I brought Asian Chicken salad for the party yesterday and took the rest home for today’s lunch. Yeah, you can do that without it being rude when it’s a family party I know my food’s not pretty, but my new clearance aisle polka dot placemat makes me very happy. A chocolate Vitatop with PB made my ... Read More about Sunday Set Up–Just Do It.
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Sunday Morning Traditions
After my run yesterday I spent some time baking in the kitchen. Inspired by Ben’s cupcake from Friday I created an almond cupcake with coconut frosting. They came out great – sharing the recipe soon Then, I packed it up and headed to my cousins for a family BBQ. First I made a pit stop at my ... Read More about Sunday Morning Traditions
Last Fun Run
This morning I looked over my Marathon Training calendar and was on the fence about today’s run. It was either my last “fun run” as in, not a training run OR it could count as my first training run. I decided it would be my last fun run and had cereal instead of PB toast before it. Well, good thing ... Read More about Last Fun Run
Big Girls Don’t Cry
I can’t pinpoint the reason yet, but I’ve been hungry all afternoon lately. It might be hormones, might be stress. I’m looking into it. Anyways, I made the most massive smoothie with cereal to fill up my bell-ay. These things fill up 2 whole glasses. Always.After picking up my car from the repair ... Read More about Big Girls Don’t Cry
Ask A Monican #11 and Volume Needed
Here is Ask a Monican #11 Monica from Run Eat Repeat answers... 1. Why don't you go to therapy? (Because I think you're crazy) 2. What are you using to establish your weight goal? 3. How do you get motivated to run? (Now that I think about it, don’t think I gave any good advice on ... Read More about Ask A Monican #11 and Volume Needed
French Toast Friday Strikes Again
Morning and Happy Friday I started my day with an easy 3 miler. No real reason for it, but my legs are tired today. I wanted to do some abs this morning since I’ve been neglecting that for weeks, but didn’t have time. I’m rushing off to take my car in for some (expensive) repairs. It’s French ... Read More about French Toast Friday Strikes Again
Three Things Thursday
Sorry for the delay – I did an Ask A Monican video today but You Tube took over 5 hours to upload it and dominated my memory card. It’ll be up tomorrow I think my volume eating belly missed having a big salad for lunch today because I was hungry ALL DAY. I had snacks. And made up for volume with ... Read More about Three Things Thursday
Thank You Thursday–Monica Loves Coco
Hello, I had a packed morning schedule today and just got home in time for lunch and some quality blogging time. I made Sunflower Butter & Jelly toast with an egg patty for breakfast. Don’t let the plate fool ya, I totally ate this in the car after this picture was taken.It’s Thank You Thursday ... Read More about Thank You Thursday–Monica Loves Coco
Running For The First Time
No wonder I PR’d in the Fontana Half Marathon – it was the first time I ever RAN in a race! Okay, maybe I’ve run in races before, but I never had the pictures to prove it. Race pictures always show me walking – like this one from the Arizona RnR Half. I got the race pictures from the Fontana Half ... Read More about Running For The First Time
Run Eat Repeat Stickers Giveaway
Hi! As soon as I walked in the door from my morning shift I ripped into the Pirate’s Booty. I love the booty Following that appetizer, was lunch – an impromptu Chinese Chicken Salad. This is one of my favorites, not sure why I don’t make it everyday? With a side of berries – Blues and Cherries ... Read More about Run Eat Repeat Stickers Giveaway
Green Monster and Sunflower Butter
Hello and Happy Wednesday! I started my day with an easy 4.5 mile run. I don’t know if I mentioned it on here, but I think that knot in my hamstring was actually a mild strain! I’m trying to baby it since I start Marathon Training next week! All I could think about on my run today was how I wanted ... Read More about Green Monster and Sunflower Butter
Monica Meets Kashi
This afternoon I went to the store for 2 things I couldn’t get at Costco– onions and ketchup. That’s it. But, I walked by the frozen food aisle and noticed a ton of “Closeout” tags. Turns out they were trying to get rid of everything I love! I went back to the front of the store for a cart and ... Read More about Monica Meets Kashi
Personal Training Questions–1 Month
I have been getting a lot of questions about my new life as a Personal Trainer. I was hesitant to answer them because I am barely starting out, but figured I can do this every month or so for the first year to show how it is to get ramped up in a new career as a personal trainer like a home personal ... Read More about Personal Training Questions–1 Month
Work Out and Work
I’m back at it! We got home last night around 11pm and I had a 7am client this morning. Luckily, I think I’m still on east coast time so it wasn’t hard for me to get up early to hit the gym for a solo strength session. Iced coffee definitely helped the cause I packed this up to eat after my work ... Read More about Work Out and Work
Back Seat Blogging
After breakfast I slathered on the sunscreen and headed down to the beach for a few last rays of sunshine. We are staying at Eagle’s Nest, a big condo building right on the beach. It’s a great location, but this is “off season” so it’s not too crowded. I think I’ve already gotten my ... Read More about Back Seat Blogging
Moderation Monday and Your Thoughts Please
Hello and Happy Monday Let’s make this a great week! I really need to get back to some moderation with my eating. It’s definitely been way too indulgent all week (including last night when I just stopped gave up on taking pictures). So, instead of overdoing it for another day I’m back on track ... Read More about Moderation Monday and Your Thoughts Please