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
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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
Oatmeal, Yoga and Cookies
My cat knocked over a half full paint can in the wash closet and I have a massive mess to clean up, so this is going to be short and sweet I woke up thinking about food so I wanted a stick-to-your-ribs breakfast. Oatmeal was the natural choice. In the mix: banana, oatmeal, chia seeds, salt, ... Read More about Oatmeal, Yoga and Cookies
The Rox
After the race today I went to visit my mom and Matt. While there we took the perros for a walk. Roxy is the black lab mix on the left. She’s my dog I bought her for myself after I begged everyone who would listen that I wanted a dog for Christmas 5 years ago. About a year later (while I was ... Read More about The Rox
Malibu Half Marathon Recap
I signed up for the Malibu Half Marathon on a whim. My mom sent me the Groupon email and I had 2 hours to decide to do it or not. Obviously, I went for it But, since it was only 4 weeks after the Long Beach Marathon I didn’t plan on trying to PR. Thank God because that course was HILLY (read: ... Read More about Malibu Half Marathon Recap
A Different Day Before
The day before a race usually consists of me putting together my race attire, hitting up the expo and carb loading like it’s going out of style. Today was a little different… I signed up for the Malibu Half Marathon a while back when there was a Groupon for it. When I completed the purchase online ... Read More about A Different Day Before
The Mummies and Ask a Monican Part II
After breakfast I headed to my mom’s for a trip to the museum. The California Science Center currently has the Mummies exhibit! Unfortunately, they do not allow pictures inside so this is all you get today. I considered wrapping myself up in toilet paper, but that idea was vetoed in favor of not ... Read More about The Mummies and Ask a Monican Part II
Innie and Outie
I started my day with an easy 3 miler. I’m trying to take it easy since I have a half marathon this weekend (!) and didn’t exactly taper last weekend (hello impromtu half mary). I tried something new with breakfast – this YoGreek Yogurt + Crunch. Notice the Nov 9th expire date? I live dangerously ... Read More about Innie and Outie
Roasted Butternut Squash and Chickpeas
I purchased a BIG bag of butternut squash from TJ’s on Monday and knew I had to make it asap (squash always goes bad on me?!). I wanted to search out a new recipe, but decided to go with what I know and love. I tossed the squash with a can and a half of chickpeas in maple syrup, cinnamon, salt ... Read More about Roasted Butternut Squash and Chickpeas