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Running (Late)

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I have a doctor’s appointment for my foot which means Iwill be barely walking, let alone running, for the next few days so I needed to make my workout count.  I fueled up with a healthy breakfast and Rockstar this morning, brought my i-pod with my 60minute playlist, and wore my new P.E. shirt for good luck.

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I did the Galloway method (2run/1walk) on the treadmill.  In total I did 5.6miles / 59minutes / 686calories.  I wanted to do more but I was way behind schedule.  In fact, I was running so late I didn’t get to wash my hair in the shower, leading to this sexy look.

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Today is going to be a loooooon day.  I have a doctor’s appointment for my foot at 12:30 and then I am driving to school and studying there until my test at 6:30.  That’s a lot of time on campus but I’m nervous about this test (I have Not been studying enough) and hopefully I will focus better there.

I’m not sure what dinner will bring but I’ll give you a lunch noon – 8pm meal preview:

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Gotta dash!

Great Blogs Think Alike

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Good morning!  I hope everyone’s day is off to a good start.  Mine has managed to be both relaxing and productive.  Embarassing secret time – scary movies have made me afraid of everything.  It’s gotten better as I’ve gotten older (when I was a teenager I would jump into bed so my feet didn’t go underneath the bed!) but I still can’t shake my shower anxiety.  I am very uncomfortable to be in the shower when I’m home alone.  I peek out the curtain multiple times and hurry through everything.  And since Adam is so busy almost all of my showers are alone. 

But this morning I switched up my schedule and found a solution.  I got up at 5:45 and headed to the gym early so I could come home and shower before the husband left for school.  I came home and took a nice luxurious shower; I conditioned my hair, and used my favorite body scrub.

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I won’t be doing this every morning, but it’s a nice solution for me to keep in mind.  The gym was pretty successful too.  My training schedule had 3miles for today.  With warm up and cool down I did 38minutes/3.8miles/420calories.

After the aforementioned shower I got started on breakfast.  It’s possible I was so hungry that I snagged a small hunk of chocolate pb bread before I even thought about real food.

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I think every blogger who received this Nature’s Pride bread from the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program thought french toast and I was no different!  I received two loaves to sample but for now I put one in the freezer and am focusing on 12 Grain.

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I soaked two pieces of bread in a mixture of 1egg, 1/2C skim milk, 1shake each cinnamon and nutmeg, and 1T vanilla.  The bread took a luxurious shower of it’s own (a quick soak), spent a few minutes in the sauna (pan with 1/2T SmartBalance), and gussied up with maple syrup and a chopped white peach and nectarine.

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I loved the texture of the Nature’s Pride bread, and the toast was nice and eggy.

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So yum, full recipe here.  The plan for the morning is lots and lots of Chemistry make-up.  I have 2 chapters to read – I’m only planning on doing one today though – another chapter to make notecards for, and a slew of practice tests to work on.  Gotta go get my brain working!

What are you afraid of?  I also have a major aversion to spiders.  But I actually like most other typical girl fears (frogs, snakes, etc.)!  My “abstract” fears are that I won’t figure out what to do with my life in time and I’ll get stuck in something that I don’t enjoy and that I’ll injure myself and lose my ability to run.

Why Do You Workout?

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Phew!  Our rough weekend is over and things are starting to look up.  I let myself catch up on sleep this morning, sleeping in until I had to had to the hospital.  I felt a little off so I didn’t eat breakfast, but by 12:30 I was more than ready for lunch.  I used my cafeteria voucher to get a slice of cheese pizza.

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I thought a little bit about mindless eating while I lunched.  When I entered the cafeteria someone handed me these Hershey’s Kisses.

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I was planning on eating them after my pizza, but after a moments thought I realized: I don’t like Kisses.  I prefer dark chocolate and while I love the truffle variety that was around for a while, plain kisses taste dry and bland to me.  How often do you put something in your mouth without thinking about it?

I volunteered from 10-2 and then came home and did some organizing.  Around 3:30 I headed for the gym.  My foot’s been really hurting and I realized not being able to run has kept me from the gym entirely.  That’s not right.  While I am excited about the half marathon and wish I could train for it, that’s not the only reason I work out.  I work out to feel healthy and strong, to relieve stress, and to be my best.

With that in mind, I did 30minutes on the elliptical machine (for about 3miles and 300calories).

After a quick shower I’m headed to campus.  I want to print some materials before class so hopefully I’ll have enough time to get to the library.  See you for dinner!

Why do you workout?  Studies have shown that an active lifestyle can promote better sleep, regulate metabolism and hunger, prevent bone loss, bolster your immune system, and more!

