Rest day = 45 minute walk this morning before it got hot :) I really wish I was craving PB Stuffed French Toast this morning since I don't have time to make "fancy" breakfasts during the week, but all I really wanted was a smoothie. So, I made a big smoothie in a bowl topped with granola and it ... Read More about Bowl O'Smoothie
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Something's Missing
I am kinda getting used to long runs on Saturdays, so the 2 part run yesterday made me feel like something was missing. It was really weird, but I didn't feel like I got a good run in at all. Maybe my legs were just restless? Saturday eats are often random for me because I eat breakfast late and/or ... Read More about Something's Missing
Run with Kath
I am normally a solo runner. I never really had someone to run with and I really enjoy the "me time" running alone gives me. But, when I heard Kath was nearby and down for a run I knew it would be a good time. We met up this morning and ran around the Goucher College campus. We did about 4 miles at ... Read More about Run with Kath
Long Walk Home
I have walked home after work every day this week. I'm very proud of myself because that's an extra 3 miles of walking 5 days in a row! It takes me an hour though, so that is kind of a bummer...it's a long road home! I change out of my work clothes and into walking clothes in the restroom. Today I ... Read More about Long Walk Home
"No Diet" Diet
Roni (Roni's Weigh) had a link to My "No Diet" Diet - that is one person's journey to Intuitive Eating. I love it. This article really shows how much of a scary process Intuitive Eating is after years of dieting. I feel like I could have wrote this exactly. It gave me chills it was so close to my ... Read More about "No Diet" Diet
Empty Snack Drawer
Since I just started this job I haven't brought any snacks to work that I just left there. I have been eating the snack, lunch and snack I've been taking. This is fine, until today when for some reason I brought a shitty bag of popcorn for an afternoon snack. Poor choice of snack Monica, ... Read More about Empty Snack Drawer
Two steps forward, two steps back
Today is a Rest Day so I hit up the apartment gym for some elliptical time like on those Nordictrack RW600 vs RW700. I am not all about the elliptical since I don't get "lost" in the workout like I do with my runs so it's kinda boring. I meant to make my 5 year plan during my workout, but then I ... Read More about Two steps forward, two steps back
Chickpea Lovers Club
Today was the first official meeting of the Chickpea Lovers Club. Right now we just have two members - Rose and me :) So, Rose and I got together to talk about chickpeas, hummus, garbanzo beans, etc. It was great. Okay, the truth is Rose and I got together for dinner tonight. I contacted her the ... Read More about Chickpea Lovers Club
PB on My Cereal
Good Morning friends! It is hump day, how are you hanging in there? This week has been a little tough for me with changing my schedule to getting up an hour earlier and being homesick. But, my mom and Matt are coming to visit next week so I am very excited!!! This morning I did the exact same run ... Read More about PB on My Cereal
Save the best for last
Today I was thinking about why I always eat snacks after dinner. It is a habit I've be writing about since I started the blog, yet I've made no progress on! So why am I still doing it? I think there are 2 reasons: 1. The RD said that some of the time it's because I don't eat enough during the day. ... Read More about Save the best for last
AB and J All Day
On my run this morning I was planning what to pack for lunch today and all I wanted was a AB&J sandwich. That is no biggie, except what I planned on having for breakfast was Almond Butter toast (with a Green Monster). I kept trying to think up alternative lunches...big salad, cheese and hummus ... Read More about AB and J All Day
Ann’s House of Nuts
As promised, I went to Ann's House of Nuts today! This place sells nuts wholesale to the public. It is in Jessup, MD. Their prices are great and often when they are overstocked with something you can get it for super cheap! They don't have a real website, but here is a link to their location info. ... Read More about Ann’s House of Nuts
Spider Catcher
One time Ben wanted to give me some advice about running. He is not a runner, but I thought whatever he had to say might be helpful since he's super smart:) Ben's advice: "You never want to be the first runner of the day." Me: "Why?" Ben: "Because then you're the spider catcher." Well, I was the ... Read More about Spider Catcher
Finally Food Inc.
After the longest wait (I wanted to see it before I left California!) I saw Food Inc. tonight! I am not going to review it since 1. it's already been reviewed so many times and 2. I figured I'd just be preaching to the converted. But one extra insight I had that I think may be different from some ... Read More about Finally Food Inc.
Stuffed French Toast
I have been thinking about making PB & Banana Stuffed French Toast for a while now, but haven't had the time - until today! With PB, eggs and whole grain bread - this meal is perfect when you need a super filling and delicious breakfast! (I am usually a hungry beast all day the day after a long ... Read More about Stuffed French Toast
My own pizza
Normally at restaurants Ben and I order our own thing (obviously). But, with pizza you kinda have to come to some agreement. This is super hard when you don't eat meat and your pizza-mate loves things like pepperoni, sausage, extra cheese, and more pepperoni. Sometimes we do half and half, but since ... Read More about My own pizza