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Friday Foodies and February Goals

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1 Feb

Happy Friday Friends Smile 

Are you excited for the weekend? I’m kinda nervous about the race this Sunday, but I’m trying to distract myself. Luckily, the gardeners are trying to cut down an entire forest right outside my door so I can’t hear myself think. Thanks. louder than a mofo

Okay – since this is sometimes supposed to be a food blog I thought I’d share a typical day of eats from this week:

Breakfast – eggs. Sometimes with oatmeal, sometimes with a tortilla. IMG_20130201_092647 (800x800)

Snack – Trail Mix. lots and lots. Maybe too much. trail mix

Lunch – TJ’s egg salad and/or leftoverstjs egg salad

Snack – Yogurt and fruit / various toppings I find around the kitchen.  Like ham.

But yesterday it was popcorn:popcorn and cheese stick

Dinner – Cauliflower pizza, Buffalo Chicken Dip and Turkey with Spaghetti Squash.

Dessert: Yes. 20130129_191324

I also did this on Monday, costco fro-yo

which reminds me I need to set some February goals!

February Goals

1. Plank-a-day and Six Week 6 Pack 3x a week. I did my first plank for 1:16 this morning, I could have probably done it longer but I don’t want to set the bar too high… plank a day 1

2. Eat Clean Monday – Friday. To me this means no sugary/processed ‘junk’ food. Focus on whole foods and healthy protein or veggie snacks. And no night time snacking.

3. Yoga 1x a week

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    1. Elizabeth @ livingrunningcooking.com says

      2013-02-05 at 7:38 am

      Stay injury free while adding an additional run a week!

      Reply
    2. Lisa says

      2013-02-02 at 12:50 pm

      Popcorn Lung Cancer ALert! Becuse I care.
      http://abcnews.go.com/news/t/blogEntry?id=17278967

      Reply
    3. Diana says

      2013-02-02 at 7:30 am

      Those are great goals! I had been thinking that my only February goal was to get healthy (this cough has GOT to go away!!), but I was reading last night about injury prevention and I realized that I HAVE to start some sort of cross training.

      I’m one of those weirdos who hates to exercise but loves to run, so it’s going to be hard, but I know it’ll be good for me, so we’ll see. =)

      Reply
    4. Running LIbrarian says

      2013-02-02 at 6:52 am

      Way to go on the planking! I gave up..might take it up again.

      Reply
    5. Shannon says

      2013-02-02 at 6:31 am

      Good luck at the race on Sunday!!! I am sure you will have a blast. My February goal is to go to kickboxing 4-5 times a week instead of 3 times a week.

      Reply
    6. Sue says

      2013-02-02 at 1:17 am

      Keeping up with my runs, trainings, yoga, Pilates during Chinese New Year festivities. 1 week away! Excited!!!

      Reply
    7. Sharsti@theblondehairblueeyerunner says

      2013-02-01 at 9:28 pm

      I would love to have a week that I run over 30 miles. I just reached thirty miles and now I need to up it!

      Reply
    8. Melissa says

      2013-02-01 at 9:03 pm

      Totally running LA! And Surf City half too! Maybe we’ll run into each other again, except I doubt I’ll be wearing my blue jacket. 🙂

      Reply
    9. Gillian says

      2013-02-01 at 5:43 pm

      Definitely trying to fit in both strength training of some kind and yoga at least 1x/week. The bad thing about distance running is it makes my hamstrings super tight but yoga helps me be able to touch my toes! On a totally unrelated note your post made me want popcorn 🙂

      Reply
    10. Running a Healthy Mind & Body says

      2013-02-01 at 5:37 pm

      Looks like Vegas was the one doing the plank or was he running the timer? 😉 Good luck with your race!!! Woohoo!!!!!!!

      Reply
    11. Bri says

      2013-02-01 at 5:26 pm

      My February goal is to stick to my training plan. It’ll be a challenge because we’re doing a lot of traveling this month. Lets hope I can do it?

      Reply
    12. Leslie @ Triathlete Treats says

      2013-02-01 at 4:41 pm

      More yoga and less treats!!

