Since I’m trying up my protein I decided to put some cottage cheese on one side of my bagel this morning. But, the cottage cheese had other plans and kept falling off. Oh well, I did the best I could! Breakfast = Cinnamon Raisin bagel with PB & CC & Jelly Now I must be off to KB :) ... Read More about Cottage Cheese Bagel
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Sex Ed and Food
I’d like to think I’m providing a service at RER. Well, not so much a service as a way for you to waste time when you should be working or studying… Anyways, today I bring you a sex education quiz. Self Magazine has a quiz with questions that you should know the answers too, but do ... Read More about Sex Ed and Food
Coffee, Tea or Water
Yes, my So Meaty post from this morning was an April Fool's joke. Did I actually food anyone?? And now the internet is playing jokes on me since this post has 20 different fonts/sizes. Boo. In January I announced that I would make 2010 my Healthiest Year by making a new health related change each ... Read More about Coffee, Tea or Water
So Meaty
After much deliberation I’ve decided to try the Atkins Diet. I don’t think I eat enough protein and perhaps some red meat would do me good. So I’m upping my meat intake and eliminating fruit and carbs. Right now I’m thawing some meat for tonight. Stay tuned for a very meaty dinner post! This ... Read More about So Meaty
Seven Deadly Health Habits
I had a lunch date with my friend Kristin today. So, after my run I frantically ran out the door to meet her. Doctor Oz recently had a show about 7 Deadly Sins to your Health and I am guilty of one big time, all the time: Being Late. He said if you’re not 5 minutes early you’re 10 minutes late. I ... Read More about Seven Deadly Health Habits
Trader Joes on the Web
I know I am not alone in my love obsession with Trader Joes. There are hundreds of bloggers out there who rave about TJ’s. Others who don’t have a TJ’s near them make it a point to stop at a store when they are out of town. (source) They are rated the #4 Healthiest Store in America – which means ... Read More about Trader Joes on the Web
Save the Best for Last
When you are eating do you save the best part for last? Most of the time I eat a few bites of my favorite part of the meal. Then, I eat all the stuff that’s not my fave and save the last bites as the best ones. Tonight I left a few chickpeas at the end of my salad and a BIG, delicious bite of ... Read More about Save the Best for Last
Coming to Conclusions…
Hello hello! Sorry this post is late, but as long as it’s not my period we’re all good right? This morning I woke up and realized there are only 60 days until Ben’s reunion and I needed to figure out reservations so we could potentially cancel the “just in case” reservations we already made. This ... Read More about Coming to Conclusions…
Avoid Getting Hurt
I completely believe that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. So, I try to eat healthy, fill up on Vitamin C during cold season and am following a few rules to avoid new running injuries. Most experts recommend to following to prevent injuries…this list is from the American Academy of ... Read More about Avoid Getting Hurt
In Limbo
Today I tweeted that I was sick of being in Limbo and many of my fellow twitterers chirped in that they feel my pain. (source) I’m ready to move on and find a new job and plan the rest of my little year (including plan my race calendar!). But – everything is on hold at least until the end of ... Read More about In Limbo
To Run or Not to Run II
This morning I woke up to this forecast: www.nataliedee.com Columbia, MD (21045) Weather Updated: Mar 29, 2010, 7:05am EDT Right Now Rain Shower 49° F So I had to ask myself, “Should I run outside or go to kickboxing?” It’s a hard choice since I love KB lately – but I also want to ... Read More about To Run or Not to Run II
Breakfast All Day
I was a lazy food blogger today in that I didn’t take pictures of all my eats. Plus my food choices were un-impressive – breakfast and then more breakfast! Ben and I slept in this morning. When we finally got up I was hungry! I ate a few bites of leftovers straight from the fridge and then we took ... Read More about Breakfast All Day
Cherry Blossom Festival
Today Ben and I headed into Washington D.C. for the Cherry Blossoms! Three years ago (just about a month before I met Ben!) I visited DC just before the blossoms came out and was disappointed. But, I was very happy to be able to catch them today! I packed up a lunch and we were on our way :) But, ... Read More about Cherry Blossom Festival
Dress for Running Success
I busted out seven miles today but it was cold and windy! Since the sun was shining brightly I thought the temps were higher (as they’ve been the last few days). But I misjudged and didn’t dress as warm as I should have. See, I was dressed like this… When I should have been dressed like this… ... Read More about Dress for Running Success
Pump Up the Protein
First off, THANK YOU all so much for your amazing and kind comments on my last post. No matter how long I blog I don't think it's ever going to get easy to put myself out there like that. I truly appreciate every single comment. Thank you :) Today I tried to make an effort to pump up the protein ... Read More about Pump Up the Protein
The Reality of the Situation
I didn’t post last night because I have a lot going on in my personal life and also had a lot of thinking to do. I was thinking about the reality of my situation… The reality of the situation is… 1. I want to lose weight 2. Most of the bloggers I read that successfully lost weight did something ... Read More about The Reality of the Situation