I started today with an easy 20 minute walk/run… Ben is on Week4 of the Couch to 5K program. Right now we’re doing 3 to 1 or 4 to 1 run/walk intervals depending on how he feels. He’s up to 2 miles now! Yesterday we got a great Valentine’s Day package from his parents! They sent us a bunch of fun ... Read More about A Well Rounded Meal
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Love Mug
In honor of Valentine’s Day (and my Valentine) I had a mid-afternoon smoothie in my favorite mug. I got a set of Mr. and Mrs. mugs when I visited Disney World last April. Unfortunately, Ben’s broke on the trip home and I’ve been sad about it ever since. I refused to use my lonely mug until today. ... Read More about Love Mug
Flowers or Candy
Happy Valentine’s Day! I started my day with chocolate. Well, it was chocolate coffee I attempted a tempo run this morning, but the hill out killed me. At least the way back was a breeze. I’m convinced I live in a ditch and it’s hard to get away, but easy to roll run back. When I got back ... Read More about Flowers or Candy
Happy Birthday Mom
Tomorrow’s is my mom’s Birthday! Happy Birthday mom! A little background on my mom = she’s the person who birthed me. I’ve known her almost since I was born(in case you didn’t put that together). She’s Mexican and had a red-headed baby, which makes her weird. I mean awesome. We celebrated today ... Read More about Happy Birthday Mom
Sore Loser
I am sore from Bootcamp on Friday. But I loved it. I don’t think it fits in with my schedule long term, but I will try to catch it again at some point I am a loser because I ranted about how I refuse to refrigerate my condiments on Tuesday. And today when I grabbed the maple syrup for ... Read More about Sore Loser
This is what I call…
This is what I call… an Everything and the Kitchen Sink Salad. Cheetos, chickpeas, hummus, veggie mishmash…yep, it’s in there. This is what I call the world’s 2nd best yogurt. You know, after Pineapple Chobani I call this my attempt at a fancy restaurant salad that fell flat because I ... Read More about This is what I call…
Back To The Beach
I had plans to meet up with a running group in Huntington beach this morning so I fueled up with a PB&J sandwich and coffee. This is part of the reason I may be changing my schedule. The group isn’t doing long runs on weekends so I will have to do them on a different day. Then, I was off to ... Read More about Back To The Beach
Schedule Re-Do Be Do Be Do
I had the biggest craving for Pineapple Cottage Cheese today and made a special trip for it. This, with a PB&J, complied my afternoon snack. It was a big snack. Tonight’s dinner included Meatloaf Cupcakes with a special red icing called ketchup. Things have been pretty wild behind the ... Read More about Schedule Re-Do Be Do Be Do
Easily Influenced
I am a sucker. I see something advertised on TV and I want it. I see someone try a new flavor of yogurt/cereal/other and I want to try it too. Ben calls me a “marketer’s dream” every time I exclaim that I MUST HAVE xy or z. Don’t even get me started on seeing “New!” on a product at the store. Most ... Read More about Easily Influenced
You Run L.A.
I ate breakfast before exercising today (I just realized I don’t use the word “workout”) because I’m planning on heading to the gym. Since I’m studying to be certified as a Personal Trainer I’ve been trying to take more classes and talk with the instructors as much as possible. Everyone has a ... Read More about You Run L.A.
I Ate Onion Rings
True Love… But first my dinner… I had a meeting with my new friend (Hi Karynsue!) we are trying to start a Girls on the Run Chapter in Orange County and apparently it’s a ton of work! We had a lot to chat about. Karynsue is vegan and started with an artichoke. They scare me, so I didn’t ... Read More about I Ate Onion Rings
Meatloaf Cupcakes
I like Ben. Ben likes me meat. Sometimes, in order for me to get Ben to like me more I make him meat. But, I’d rather make cupcakes (or cookies or pancakes). In order to make us both happy I combined the two and created Meatloaf Cupcakes! They’re guaranteed to convince your man he needs more ... Read More about Meatloaf Cupcakes
Confession Thursday–Plus a Giveaway
I don’t know if it’s my Catholic upbringing or what, but Confession Thursday feels so cathartic. Here are my confessions for the week: 1. Since I drink a gallon of water a day I often find myself having to pee in less than pristine locations. The confession part of this? I’m bad at ... Read More about Confession Thursday–Plus a Giveaway
Mint Chip Protein Ice Cream
The other night I had the most amazing idea for ice cream. I’m currently obsessed with protein ice cream and one of my favorite “regular” ice cream flavors is Mint n’ Chip. So, yesterday I went out and bought Peppermint Extract. And today… success! Mint & Chip Protein Ice Cream: 1.5 scoops ... Read More about Mint Chip Protein Ice Cream
Wordless Wednesday–My Mom’s Zoo
Waffle Wednesday for a Dollar
I stopped at the 99 (cent store) on the way home yesterday and came upon this Kellog’s Eggo Real Fruit Pizza. I had seen it in the stores and I’m a sucker for anything “NEW!” so I grabbed one. The Nutritionals are not great, as I expected… but curiosity got the best of me and I grabbed it. I ... Read More about Waffle Wednesday for a Dollar