      Good Luck at Surf City. I am running it too but I have had a slight injury so it is going to more of a walk/run! 🙁

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-02 at 8:50 am

        Good luck to you too!

        Reply
    13. Lindsay says

      2013-02-01 at 4:21 pm

      Wait… TJ’s has salt&pepper dark chocolate?? This sounds AMAZING. I’m going to have to search for this ASAP.

      My February goal… is to not freak out when I’m feeling overwhelmed, and schedule things! I just started a new job and a new class and I think I’m going c.r.a.z.y.

      Reply
    14. G says

      2013-02-01 at 3:25 pm

      Gosh that seems like a lot for one very short month. Are some of these goals you are just “maintaining”? I think I would lose it trying to change what I eat, when I eat, and how to exercise all at once.

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-02 at 8:51 am

        Yeah, I’m just building on things already on the path 🙂

        Reply
        • G says

          2013-02-02 at 9:58 am

          Oh good. My number one goal is to accept my lactose intolerance and stop eating cheese. This is my goal every month and I do quite well until I smell/see/think of pizza. Ohhh it sounds so good but hurts so bad.

          Reply
    15. Kim says

      2013-02-01 at 2:48 pm

      My February goal – do an exercise every day = to whatever # day of the month it is. I picked a 1 minute wall sit – hope I can still walk after doing 28 of those long minutes on the 28th!

      Reply
    16. Quix says

      2013-02-01 at 2:13 pm

      Those chocolates are the BEST! Had a pack of all of them, loved the Cinnamon and the Almond ones most. 🙂 Feb goals: lots of them, but in general, stay sane and rested and consistent through this first month of tri training build.

      Reply
    17. Jen Shaw says

      2013-02-01 at 1:57 pm

      How is the salt and pepper chocolate? I’m very curious, but can’t seem to pull the trigger.

      Reply
    18. Kimberly @ Healthy Strides says

      2013-02-01 at 1:40 pm

      I am going with the eat clean thing as well for February. I did good with sweets from Thanksgiving till Christmas and then all heck broke loose. Need to break off the ties with sugar and eat a bit better as I train for a half PR. Train like an athlete, eat like an athlete is the motto. Except not a high school football player athlete. I think my cousin eats a pan of cinnamon rolls for breakfast. I hate him.

      Reply
    19. sally says

      2013-02-01 at 1:19 pm

      Am I the only one who noticed Vegas’ paw in the plank a day phone photo. OMG I just laughed so hard visualizing the kitty holding a plank with you. Teehee. I’m with you on the plank thing. I also am trying to add just 10 minutes daily of either yoga/stretching or some easy strength training in the house. (kettle bells or resistance bands). Also, I am trying to have breakfasts that are real and filling like greek yogurt with blueberries or oatmeal with walnuts or hard boiled eggs etc. I have been in this terrible habit of eating frozen waffles or superpretzels which are all carbs and basically i’ll consume 300-400 calories and not be full. That just sets the day off to be a “catch up” to try and get full and i end up overeating. And I’m always trying to drink more water.

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-01 at 3:00 pm

        Ha! Yeah, I thought it was funny that his little furry foot was in there 🙂

        Reply
    20. Slimming Style Secrets says

      2013-02-01 at 1:06 pm

      You inspired me to make a new goal. I’m going to try for 15 minutes of abs in the evenings in addition to my usual cardio. Here goes!

      Reply
    21. Christina says

      2013-02-01 at 1:05 pm

      That salt and pepper chocolate is the shizzz. february goals include continuing to push myself in my work outs. do yoga once a week ( i always skip that day of work out or do something more intense instead haha). Eat clean.

      Reply
    22. miriam says

      2013-02-01 at 12:32 pm

      LOVE the salt and pepper stone ground chocolate…and the price 🙂

      Feb goals: continue to be happy, up the mileage (for a potential…m-word) and keep at Pilates twice a week.

      Reply
    23. kate says

      2013-02-01 at 12:29 pm

      Monica…don’t spend money on that pre-made egg white egg salad from TJ’s! You can make a shitload for pennies like I do. It tastes so much better and I have extra moolah for muy impotante things like lip balm and fro-yo.

