After work I called a friend who is on a diet for some infomercial (ah, good ol’ Hollywood). We chatted about what she’s eating - or rather not eating, and how much weight she’s lost. Let me be open and honest (as always), I am definitely jealous of her weight loss and would LOVE to lose 6 pounds ... Read More about Crash Diets and Crack Almond Butter
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Quick and Easy
The theme of today is quick and easy. I had 5 minutes to make and eat breakfast so I threw cereal, chia seeds and almond butter on top of what remained in my pinapple cottage cheese container. I actually love this combination and plan of getting more pineapple cottage cheese asap! Served with iced ... Read More about Quick and Easy
Mexican Meatless Monday – Lazy Leftovers
Last Night I made a super quick and easy dinner out of these two items – a box of whole grain Spanish rice and a can of black beans. The rice was on sale and I thought I’d give it a whirl. I cooked the rice according to package directions and then added a can of beans. Top with a little shredded ... Read More about Mexican Meatless Monday – Lazy Leftovers
Where do you eat lunch?
I am eating at my desk today because I only work 5 hours on Mondays and don't get a real break. Then, I head to a long class and lab. I don't think it's a good idea to eat while working, or distracted in general but sometimes it's the only option. This morning I was uninspired and thew together a ... Read More about Where do you eat lunch?
Steel Cut Oats and Monday Mini-Goals
Ever since I had them at the airport a while back I have been craving steel cut oats. For some reason I love oats cooked in a big batch. I think they just get creamier than my usual microwaved bowl. Last night I put 1 cup steel cut oats, 4 cups water, 1 banana, a lot of cinnamon and a dash of salt ... Read More about Steel Cut Oats and Monday Mini-Goals
Dirty Does It
After having the Jamba Juice Pumpkin Smash Smoothie last weekend I have been obsessed with recreating it at home. Today I assembled my ingredients and went to town. Pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice are the two main ingredients. I also needed something to sweeten it and make it creamy. For ... Read More about Dirty Does It
Peanut Flour Pancakes
Recently I picked up Peanut Flour from Trader Joes. I’ve been excited to try it ever since. Finally this morning I made my highly anticipated Peanut Flour Pancakes. Recipe: - 1/4c peanut flour - 1/4c oats - 1/2c egg beaters - 1/4c almond milk - 1/2 tsp baking soda, baking powder - dash of ... Read More about Peanut Flour Pancakes
Boys Do Make Passes…
I used to think, “Boys don’t make passes to girls with fat asses.” Until I realized that they do. A lot. Especially if you’re wearing something tight over said ass. This morning I was about 2 miles into my run, crossing a small street in front of a car when the male driver gestured to me. I ... Read More about Boys Do Make Passes…
Runny Eggs
I like my eggs like I like my exercise – Runny ;) What? They can’t all be winners folks. I am still craving eggs and tonight I wanted runny eggs with toast for dinner. I don’t make the best looking eggs, but I think I make some pretty good tasting ones. With a side of my other recent ... Read More about Runny Eggs
I Want To Be Better
After my failed attempts with other protein powders a reader informed me that a local market – Mother’s Market and Kitchen has my fave brand! I looked it up and it turns out it’s super close to my house. Warning: This place is a dangerous place for a food blogger who loves vegetarian restaurants. ... Read More about I Want To Be Better
Fuel Up Friday
A couple of weeks ago I bonked hard on my long run. My legs felt dead, my stomach was upset, I felt dizzy and nauseous. It was rough. I had never hit the wall that bad before that. After that run I contacted two RDs that I know and LOVE - Jenna from Eat Right Around Chicago and Evelyn Tribole, ... Read More about Fuel Up Friday
The Smell of Death
Contrary to what Bravo would have you believe, the OC doesn’t always smell of money, ocean breezes and botox… Okay, maybe it does a little but that’s not all of it… Because I always seem to run by a new dead animal on my runs around my Orange County neighborhood. As soon as one dead ... Read More about The Smell of Death
Foodbuzz’s Project Foodblog – Meet Monica
This is my entry for Foodbuzz’s Project Foodblog contest… Meet Monica… From a very young age Monica has liked food. Sometimes she likes it a little too much… But that’s okay because this blog is meant to be free from judgment. Which is great because there are a lot of times when Monica ... Read More about Foodbuzz’s Project Foodblog – Meet Monica
The Search Continues
I tried another protein powder today - Tera's Whey Protein Powder in Blueberry I had high expectations since I've heard rave reviews about this stuff in blogland. But sadly it didn't live up to my fave - Spirutien Cherries Jubilee. Nothing has compared to this stuff. But, I will not be deterred. ... Read More about The Search Continues
No News Is Knee News
For those of you that are new to RER let me catch ya up… I ran the Walt Disney Marathon in January. You can read my recap here. I had just moved to Maryland when I signed up for the race and it took me a long time to get used to training in a new climate and new terrain. The cold weather really ... Read More about No News Is Knee News
Chickpeas and Eggs Salad Style
I've mixed cooked chickpeas and eggs together before with this delicious recipe - Chickpeas and Eggs (I know, you're impressed with the originality of the name.) And today I combined the two again, but this time it was on a salad. In the mix: spinach, onion, tomato, chickpeas, one hardboiled egg ... Read More about Chickpeas and Eggs Salad Style