I happened to stumble upon a Nike running shirt on the Clearance rack at RoadRunner this weekend. It’s hard for me to find shirts that I think are long enough and this one is the longest I’ve seen so far. And it’s Orange! I love it :) I normally shy away from shirts that show my sweat loud and ... Read More about My New Orange Shirt
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If Money Was No Object
A couple of weeks ago I got a juice drink from the Whole Foods juice bar and I haven’t stopped thinking about it ever since. As soon as I drank it I loved the taste and loved how it made me feel! I immediately knew that I had a problem because these suckers are pricey, but Can you really put a ... Read More about If Money Was No Object
Fitness Idol
It’s hard not to look at magazines and famous people and avoid comparing yourself. But it doesn’t have to be a completely horrible thing when you find healthy body role models. I have “fitness idols” that I aspire to be more like. For example, I love Venus and Serena Williams. These are two ... Read More about Fitness Idol
Running Bucket List and MMM – Taco Salad
It’s that time again – Mexican Meatless Monday! I almost skipped “MMM” today since I wasn’t feeling it. But, since I had beans that needed to be eaten anyways, I threw together a taco salad. Nothing new, but it gets the job done. *Don’t you like how Mexican Meatless Monday = MMM = Mmmmmmm Taco ... Read More about Running Bucket List and MMM – Taco Salad
Egg Salad Sandwich
I have been craving hard boiled eggs and last night I boiled a few for lunches for the week. Today I made the classic - Egg Salad Sandwich. The filling: One egg and one egg white mixed with mayo, mustard, salt, pepper and chopped onion. You can’t go wrong with an old favorite like this… ... Read More about Egg Salad Sandwich
Monday Mini-Goals 9/13
Hello and Happy Monday! Even though I was on vacation all last week I am not ready to get back to the real world yet. Oh well, here we go! In order to help me bounce back from vacation I’m setting Monday Mini-Goals again. I love the idea of weekly goal setting. One step at a time, right? Goals ... Read More about Monday Mini-Goals 9/13
The BEST SNACK EVER
I’ve had my share of cooking failures. I am a “learn by doing” kinda person, so trial and error is inevitable. Today there was more error than I’d like. I’ve made tragic pancakes and cookies and pasta dishes. But, I normally don’t burn things beyond recognition. Until tonight that is, when I ... Read More about The BEST SNACK EVER
Pre-Marathon Shred
I am getting close to taper time for the marathon! My race is 35 days away to be exact. Ahhhh! This seemed like a good idea 3 months ago! Ahhhh! This means I’ll be running less and will have more time and energy for some much needed strength training. I am horrible about balancing cardio with ... Read More about Pre-Marathon Shred
Being Bitter and 3 Nut Tofu
I love the phrase, “Don’t be bitter, be better.” But, sometimes it’s okay to be bitter. (source) For example, it’s okay to be bitter if you are dark chocolate. Especially, the amazing 75% dark chocolate we got from Curacao. These bitter little babies are the perfect size to place on your tongue ... Read More about Being Bitter and 3 Nut Tofu
Thinking on a Run
What do you think about when you’re running? Today I thought about one thing and one thing only – FOOD. I think my body is still on island time (aka East coast time) and thought I accidentally missed the breakfast buffet because I was starving this morning. First, I just kept thinking about ... Read More about Thinking on a Run
The Ostrich Farm and Hato Caves
Ben and I went on an excursion yesterday. First to the Hato caves, which were cool, but not as cool as caves I’ve seen in the Sequoias. It was super hot in the caves since the rock walls retain heat. Obviously, it was dark in the cave. Sorry for the blurry picture. Before we left for ... Read More about The Ostrich Farm and Hato Caves
Three Things Thursday – Curacao Edition
Three things Thursday... 1. Running: Too much of this.. and this... is making my tummy upset and I skipped a real workout this morning. Even some unexpected company in the gym... couldn't get me to push myself.I was super stressed about missing so much training since I'm ya know, supposed to ... Read More about Three Things Thursday – Curacao Edition
Wet T-shirt Wednesday
Hello and happy Wednesday! I am still in Curacao until late Friday, so I've been MIA because of all that beach and sun that needs tending to ;) Last night Ben and I had reservations at the most romantic restaurant on our resort's property. Even though it’s an all inclusive, you need to reserve a ... Read More about Wet T-shirt Wednesday
Willemstad
We signed up to take the shuttle into Willemstad today. Before we left we had breakfast and caffeinated up. Ben was running late so I grabbed a couple of things that I knew he wanted before they were gone. So, I shared most of my pancakes and potatoes with him. I love that there are a lot of ... Read More about Willemstad
When Jelly Fish Attack
This morning Ben and I enjoyed a lovely breakfast buffet. I was happy to see they had oatmeal. But, I could not turn down a banana pancake or a “poached egg in salsa”. The banana pancake was amazing, the poached egg was a little weird. though. I also enjoyed some fruit and iced coffee to round ... Read More about When Jelly Fish Attack
How To Cook Pinto Beans
Hello, and welcome to another round of Mexican Meatless Monday! I am your host, Monica “the Mexican” Olivas. Today we will be learning how to cook beans. Growing up, we always ate pinto beans. They were either in the fridge or on the stove at all times. We had them as a side dish or as the main ... Read More about How To Cook Pinto Beans