Cooking 101: Lesson for today - Don't forget that you put something in the broiler. Happy Thursday :) I didn't feel like running again today!? But this day just called for an easy 4miles and I was glad I did it. Before I ran I had a few handfuls of Shredded Oats Breakfast was same-o Mid-morning ... Read More about Cooking 101
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Lent is for real
I ate lunch a little early today and was hungry for a BIG snack around 3pm. Bagel with PB&PB (pumpkin butter) - it was perfectly filling. I also received a package in the mail from POM Wonderful and drank a bottle of the course of the afternoon :) review coming soon! Dinner was my ... Read More about Lent is for real
Donde esta mis azucar?
Happy Humpday :) This morning when I woke up I did NOT want to run. I don't really know why, I just didn't feel like I had a lot of energy, but I knew if I skipped out I would regret it later & wouldn't have time to do it. So, I set out on a 7 miler. I am not going to lie and say that I loved ... Read More about Donde esta mis azucar?
Fat Tuesday – my kinda day
I started the day with a huge bowl of cereal. After I eat the biggest bowl of cereal I am not as full as when I eat a normal bowl of oats. Oats are so much more filling. Since I was still hungryI had a piece of bread with PB. What a pretty lunch! Look at these strawberries and blueberries :) I ... Read More about Fat Tuesday – my kinda day
FAT Tuesday!
Happy Fat Tuesday! I am excited because I have a co-worker/friend from New Orleans (she came out to CA after Katrina) and she ordered King Cake from a local bakery for everyone in the office. I have never tried it and didn't even know about it until last year when NPR did a story on it :) Here's ... Read More about FAT Tuesday!
When it rains
Did I tell you guys I got a ticket at the Surf City Race expo last month? It is for 42 freakin' dollars! On top of that I have some medical bills that are adding up! Hello, I have a wedding to pay for. When it rains it pours! It just feels like I am hemorrhaging  money right now! Grrr. Here are my ... Read More about When it rains
Bridal Fashion Show!!!
After many requests for a sneak peek of wedding dresses I've decided to go for it and share a few of the dresses I've tried on! I have made Ben promise that he will not look at the site so he won't see me. I don't plan on getting any of these dresses, but you never know if there is a disaster with ... Read More about Bridal Fashion Show!!!
To run or not to run…
After 11 miles on Saturday morning I was soooo hungry - I got used to eating before my long runs and was super hungry and thirsty by mile 8! I have a usual water fountain I stop at if I don't have my fuel belt and it was broken :( I need a better fuel belt since I don't like the one I have ... Read More about To run or not to run…
Day 2 – More lessons
On Day 2 of my personal challenge I learned even more, like: 1. Stop fucking eating chocolate after lunch 2. Don't eat paper ( more on that to come) I started the day with my OG oatmeal. I just love this breakfast and it keeps me super full for a long time, if it ain't broke right? I had fruit ... Read More about Day 2 – More lessons
Wedding Shows
I'm watching Who's Wedding Is It Anyway? right now. I love it :)Â I also love Say Yes To The Dress (but don't get to watch it that often because my home TV doesn't get that channel) What's your favorite wedding show??? I AM GETTING MARRIED IN 4 MONTHS! I have soooo much to do for the wedding, ... Read More about Wedding Shows
Day 2
Day 2 tips - Write it down, basically make a food journal to keep track of what you're eating. This is really hard for me to do because it just reminds me of my super restriction days and I can't help but rebel and want to act out threw a binge. I may give it a whirl, but I'm not sure. Day 2 Plan ... Read More about Day 2
Day 1 – Lesson Learned
So, I learned a lot in Day 1 of the 21 day makeover. - Planning is good! I haven't been planning my meals so it was different to already know what I was going to eat. What did work was I had food that needed to be eaten before my planned menu and I didn't want it to go bad so I changed it up a bit. ... Read More about Day 1 – Lesson Learned
Wedding Dress Deal
Saks Fifth Avenue's Bridal Salon in South Coast Plaza is closing. All they have left are floor samples in sizes 8 & 10. They are selling the dresses for amazing prices - between 50 and 70% off! If you are in the area and around those sizes you should check it out! I went and tried on a few, but ... Read More about Wedding Dress Deal
Day 1
I actually decided to make today Day 1 since I didn't have a lot of the food I needed on hand yesterday and ended up eating very random (and not necessarily healthy) things. I'm gonna post the menus the night before or in the morning so there is a set plan for each day. Day 1 - Menu B: high fiber ... Read More about Day 1
21 Day Body Make Over
I came across this special issue of Shape yesterday at a bookstore. It is a 21 day plan to makeover your body. Normally I think magazines tell you stuff you already know or just give you a few random tips, but this is a little different. There are tips for each day, a menu, recipes and workouts! ... Read More about 21 Day Body Make Over
Wedding Photographer
We are working with a limited budget and time frame for the wedding. The photographer is one of the more expensive costs for a wedding and I want great pictures, but I don't want to spend half of my budget on it! Money Saving Tip: Place a local ad or ad on a website for a newer photographer or ... Read More about Wedding Photographer