Today I totally ate what I wanted and it made me happy :) My lunch was a big salad bar feast and dinner was simple, but the best! I made a veggie wrap with my new favorite veggie burgers. I put a random carrot on the side for kicks. My condiments of choice for this meal :) I don't keep these in ... Read More about No Cold Condiments
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Seven dollar salad
I made the exact same lunch as yesterday for today and just wasn't feeling it. So, I went next door to the Giant market and got a salad from the salad bar. While $7.00 is A LOT cheaper than a WF salad it's still 7 bucks I didn't have to spend. At least I got a BIG one! Look at the salad container ... Read More about Seven dollar salad
Tempo Run
My training program called for a Tempo Run this morning - 1 mile warm up, 4 miles Tempo, 1 mile cool down. The point is to run faster than your marathon pace, but be able to sustain it for 4 miles. My pace fluctuated depending on whether or not the ground was flat where I was, but I think I did ... Read More about Tempo Run
My life sounds interesting…
Today at the doctor's office my life must have sounded interesting, or at least crazy, when I had to explain the following: - Sorry, I am late and sweaty because I walked here since my car is in California. - I don't have any of my medical records, as they are in California, but I swear I got the ... Read More about My life sounds interesting…
I need a shot – not that kind
I checked out the CDC website today to find out what vaccines I need before going to Belize (nothing like waiting until the last minute!). I need a few vaccines and anti-malaria prescription. Vaccination or Disease Recommendations or Requirements for Vaccine-Preventable ... Read More about I need a shot – not that kind
Oatmeal Season Already?
I slept in (well, sleeping in for me is 6am) and didn't have time for the Push-ups Challenge exercises - I will do them after work. I made Ben a Green Monster this weekend and he loved it! He made himself another one this morning and left a little for me - I drank it as soon as I got back from my ... Read More about Oatmeal Season Already?
Success! Just Kidding.
I wish I could tell you guys that I was successful at not eating while cooking, but that would be a lie. We all know that RER is not perfect, but at least she doesn't lie. (Yes, I'm talking about myself as RER in the third person, sue me.)Â I need to stick with the plan! Gum while cooking, not eat ... Read More about Success! Just Kidding.
One Waffle? WTF?
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?
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