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-01 at 1:46 pm

        You are totally right! I try not to, but every once in a while it gets me.

        Reply
        • kate says

          2013-02-03 at 9:20 am

          A little horseradish makes it all ‘fuck yeah!’

          Reply
    24. Jessica R @ fromthekitchentotheroad says

      2013-02-01 at 12:14 pm

      My February goals are to actually make it to 50 miles ran in a week, I am hovering so close but haven’t quite crossed the threshold, strength train or do yoga 3 x’s a week, and do at least one speed session a week.

      Reply
    25. heather @ run eat play says

      2013-02-01 at 12:12 pm

      Good luck on Sunday. My February goal is not to consume a million candy hearts…I love those things.

      Reply
    26. TorontoRunner says

      2013-02-01 at 11:59 am

      I’m planking everyday this month too! and pushups!

      oooh JM’s 6 week/6pack eh. You know i’ve never successfully finished part 2 yet. I’ve had the thing for about 2 years!!

      Reply
    27. Maren says

      2013-02-01 at 11:54 am

      I am definitely trying to eat cleaner during the week too. I am doing gluten free february. I’ve been having some stomach issues (I’m already lactose intolerant) and I’m wondering if gluten is the cause or not. truthfully, I hope it’s not. haha! Happy Friday!

      Reply
    28. Nicole says

      2013-02-01 at 11:44 am

      To keep up with my strength work and kick this knee/quad issue to the curb. It is good to set small goals, ones that you can build on.

      The Kidless Kronicles

      Reply
    29. Maggie says

      2013-02-01 at 11:40 am

      Love the goals! Especially the plank challenge. I may have to join you on that one!

      Reply
    30. Angela says

      2013-02-01 at 11:32 am

      I want to paint a wall in my entry way chevron…I also just want to get completely unpacked and settled in my the end of February. That shouldn’t be too much to ask…but we moved in November. Whoops!

      Reply
    31. Lauren @ Eat Like An Elephant says

      2013-02-01 at 11:23 am

      My February goal is definitely to try to up some of the weights I’m using…I think I’ve been coasting a little too long..

      Reply
    32. Jodea @ chillichocolatelove says

      2013-02-01 at 11:17 am

      I’ve found just eating three meals a day has cut out my snack cravings – I used to eat three snacks a day as well! In February I want to do everything in moderation after having a strict January. Looking forward to finding out if I can be moderate when I reintroduce red wine!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-01 at 11:32 am

        Love wine! Hope you can bring it back 🙂

        Reply
    33. jennifer says

      2013-02-01 at 11:11 am

      My goal is to drink more water. Nothing fancy.

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-01 at 11:30 am

        Good goal!!!

        Reply
    34. Anne @ eatcleaneatreal says

      2013-02-01 at 11:10 am

      Ive been eating 100% clean since last friday and really focusing on it for a few days now. The first few days were rough, but it got better. I cant believe how much better I feel, how much clearer I can think, etc. Hang in there girl, you can do it!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-01 at 11:33 am

        Awesome!! You rock! I need to get on it 🙂

        Reply
    35. Wendy says

      2013-02-01 at 11:07 am

      That TJ’s mexican chocolate circle stuff is THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It looks so unassuming, but it. is. GOLD.

      Just sayin’.

      Reply
    36. Laura @ RunningJunkie123 says

      2013-02-01 at 11:06 am

      Salt and pepper dark chocolate??? Not sure how I feel about that.

      My goals are do to two twenty minute workouts for each area a week (in addition to my marathon training) core, arms, legs, yoga. and to take my vitamins!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-01 at 11:32 am

        It’s not very peppery, but is a little rough in texture.

        Reply
    37. Katie @ KatieEnPursuit says

      2013-02-01 at 11:05 am

      Oh man, I cannot even keep trail mix within a 20-mile radius, I’ll go crazy on it. February goal is to work on pull-ups, still messing around with assisted ones, would love to do a “regular” one! Happy Friday!

