Spring has finally arrived and with it, the first day of the spring market at Pepper Place. This is my favorite farmers’ market in Birmingham and I have been waiting weeks for this to open! I came home with a bag FULL of things. Brussels sprouts, strawberries, leeks, and fresh eggs Parsley, arugula in the …
Posts from: April 2013
I have had GREAT success with my first Whole 30. I don’t know if the timing was just right, if I just felt that bad, or if it was the group mentality, but I suspect it was a combination of all 3. Whatever the motivation, I cut out sugar (COKE!!) in one day. That was …
Today, I went to a teacher training class for using iPads in the classroom. This time of year, most of us are going 90-to-nothing with the kids getting them ready for tests, end-of-year projects/assemblies/programs, and ready to move on to the next grade or school. When we got to the inservice center, we were …
I’m still a little in shock that I met my goal, but I did it! How much did I lose? This is the narrowest margin out of all 3 previous Dietbets. My total weight lost from all dietbets- 30.4 lbs since mid January How did I do it? Two things: 1. I read It Starts …
Today, I’m linking up with other fellow Fitfluential runners to share the details and pictures of our best run lately. A big Thanks to Miss Zippy organizing this for us! And to the esteemed Pavement Runner for designing the graphic. Not counting a GREAT race this week, the last time I had an outstanding run …
All Whole 30 approved and I can stop the post-race free for all that I enjoyed without guilt this weekend Monday: Out of town! I’ll be eating salmon or pork loin with salad. Tuesday: Basil lime chicken with roasted green beans Wednesday: Paleo crab cakes, sweet potato fries, kale and carrots Thursday: Steak and …
What a GREAT race!! I woke up on time and got busy getting dressed. I ate a couple of sweet potato wedges with almond butter on the way to the race, but I was too nervous to eat much. I think one of the reasons I was so nervous is that this race is the …
Races make me nervous. It doesn’t matter if it’s a 5K or full marathon. I just get antsy and nervous the night before. I don’t usually sleep well because I’m afraid of oversleeping and either being late or missing the race altogether. I don’t really know WHY I’m nervous. I’m not a speedy runner and …
What a day! Race day is almost here and I’m just jumpy and tired and more jumpy and anxious. And I have no idea why. It’s not like I’m trying to break a speed record. I’m just hoping to finish without injury. It’s been a very trying year and I’m just now getting back into …
And with food this good, it’s going to be a great rest of the week! I’m eating a LOT of “breakfast for dinner” meals because eggs are so versatile and I like them better at night anyway. I also love them on a lazy sleeping-in type of morning. But bright and early while struggling to …
Today, I finally got in the long run that almost didn’t happen. I have a half-marathon this weekend and I wanted to get in a 10 mile run before I start the racing season. I ran a few shorter runs while I was off work during spring break, so I planned to go out to …
I hope that song doesn’t hang around in your head all day like it does in mine. My only excuse is that we sing that song a LOT in kindergarten. So, what does GNC have to do with all this? As a Fitfluential Ambassador, I had the opportunity to try some products from GNC and …