Good morning! I started my day off right -- with a yummy breakfast and blog reading: Oikos Greek yogurt, banana, flax, and granola: Nom, nom, nom. Sorry for the poor lighting -- it was EARLY! Taste of the Nation A few weeks ago, I won tickets to a Taste of the Nation [...]
August 2009
I went on a 4.0-mile run tonight that was purely on autopilot. Sometimes, I daydream while running. Or I plan out my week. Or I sing songs. But today, I literally just stared at the sidewalk and pounded out four slow miles. Duration: 40 minutes Distance: 4.0 miles I came home to [...]
I have really been lacking in the vegetable department lately. I am just not a vegetable kind of girl -- I prefer fruits. I made a "-us" sammie for lunch to cover some of my nutritional bases. An "-us" sammie is an asparagus and hummus sandwich! I put some steamed asparagus and Sabra hummus (the [...]
I needed an extra something-something in my oatmeal today: So I made my favorite oatmeal variety: Double Shot Oatmeal, which contains COFFEE! Double Shot Oatmeal contains: 1/2 oatmeal 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup brewed coffee 1 sliced banana Toppings: brown sugar, pecans, and flax Mmmm. I feel more awake already! Real Women Do [...]
I'm stealing this post title from a similar post that Megan wrote at the beginning of the month -- because it's so true. Food bloggers are normal people! One question that I was asked at the Healthy Living Summit was: Do you ever feel pressure to eat "perfectly" or "complete dinners" because of [...]
Read an educational non-fiction book and actually learn something about this crazy, complex world we live in. (My deep-in-thought face -- for real.) Read any thought-provoking books lately? Do share!
Who says you can't have waffles for lunch? I think waffles make an EXCELLENT lunch, especially when you make them more savory than sweet. My waffles featured 1/2 a zucchini! Trust me, I couldn't really "taste" the zucchini either -- it's one of those vegetable flavors that just blend into whatever you bake it [...]
Good morning, lovelies. I have the Tuesday blues. :( Where did all of my positivity from yesterday go!? Must get it back! I woke up craving a liquid breakfast: I made a smoothie using my favorite natural protein powder, ImmunPlex. No weird artificial sweeteners or flavors in this mix! In my smoothie went: [...]
Thanks for all your advice on dealing with exhaustion after long run! I think I picked up some great tips: Try Recoverite to fuel up after runs: From the website, "Recoverite supplies your body with the proper 3:1 ratio of complex carbohydrates and the highest quality whey protein isolate, along with generous amounts of [...]
Another week begins in Caitlin-land. I am ready for the weekend already. :) I snacked on a Fruition bar around 10:30. And lunch featured BAKED TOFU, which I've been craving for DAYS. Yum! I rubbed the tofu in a simple mustard, maple syrup, and EVOO mix and then baked it at 375 for 30 [...]
Happy Monday! I needed to disconnect from the computer last night; sorry for the lack of evening posts. Plus, I was working on a fun surprise (see the end of this post!). I have a sneaking suspicion this week is going to be a GREAT week. Just a hunch. At least I started [...]
I was so excited to wake up this morning to see a cloudy sky! In August in Florida, a little cloud cover goes a long, long way. I fueled up for my long run of the week with two slices of crusty bread and Barney Butter: And then I got dressed and forced myself [...]
Seriously! It's much more fun to eat dinner when it comes on tiers. My Husband is British -- he moved to America when we was 16. Whenever we see a British restaurant, we always feel compelled to check it out. It's like a little slice of home for the Husband. Shakespeare's Fine English Tea [...]