Have you noticed how I love writing suggestive titles? ‘Cause I do…
My Saturday started with a 9 mile run. I changed my long run this week so we could get a early start to CT. So, I ended up doing 9 miles yesterday and 9 miles today. It is completely NOT the same as an 18 miler. But, next week I will get back to a long run. I have to admit it was nice to have a week off 
After I got back I made pumpkin oatmeal in a plastic PB container (I hope the plastic didn’t breakdown with the heat and kill me).
Topped with the devil trail mix. I am giving that stuff away today. After I have a little bit more that is…
Then, it was a l-o-n-g drive from MD to CT. We packed lunch, but planned to pick up drinks. The easiest thing was to drive through McDonald’s. I got a diet Coke and Ben got a coffee and fries. Great Ben, bring fries within arms distance. I had a few of course. 
The rest of lunch consisted of a week-old tuna in a wrap. Yes, you read that correctly – tuna that was a week old. I live dangerously, are you impressed? 
And these chips. Chips are necessary for any road trip. 
And so is road mix – oh, I mean trail mix, even though we weren’t on a trail.
Finally we got to Ben’s brother-in-law’s sister’s house (Emily)! We finally got to meet Owen, our new nephew! He is adorable and Ben loves him so much. Ben loves babies. I don’t know what to do about that right now. No comment. 
Emily made vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie! She is an amazing cook and I was sooooo happy to find a vegetarian dish for dinner.
I loved loved loved the Whole Foods Shepherd’s Pie I used to eat in CA, but never could make it for Ben because he swears he doesn’t like it! Well, he loved it so now I am totally going to recreate it at home! Loved it. 
We brought an apple pie, let me rephrase that – HUGE apple pie from Costco. So, dessert was apple pie, ice cream and home made whipped cream. For real. 
I feel like I’ve really been overdoing it lately. I am not sure how to get back on track, but luckily I have a 5 hour drive tomorrow to think about it. Stay tuned for a crash diet extravaganza!!!
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That apple pie looks so yummy! Hope you have a great drive back to MD!
What was in that shepard’s pie?? It looks delicious! anyway you could get a recipe?
I have never had Shepards pie. I have had apple pie though
Woohoo crash diet! I need some tips because this girl thinks she has the metabolism of a Somalian marathon runner and can eat whatever she wants and not gain a pound all the while watching Will and Grace reruns on Lifetime. My weekend was not a victory on the IE front, clearly.
BABIES!! Men who love babies are so cute. I think a recipe for the shepards pie is in order. It looks delish.
My own suggestive title is “Josie Does Cake”. And it suggests that I’m ____ (fill in the blank).
Well, the Tuna is old and would be on Viagra if it were human, but it still looks good!
Oooh… Shepherd’s pie is goood stuff. My favorite part has to be the mashed potato crust
Costco apple pies are gargantuan, aren’t they? But they are delicious!
Looks like you had a blast!! Ben seems like such a great guy!
I love a good road trip. I always fall asleep and poor bf has to drive most of the way.
I love shepherd’s pie! It’s my husband’s favorite too – I try to make it for him each year for his birthday
that shepards pie looks awesome!! your hubby looks so cute with that baby
and how are those sweet tater chips? ive seen em a lot before!
Love the suggestive titles & totally agree about road trips needing chips. For some reason road trips make me starving and crave junk food. Probably the boredom.
I hope you’re joking about the crash diet thing… you know better than that by now & you seem to be making big strides with intuitive eating.
Hope you have a good week!
I love road trips with my hubby! Sounds like a great trip. Your nephew is darling! mY sister-in-law just had twin boys. I’m so excited to meet them at Christmas. It’s tough being far from family…especially babies!
always nice to have a week where there’s no long run pressure! and yum to that dessert!!
I love Shepards Pie also. I have a recipe for a healthier version posted on my blog if you need a recipe.
I wouldn’t do a crash diet I would just maybe do a 2 week stint of “crap free week” or clean eats only week. that should help.
totally funny that you rhubs loves babies – i’d be scurrred LOLOL!
That shephard’s pie looks awesome! I’ve been wanting to try one for a while now, I think I’ll give Amy’s a shot some day
Ummm please keep up the suggestive titles; they are what makes healthy food blogs exciting!