As you may be aware, my blog was down for 2 days. I cried. (Please note the dark chocolate wedges on my desk and lack of hygiene. I am a mess.) No really, I cried about it. And I don’t cry. The blog is basically my job right now and I have all my little stars tied to it (does anyone else use ... Read More about A Fearless Fresh Start
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Wawful Wednesday
I always say that Waffle Wednesday sounds like Awful Wednesday and today that really rings true. My blog was down ALL DAY yesterday and is still not up as I write this I decided to make the best of my morning and cook up some waffles for breakfast. Fail. I cannot catch a break. I used my go-to ... Read More about Wawful Wednesday
I Wish
I Wish blog mal-functions* were as fun as wardrobe malfunctions… Ha, ‘member this? I wish I always ran this fast… The stress of my blog being down* meant I would either need a pint (or two) of Ben and Jerry’s OR to sprint a mile (or two). I chose the run, but I still wouldn’t mind a pint ... Read More about I Wish
I Love Nuts
Just not in my muffin scone This morning Ben and I did a 20 minute run/walk for his 3rd week of Couch to 5K. For my new readers – my husband Ben, recently decided he wants to start running. I guess watching me run 3 marathons and a bunch of half marathons has finally rubbed off on him! So, I’m ... Read More about I Love Nuts
Sipping On the Carbahol Part II
“Hi, My name is Monica and I’m a carbaholic. I hit rock bottom when I ate a cheese bagel, cereal and 5 gallons of iced coffee in one day. Now I’m just trying to take it one day at a time.” (You): “Hi Monica.” Today I put rice on my salad and I knew I needed to talk with someone. I considered ... Read More about Sipping On the Carbahol Part II
Run Eat Repeat’s Accent Vlog
Feeling Fast
Some mornings I wake up feeling fat. Today I woke up feeling fast I was going to do a tempo run tomorrow, but decided to do it today since I felt good. I’m glad I did –my last tempo mile was 7:54! I don’t think I’ve ever ran a mile that fast before!! Yesterday I stopped at the store for juice. I ... Read More about Feeling Fast
Easy Mexican. Tortilla Soup.
I’ve been accused of being easy and I’ve been accused of being Mexican. Technically, both of those are true. Proof: I’m representing my Hispanic heritage here… and here, I’m dressed like a little hussy. I can’t believe my mom let me go out of the house like that! Anyways, I am all about easy, ... Read More about Easy Mexican. Tortilla Soup.
Back On The Bike
It’s been almost a year since I rode my bike! I think the last time I went was in March when we were in Maryland. I’ve been considering getting back into cycling and even thought about finding a used Schwinn Circuit to get started. (I love that I can look back on things I’ve done via the ... Read More about Back On The Bike
Guacamole and Dirty Hair, But not Guac in your hair
After the Salonpas event this morning I stopped by my mom’s on the way home. She lives a bit north of me, so it was on the way When I got there I raided her fridge, per usual. I made a random bowl of green beans, chicken, beans salsa and GUACAMOLE. I also spent some time blogging and making ... Read More about Guacamole and Dirty Hair, But not Guac in your hair
Be Fit and Pain Free Event
Hello! I was scheduled to do some kind of work out at the event I attended this morning, but I wasn’t sure what. So, I fueled up with an egg sandwich before heading out. The inside had laughing cow cheese and polka dot ketchup Plus a jug of iced coffee for the long drive to LA! I keep ... Read More about Be Fit and Pain Free Event
Not Funny
I very recently got off hormonal BC to try and attempt the Lady Comp (for those that don’t know it’s a natural method that tracks your body temp). After years and years of BC, where I went years without seeing my little friend, getting my period again is a whole new (and highly unwelcomed) world. I ... Read More about Not Funny
Making Peace With Food
It’s been less than a month that I started eating chicken again. But in this short time I have made huge strides with Intuitive Eating! Eating more protein has really helped me be aware of my hunger and fullness. Also, now that I have meat on my radar I’ve been having cravings for random things. ... Read More about Making Peace With Food
Feed Me Friday
And by feed me I mean, “Give me a drink!” I didn’t realize, but I’m going to miss my usual long run day because of an event I’m attending tomorrow morning. So, I had to do 8 miles this morning (I have another half marathon next weekend!). This is probably one of my last shorter long ... Read More about Feed Me Friday
Thai Food At Home
Ben and I share a deep, passionate love… for Thai food But I have always thought I couldn’t cook it. I’m not familiar with the usual spices in Thai cuisine so I stick to restaurants. Well, that was until I attempted Tom Kha Gai for the Project Food Blog thing. (It’s a totally easy recipe if you ... Read More about Thai Food At Home
Confession Thursday– Taco Stuffers
I am writing this as I eat a Deep Chocolate Vitatop, but at least I had a healthy and balanced lunch first! Now it’s time for some confessions: Confession #1: I didn’t have a lot of tofu in my leftover stirfry… …so what it lacked in soy protein I made up for in fat via peanuts! Sometimes a ... Read More about Confession Thursday– Taco Stuffers