This morning I had a Fitness Assessment at my gym. I was supposed to have one when I first joined in December, but they never contacted me about it. Anyways, I had my weight, arm/hip/waist measurements, body fat, flexibility and heart rate (after a step test) measured.Seeing all these number made me ... Read More about Fitness Assessment and 30 Day Challenge
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French Toast Tuesday
Hello and Happy Tuesday! I started my day with an easy 3 miler and a cool down walk with Ben. Tonight I have my first running group practice and 2-a-days kill me so I wanted to take it easy It’s French Toast Friday Tuesday! I grilled a banana to go with my Bagel Thin French Toast and it was ... Read More about French Toast Tuesday
Mexican Meatless Monday–Tofu Taco Meat
I spent most of the afternoon dreaming about my planned snack. I mean, being productive Ever since I made the Killer Cake in a Mug this weekend I’ve been obsessed with it. This time I put the chocolate chips right into the cake instead of on top. Carob chips work too, but I don’t know where that ... Read More about Mexican Meatless Monday–Tofu Taco Meat
The Target Clearance Rack
How’s your Monday going? I hope amazing I’d thought I’d share my latest fashion find (and further evidence for why I’m not a fashion blogger)… My new favorite cardigan from the Target Clearance rack! That’s where I get all my clothes. Now you know. After a morning appointment I took Vegas to ... Read More about The Target Clearance Rack
Deluxe Breakfast Sandwich
Morning! I started my day with an easy 2 mile walk. I always take a rest day after races or long runs to see how my legs are feeling. My body isn’t sending me any “red alert” messages so I’ll probably go for a run tomorrow In case you have an actual life and missed it, I ran the Redlands Half ... Read More about Deluxe Breakfast Sandwich
The Rest of Race Day and Uranus
Once we got home from the race we showered and I hit the blogs while Ben hit the bed for a nap. He tried to con me into joining the nap, but I always feel like they leave me groggy. Anyone else? www.nataliedee.com I was not about to cook tonight and asked Ben for ideas. He said he wanted a “good ... Read More about The Rest of Race Day and Uranus
Redlands Half Marathon Recap and Ben’s 5K
I woke up bright and early this morning for the Run Through Redlands Half Marathon. It’s about one hour north east of me and I hadn’t pre-registered so I was a little nervous about getting there on time. Luckily, there was no traffic and a smooth ride. But, I have a big surprise for you… Last ... Read More about Redlands Half Marathon Recap and Ben’s 5K
Getting Ready for your Race
Hello! I am running a half marathon this morning (if I actually find it since I always get lost and have never been there)! I’m just doing this race for fun because I just decided to do it this week. Hopefully, I’ll find a friend to run with Here’s a list of pre-race Dos and Don’ts that ... Read More about Getting Ready for your Race
Killer Cake in a Mug Recipe
I can’t even call this an Everything-But-The-Kitchen-Sink Salad because I’m pretty sure that ended up in here somewhere under the lettuce too! I picked up some brown rice sushi from Trader Joes because I was shopping hungry and decided that would make a good salad topping. Well, that or I was too ... Read More about Killer Cake in a Mug Recipe
Exercise Errands
I stayed up late last night again, but this time for good reason. Ben and I started watching It’s Kind of A Funny Story fairly late thinking we were going to stop it and watch the rest later. Well, we both ended up liking it and wanted to stay up for the whole thing! This morning I did 8 ... Read More about Exercise Errands
Running Coach Meeting
This afternoon I wanted a snack that would last through my afternoon meeting. I went with a protein packed Siggi’s yogurt… but it needed something. Hmmm. What does it need??? Happiness. In the form of chocolate granola… I took some cucumbers with lemon and salt in a baggie to hold me over till ... Read More about Running Coach Meeting
Ask A Monican #10 and Egg Salad
Lunch came a little early today, just because I was hungry. I tried to stall a bit with a Vita water thing, but that didn’t work so I decided to go for it. I made a wrap stuffed with Trader Joe’s egg salad, apple, carrots and pretzels drowning in hummus… Here is Ask A Monican #10 - 1. How to ... Read More about Ask A Monican #10 and Egg Salad
5 Miles and Fitbloggin Friday – MizFit
Hello! I woke up and decided to do my 5K Friday run before I could get distracted by emails or Twitter. It totally worked! Since I didn’t stall my run I ended up doing 5 miles instead of 3 because I felt good Breakfast: At this point I don’t know if I keep eating Bagel Thin French Toast because I ... Read More about 5 Miles and Fitbloggin Friday – MizFit
Thanks, But No Thanks
Instead of my normal “Confession Thursday” post, I have some “Thank Yous “and “No Thank Yous” to share… First, I would like to say “Thank you” to this amazing smoothie in a bowl that filled my ice cream craving today. But, No Thanks to me for being a Cereal Killer and refilling the bowl with ... Read More about Thanks, But No Thanks
April Showers Challenge
April Showers bring May flowers, but April showers also use up a lot of water! Since April 22nd is Earth Day I thought I’d present an Earth Loving Challenge. I read that the average shower takes 10 minutes and uses up 17 gallons of water - that is per day! Think about how much water you are using ... Read More about April Showers Challenge
Breakfast Before Running
Hello and Happy Thursday! I stayed up way too late last night. When I woke up this morning I realized it was almost “breakfast time” anyways, and I should eat before running if I wanted to have breakfast before noon. Normally I eat toast with PB before long runs, but toast with PB and egg is ... Read More about Breakfast Before Running