I am trying very hard to keep smiling this morning...I even took this picture of me smiling to prove it :) I am trying very hard to keep smiling even after: - I have decided I am super depressed about being away from the fam - I discovered my delicious Costco veggie burgers were moldy last ... Read More about Keep Smiling!
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New Look in Progress
Hello Hello! My makeover is still a work in progress, we are going to be working out a few kinks over the next day or so. Please stick with me through a few more changes :) Let me know if you have any feedback too! I'll be back with a breakfast post soon! Happy Thursday:) ... Read More about New Look in Progress
Time for a makeover!
I'm getting a makeover! Well, not me, but the blog is getting a makeover - and it may be down for a bit after 7pmEST tonight. Hope you give the new look a thumbs up!Actually, I would like a real makeover - I've always wanted to go blond. Question: If you got a free makeover what would you change ... Read More about Time for a makeover!
I'm Going Downhill Fast
Yes, I have to admit that I'm going downhill fast. And then, when I go uphill I'm slow! My training plan called for 1 mile easy, 5 miles at Marathon Pace and 1 mile easy. I did pretty well keeping my Marathon Pace, but the last 3/4 mile of my 5m Marathon Pace is uphill and killed me! See how I'm ... Read More about I'm Going Downhill Fast
Mini Batch of Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
I have been dying to bake for a week now and finally got the chance today. But, since baking is a major danger zone for me I decided to make a mini-batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies! I made a small batch that made 9 cookies total. I didn't want to bust out a recipe so I made this up as I went ... Read More about Mini Batch of Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
My Lunch Doesn't Stink
...but it smells like it does! After heating up my lunch today my co-worker asked me, "What did you bring for lunch today?" Because I managed to bring the two smelliest lunch foods I could - cooked broccoli and egg salad! Ha. After the fact I realized that I stunk up the office. But, it tasted ... Read More about My Lunch Doesn't Stink
No run on Tuesday?
This is my second week of "4 Runs a week" and today was really weird. I have always run on Tuesdays (well, at least for the last 5 years)! Last week I had just come back from my trip and was feeling sick so the Tuesday off from running was welcome. But, today it feels wrong. I want to give it a ... Read More about No run on Tuesday?
Time for Dinner!
After a few cold dinners on the table Ben and I have declared 7pm Dinner Time. This way he knows when he should be home and I know when I will be eating dinner and can plan my snacks accordingly. I am thinking between 3 and 4pm is the best time for my afternoon snack so I'm hungry for dinner. Do you ... Read More about Time for Dinner!
The Best Advice
I am often asked for nutrition, diet and running advice. I take it very seriously when someone asks my advice. I know that the times in the past when I've asked others for advice I was really anxious for help. I started to think about the best advice that I've ever been given on this. I truly ... Read More about The Best Advice
Brisk Monday
Both the weather and my run were brisk today. The weather was cool and invigorating and the run was quick :) I double checked and "brisk" can be defined many ways including... 1 : keenly alert : lively 2 a : pleasingly tangy <brisk tea> b : fresh, invigorating <brisk weather> 3 : sharp ... Read More about Brisk Monday
Sunday Snack-down
I always snack my way through the weekend. It's due to a couple of things...I usually eat breakfast late so I'm not hungry at "lunch time". Then, I have a snack (or three) and have dinner and dessert. I actually don't mind it, but the trouble comes when I think I should eat lunch or dinner even ... Read More about Sunday Snack-down
Butter is Back
Pumpkin Butter that is! TJ's Pumpkin Butter is back out. It's a seasonal item and I completely love it! I put it on toast, plain yogurt and more! Get some, seriously - it's better than this blog, stop reading and go! Sunday is a Rest Day. Ben and I did some elliptical this morning. It's nice to ... Read More about Butter is Back
Day at the Museum
Ben and I went into DC today to sight see. It was the most gorgeous day! Love it! We hit up the Natural History Museum and the Jefferson Memorial. The (ONE) thing I like about living in Maryland is having so many great museums and sights so close to us! I have always loved DC and am really going to ... Read More about Day at the Museum
Egg Scramble & 12 miler
12 miles in 1:52:something this morning :) I felt good, but I'm still having trouble with the hills. I have gotten a lot slower since moving to MD and I have to blame the hills! When I got back Ben was making an egg/ham and cheese sandwich. It smelled so good! I decided to make an egg scramble ... Read More about Egg Scramble & 12 miler
Funger
"Funger" is my word for when you eat something, not for Hunger, but for Fun. I think most of the time you should only eat for hunger (I'm working on that part), but sometimes you eat for "Fun-ger". Example: At a birthday party - you may have cake even though you're full or ice cream on a hot summer ... Read More about Funger
Crying at work…
My brother just text me a pic of my cat sleeping and said he was sad and missed me :( Nothing like crying at work to make your co-workers think you're unstable...Thanks Michael, thanks. Here are the perros for fun :) And then at Lunch my camera died :( It won't even turn on anymore! Boo. I am poor ... Read More about Crying at work…