I used to almost always order the healthiest thing on the menu. I would never go into a restaurant and read the menu looking for what I really wanted. Nope. I would always scan it just looking for my healthy options (read healthy as: low calorie). But, so often I would eat my "healthy" choice ... Read More about Intuitive Eating and Healthiest Thing on the Menu
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Get me to Florida
Ha! I made it. Run Eat Repeat is typing with a smile from Fabulous Florida!! Even though it is colder than usual here, I am very happy to be able to feel my toes again :) I was frantically running around this morning in order to get everything done in time. I am proud of my organized packing. I ... Read More about Get me to Florida
Two Jillians and Two Christmases
Today I woke up with two Jillians. I did her 30 Day Shred (opn my laptop) while watching reruns of the Biggest Loser. Even though I sometimes hate how tough she is, if I was a trainer I would be the same way. I was a jr. high cheer coach for a while and wished the girls were older so I could be ... Read More about Two Jillians and Two Christmases
My Apologies and Carb Loading
I apologize to everyone who got 3,065 posts from me today. I don't know what's up with my site and Google Reader. Please let me know if it happens again :( Today I felt guilty about eating cereal (x2)... and a waffle. Until I decided to call it "early carb-loading". Okay, "very early ... Read More about My Apologies and Carb Loading
One More Resolution
I know I already made a pretty lengthy list of New Year's Resolutions, but I have to add one more: 2010 New Year's Resolution: Stop Eating After Dinner I thought it would just be a part of my goal of Intuitive Eating, but this habit is dying hard so it needs to be said. I realized this last ... Read More about One More Resolution
Breakfast Bowl and Marathon Lessons
This morning I used half a cantaloupe as my "breakfast bowl". I filled it up with cottage cheese, cereal, chia seeds and trail mix. It was delicious and took a while to eat because I had to scoop out the cantaloupe as I ate it. Love it! This would also work with yogurt and granola :) Marathon ... Read More about Breakfast Bowl and Marathon Lessons
Mexican Meatless Mondays
Question: What is better than Meatless Mondays? Answer: Mexican Meatless Mondays!!! I decided to make Meatless Mondays -> Mexican Meatless Mondays because that's how I roll. Tonight for dinner I made Lentil Tacos and Spanish Rice. I made the Spanish rice with brown rice, onions, tomato ... Read More about Mexican Meatless Mondays
Who am I?
I'm currently sipping on iced coffee. This is kinda weird for me and got me thinking - "Who am I?" I have recently developed this new coffee habit and didn't really think anything of it until I keep reading about so many people who try to cut back on coffee. I figure it's a lot better than Diet ... Read More about Who am I?
Treadmill Stroll
Yesterday I really needed to take a walk to clear my mind, but it was way too cold for me to go outside. I opted for a walk on the treadmill with my book: Then it was pizza for dinner :) Pizza is one of my favorite foods (coming in close second to ice cream of course). His side has some kinda of ... Read More about Treadmill Stroll
January Challenge: Meatless Mondays
I want to make 2010 my healthiest year ever and I have a lot of health related goals that I want to incorporate into my life. I decided instead of overwhelming myself with 12 different things, I would take one step toward a healthier life each month. One of my New Year's Resolutions is to ... Read More about January Challenge: Meatless Mondays
Blogging Pants
Chandra, from Chandra's Shenanigans recently sent me the Blogging Pants. This concept was started by Faith, and was inspired by the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. Now these pants travel from blogger to blogger passing on positive words :) Rules of the pants (some borrowed from the ... Read More about Blogging Pants
Cheese Please!
Despite the frigid temperatures, I reluctantly left my apartment and went to the store today. Ben has been wanting to explore the world of cheese so we went to Trader Joes today to try a few new kinds. We ended up with three to try plus some crackers: Dutch Gouda Some French Cheese Sharp ... Read More about Cheese Please!
Wind is a Four Letter Word
Today I learned what "Wind Chill Factor" means. I had never experienced cold, cuts right through you kinda wind until today. Ouch. I set out on my last "long" run of 8 miles and it was cold this morning. I considered going back for more clothes, but thought I'd warm up once I kept running - ... Read More about Wind is a Four Letter Word
Chili Polenta Bake
Tonight's dinner is super easy and can be made vegetarian or not. I needed to use up some polenta and had a few cans of chili - combine for a easy, tasty recipe! Ingredients: Polenta roll (prepared), 2 cans of vegetarian chili, spinach and shredded cheese. Directions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. ... Read More about Chili Polenta Bake
2010 – Day One
I love fresh starts so I woke up with a smile on my face this morning knowing today was the start to a new year :) Even though it was icy out I really wanted to start the year with a run. I bundled up and set out for a 4 mile run/slip and slide/walk/tip-toe. It was even more slippery than I ... Read More about 2010 – Day One
2010 New Year’s Resolutions and Goals
I have so many improvements I want to make it was difficult to limit my 2010 New Year's Resolutions and Goals. I could have made a list of 20 things! But, I have broken it down into goals/resolutions into three categories: Fitness, Personal and Professional. Fitness: Lose 20 pounds – ... Read More about 2010 New Year’s Resolutions and Goals