Justin Time

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No, no, no; I hate JT!  Although I did eat at his restaurant in nyc once…..  I meant just–in time, as in I got my flu shot just in time because it is frickin’ freezing!

There were lots of little bumps this morning, but the important things ran smoothly.  Apparently I do Not like green Rockstars, I took 4sips before I decided it was inedible unquaffable.  Then it was so cold outside I had to come back in for a hoodie which threw me off schedule.  And when I stopped at the bank on the way home I got frozen out of my account and fixing the issue was annoying and slow.  However, I had a good quickie workout – 25minutes on the treadmill for 2.4miles and 250calories – and I have my flu shot for this season!

Before my shower I rescheduled my doctor’s appointment and made some other business calls; my must do to-do’s for the day are all done!  Which is good, because after my shower I wasted a ton of time sitting on the couch warming up.  Finally, however, the thought of lunch prompted me to get dressed.

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Taco salads = yum!

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  • arugula base (which totally disappeared when microwaved, I’ll use way more next time)
  • 1/4C black beans
  • ~1/4C 2% colby jack cheese
  • salsa
  • chipotle Tabasco
  • 1serving Lime Food Should Taste Good chips (I ate most of the serving straight from the bag)

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I’ve been drooling over these chips on blogs for months so I was so excited when I received free sample coupons in the mail!  My grocery store didn’t have the flavors I was looking for (Buffalo!), but Lime sounded good.  It was tasty, but I’m going to keep looking for the spice.

Alongside I had another sample, a small glass of Kiwi POM juice.

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This new flavor will be in stores in a few months, definitely keep an eye out for it!

I’m going to Hulu “Mercy” while I eat, so I’ve got to skedaddle before it gets cold.  See you after class!

Have you had your flu shot yet?  Are you planning on it?  Everyone should.  There is no medically supported reason not to and getting the shot protects your health.

House in the House

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I don’t know how I managed to get Adam out of bed at 8am to run with me this morning, but I did.  He’s not the best running partner though, he made me laugh so hard I had to take a break!  His brother’s neighborhood had a loop, so I ran that 3x and walked in once.  The husband measured it afterwards and found out the loop was .75mile.  That means I did 3miles total, with my walk included.  39minutes, 273calories.

I played a rousing game of Hungry Hippos with my niece before I decided I was a hungry hippo and it was time for a shower.  Then I put together a random lunch plate.

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An apple and a few pieces of sliced turkey.

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Cheese and pizza bites.

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I actually ate another piece bite too, and when I realized I was still starving I got a bowl of cereal.

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I haven’t had Lucky Charms in years!

We were supposed to go to the fair today but it is raining buckets so we are just hanging out around the house.  And watching House, they have the newest episode on dvr.  Hope everyone else is having a sunny Saturday.

What are your Saturday plans?

Fabulous Firsts

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It’s been a fabulous day!  3 firsts – mileage, lab, chemistry quiz – all went well 🙂

This morning I finished my pre-lab work and did some studying before I headed to the gym at noon.  I was so nervous about my foot that I actually forgot to bring my water bottle and towel; I had to keep hitting pause to run to the water fountain!  Thank goodness I brought my i-pod though, that is the only explanation I have for the amount I was able to rock it out today 🙂  I decided to be kind to my foot and do 2minutes of jogging followed by 1minute of walking.  My end stats –

770calories / 1hour 10minutes / 6miles

Holy cow!  My foot actually didn’t hurt that bad, after 10minutes or so I think it just went numb.  However, something is wrong with my running shoe because the other side of my foot was killing me.  Look what happened to my foot:

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I don’t know what the deal is but I’m going to look into new shoes, stat!

Here is the playlist that I’m crediting with my success:

  1. “Fearless” Cyndi Lauper
  2. “Heartbeats” Jose Gonzalez
  3. “A Lack of Color” Death Cab for Cutie
  4. “Bring on the Wonder” Susan Enan
  5. “Keep on Trying” Poco
  6. “A Pain that I’m Used to” Depeche Mode
  7. “I Turn My Camera On” Spoon
  8. “Day After Day” Ben Taylor Band
  9. “I Will Follow You Into the Dark” Death Cab for Cutie
  10. “Pass It On” The Coral
  11. “Stolen” Dashboard Confessionals
  12. “Alive with the Glory of Love” Say Anything
  13. “Where We Gonna Go from Here” Mat Kearney
  14. “Girls Dem Sugar” Beenie Man & Mya
  15. “Romie” Beenie Man
  16. “Taking Over” Sizzla
  17. “Boom Wuk” Tanya Stephens

I took a 30minute break from my to-do’s to guzzle 3 big glasses of water and then it was back to business.  After a quick shower I ate a small sliced apple while studied.

