L.A. Easy Meals

Follow me on my culinary adventures as I create new recipes that are healthy, delicious and easy to make. As a marathon runner, full-time MBA student, co-owner of a real estate firm, freelance food writer and home cook, I am constantly looking for quick meals that are nutritious, without compromising taste and flavor. I can show you how to cook simple, delectable meals on a busy weeknight, or elegant dishes for a dinner party. Join me as I explore this big city of Los Angeles and all the restaurants, food & wine festivals it has to offer! Feel free to e-mail me at: andreatorng@gmail.com. I am also a food writer for Examiner.com for the Los Angeles Easy Meals column.

Here are some of my favorite tips to keep in mind while training for a marathon:

  • Accept the fear.  If marathoning were easy, everyone would be doing it and the medal wouldn’t mean a darn thing.  Fear is a normal part of the process and an important survival tool.  It makes us respect the distance and more importantly, prepare for it.  Allow yourself to feel the fear, but put a limit on it.
  • Marathon training is a lot like conducting an orchestra.  A lot is happening all at the same time and you are in charge of managing it.  Focus on the things you can control and let go of the things you can’t.  When you sit in fear, review your log and have faith in preparation.   You’re already doing the hard part (training), the race is the celebration.

“If you can’t run, then walk. And if you can’t walk, then crawl. Do what you have to do. Just keep moving forward and never, ever give up.” – Dean K.

6 Responses leave one →
  1. February 27, 2009
    Meghan permalink

    You make me want to run.

  2. March 3, 2009
    andeetorng permalink

    Hey if you ever want to go running on the weekends, you know where to find me. I love the Marina bike path

  3. March 15, 2009
    Dan Entzminger permalink

    You GO Girl!! Awesome little site you set up here. I thoroughly enjoyed it! I hope you’re doing well. Stay in touch and Good Luck!!

  4. March 15, 2009
    andeetorng permalink

    Thanks Dan! Hope you are well, miss you lots

  5. February 2, 2010

    Love your blogging, are you receiving the evites for the Food Bloggers LA community meetups? Let me know and I will add you.

    • February 2, 2010
      andee permalink

      Thanks! Don’t think I’m receiving any evites for meetups. Would love to join!

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