I'm sorry for the missing lunch time post, my little heart (the only part of me that is little) just wasn't into it today. I think I have Seasonal Affective Disorder aka "S.A.D." It was rainy and gloomy here today :( And it's hard to get a hold of friends to talk to when they're all on West coast ... Read More about My little heart
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Gear: Neck Gaiter
I tried a new piece of running gear from Target this morning - A Neck Gaiter. It is $14.99. I don't think the weather was cold enough for me to really appreciate it so I'm going to give an update when it gets a little colder. Even though it was sprinkling on me this morning it wasn't that cold and I ... Read More about Gear: Neck Gaiter
Cottage Cheese Stuffed Shells
Ever since I bought a HUGE tub of cottage cheese from Costco I have been looking for a recipe to use a lot of 'em! I decided to make stuffed shells, but switch ricotta for cottage cheese. You could tell the difference, but they still turned out yummy! I don't like following recipes, so I basically ... Read More about Cottage Cheese Stuffed Shells
Weight-loss Lesson #1
Weight-loss Lesson #1: Don't shop hungry! Because if you do you might end up buying dark chocolate Chex mix and eating half the bag on the way home. And then trying some in a cup with milk - yes I went there. If you shop hungry, you might also buy honey mustard pretzels and rip open the bag ... Read More about Weight-loss Lesson #1
R.I.P Fishies
Before I get into the sad details of our dying fish... Breakfast was Pumpkin Oat Bran topped with PB and granola. I am curious how long oat bran without PB would keep me full because the combo really sits like a brick in my stomach. I am loving this pecan granola by the way... Marathon ... Read More about R.I.P Fishies
Portabella Burgers
I remember the first time I had a portabella burger. It was during freshman orientation at Whittier College (I ended up transferring after freshman year). I had recently decided to take veganism for a spin, but knew nothing about being vegan or even vegetarian for that matter. I remember being so ... Read More about Portabella Burgers
Boxed Lunch & Pic with Meb
Today I had a boxed lunch. Luckily, it was boxed by me so it was exactly what I wanted :) A tuna wrap, carrots and grapes. I also ate the apple of course. Jealous Much? My friend Rondell has a production company in California (how LA, right?). Meb aka "the best US male marathoner/NYC marathon ... Read More about Boxed Lunch & Pic with Meb
Gear: Target Running Pants
This morning I took my new Target running pants for a test "run" - ha, get it? I am in serious need of cold weather gear since I never ran with capris or tights in California. I loved them! They were a little thicker than my other tights I got from a dept store (JC Penney?) and I like that they are ... Read More about Gear: Target Running Pants
Mint Chocolate Chip Yogurt
I found this yogurt at the store on Friday - Breyer's Mint Chocolate Chip, and had to try it. I love mint & chip ice cream and hoped this would be as tasty. I knew it would be a reach, but I thought I'd take a shot. It was okay. It tastes a little artificial, and it's not ice cream, but it's a ... Read More about Mint Chocolate Chip Yogurt
Back to school
For the last year I have been considering going to grad school to further my career, I even took the GRE and filled out some applications. But after much thought I have decided to take some classes at a local community college to get more web knowledge - which is what I want more than anything right ... Read More about Back to school
Uno Chicago Grill
Last night Ben and I went on a date that began with dinner at Uno Chicago Grill. I had never been there before but remember reading something about it in Women's Health a while back. While we were waiting for a table a hostess brought us warm apple cider to enjoy. Love small touches like this! ... Read More about Uno Chicago Grill
18 miles and counting
I like to think of my miles as my children, so today you can call me Mrs.Duggar because I busted out 18 miles. While I know running is nothing like childbirth, I can't help but get delirious around mile 14 and think up weird posts like this. I also enjoy finding ways to reference my vagina in my ... Read More about 18 miles and counting
She’s back
Today is a rest day from running so I decided to bust out a DVD - Jillian's 30 Day Shred. Yep, she's back! I did levels 1 & 2. I forgot how hard it was! I think I am going to do the 30 day Challenge a try and do it 3 times a week for the next 30 days. I need some exercise that doesn't require me ... Read More about She’s back
A whole new level
Since I have a deep and passionate love affair with chickpeas I knew I had to try peasandthankyou's recipe for Pumpkin Spice Roasted Chickpeas after seeing it on Kath's blog recently. This was perfect because I had a baggie of frozen chickpeas leftover from the last Costco can of them I ... Read More about A whole new level
What the fox?
I saw a fox on my run this morning! It startled me and I didn't know if I should keep running or turn back. I kept running a bit and it seemed to walk away, but then it turned back and looked at me like it wasn't going to run away. Then, I remembered this story that I read about a rabid fox that bit ... Read More about What the fox?
Yoga and Immunity
My old yoga studio (Yoga Shakti)Â sent me an email with ways yoga helps our immunity: Reduces the negative effects of stress, thus reducing the harmful and immune suppressing effects of stress hormones. Increases blood flow and oxygenation to our tissues Keeps our breath full, which ... Read More about Yoga and Immunity