I was struck by this quote today and loved it so much I wrote myself a note and posted it on my computer: I feel like I am always hitting setbacks lately and I get so discouraged and frustrated. But, I should be getting motivated, working smarter & harder, staying positive and thinking of a ... Read More about Success is how you handle the setbacks
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No Glove No Love
The other day (after I wore my Poor Girl's Gloves) Ben surprised me with a pair of Nike running gloves! My hands were very happy and I've been wearing them for every run since I got them! They have a key pocket on the inside of each hand, but it is facing down. So, if you use it and put in a key ... Read More about No Glove No Love
Eat Happy Foods
With all this talk about the "Good Mood Blogger" gig I'm trying out for (vote here) I want to make sure and maintain my good mood. Running is definitely my normal drug of choice - I am addicted to the endorphins. But, there are also many foods you can eat to help increase serotonin in your brain (it ... Read More about Eat Happy Foods
Meatless Mondays Controversy
A Baltimore area school is serving Meatless lunches on Mondays. It is in effort to save money, but it's causing a lot of backlash from the meat industry. CNN covered it today - this is a 3 minute piece. I think it is ridiculous that they mention that the kids are getting vegetarian chili for lunch ... Read More about Meatless Mondays Controversy
Feeling 100%
I feel 100% better after a good night's sleep! I ended up trying to catch up on email and didn't get to bed until 9:30 (I was shooting for 8!). But, I did get a full eight hours and I feel so much better :) I'm happy!! Speaking of happy...I am trying out to be the "good mood blogger" for Sam-e ... Read More about Feeling 100%
It’s the tired talking
To update your readers: http://feeds.feedburner.com/runeatrepeat/xgvb I have noticed that one of the most common reasons I overeat or snack mindlessly is when I am tired. I realized that I was going to be super tired today and tried to avoid unnecessary snacking as much as possible. I did end up ... Read More about It’s the tired talking
Blurry Vision
I made it back to Maryland around 6:15am, Ben picked me up from the airport, I dropped him off at work, stopped at home to change and now I'm at work. I didn't realize how tired I was going to be. Right now it's a fight to stay awake. I got some coffee from Burger King, but it was really bad. I may ... Read More about Blurry Vision
Family Time and Mexican Food
Sorry I've been MIA - there's been a ton of family time going on :) Here is me in my Halloween "costume" for the party...I was a girl with a Target shirt, I mean Jack-o-lantern. Matt is a astronaut. There has also been a lot of Mexican food going on around here. They don't make it like this in ... Read More about Family Time and Mexican Food
Easiest Pumpkin Cupcakes
This is actually a super old recipe I got from the Weight Watchers message boards the longest time ago. You guys know I love super easy recipes and this one fits the bill. Plus, adding a can of pumpkin to a box of plain ol' cake mix adds some good fiber and vitamins! The ingredients: Spice Cake ... Read More about Easiest Pumpkin Cupcakes
California Running
It is definitely all sunshine and lollipops here in SoCal today. I think it supposed to hit around 90 again today! Crazy. Marathon Training: This morning I woke up early to get in a run. I did 9 miles in 1:18: 16 - I was booking it and felt great the whole time. My body loves the dry heat ... Read More about California Running
Coming home is hard work
I am completely exhausted, so sorry for the short post. It's 10:30pm Pacific time and my body feels like it's around 1:30am - way past my normal bed time! I am dying here and need to sleep. My eats were super yummy today with some unnecessary snacking, thanks to access to food I usually try to keep ... Read More about Coming home is hard work
Matt’s other fave blogger
Don't forget to update your Reader with: http://feeds.feedburner.com/runeatrepeat/xgvb After I posted earlier I showed my little bro, Matt, Meghann's blog. I knew he would love it since he is obsessed with Disney and she recently attended an event in Epcot and completed a Disney race. He loved it ... Read More about Matt’s other fave blogger
Home Sweet Home
I made it home around midnight and chatted for a bit with my bigger bro. I was so ready to hit the sack - it was 3am my time. Marathon Training: This morning I did 3 easy miles. I am not going to do a long run this weekend because time with the fam is precious and I don't want to spend over 2 ... Read More about Home Sweet Home
“Did someone throw-up?”
Let me give you one guess as to what the flight attendant exclaimed when she was passing out beverages as I was digging into my dinner. Yes, she did. "Did someone throw up??" I didn't even realize the smell was my salad for a while. She literally asked the people behind me if they threw up. Nope. It ... Read More about “Did someone throw-up?”
California here I come!!!
I am so ready to get to the airport and get to California! My day was very anxious because of that :) I had to drive home very quickly to pick up my luggage during lunch (the morning was too rushed to be sure I had everything). And I got even more excited! I was hungry super early today and ate ... Read More about California here I come!!!
Running Pants, Spandex Even!
I have only ran in pants once before (winter run in Long Beach), but didn't like the feeling and the pants kept falling down because my waist and butt are so disproportional. But, I knew I would need some running pants in Maryland so I went on the search for pants with a drawstring waist and tried ... Read More about Running Pants, Spandex Even!