I was terrified when I first saw the plane we would be flying in to Santa Barbara. It was tiny! Â Ben is still studying for his license so the instructor was with us (thank God!). The views were amazing! I know I'm partial, but Southern California is so beautiful - I love it. I had to wear ... Read More about Come fly with me…
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All the stars aligned…
All the stars aligned this morning and I finally had a great run! I am so happy because I felt very beaten down from a week of bad runs. I guess it happens. I have said in the past that all the stars have to align in order for me to have a good run since I'm not "made" to be a runner. So, I need the ... Read More about All the stars aligned…
Dinner and a movie
This is Friday night's dinner & a movie & dessert... I threw together this - Chicken-less strips!  and this with some TJ"s peanut sauce and spinach... to make this - Plus some CA rolls on the side. Oh, and a cocktail with my squiggly straw, cause I'm classy. We saw I Love You ... Read More about Dinner and a movie
Guinness Book of World Records Salad
I forgot to tell you that Friday is my weekly weigh in day (or did I?). I am the same as last week, which is okay since I didn't really make any effort this week to cut back on things. It's a struggle with trying to lose weight, but also focusing on intuitive eating, you know? I'm hoping next Friday ... Read More about Guinness Book of World Records Salad
With a cherry on top
Since Fridays are rest days from running I was in no rush to get up this morning. I think I took too long though, because I took a quick walk to the store to get milk and on the way back I was starving! I wanted milk to have cereal for breakfast, but I knew I needed something more filling, so I ... Read More about With a cherry on top
Loafing around
Since we had a big ol' pot of lentils I decided we needed to make something lentil-centric. I got inspiration from Giada, but ended up doing my own thing. Â Lentil Loaf I mixed : 2 cups lentils (cooked) 1 cup brown rice (cooked) 1 cup spinach (cooked) Big handful shredded cheese (whatever you ... Read More about Loafing around
2 weeks notice
Today I wanted to quit running. I wasn't even going to give it 2 weeks notice, I just wanted to quit. For some reason my legs felt like lead today. There is no explanation for it - I got enough sleep, I ate well last night...I have been missing my 30 minute after run window to eat, maybe that's it? ... Read More about 2 weeks notice
Quaker Contest Winner…
The envelope please...and the winner is Emily from Essential E. My fav bars are the Cherry Pie Lara Bars- Delicious! -e Congrat's and please email me your address :) *I used Random.org Too everyone else - There is another contest coming soon too - so stay tuned! Â My afternoon snack was Kashi ... Read More about Quaker Contest Winner…
Win, Eat, Repeat
There are a lot of blog contests going on right now (including mine that is just wrapping up!)... Healing with Juicesis holding a contest to give away : Ani's Raw Food Kitchen. She says the recipes are "to die for", but they're probably really "to live for" since I don't know if there's raw food in ... Read More about Win, Eat, Repeat
The hills are alive
I always run on completely flat routes, so hills really kill me. I know I should start incorporating some kind of hill running in my training though. I ran up and down a near by hill 2 times and I was dead by the end of it. For the entire rest of my 5.5mile run I wanted to take a walk break. That's ... Read More about The hills are alive
Recipe Test
When I got home my mom once again had delicious looking food on the stove. I took a big bite of a flauta and then realized I needed to make my own dinner instead of munching on this and then still eating my dinner like I often do. I started with a plate of crisps and sweet peppers with unpictured ... Read More about Recipe Test
I have a drinking problem
My name is Monica, and I have a drinking problem. I drink soooo much. Not necessarily alcohol (okay sometimes), but liquids in general. Drinking 2 cans of La Crotch is totally normal for me with a meal (previously that would be diet Coke). I also drink a lot of water. Since I want to be a hippie ... Read More about I have a drinking problem
My new bathing suit
I bought a bathing suit to inspire me to get it together & drop some lbs. I figured the reality of trying it on would make me realize I have a beach vacation coming up in 3 months! I was going to post a pic of me in it as a "Before" and hopefully lose some weight so I could redeem myself with ... Read More about My new bathing suit
One step at a time
I have so much to do for the wedding, work and other errands that it is very overwhelming! And I have so much to do to work on my issues with overeating. I am still on the beginning of Intuitive Eating, but already find it so insightful. There are 10 principles to intuitive eating. All of the ... Read More about One step at a time
Quaker Contest!
Hola mis amigos! Here is some happy news for a Monday - I'm having a contest to raffle off an "All Natural Gift Bag" from Quaker. The winner will receive an organic/earth friendly robe and slippers and some Quaker Simple Harvest Chewy Granola bars Trail Mix. To Enter: 1. Please leave a comment on ... Read More about Quaker Contest!
A little bit of this, a lot of that…
I am unbelievably exhausted. Today's eats where a little bit of this - healthy stuff like baked tofu,asparagus and rice  and a lot of that - unhealthy stuff like chocolate candy, ice cream and hot chocolate. Obviously, I didn't take pics of all the damage. Sorry, I'm a mess today. I'm going to ... Read More about A little bit of this, a lot of that…