Today I got the most intense craving for PB Puffins! I had to go to three different stores to get them, but I was determined. Yum. I definitely ate these in the car on the way home. Dinner was from Trader Joes (who didn’t have the PB Puffins either). TJ’s Pesto Flat Bread and gnocci - I thought the flat…
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May 2010 Challenge: Clean up Your Snack
Happy May 1st! I am continuing my challenge to make 2010 my Healthiest Year yet by adding a new healthy challenge to each month. So far I have done: January: Meatless Monday February: Stop Eating After Dinner March: Kept working on no eating after dinner (my worst habit!) April: Stop eating artificial sweeteners My May Challenge will be: Clean up…
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Maiwand Kabob
Hello hello 🙂 Well, today turned into my “cheat day” after an indulgent afternoon and dinner. So, I have to stay on track tomorrow (Saturday is usually my cheat day). Boo. Ben and I went out to dinner tonight in honor of our 3 year anniversary. Three years ago we had our first date 🙂 It’s funny to think about…
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Flashback Friday and Big Salads
I am obsessed with BIG salads lately! After Kickboxing I was starving! I rushed home and threw together a salad that would rock your world. I hate that pictures can’t capture the sheer magnitude of this meal. It had spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, cabbage salad, chickpeas, hummus, hot sauce… I like my chickpeas warm so I heat them…
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Please stand up, Please stand up
Ben came home with a standing desk the other day. It was part of some equipment his office was throwing out and he figured he could find something to do with it. I was so excited when I saw it I immediately set up my laptop and claimed it as my own! I have always wanted a standing desk!!! I…
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Meal/Snack Mack? Sneal?
Today I was hungry all day! My snacks were more like meals. I didn’t even realize it until I devoured most of the kitchen. I didn’t take pics of my meal/snack – or should I call it a “Mack?” “Sneal?” Take this as a representation of the oddly timed foodies of my day… I am burnt out on the computer/blogs/life….
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Words to Live By…
“An apple doesn’t make a good breakfast.” (Even if you have an early appointment – eat something that will keep you full and not spike your blood sugar. Noted.) “A bad run is better than no run at all.” “Big salads are the ultimate “everything and the kitchen sink” meal.” “Croutons take salads to a whole new level.” (I love…
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Wordless Wednesday… Chocolate Rum Ice Cream
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Monica’s 30 Day Shred
I spent the morning figuring out upcoming travel plans (there are a lot!), a race calendar and my work-out schedule. There are so many dates and numbers and ideas floating around in my head – I can’t think straight!! I am still ironing out a race calendar for myself, but I did put together my work-outs for the next 30…
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