My amazing race this morning caught up with me by noon and I was super hungry for a big ol’ lunch. My salad included a veggie burger, beans/rice and anything else not bolted down. Fruit and trail mix followed. Then, my mom and I hit up Starbucks to fuel our shopping trip. This venti iced ... Read More about Starbucks and Wine
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Laguna Hills Half Marathon PR
I totally did not expect to do that well in the Laguna Hills Half Marathon today. And I certainly did not think I was going to PR, but sometimes all the stars align and the running gods God feels sorry for you and throws you a bone. Thank you Baby Jesus I need this – Laguna Hills Half Marathon ... Read More about Laguna Hills Half Marathon PR
Cookies and Sunday Set Up
Today I headed to my mom’s for a bar-b-que and some quality family time. Ben and I stopped at a local market for some authentic Mexican food first. You can watch them make tortillas and buy them hot off the press! They had samples too. Fact: Stores with samples are superior. I don’t even ... Read More about Cookies and Sunday Set Up
Forks Over Knives Review
This morning I headed to the gym for an impromptu strength workout. I used the Women’s Health Big Book and put together a work out for myself. When I got home I contemplated French Toast, but decided on pancakes because I had pumpkin to use up – and because it’s Pancake Sunday! I pretty much ... Read More about Forks Over Knives Review
A Quick Race Expo and Irony
This afternoon I made a quick stop at the race expo. Um yeah, I kinda forgot that I’m running a half marathon on Monday! (And I’m running another half on Saturday!?! More on this later.) The expo was held at a local running store and they were offered 10% off if you were there for the race. Since ... Read More about A Quick Race Expo and Irony
Running at the Beach With Ben
I woke up bright and early to head to the beach this morning. Three days a week my running group meets at the beach a ways north. It’s a drive, but weekend mornings are a breeze without traffic I packed PB&J and PB&banana for Ben and I to share. Plus iced coffee of course! My group ... Read More about Running at the Beach With Ben
Native Food Cafe
Native Foods Café has been on my radar for a few months now, but I usually go with my “tried and true” vegetarian restaurant's when I want to get my fix. Last night I finally decided to take a change on this new-to-me place. Native Foods Café is a vegetarian vegan restaurant chain in Southern ... Read More about Native Food Cafe
Mexican Stir-Fry Recipe
I am completely obsessed with broccoli slaw stir-frys for lunch. But, today I changed it up and seasoned it Mexican style. The main event was Soy Chorizo. I can often find Soy Chorizo (the legit brand too) at the 99 cent store. I’m not fancy, remember? I cooked the broccoli slaw, onions, ... Read More about Mexican Stir-Fry Recipe
High Protein Breakfast Bagel
Happy Friday!!! This week was pretty busy, so I’m happy to see the F word on the calendar today I started my day with a 6 mile run. I felt really slow and heavy the whole time. Not sure why since I didn’t run yesterday? Hmmmm. As soon as I got home I had a few big handfuls of cereal while ... Read More about High Protein Breakfast Bagel
Orange County Fitbloggers
Hello from Orange County, California! I came back from Fitbloggin’ still high from all the fun, new friends and learning. Then, Roni sent out an email about Fitbloggin Local – an opportunity for bloggers throughout the US to make their own local groups to meet up and be friends. Super cool, ... Read More about Orange County Fitbloggers
How To Cook
Lunch – I wanted to show you how my salad bowls are like buckets in relation to the vitamin water. This is a salad beast with peanut sauce, cashews and a veggie burger. Okay, maybe the blog title “How To Cook” is misleading as I have no cooking advice to offer. I have always enjoyed cooking, but ... Read More about How To Cook
Thank You Thursday
1. Thank you new client at 7am. I’m glad you liked me enough to sign up even though I have no make up on and smell like the egg sandwich I ate on the drive in… 2. Thank you person who stepped in poop on the sidewalk before me. I wouldn’t have noticed it, if not for you smearing it all over the ... Read More about Thank You Thursday
Watermelon Rules
This morning I cut my run short because I had a call and some work to do. The plan was 6 miles, but I did 4 slow and painfully (because of breakfast in my belly). So today after work I decided to finish what I committed to and do another 2 miles. It wasn’t fast or fun (I’m 100% a morning runner), ... Read More about Watermelon Rules
Café Monica
I have been pretty much obsessed with the Burrito Salad from Café Rio since we went there last Thursday night before our flight. I don’t know what it was, but I RAVED about that meal (out loud in a really embarrassing manner) the entire time I was eating and still want more! Café Rio salad: They ... Read More about Café Monica
Chocolate OR Peanut Butter
I always prefer to run first thing in the morning, but blog stuff distracted me and I didn’t realize it was getting so late. I snacked on cherries while working, but my stomach started to grumble and I had to decide – run or eat? I decided on breakfast before my run – which may make for a less than ... Read More about Chocolate OR Peanut Butter
Rant, Run and Move On
I headed to the beach this afternoon for my running group. Their assignment today was a 45 minute workout with 6 minutes of running/1 minute of walking. They always do run/walk intervals. Despite my afternoon overeating I was all smiles. Leave the frowns at home – we’re here to have fun!!! ... Read More about Rant, Run and Move On