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
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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
Confession: I am an addict
I think it's fairly obvious that I have a problem, but I thought I was hiding it from my family, friends and all of you - Apparently not. Ben sent me this link today. He figured it out... I can't take it any more - the glazed look in your eyes, the constant need for new shoes... you're an ... Read More about Confession: I am an addict
All Around Athlete
Sunday morning I did some strength training and lunges. I woke up Monday and today SORE! This tells me 2 things: 1. It is working 2. I need to do these moves more often Training for a race of anything length is taxing on your body, especially those big leg muscles you are using over and over in a ... Read More about All Around Athlete
Trust Exercise
This whole Intuitive Eating thing really is a trust exercise between you and you. This week I'm supposed to be working on Making Peace with Food. I made my list and plan on freeing myself from the stigma of "DO NOT EAT THIS" in my head. I don't think that is the hard part. Right now the hard part is ... Read More about Trust Exercise
Everyone has bad runs
I am a recreational runner and in no way can I compare myself to these amazing professional athletes - I'm talking about the best female runners in the United States. Kara Goucher and Tera Moody are two of these women. These ladies had "bad" runs this week. Well, bad for them, I guess. Those stats ... Read More about Everyone has bad runs
Running in the Dark
I was Running in the Dark today because I had to wake up super early to get to work on time. I left for my run at 5:30am – which I’ve done before, but for some reason the sun was making no attempts to rise yet! I was actually scared because it was so dark! I couldn’t even see the lines on the ... Read More about Running in the Dark
Weekend Rewind
How was your weekend! I was MIA because the blog was getting some work done – it will be revealed soon :) On Saturday I had crappy run that resulted in a revelation – I need to get my shit together. Isn’t that a profound revelation? Yeah, I know. I missed the “b.l.o.g” (I spell it out when I talk ... Read More about Weekend Rewind
Serious about Running
I have always said that I run because I like it, well actually – I love it. It’s my favorite hobby after blogging :) But, I think I need to take it more seriously since I’m training for 26.2 miles and all. I had another super crappy run this weekend and it’s very frustrating. I’m at a point where ... Read More about Serious about Running
Muffin Friday!
I was very excited for Cookie Friday :) After lunch I went to the grocery store next door to my work. I headed straight to the bakery and was ready to grab a chocolate chip cookie...but this Chocolate Chip Muffin caught my eye instead! How is this for a balanced lifestyle - a chocolate chip muffin ... Read More about Muffin Friday!
IE – Make Peace With Food
So, I focused on Honoring My Hunger this week and it was a learning experience. I don’t expect to be able to read my hunger perfectly at this point, but I’m trying to be more aware. The third principle of Intuitive Eating is Make Peace With Food. From the Intuitive Eating website: Call a ... Read More about IE – Make Peace With Food