Good Morning! This long holiday weekend was great :) But, now my family is back in California and I must get back on track with training and healthy eating. I am off for a run. Let me be more specific -- I am off for a l-o-n-g run. This is the part of marathon training I don't like. Once my long ... Read More about Coffee and a Run
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Thanksgiving ’09
I started the day with a 6 miler. My legs are tired from running four days in a row, but I wanted to get in some good mileage before all the eats! Breakfast was oat bran. I needed something warm after a cold run! I made the whole Thanksgiving spread with the help of my mom. This was our first ... Read More about Thanksgiving ’09
Thanksgiving in Costa Rica
Two years ago today, Ben and I were in Costa Rica for Thanksgiving week. I don't even remember how or why we got the idea to go there, but I still think it was the best trip we've ever taken (maybe even beating our honeymoon in Belize)! So if you need more exciting places like this for you to ... Read More about Thanksgiving in Costa Rica
Apples and Monuments
The best pictures of today don't involve food. Well, there is one picture of me enjoying an apple at the WWII monument... Other than that it was all about the sights! My brother, Michael, wasn't able to visit in August when my mom and Matt came, so we did some of the same stuff. Like, the Lincoln ... Read More about Apples and Monuments
Running Through My Mind
This morning I had another wet run. I did 6 miles and had the most random thoughts today including: "I wonder if I could make sure I get pregnant to have a baby in the winter so it gives me enough time to get back into a bathing suit so I don't miss out on summer at the beach..." "I bet these ... Read More about Running Through My Mind
Mi Familia
Howdy Howdy Howdy...Today was jam packed with fun stuff. Well, if you define fun as washing dishes, going to school and catching up on emails. But my family is here now and I am a happy little bear!!! They may not be so happy about the rainy weather though. I broke for lunch before going to ... Read More about Mi Familia
Salt Water Swish
Last night before I went to bed my throat was feeling super scratchy. I gargled with some salt water last night and again this morning. Does anyone else do this? I know gargling with salt water is good for helping relieve a sore throat, but a nurse recently told me it also discourages bacteria from ... Read More about Salt Water Swish
Rubbing My Branch With A Stick
Ben and I were obsessed with Planet Earth when it first came out. We watched it all summer and thought the bird mating DVD was super cute because we're perverts. One of the birds would rub his little home ( a branch) with a stick. He was trying to clean his place up to lure a lady bird. It's ... Read More about Rubbing My Branch With A Stick
Tried and Truvia
I have been trying to cut back on sugar for a few reasons, but can't help that I love to sweeten up my eats. I usually add a little brown sugar to my oat bran (or oatmeal). Yesterday at the store I saw Truvia was on sale. I figured it was worth a shot and took it home (after paying for it, duh). ... Read More about Tried and Truvia
Coffee and Donuts
My errands began with coffee and donuts. Well, DD iced coffee and a munchkin to be exact... I also tried a bite of Ben's pumpkin donut. I have to say I was disappointed by it. Boo. I had such high hopes for this pumpkin donut! But, it wasn't very pumpkin-y and wasn't very special. Weekend ... Read More about Coffee and Donuts
Tiny Tea Cups
This morning I used my cute little tea cup for juice. I love using smaller dishes to help with portion control (and of course it doesn't hurt if they're cute!). These tea cups are from a set my Nina bought me for my bridal shower and I adore them. I think of them as super tiny tea cups and don't ... Read More about Tiny Tea Cups
Chocolate Chip Cranberry Muffins
Today's eats were really random... since I ate a big breakfast at noon I didn't get hungry again until around 2:30/3pm - and I don't think I was really even hungry, probably just tired from the whole "I ran 19 miles today" thing. I ate a mango and nachos for "lunch". Yes, I ate nachos. I just ... Read More about Chocolate Chip Cranberry Muffins
True Life: I’m training for a Marathon
MTV's True Life series inspired this post. It's crazy how much training for a marathon changes your day to day life. Last night I made sure to avoid alcohol, carb load and get to sleep early. Hey, I didn't say it was a dramatic day to day, I just said it changes stuff. This morning I woke up early ... Read More about True Life: I’m training for a Marathon
New Running Shoes
I get excited over new running shoes like Carrie used to get over Manolos. For real. After deciding I desperately needed new ones I did some internet research to compare and contrast my two all time favorites - Asics Gel Nimbus & Adidas Supernova with a new brand - Mizuno. Today I went to the ... Read More about New Running Shoes
Love Hate Relationship with Cereal
I have a love/hate relationship with cereal. I love it. But, I hate it too. Whenever there is a sugary cereal in my house I will eat it until it's gone (that usually happens quickly). Randomly. When I'm bored/not hungry/whatever. Most of this misses the camera, so I'm not held accountable ... Read More about Love Hate Relationship with Cereal
Vegan Chocolate & The Intuitive Eating Process
Your guesses were correct - I made tofu curry for dinner. I squeezed out the excess water in the tofu for one hour. Then, sauteed a sweet onion and chopped some carrots. I put the tofu, onion, carrots, coconut milk and spices into the crockpot on low for 4 hours (until it had thickened and the ... Read More about Vegan Chocolate & The Intuitive Eating Process