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
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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
Confession Thursday– Afternoon Ice Cream
It’s that time again – time for me to admit all my daily indiscretions on the internet because I feel the need to overdramatize eating ice cream as an afternoon snack. Guilty as charged. Confession #1: I threw together lunch while trying to organize papers and bills. Some people may be getting ... Read More about Confession Thursday– Afternoon Ice Cream
Ben Tries Wick Wear
I am a heavy sweater and refuse to run in anything but wick wear. I’ve been telling Ben the joys of sweat wicking fabric for a long time, but I don’t think he believed me. See how happy it makes me? Yesterday I went out and got him a long sleeve tech tee to wear under his shirt. He’s been biking ... Read More about Ben Tries Wick Wear
Easy Pumpkin Yogurt
I know the pumpkin craze is slowly winding down in blog-land, but you cannot let this season’s favorite squash go out of style before you try some good pumpkin yogurt. The store bought “pumpkin yogurt” is always disappointing in my opinion, but this stuff is dee-licious! Pumpkin Yogurt: To ... Read More about Easy Pumpkin Yogurt
Sweet Potato with Protein
I LOVE carbs. I can eat bread and cookies and rice and cereal…until the cows come home. Often, I do just that. But, I have realized that I need protein to feel satiated. This is a problem since I don’t eat red meat and only recently have let the occasional piece of chicken sneak by. Sure, I eat ... Read More about Sweet Potato with Protein
Crunchy or Smooth?
I always rip off pieces of bread as I make toast. My bread is so doughy and delicious, I can’t help it! So, this is really 2 pieces of toast, eaten in parts. I like crunchy nut butter! And Crunchy apples! and cats crunching on leaves as they walk around outside I’m only running 3 ... Read More about Crunchy or Smooth?
Wok This Way
One of my favorite wedding gifts was our wok. I always always wanted one! Especially since a stir-fry is my favorite dinner (at least among the ones I can cook). It’s the easiest way to make tofu (in my opinion) and you get a bunch of veggies with the meal too. This sucker is heavy though! It ... Read More about Wok This Way
Vegetable Veggie Burger
Lunch was a mix of leftover green beans, baked cheese curls and a veggie burger. Those cheese curls are addicting! I usually use veggie burgers as a protein replacement in my meals, but this one doesn’t have much (5 grams). Luckily, I had an egg based breakfast, so my blood sugar is feeling ... Read More about Vegetable Veggie Burger
Eggs on Tuesday
The day started with a chilly run. Well, it wouldn’t have been chilly if I would have had long sleeves on, but it looked warm before I got outside. Oh well. I was going to do a speed run, but I need to find a new route because it’s not working where I am now. I got an email that my early class was ... Read More about Eggs on Tuesday
Arroz Con Leche
This Meatless Mexican Monday dish is another dessert. Today I made Arroz con leche, literally rice with milk, but it’s basically Rice Pudding. The ingredients: 1 cup rice – I used brown because that’s all I have 2 cups milk 1/2tsp cinnamon 1 can sweetened condensed milk 4 cloves dash of salt ... Read More about Arroz Con Leche