Family, food and fun. Thanksgiving is the best day ever! My family members all have their own special dishes that they contribute to turkey day. My Nina makes the best sweet potato casserole I’ve ever tried (on the right below) and my cousin Roxanne makes an amazing vegetable casserole. I made the ... Read More about Happy Thanksgiving 2010
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My First Cornbread Stuffing
Happy Thanksgiving! I have a big confession to make: I didn’t end up doing the Turkey Trot this morning I’m hoping Bobbi will forgive me for ranking out on her (she ran the race with her fam). But, last night as I was supposed to be looking up directions and getting my gear ready I was super ... Read More about My First Cornbread Stuffing
Wordless Wednesday–Getting Ready for Thanksgiving
Hey, look what is next door to my salon… I didn’t really like it at first… but a smile makes you feel better at least Better get to cooking! ... Read More about Wordless Wednesday–Getting Ready for Thanksgiving
Too Thick
Some things in my life are a little too thick these days. Luckily, Ben likes things pretty thick Unfortunately, I don’t. So I don’t’ know why I made my smoothie so thick I could barely pour it out of the blender (making a mess in the process). Forget about drinking it with a straw - I need a ... Read More about Too Thick
A Healthy Body Weight
I had a very snacky afternoon triggered by being tired and stress from not getting any of my classes for next semester. Boo. The damage wasn’t life changing but it’s not good either. I think there was some cereal, a yogurt and the rest of my Luna Bar involved. Now onto the the interesting stuff I ... Read More about A Healthy Body Weight
Salmon Salad Sandwich
I was on a mission for a protein filled lunch today. As I drove away from class I considered stopping at Subway for a tuny sandwich (that’s not misspelled, that’s how I like it), but I decided to make use of one of my cans of salmon instead. I piled what I could in between the toasted bread and ... Read More about Salmon Salad Sandwich
Always and Never
I always wear sweatshirts around the house. It’s like my “lazy day uniform”. Apparently every day is a lazy day around here? I should burn them all and never wear them again But I never wear them on runs – until today. I couldn’t find a running pull over and had to hurry it out the door to get in ... Read More about Always and Never
Kohlrabi and Ask A Monica III
Have you ever heard of Kohlrabi? I hadn’t until this week when it arrived in my CSA delivery. Luckily it came with an explanation: “High in fiber and vitamins A and C, kohlrabi is a member of the Brassica family of vegetables – others are cabbage, broccoli and Brussel sprouts.” Since they’re in ... Read More about Kohlrabi and Ask A Monica III
My First Yassos
I started my day with my first speed work out ever. Well, I’m not positive ever, but probably. I’ve done Fartleks before after a night of beans, but who hasn’t? Anyways, I didn’t program my Garmin to do 800m intervals so I just started and stopped my watch every .50miles. It works, kinda. Hey, I ... Read More about My First Yassos
Go Elf Yourself
After MamaPea elfed herself and her fam, I asked Ben… Me: “Do you want to elf yourself?” Ben: “You go f yourself!” Hahaha. Anyways, Ben didn’t want to elf himself (I can’t understand why not) so I thought I was missing out. But Chandra elfed me and our Healthy Living Summit roommates! Yes! ... Read More about Go Elf Yourself
Sunday Run
What? Why am I running on Sunday when I never run the day after a long run? Because Ben wants to start running! At least a little. He went on a run while I was in San Francisco and asked me if I wanted to run this morning. YES! I have never pushed him to run because it’s my thing and I don’t ... Read More about Sunday Run
I Love Lucy … and Wine
The rest of my Saturday was pretty lazy. I got a late start to the day, so it kinda went by fast. I’m a morning person and hate wasting the day in bed. Oh well. I drank some wine while Ben put our new furniture together… I snacked on a pear too. Side note: I think Ben hates wearing shirts. I ... Read More about I Love Lucy … and Wine
Getting Off Easy
I let myself off easy today and cut my run short – ended up doing 10.6 miles or so. Bah. It was raining and I couldn’t get my head in the game run. I figured that since I have 11 weeks until my race I could take one extra easy week before I get serious with my training. At least I ended up with a ... Read More about Getting Off Easy
It’s Not Pretty
Well, it seems I’ve had a relapse in my compulsive eating ways and it’s not pretty. It’s weird to actually even write that sentence, like I don’t want to admit to it and it feels all wrong. But this blog is a way for me to document both victories and mistakes in order to learn from them, so it is ... Read More about It’s Not Pretty
Lunch at Lucille’s
Ben and I met my brother, Michael and his girlfriend, Heather for lunch today. I had gotten him and Ben gift certificates for Lucille’s Smokehouse a while back and we have been trying to plan a good time for months. Well, it finally worked out today! Lucille’s starts you out with the best ... Read More about Lunch at Lucille’s
Organic Spinach Smoothie
I try to buy organic spinach for my green monsters, but it has been going bad before I can use it lately.The cooler weather means I’m not making as many cold smoothies for breakfast! So when my CSA delivered organic spinach yesterday I knew I should make a Green Monster before the smoothie season ... Read More about Organic Spinach Smoothie