      Reply
    38. Donald Sorah says

      2013-02-01 at 10:52 am

      Is it bad that when I saw the photo of your trail mix, I perceived the Cheerios to be doughnuts??

      The chocolate looks yummy. Have to find some of that.

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-01 at 11:28 am

        Ha! I wish it was donuts 🙂

        Reply
    39. Karen @ Runner Girl Eats says

      2013-02-01 at 10:50 am

      I am focusing on abs this month too. Lots of planks and bicycles in my future!

      Reply
    40. Deirdre | Oh Well Whatever says

      2013-02-01 at 10:49 am

      Let’s see February….keep growing tiny (or huge) human, work full-time, care for toddler full-time while I work, start new business, volunteer at church and NOT loose my mind.

      Kick butt Sunday, I know you will do great. I will likely be wondering around cheering everyone on while sipping my latte ; )

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-01 at 11:27 am

        No matter what goal I set it will never be as epic as growing a human. You win.

        Reply
    41. Leonor@FoodFaithFitness says

      2013-02-01 at 10:49 am

      I don’t have a TJ’s close by. 🙁 My only February goal is to stay injury free.

      Reply
    42. Kelly @ Kelly the Culinarian says

      2013-02-01 at 10:47 am

      I love that cartoon. I swear that there’s a time warp going on when I step on the treadmill.

      I’ve been on Weight Watchers for about a month with great results. So in February, I want to stay committed there and keep losing. I’m also participating in the plank a day challenge. I started last night, but my yorkie thought me on the ground = play time. I had to take a cute break.

      Reply
    43. Lindsay says

      2013-02-01 at 10:45 am

      Mine is to do some sort of Tone It Up, Jillian Michaels or Pilates videos 4x per week. So far this week has been great, but I need to keep adding to my list of workouts so I’m not bored!

      Reply
    44. Shannon in Tustin says

      2013-02-01 at 10:41 am

      Thought of a marathon question: do you carry your water bottle even though there’s loads of water stations? This is my first marathon and I’m kind of feeling like I should just take it along to keep my routine. Since I eat Clif bar bites for energy, I do drink a fair amount of water on the long runs.

      Its one of those hand-held Nathan bottles (18 oz, I think).
      Advice or thoughts?

      Thanks Monica!

      Reply
      • Deirdre | Oh Well Whatever says

        2013-02-01 at 10:47 am

        Personally I have always liked to carry my own water/nuun, even for a half. Just feels normal since it’s how I trained and then you don’t have to get caught up in the messy traffic of the water station – just stay far to the other side and keep on going. Plus I like using what I am used to and not depending on a different product/flavor at the aid station my body is not used to. Good luck!!!!

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        • Shannon in Tustin says

          2013-02-01 at 11:48 am

          Thank you–I only drink water, but those stations can get very crowded I am betting. This is the biggest race I’ve ever participated in (3,000 marathon-ers).

          Reply
      • Laura @ RunningJunkie123 says

        2013-02-01 at 11:09 am

        I know you asked Monica but I thought I’d chime in. I would suggest that you check the marathon website and see how many water stations they are going to have and how far apart they are. I prefer to never carry water when I run. Ever. I just don’t like holding things when I run. Sometimes though (like trail runs) it’s necessary.

        I think most marathons have more than enough water stops. Set up a game plan and now which ones you’re going to take your bites at.

        Reply
        • Shannon in Tustin says

          2013-02-01 at 11:47 am

          Thank you!! I’m going to tape that map to my face!! 🙂

          Reply
    45. Shannon in Tustin says

      2013-02-01 at 10:39 am

      Just great! Now I have to go to Trader Joe’s and buy out that yummy Mexican chocolate! 😉 And try not to eat it all…
      Is it as yummy as it sounds?

      Good luck on Sunday. 😀

      Reply
    46. Sarah says

      2013-02-01 at 10:30 am

      Yours is my favorite blog lately. Just wanted to mention it. Keep up the good work! Happy Friday!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2013-02-01 at 11:25 am

        Wow! Thank you 🙂

        Reply

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