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Motivation Monday

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9 Jan

Motivation Monday, because the first work day of week sets a trend for the next 4 and we’re going to make it a good one!image

You can buy this tank top at One More Mile.

I don’t need any motivation to eat, but it’s nice to have dinner ready when I’m hungry!I used this TJ’s Curry Simmer sauce for a super easy crockpot dish. Very complicated recipe= Place 4 chicken breasts, half an onion and some chopped zucchini squash in the crockpot with this sauce for 5 hours on high (or 8 on low). TJs curry simmer sauceIMG_4473 (800x600)

I made myself skip the Naan section of the store because I dominate the entire package and opted for brown pride rice (with butta and salt) – dinner is served. IMG_4470 (800x600)

I spotted the new Iced Oatmeal Cookie Z bar at TJ’s today. It tastes just like an oatmeal cookie! But, for 130 calories you could eat a “real” oatmeal cookie, right?clif z bar oatmeal

However, I ate it with a glass of milk and my taste buds were pretty convinced this was a legit cookie. I would get this again and again and again.clif z bar iced oatmeal

Okay, I’ve gotta date with my TV – The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to be exact.

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  1. Shelly says

    2012-01-11 at 5:54 am

    Unfortunately the last thing I drank was plain old water. Yay water!

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  2. Alaina says

    2012-01-10 at 10:41 am

    I love that quote! I may have to get that shirt. I’m always telling myself that on my runs.

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  3. Sneakers2Sandals says

    2012-01-10 at 10:22 am

    Having a good crockpot recipe ready to go is a great feeling! Fast gourmet!

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  4. Jessica says

    2012-01-10 at 10:06 am

    I am a housewives addict. I don’t know what kind of drugs Kim is on, but the girl needs some help. Hot mess.

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  5. Allison says

    2012-01-10 at 8:35 am

    I saw that new bar the other day and wanted to try it but it looked tiny aka not gonna fill me up :-Z Gah, how was Real Housewives?! I tuned into The Bachelor instead and it was a drama fest as usual… Planning to catch a re-run of the Real Housewives later today!

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  6. Lindsay @ Running the Windy City says

    2012-01-10 at 8:16 am

    Oh, I’ll have to keep my eyes open for the oatmeal cookie zbar. I like to buy the chocolate chip ones and microwave them for a couple of seconds. They taste like a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie that way 🙂

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  7. Tia says

    2012-01-10 at 7:32 am

    Very cute shirt, I need some motivational work out shirts.

    I’m always so jealous reading about everyone shopping at Tj’s & Whole Foods. I have to travel 1800kms to hit the closest Whole Foods lol!

    BUT Vegas in May & I’m hitting up some stores crazy tourist style 😉 … Now that I think about it, going to Vegas and being excited to hit up Whole Foods is pretty sad ..

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  8. Deirdre @ Oh Well Whatever says

    2012-01-10 at 7:27 am

    Love tj simmer sauces! Fresh and easy has some good stuff too.

    Where are your boot camp classes and how much?

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  9. Rebecca @ Miss Magnolia Munches & Moves says

    2012-01-10 at 6:26 am

    Ahhh. I missed RHWOBH last night because I was watching football! I mean, it’s not like they rerun them 1000 times or anything! How was the curry simmer sauce? That would be an easy recipe with marinara or salsa too!

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    • runeatrepeat says

      2012-01-10 at 7:50 am

      Yes, I usually make it with salsa and have a ton of leftovers for burritos and tacos!

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  10. Fancy Nancy says

    2012-01-10 at 5:18 am

    LOVE Real Housewives!! I somehow never manage to forget to eat!

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  11. Ashley says

    2012-01-10 at 5:16 am

    I had that Clif Z bar the other day with milk – SO GOOD! It’s hard to find near me though so I hope more stores start selling them.

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  12. Emily says

    2012-01-10 at 4:22 am

    That is exactly how I felt this morning when I got up and 4:34 am to go for a Tuesday morning marathon training run. I just needed to GO. 🙂

    I really need to try more sauces at TJs, maybe they will inspire me to cook something new every now and again. Right now we’re on a rotation of pretty much 5 meals that I can cook well. Lol. Really need to work on that cooking!

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  13. Nicole says

    2012-01-10 at 4:07 am

    I’ve been using brown jasmine rice lately – it’s got a nice taste that gives a unique (unique in a good way!) flavor to any dish.
    RHOBH sure has been a whole lot of crazy lately 🙂

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  14. Lauren says

    2012-01-10 at 3:55 am

    This could be my favorite cliff bar yet. I just need to find it. 😉

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  15. Alexandra says

    2012-01-10 at 2:39 am

    That’s my mantra on bleak winter days…

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  16. Karen says

    2012-01-10 at 12:26 am

    Love the Beverly Hills ladies! Who is your favorite? I think Lisa is absolutely the best housewife out of all the franchises! Every day I try to think “What Would Lisa Do?” 🙂

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  17. Corrie Anne says

    2012-01-09 at 8:59 pm

    OH man. I would have to skip the Naan too. It’s ok at restaurants where they somewhat portion control it for me. Lol. Delicious dinner. It’s been a good Monday. 🙂

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  18. Christine @ Oatmeal in my Bowl says

    2012-01-09 at 8:27 pm

    Hmmm… a cookie but without the guilt. I like that. I tried an Odwalla chocolate peanut butter bar – it was so nasty. bleck. will give the Z bar a try. thx. 😉

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  19. Lisa @ Yo Momma Runs says

    2012-01-09 at 8:19 pm

    That’s a great shirt!

    We are z-bar crazy in this house. I think that was one of the first words of my twin two year olds. Z bar!!! We get the giant boxes at Sam’s Club.

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  20. Deva @ Deva by Definition says

    2012-01-09 at 7:52 pm

    I love jarred curry sauce – it makes cooking so simple!

    I was motivated to sleep in today – I was wiped from my “high” mileage weekend, but can’t wait to get back to running!

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  21. Nicole says

    2012-01-09 at 7:08 pm

    Thanks for reminding me about THOBH!

    The Kidless Kronicles

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  22. Paula says

    2012-01-09 at 7:05 pm

    I love the first 2 lines of this blog! Hope you started a great trend for the week! : )

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  23. Cheryl says

    2012-01-09 at 6:52 pm

    I love that picture. I just finished a running streak and realized that the only reason I could make it 23 days straight running (at least a mile a day) is cuz I gave up any pressure to run a certain pace. I may have run really slow but I’m just building a base so that’s what I needed. NTM I can still walk.

    I’ve never tried a Z bar but maybe now that I know they’re legit I will!

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  24. Losing Lindy says

    2012-01-09 at 6:48 pm

    I love the shirt!! I will need to make it a favorite.

    I am not a fan of curry, but I love TJs.

    I hope you had a good day!

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  25. Meg @ My Chocolate Covered Life says

    2012-01-09 at 6:44 pm

    I love me some RHBH!

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