Have I mentioned the Husband has been on an alcohol detox for the last three weeks? I, however, am not on any sort of cr-azy alcohol detox and enjoyed a big pint of Sweetwater 420 after a busy, busy day. Hollar for the side braid! After writing all day, volunteering with Girls on the [...]
February 2011
Today was the first day of Spring Season of Girls on the Run! This season is very different than the Fall because I’m now a HEAD COACH (the Husband is my assistant coach), and I’m at a new school with new girls. The Husband and I were nervous and excited. We spent last night prepping [...]
A wonderful breakfast to start a very busy day: Pancake Truffles – my favorite recipe, ever. I was a little (okay, a lot) sleepy when I made them and added too much almond milk. But they were still deliciously creamy on the inside. That’s all that matters. :) FYI, this is what Pancake Truffles are [...]
Earlier today, I felt like this: I am in the HOME STRETCH of finishing the first draft of my second book (based on the Operation Beautiful website and geared toward tween and teen girls). I am hard-copy editing right now and writing the conclusion! It is stressful, but exciting and fun. Globs of [...]
We had a business lunch this afternoon, which meant I got to eat out and don’t have to feel guilty about spending the money. :) We met with a local massage therapist to talk business at Zada Jane’s, a very cute semi-vegetarian place in the hip part of town. I’ve eaten here a few times [...]
Gather round, it’s time for for breakfast! I am a huge fan of Greek (AKA strained) yogurt. It’s a little more expensive, but in my mind, it’s worth it due to the protein content (12 to 16 grams). I’ve seen the Siggi’s brand before but always shied away because it was SO expensive, even compared [...]
Tonight, we threw a huge Super Bowl party! But first, we had to prep. :) We ran a bunch of errands, cooked potato sliders, and I ran 3.0 miles. I have been really tired lately due to stress and lack of sleep, and honestly – even if I had the time to run my planned [...]
This extremely easy recipe is my contribution to our Super Bowl party (plus our flat screen + a ton of beer!). :) You’d never guess these were nearly vegan (I was just informed the cheese has casein in it)! Creamy, chewy, and cheesy, these will disappear from the buffet table like… well, like hot [...]
After a productive Saturday, I feel ready to tackle another busy Sunday. Yesterday, I ran 5.0 mile, got a ton of work done, and decompressed from stress. On the agenda for today – running 8.0 miles (long run!!! So excited), final edits, prepping potato skins, and preparing the house for a big Super Bowl [...]
When I grow up, I want to be a puppy. Oh, hai! All my dogs do is sit like lumps on the couch, snooze all day, and eat food that is prepared by someone else. This sounds like a pretty sweet existence to me when I’m facing another Saturday filled with work. ;) [...]
Despite having a total work overload, I ended up having a really good Friday because I got to see so many friends. :) Having something fun to do on a Friday makes the day go so much faster, doesn’t it? Snacked on a banana at the clinic: Then Allison and Happy came over. We [...]
It is super dreary out today. I think this is going to derail my plans for an afternoon run; it’s that cold and rainy. Is it raining where you are? Of course, the rainy weather meant I was definitely in the mood to buckle down and get a ton of work ton. I took [...]
A little something NEW for breakfast: Millet is an awesome oatmeal alternative, but I’ve never really prepared it in this way. Plus, this breakfast cooks quickly and you don’t have to ‘watch’ it the whole time. I don’t have time to slave over the stove on a Friday morning! Millet and Creamy Banana Bowl [...]
We went out for dinner. One guess where we went… :) But wait – wait. First, lunch. I heated up a butternut squash enchilada with an orange. And I had an excellent training run this afternoon – I took a writing break and busted out 4 miles in 38 minutes or so! It was [...]