Do you remember when Mother's Cookies ceased production late last year? I for one was devastated. I didn't eat Mother's cookies often, but the thought that they were no longer an option in the cookie aisle was a travesty to this cookie lover. Well, in December 2008 the Kellogg Company acquired ... Read More about Mother’s Cookies
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I scream
I should just come home and scream when I'm stressed. Even if I sound completely crazy to the neighbors, it might relieve some of my stress and prevent me from stress eating. Perhaps alternatives such as those found on theseedpharm.com can be used instead during times of stress. Instead of ... Read More about I scream
No Run Monday
Thanks for all your great comments about my race! It feels really good to have so many people sending good wishes :) I never claim that running is easy and no matter how many races I do I still get nervous for them, so I really appreciate your support. Today was a rest day from running since I ran ... Read More about No Run Monday
OC Half 2009 – Video
Here is me the morning of the race and right after it's done... I apologize, for some reason the sound on the video cuts out toward the end of each bite. Boo, but I thought I'd post it anyways. Things it cuts off - Me saying, "Note to self, braid your hair!" and Ben saying that he ate a Carl's ... Read More about OC Half 2009 – Video
Race day eats make me happy
I did it! I PR'd at the OC Marathon and I'm very happy. Ahhhhh!!! Check out the stats from my last half and then from this one: Long Beach Half Marathon - Oct 2008 - 1h:57m:12s OC Half Marathon - May 2009 - 1h:52m:59s It was hard for me to sleep last night - I was super nervous! I get really ... Read More about Race day eats make me happy
OC Half – Carb Loading
I have said it before on the blog my carb loading of choice is rice with soy sauce with some main dish of Thai or Chinese food. After a long day I decided quick Chinese takeout was the easiest way to get my hands on my salty carb of choice. I started with wonton soup. The place we went to didn't ... Read More about OC Half – Carb Loading
Turkey Sammie for me
It's weird to not get up and go running on a Saturday morning! I wanted to do something, but I don't run before a race. So, Ben and I did 8 minutes abs. Then, hit the Race Expo for my bib. I think race expos have so much energy and excitement around them!!! It's contagious! Before we left for the ... Read More about Turkey Sammie for me
Lunch for a snack
Even though I wanted a PB&J for lunch I decided to make a big salad because I have so much produce! The goods: spinach, tomatoes, bell pepper, shredded carrot, mushrooms, garbanzo beans, peanuts and TJ's peanut dressing. It was so filling and delicious. I think eating salads with a bunch of ... Read More about Lunch for a snack
1 and 2
Friday = Rest Day from running. I did Shred Level 1 & 2 this morning. I'm proud of myself because Level 2 is not easy for me! I also took a 30 minute walk :) I feel good! Breakfast - I wanted to try something different for breakfast so I made 1/2c of egg whites in the microwave and put it in a ... Read More about 1 and 2
Date with Matt
I surprised Matt (my little bro) today by picking him up from school to take him to see Planet Earth. But, he refused to see it because my mom had mentioned she wanted to see it too and he didn't want to see it without here. Boo. So, instead we ate the popcorn I was going to sneak in (1,000 times ... Read More about Date with Matt
Brooke Hogan
Since I obviously have no problem telling you guys embarrassing things about myself, (like when I eat a doughnut and an ice cream sandwhich because I'm stressed) I thought I will add to the list of things you may judge me on with this: I love Brooke Hogan right now. Isn't that random? I caught her ... Read More about Brooke Hogan
The First Day
I've decided that today is the first day of my healthy weight loss journey. I have learned a lot over the last few months about my body, cravings, Intuitive Eating and more. Now I am going to put it all in action. I think I have been way too easy on myself and don't make a big enough effort to stay ... Read More about The First Day
Frijoles with Spinach
I had a very.bad.day.of.eating. Very bad. This always happens when I say I am going to entirely cut out certain foods. I guess restricting for so long has built up some resentment with my willpower and it completely fights against me at the first sign of anything resembling a diet. This is ... Read More about Frijoles with Spinach
On second thought…
Lunch was open faced grilled cheese with a big carrot, tomatoes and hummus. Yogurt on the side for dessert/dairy. Then, I realized that I love to eat yogurt with some kind of topping. So, I added the "allow-ables" - almonds and raisins. But, I wanted more of the goodies so I grabbed a handful of ... Read More about On second thought…
Top it off
Today is my first full day of CFW and I could not decide what to put on my oatbran. My mom bought a container of cottage cheese with pineapple (no HFCS) so I knew that had to be in the mix! The bowl: ~1/3c oat bran 1c almond milk dash salt naner 1/2c cottage cheese with pineapple mixed in at ... Read More about Top it off
Target is an evil genius
I brought a naner and the last of my Barney Butter for a p.m. snack. I'm both sad and happy that the BB is gone. I was digging into the jar with a spoon/knife/fingers like an addict. No picture because I broke my memory card at work!!! So after work I stopped at Target to get a new one and ended up ... Read More about Target is an evil genius