I took an afternoon walk today at 5pm. It was dark. That makes me sad 🙁 But, this new granola cereal makes me happy 🙂 A little too happy actually. Note to self: Granola should not be eaten by the handful out of a box like it’s air or out of a cereal bowl like it’s Rice Krispies. It’s granola….
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Everything in Moderation – Including Moderation
The big buzz around town right now is – “What’s your plan for Thanksgiving?”. Many are talking about their plan to “stay on track” and avoid over-doing it on Turkey Day. But, not me. Nope. When R.E.R. does Thanksgiving she does it right. I truly believe in finding a way to enjoy all the foods you love in moderation. I…
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Review: Food and Loathing
I read “Food and Loathing” a few years back, but decided to take it on the road trip this weekend to read it again. The last time I read it I was in therapy for disordered eating (B.E.D. mostly) and I was in a very bad place with it. I don’t know if it affected me as much the first…
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Full Time Blogger
I have an announcement to make – I am now I full time blogger! (I am obviously trying to look on the bright side of things.) I am definitely bummed about my job (or lack thereof), but I am moving forward and not going to dwell on it. In addition to blogging I will be writing for some other sites…
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Back on Track
After a week while of indulging I am very frustrated with myself. I am constantly eating things I shouldn’t be — not because they are “Forbidden Foods” (I have released all foods to be allowed) but because I am eating because I’m tired, lonely, bored or out of habit. I really want to get back on track with the Intuitive…
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Portable Restroom
Sunday morning we woke up and took a walk around Emily & Mark’s neighborhood in Portland, CT. It was so nice to get out and walk around after being in the car for so long yesterday. Before we went on the walk I ate Kashi with a banana and milk. I always bring cereal with me on road trips –…
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Monica Does Connecticut
Have you noticed how I love writing suggestive titles? ‘Cause I do… My Saturday started with a 9 mile run. I changed my long run this week so we could get a early start to CT. So, I ended up doing 9 miles yesterday and 9 miles today. It is completely NOT the same as an 18 miler. But, next…
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Lunch at Costco and Trail Mix
Today’s lunch consisted of Costco samples and (a lot of) trail mix. After school stuff I went to Anne’s House of Nuts and Costco. Seriously, if you live near Jessup, MD you have to go the Anne’s outlet. I got a HUGE bag of deelish trail mix for $3.00! I came out with two bags of nuts and dried fruit!…
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Running Lesson #1 : Hydrate!
I know better than this. I am better than this, but today I was totally dehydrated on my run. At first I felt like I was hungry, then I realized I was THIRSTY. Super thirsty. Like, I want to high jack someone’s garden hose thirsty. I ended up cutting my run short and doing 9 miles with walk breaks. I…
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