I attended the Natural Products Expo West today with my friend from mit ETFs handeln. I don’t even know where to begin. I have no idea how to explain the amazingness that is this natural food expo. Amaze. The Natural Products Expo West 2010 is being held at the Anaheim Convention Center. There are ... Read More about Natural Products Expo West
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Off To Anaheim
Hello! I am in a super rush because I’m going to the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim today. I woke up early for my long run and pre-fueled: Unfortunately, I am dumb. I thought I had time to do 16 miles, but I realized I only had 2 hours – which meant I could only do about 13.75. I ended up ... Read More about Off To Anaheim
Hypochondria and WebMD
I am a hypochondriac, or a hyper-condriac as I’d like to call it. Since getting back from Boston this weekend I’ve been tired, headache-y, felt like I was in a fog and had night sweats (okay that last one always happens – not sure down comforters are great for California weather). Anyways, this ... Read More about Hypochondria and WebMD
Best Running Shoes
The most important part of my running gear are my shoes. I am not really a “shoe girl” but I am a “running shoe” girl all the way! So, I am always on the hunt for the best running shoes. I used to wear Asics running shoes. While training for the Long Beach Marathon I ran in Asics GT-250. Thanks to ... Read More about Best Running Shoes
The Peach and the Pit
Last night I planned a little date night for Ben and I. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the smoothest night because I failed at a couple things. I’ll break it down Kardashian style for you… The Peach of the night was the amazing crepe I had for dinner: The Pit was that I bought tickets to a show ... Read More about The Peach and the Pit
Confession Thursday : Urine Yellow ?
I feel like a Confession Thursday post is particularly appropriate during Lent. Don’t you? This is me after my First Holy Communion While I don’t have any confessions that would make the priest drop his bible (today anyways), this is a less-than-pleasant post because I had a visit to the gyno ... Read More about Confession Thursday : Urine Yellow ?
Have A Good Day
Morning! I have an early appointment so I did Jillian’s 6 Week Six Pack and called it a workout Breakfast was a yogurt bowl and ice ice baby coffee. In the bowl: Chobani Strawberry Banana yogurt, cereal, naner, chia seeds and PB. My appointment today isn’t a fun one (more on that ... Read More about Have A Good Day
Oatmeal Energy Booster
I totally crashed this afternoon. Out of the blue at 2:30pm I was tired, hungry and cranky. The last time I checked I’m not a 2 year old, but I definitely never grew out of the “terrible twos”. Sorry mom. Anyways, I tried to fight the funk with iced coffee. But I ended up hitting the PB jar pretty ... Read More about Oatmeal Energy Booster
What Is Lent
I think most of you know what Lent is, but since I got some questions here is a Cliffsnotes version: Lent is a (mostly Catholic) tradition of prayer, observance and fasting in the 40 days leading up to Easter. Today is Ash Wednesday, so Easter is 40 days from now. (Note: I just wrote “Eater” ... Read More about What Is Lent
Born To Run – Video
Someone from my running group sent me this video a few days ago and I finally got around to watching it yesterday. It is Christopher McDougall, the author of Born To Run speaking. For those that don’t know – Born To Run is a book by a runner (McDougall) written after he was searching for a cure ... Read More about Born To Run – Video
Fat Tuesday and Fried Food
When we last spoke I was freaking out about a lizard in my house. Well, I managed to trap him under a bowl. I had to go to my running group and didn’t want to chance him running around my place and getting into my chonies or something. My group meets at the beach. Next week it’s going to be sun ... Read More about Fat Tuesday and Fried Food
I Can’t Run Away
After this morning’s barf debacle my cat is at it again. Today while I was cleaning his mess he walked into the house with something in his mouth. I wasn’t sure what he had, but knew it couldn’t be good. Then, he dropped it into my open suitcase that I’m still in the process of unpacking. He ... Read More about I Can’t Run Away
New Garmin Strap
My Garmin strap broke last week and Ben managed to make it “wear-able” until my new strap came in the mail. But, it did pinch my skin when I used it. Luckily, the new velcro wrist band I ordered came yesterday and I was able to switch it out before today’s run! Much better Run: I did an ... Read More about New Garmin Strap
Meatless Monday– Green Chili Casserole
Hello and welcome to another round of Mexican Meatless Monday! This week’s recipe is actually inspired by last week’s Chili Rellenos. Even though they were easy, it can get messy to make rellenos. Today I made a dish that gives you similar flavors in a one dish kinda platform. Green Chili ... Read More about Meatless Monday– Green Chili Casserole
Lunch.
I know, I know – the title of this post is too clever. But, I couldn’t come up with anything because lunch was kinda just…lunch. I love this cartoon because they are yelling. I LOVE TO YELL!!! www.nataliedee.com I ran some errands mid-morning and ended up chomping on sweet peppers while out. My ... Read More about Lunch.
Charlie Sheen of Iced Coffee
Someone call Dr. Drew… because I’m addicted to iced coffee. Actually, I don’t know that I want to be cured. I am going to take Charlie Sheen’s attitude and say I’m winning… But, I’m not winning at making the actual drink - I was in such a frenzy to make iced coffee this morning that I may have ... Read More about Charlie Sheen of Iced Coffee