the Great Wall of China Marathon in 2010 in 4:49:39. We joined a Filipino contingent and made some excellent friends and had the time of our lives. Realizing how great it was to be part of a large group helped sway us to join the Melbourne Ironman 2014.

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Cyrille, Recipes

Primed Carbonara Squash Pasta

July 19, 2014 cyrillesoenen 4 Comments

Carbonara Sauce, who does not like this classic sauce? I am sure that no one I know doesn’t enjoy the smokiness of the bacon, the earthy flavors of the mushrooms, the richness of the cream, egg and Parmesan!

All of these flavors make one of the most famous worldwide dishes …. oops did I forget to mention the pasta? Yes I did, because today it is a carbonara without the pasta. I am making it primed for you guys.

Carbonara without pasta is a dream come true for those people who want to avoid pasta?

Please, let’s get ready in your kitchen, it’s going to be fun.

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