I am notorious for returning to the scene of the crime. If I did something fun, but oh-so-wrong, then just wait for me to return. This goes for races, ex-boyfriends and decadent food.
Today I am coming clean and admitting that after class I made a pit stop for a treat (part of my $10 weekly allowance). I went back to Black Forest Bakery for a scone. Specifically, I went back for their Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Scone. If they didn’t have that kind I wasn’t going to get one at all – I promise!
But they did. Oh boy, did they ever.
The Cinnamon Chocolate Chip is just like the Cinnamon in that it’s super moist on the inside – almost squishy. And the outer ring comes off in chunks to reveal the amazing center. 
For all you salty-not-sweet people – they also had a Cheddar Bacon Scone that changed Ben’s life. It is “the best thing and worst thing” he will ever eat. True story. 
But, before my scone extravaganza…
Today is a rest day so I woke up and did 8 minute abs before jumping in the shower. I really want to start doing yoga or strength training on rest days because I think that’s what I’m missing from my training program. I plan to start going to yoga when I get back from vacation – especially since I’m back within driving distance of my fave place!
I made a quick healthy breakfast before heading off to class – cantaloupe filled with yogurt, cereals and chia seeds.
So pretty, so healthy 
Since I had half a scone between breakfast and lunch I decided to keep lunch on the lighter side with an egg scramble. Tons of veggies cooked up with egg beaters…
Rolled up in a whole wheat tortilla. This thing was super messy to eat, but it’s more fun that way.
Now I have to head to work. Tomorrow I will be catching up on blog work, emails and homework. Then, Ben and I are off to celebrate our honeymooniversary this weekend!
Remember when I mentioned that we don’t exchange presents, we usually go on a trip instead? Well, it’s time for our mystery trip and we’re leaving Saturday night.
Winner of the Terra Chip Giveaway:
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Way back in January I decided to make 2010 my healthiest year yet by incorporating a healthy (or happy) habit each month. I think I forgot about August, but we’ll let that slide since I just did the whole cross country move and all. 
Because Ben and I just moved and are fixing up our place, plus I’m only working part time and going back to school… our expenses need to be reigned in big time. So, my September Challenge* is to not eat out.
*We are going on vacation this weekend and while we are out of California this Challenge is void because of logistics. I didn’t want to postpone this challenge for another month because we really have to get it together.
I have set a budget for groceries I am going to try and stick to and also I have given myself a $10.00 a week allowance for drinks or miscellaneous.
Added bonus of the challenge – eating healthier. Since our kitchen was out of commission for over a week we got way too comfortable with take out.
Anyone else doing a September Challenge?
You don’t have to do mine, do something that fits where you are in the world right now
Lunch was packed quick style because that’s how I roll (read: I’m always late and it’s tragic). I threw some salad in a baggie and a frozen meal. 
Serving a frozen meal on a bed of veggies is a great way to make the meal healthier and bulk it up at the same time. *I took this picture just as my co-worker came out of his office and I had to explain the blog. Awkwardness ensued. 
The last part of lunch was cottage cheese and Honey Nut O’s. The cereal was perfectly sweet enough to make this combo amazing. Bonus: I got Organic cottage cheese on sale. 
My snacks for school – apple (which I ate about 5 minutes after lunch), AB&J (my new energy bar) and carrots. 
After a long day I headed home to throw together a quick dinner. I had cooked up ground turkey for Ben yesterday and mixed it with Annie’s Mac n Cheese plus 2 Laughing Cow Wedges. It’s like Cheeseburger Helper, but better and healthier. 
Dessert – A huge pack of Annie’s snacks were on sale at Costco and I figured, why not. I may or may not have poured these in a bowl and eaten it like cereal. I’ll give you a hint – I did. 
Okay, one more day of work and school and then I have Friday off! Getting back into the swing of things hasn’t been smooth, but I’m enjoying the adventure.
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Good Morning and Happy Wednesday
This morning I did 7 miles at around a 9:05 pace. It was supposed to be a tempo run, but since we moved to a more hilly area I have completely slacked off on trying to increase speed. I need to re-examine my goals and training plan if I want to get better!
I think 7 miles is the most I’ve ever done before work. I don’t really have the time for anything more than that. I dream of a life where I run when and how much I want and don’t have to work… If only I was fast enough to get sponsors 
It’s Waffle Wednesday! 
Two whole wheat waffles and eggs . I made egg beaters in the microwave for some protein and topped it with almond butter for staying power.
And some syrup and chia seeds round it out. This seems like a delicious breakfast for under 400 calories. 
Terra Chips sent me some of their vegetable chips to sample recently. I have tried the regular flavor in the past, but this was my first time trying their Exotic Harvest blend. And I haven’t even opened the Mexican inspired bag yet!
These are the prettiest chips I’ve ever seen too. I love when food is pleasant to the eye and the mouth at the same time. 
And yes, I had some while packing my lunch this morning. Chips in the morning is perfectly fine if they are Kabocha chips, right?
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