I don't have the time to post a full dinner update tonight, but just wanted to say I'll be back first thing (Pacific Time!) tomorrow :) I figured you guys would be okay with me skipping a post since I'm ... planning a wedding, going on a trip in 4 days, working full time, blogging, packing for a ... Read More about See you manana
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Life is a bowl of cherries
and that makes me happy :) this was my afternoon snackage today. I basically made myself sick from too many cherries yesterday, but still came back for more today! I am messed up. I was really craving veggies and protien for lunch today. So I mixed up some tuna, hummus and curry powder and put ... Read More about Life is a bowl of cherries
Whose opinion counts
No matter what other people tell me about my running, clothes, body, etc I have my own opinion on it. And their opinion will never be more important than mine. I appreciate feedback and other's thoughts, I often ask for opinions on certain things. But I never ask for opinions on my body. It doesn't ... Read More about Whose opinion counts
My body said what?
The second principle of Intuitive Eating is "Honor your Hunger". The book explains it as "keeping your body biologically fed". I have been trying to work on this one which is one of the reasons my eating was so random this weekend. But years of ignorning hunger signals because it's not "time to ... Read More about My body said what?
New lappy
Howdy - Sorry I'm late! I was setting up my new laptop and my subscription to business phone systems from 25pc.com :) It has a different mouse pad than I'm used to and I keep messing up! Blog related - We decided to get one of those internet plans that you can use anywhere so while I'm on ... Read More about New lappy
Cutting a Watermelon
It's Sandia time! Here is a quick video on my watermelon cutting technique. I know it's not rocket science, but I think the way I do it is pretty simple and fast. Also, making the video prevented me from eating all of it as I cut, since I knew you'd be watching :) How to Cut a ... Read More about Cutting a Watermelon
Monday???
It certainly didn't feel like Monday today. I got to sleep in, go for a run, eat a leisurely breakfast and accomplish a ton of wedding tasks :) Wedding things we got done: - Tons of follow ups with vendors - Deciding flower stuff - Getting Ben's ring sized and engraved W/O: Run 6 miles. I woke ... Read More about Monday???
Shop smart
This time I don't mean shop smarter price wise - I mean pick the best options for what you want to eat. This morning I wanted a traditional American breakfast with eggs, sausage and toast. I used these things - egg beaters, veggie sausage and Perfect 10 bagel. Swapping these choices for real eggs, ... Read More about Shop smart
Reason to run
It's very hard to get motivated for a long run when you're not actually training for a race! I am going to pick my next 2 races tonight so I have a Reason to Run! Ben said my love of running should be reason enough, but that love will only take me 6 miles or so, after that I need a reason! W/O: I ... Read More about Reason to run
Intuitive Overeating
I did good and bad last night for dinner. We went to Lucille's for dinner last night. We were kinda celebrating Ben moving into a new place :) and he had never been to Lucille's before. I knew he would love it since he's a big meat eater and we're always going to places I want to go so I thought I'd ... Read More about Intuitive Overeating
Pack it up!
 I found some great reusable lunch containers at Marshall's this week! Save the world with re-usables, pack a (healthy) lunch, save money at Marshall's - I totally scored on so many levels!  I found 3 containers,but only took pics of 2 today.  This one has a bunch of compartments and a center ... Read More about Pack it up!
I need a (blog) makeover!
There are some amazing contests that I would love to win posted today: I need a (blog) makeover! So, I'm hoping to win Zesty's contest! Mara has a super cute charm that she's giving away. It's designed for food bloggers :) I'm also on the market for a new laptop - does any one have ... Read More about I need a (blog) makeover!
Slow and steady wins the race
I'm approaching weight loss like I approach running: "Slow and steady wins the race." Wait,  I don't really believe that , but I do believe: "Slow and steady gets you to the finish line" I'm down half a pound this Friday (from last week). This is especially surprising after last weekend's eating, ... Read More about Slow and steady wins the race
30 DAYS
There are only 30 days until my wedding! I have so so much to do it's crazy. I was MIA after lunch yesterday because I had wedding tasks after work. I also have a lot of stuff to do everyday for the rest of the week. Then, Ben is leaving for NJ next Friday and I'm meeting him there the following ... Read More about 30 DAYS
Don't want to eat random parts of a cow?
Then, soy chorizo is for you! Lunch was great- Soy chorize with egg white  on a flatout wrap. If you guys like regular chorizo, you have to try this. It's so good! With cherries and cucs on the side. Love it. Chorizo is so tasty! And I'm so glad there's a vegetarian alternative to the original. ... Read More about Don't want to eat random parts of a cow?
Raw Chocolate Oat Cookies
I actually got this recipe from a blogger about a year ago. She has since retired from blogging :( so I can't give her a shout out. Actually, I also found it while googling, so I think it's pretty well known already! These "cookies" are amazing - and amazingly easy!!! You only need 4 ingredients. ... Read More about Raw Chocolate Oat Cookies