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 and save the…
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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…
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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 steps make so much sense and…
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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 this post with your favorite granola/protein/all natural/other bar. 2….
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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 sleep… Hopefully tomorrows eats will be healthier and accounted…
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Maybe it's a sign…
Happy Sunday folks! I ended up going out dancing last night and even though I got to sleep around 3am, I woke up at 7am! Darn it. I couldn’t go back to sleep so I just got up and started my day. I did 30 Day Shred Level 1 and took a short walk. Now I am exhausted 🙁 I…
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Just me, myself and I
I woke myself up early this morning to get out and run. I don’t like to run too late because I never know if it’s going to get hot here. Since Ben is out of town I went to one of my old running paths. It’s about 25 minutes from where I live right now. I did 14 miles and…
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Kaboom! and Lazy Calzone
My afternoon snack was yogurt and cereals. I took a long walk after work 🙂 While I was making dinner I ate some of these crisps with hummus. Dinner was a new creation: Lazy Calzone I stuffed a pita with my marinara veggies from last night and added a tomato basil veggie burger and mozzarella cheese. LOVED IT. This is…
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Things you may/may not know…
Things you may or may not know about Monica… 1. I wear men’s deodorant (because I sweat like a man). 2. I love frozen yogurt and cereal more than I should. Seriously. 3. I found my cat at the bank. 4. I feel super guilty throwing something away that can be recycled. 5. I can never remember my dreams when…
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