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Then I headed to school to do more studying.  The parking is really bad so I try to get to school before 4 for my 5o’clock class.  I did a lot of zoning out, but I got a little bit learned.  I also had a great snack.

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Divine Foods sent me a HUGE box of Prana and Boomi bars the other day and I seriously couldn’t be more grateful.  Pistachio Pineapple was tasty tasty.

My first quiz seemed pretty easy, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I did well.  We had our first lab after that; I wasn’t thrilled about the goggles but at least it was easy.

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We were finding the volume of an unknown sample, which was quick, but I stayed until 9 to work on the post-work.  I am 95% done for next week!

I didn’t get home until 9:30 and it was time for dinner!

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I jazzed up my leftover leftoversfrom Wednesday’s lunch with a little bit of chipotle oil and some wasabi sesame seeds.

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I loved this meal (even with double leftovers), I will be using lasagna noodles more often.

Tomorrow morning I am heading to school with Adam and then in the afternoon we are packing up and driving to Ohio to visit my brother-in-law.  I’m not sure when I’ll post, it will be a busy day.  See you soon!

Have you had any firsts this week?

Hungry Eyes

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Good evening all!  I know I said I was doing a lunch post, but I was supposed to do a lot of things, and instead I slept.  🙂  I did get some of my to do’s finished, but all my kitchen work got pushed back in favor of a nap.

For lunch I did a replay of the best salad ever.

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Did I mention that I microwave the whole thing?  I think that is what makes it so fantastic.  I used bit little bit more hot sauce, salsa, and cheese than the last time 🙂

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I was still super hungry after my first lunch (I told you I get ravenous when I’m feeling sick!) so I made a Flat Out, stuffed with melted cheese.

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Mmmmn, cheesey.

Class this evening went pretty well, I’m pretty psyched that I still understand everything she is talking about!  When I got to campus I was still starving so I stoped at Jamba Juice for a 16oz smoothie.  I got a Caribbean Passion, and it tasted like apple juice.  Apple juice wasn’t listed in the ingredients and I hate apple juice, I had to throw it out 1/3-in.  I hate that!  I find it very stressful to make the “wrong” choice with food.  Food court situations send me into a tizzy.

On the drive home I suddenly felt much better so I took advantage of the random burst of energy and went to the gym.  I had 3miles scheduled so I cranked up the treadmill.  Today I put the incline on .5 to (slightly) approximate running outside.  With warm up/cool down I did 3.5miles and 35minutes.  Afterwards I did some abs (70reps) and stretching.  All total: 43minutes, 441calories.  I am loving my great playlist, I listen to it in the car everyday too!

After my intense hunger all day now that it’s finally dinnertime I’m not even hungry!  If the feeling strikes after my shower I’ll make something, but either way I’ll see you in the am!

When you are under the weather do you end up eating more or less?  I feel like my hunger is always the opposite of normal, sickness makes me ravenous!  Plus I get way more hungry in the heat and have no appetite when it’s cold.

I Think I Found My Motivation

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Woot! Woot!  My to-do’s finally got off-schedule for good reasons.  I’ve been so unmotivated the past week, everything feels like I’m moving in slow-motion and I got behind on my work, training schedule, life!  Now I am not only caught up, but slightly ahead 🙂  I had to push back my kitchen time but it’s a small price to pay.

After my 5hrs at the coffee shop I did 2.5more here.  I am halfway done with the online work due Monday.  While I worked I fueled up for the gym.

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Stoneyfield YoKids Lowfat Strawberry/Vanilla yogurt, sliced black plum, Justin’s Nut Butters Honey Almond Butter packet.  So satisfying.

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Around 8 Adam and I headed to the gym for some treadmill time.  My training schedule had 2miles for today and I decided to work on speed.

  • I did Mile 1 in 8minutes 11seconds
  • Mile 2 in 8minutes 35seconds
  • with warm up/between miles break/cool down I did 27minutes
  • and burned 287calories

Since cooked dinner got cooked back (but mostly because we had a coupon which is exciting to me) Adam convinced me to get Pizza Hut for dinner.  We did green peppers, green olives, and mushrooms.

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I had this x3 (that’s a small plate).

To drink/for dessert I made this hottness –

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I’ve been mulling this idea over for a week and I think it was a success: 2 So Delicious Dairy Free Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches + 5cubes ice + big splash skim milk + blending = cookies and cream inspired milkshake for ~200calories.

I’ve still got to shower (we ate slowly and watched a Bones rerun online) so I’m out for the evening, peace!

Do you ever reformat foods?  I was pretty proud of my sandwich to shake idea.