I don't know what I was thinking by having just 1 waffle and a Green Monster for breakfast. That is not enough food for me. My RD has told me I need to eat more in the morning (and at lunch) to avoid overeating/binging later. Today is perfect example of why - I was hungry at 9am and can't seem to ... Read More about One Waffle? WTF?
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Snot Rockets
I have never been able to (or really ever wanted to) blow a snot rocket. Maybe I am a lady, maybe I don't possess the snot rocket gene, but I can't bring myself to do it. But, when I run - so does my nose. My answer to this is a folded up paper towel* tucked in my shorts or sports bra. I just blow ... Read More about Snot Rockets
Fruity & Ruby
After a big, late lunch all I wanted for dinner was fruit! I cut up an apple, 2 kiwis and some watermelon. On the side I had a piece of cheese toast - this is one of my favorite savory things to eat. Normally I'm a sweets girl all the way. I have been having a very hard time randomly snacking ... Read More about Fruity & Ruby
Day of rest & Raspados
I always Rest the day after a long run, but I can't do nothing! So Ben and I took a walk after our initial test of the Push-Up Challenge. After church and errands I mentioned the Raspado stand that saved my life one day after I had been walking for an hour. Ben had never been there so we stopped. I ... Read More about Day of rest & Raspados
Push-ups Challenge
Ben and I saw Julie and Julia last night. I liked it! I normally only like trashy comedies like The Hangover and the timeless classics like Tommy Boy. But, we both really enjoyed it. Maybe it was because I saw some of myself in Julie? And it made Ben happy to know that I am "normal for a blogger" ... Read More about Push-ups Challenge
Happy Face
This is my happy face before my run this morning. I was determined to make this run good. After 2 bad long runs I have been really discouraged so I took a look at my training plan, fitness level, fuel, rest and pride and decided I needed to change some things up. I cut back on my mileage after ... Read More about Happy Face
Steak Prostitute
I am a "Steak Prostitute". Let me explain...There is something I really really want to do and I kinda need Ben to agree with it before I do it so I needed to persuade him. I had it - a genius idea! Steak! Now, I know I am a hypocrite because I don't eat meat*, but these are desperate times people. ... Read More about Steak Prostitute
Kick the food police to the curb
The fourth principle of Intuitive Eating is Challenge the Food Police. Scream a loud "NO" to thoughts in your head that declare you're "good" for eating under 1000 calories or "bad" because you ate a piece of chocolate cake. The Food Police monitor the unreasonable rules that dieting has created. ... Read More about Kick the food police to the curb
Sloppy Seconds
I had leftovers for dinner - I like them, but I thought Sloppy Seconds was a more fun title :) Leftovers are so great - you don't have to cook, but you still get all the deliciousness of a home cooked meal. I had the Peanut Noodles from the other night - those are chickpeas (the first time I made ... Read More about Sloppy Seconds
Work for vacation
I have a lot to do before we leave for Belize: - Organize Closet - Wash Clothes - Pack - Go to the store for toiletries - Reserve: Shuttle to 2nd location - Research Activities/reservations - Set up posts and guest posts while I am away - Mail TY cards - no, I am still not done with this ... Read More about Work for vacation
RUSH!!!
Don't you hate it when you're in a rush in the morning. I dashed out the door feeling like I was forgetting something. I hate that! But, it was completely my fault because I chose not to make lunches the night before and I overslept on my alarm. The combination made for a frantic morning! Today was ... Read More about RUSH!!!
Pick a treat
I have a lot of things to do, but I would rather mess around. I need to get on task! This afternoon I had another snack of trail mix. When I got home I had random bites of leftovers when I decided to plate a meal. I had sweet potato "fries" and a big salad with hummus. After dinner I couldn't ... Read More about Pick a treat
I Love Rotta Wine
***This post is from Friday - for some reason it never got published. I'm just posting this for tonight because I'm having computer problems - must be all that porn I've been looking at...*** I got home and did my new "30 minute wait" before eating and it totally worked. I bet the chocolate chip ... Read More about I Love Rotta Wine
Chev-ro-legs
I actually look forward to my walk home after work - courtesy of my "Chevrolegs" :) Ben and I are still deciding whether or not we should get my car out here (it's still in CA!). I can't decide. I know I will really appreciate having it here in the winter, but I don't know if I need it here??? It's ... Read More about Chev-ro-legs
Distance vs. Time
After Caitlin asked about "What is a long run?" it got me thinking. I have always thought of runs in terms of distance, but over time my running has gotten a little faster (don't get all crazy, not much) so I am running the same distance, but less time. I used to run 6 miles on my treadmill 5 days ... Read More about Distance vs. Time
Walking and reading
I've been bringing reading material along for my walk home from work. Today I was reading Intuitive Eating, I know I'm super predictable. Anyways, reading the book slowly- as I actually go through the process, is very helpful. Part of what I read today talked about self talk and that this is a ... Read More about Walking and reading