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Why is it called “A Good Cry”? Can a cry really be good? I mean, crying is usually a bad thing (c’mon how often do tears of happiness happen?). I’m normally not a crier, but today was different. Randomly, I turned on the TV this afternoon and saw it was halfway through a Grey’s Anatomy episode. ... Read More about A Good Cry

Today’s run turned on me. It turned hot too fast, it turned hard to soon and ultimately my run turned into a walk :( I blame the fact that after I woke up I spent two hours on the computer and lagged on getting out the door. Totally my fault and it messed up my entire workout. I think I ended up ... Read More about The Run that turned on me

I did not want to go to the gym today. I am a morning workout kinda girl all the way, but Kick Boxing is only offered in the morning twice a week. The rest of the days it is in the evening. Boo. I have avoided evening classes for the most part because I hate working out after 10am. But I really ... Read More about Motivate Yourself to Workout

Before my easy four miler this morning I had a few handfuls of Shredded Oats. I love this cereal, but it’s too easy for me to grab handfuls throughout the day without realizing how they’re adding up (more on this below). When I got back I couldn’t decide on breakfast. I have a lot of stuff I need ... Read More about Trigger Foods

Q: Who needs dishes when you have measuring cups? A: Me. Because the following pictures are embarrassing… I had cereal as an afternoon snack today :) It was a mix of random cereals in soymilk. But, it actually looked like this because I packed up my favorite bowls :( Figuring out how and when ... Read More about Measuring dishes

Ben and I don’t exchange presents. Anytime there is a usual gift giving event like birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas we usually opt to go on a trip (or we’re paying money to visit family out of state). However, if we were to exchange gifts, silver chains for men could be a great option. (Random ... Read More about Anniversary Gifts and Thai Dinner with Friends

I picked up Ben from the airport yesterday and we headed for dinner. Not only did we not see each other for a week, but it is also our anniversary Sunday! We decided to celebrate Saturday. Ben has been wanting to try Houlihan's for a while so we decided to hit it up before we leave. This is the ... Read More about Monica and Ben

I think I’ve found a new favorite hair ‘do for running! You guys may know that I have issues with my hair while running. If I don’t braid it or put it in a bun it gets very knotty :( Up until today I would put it in a pony tail (or two) and then braid it. But since I slept with braids last night I ... Read More about Running with “down” Braids

I have been the worst with posting on a regular schedule lately :( I know no one is sitting waiting at their computer for my posts, but it bothers me because I have some brain issue where I turn into Rain Man if I don’t stick to my little schedule. Dustin Hoffman’s “Judge Wapner” is my “Wake up at ... Read More about French Toast Friday and Rain Man

After posting about stopping my nighttime snacking habit earlier today, I came across Roni’s vlog just right now. She addresses this exact issue as the first question! If you have an issue with this check out her approach. She suggested embracing the fact that you’re a night time snacker and ... Read More about A Second Opinion

I have heard for ages that it takes 21 Days to make (or break) a habit. Well, I’ve been trying to break a few bad habits for a while now with no success. I really believe that my three worst habits are what is standing in the way between me and my goal weight. I have made great progress and am ... Read More about 21 Day Challenge

I’m over TJ’s almond butter with roasted flax seeds. Yep, that fast. Over it. Done. I read “It’s Called a Discontinued Nut Butter Because It’s Broken”.  (I could go on…) There is a new nut butter in town! My new NB is sweet and funny and good looking… And NOT almond butter or peanut butter or ... Read More about New Nut Butter

Today I didn’t get drenched from my own sweaty run. No, I got drenched by God. My marathon training program has Wednesdays as rest days, so I was going to take a stroll and give my mom a call. Well, 1/2 mile away from my apartment it starts to POUR out of nowhere. And I mean POUR! I was ... Read More about Drenched

Warning: This post contains the worst news you are going to hear today. (Unless you found out your dog died, in which case I am very sorry and this joke isn’t funny.) Anyways, I went to TJ’s again today looking for my beloved almond butter. It was still MIA. I asked and was told TJ’s Almond Butter ... Read More about Bad News AB Lovers

When I went to Ben’s annual college reunions a few weekends back I made the mistake of bringing “cute” shoes instead of comfy ones. I didn’t realize there was so much walking involved and ended up getting blisters on my toes :( I was dying to get my shoes off, but could not find a place to buy some ... Read More about Yoga Mat Flip Flops

Tonight we held the final meeting of the Chickpea Lovers Club :( As you may know, Rose (the only other member of CLC) is moving to Pennsylvania and I am moving to California. For a short time we were in the same state with the same passion for chickpeas, but unfortunately this time has come to an ... Read More about Chickpea Lovers Club Finale