I told Kevin I wished I could exchange my fitbit flex for the charge HR and just pay the difference. He told me that since I actually wear it every day and use it to just go buy the Charge HR. So, I did. And I’m in love with it. I thought I’d do a … Continue reading
A couple of weeks ago Kevin and I went to Barnes and Noble and I found myself in tears. Now, typically we go to B&N with a researched list of what books to buy. We both really enjoy reading. We decided to really be frisky and go free ballin. We’re livin the thug life, what can … Continue reading
Thangs you need: 12oz high fiber pasta 2 green peppers 1 large onion 1 (or more) tomatoes 10oz frozen peas 3/4lb spicy turkey sausage 1heaping tsp. Italian Seasoning Salt 14.5oz Tomato Sauce 2tbsp Tomato Paste 6oz mozarella This was super easy and quick to throw together. It probably took me a total of 30 minutes. … Continue reading
9 miles. I ran 9 miles on Saturday. In addition to running 9 miles, I took a little over a minute off of my mile. I guess my interval training is working! I had a TERRIBLE charlie horse in the last mile which killed my pace. I thought it’d take me 2:40:00 to finish and it only … Continue reading
True Story: I’m struggling to find the energy the come home and run after working a 10 hour day. I’m sticking to my long runs on the weekends and walking the dog throughout the week, but honestly, I’m not doing the short run during the week. I’ve got a 4 mile run on Tuesdays that … Continue reading
Me: I think that I can get down to like 215 by 7/11…which would be way easier to race with. Stend: Absolutely. Plus you’ll have so much muscles. Me: I was 222 my first tri. Stend: I don’t think you should even focus on the numbers. Just get that heart rate used to long activity and push yourself … Continue reading
Zucchini, Chicken and Rice Casserole *Adapted from Cooking Light’s Chicken and Rice Casserole Thangs you need 1 onion, chopped PAM/cooking spray 8oz chicken breast 14oz. Fat Free Chicken Broth 1tbsp butter (or 2tbsp whipped butter) 2 large zucchini, chopped 2 large yellow squash, chopped 1tsp minced rosemary (I use fresh, but I also have … Continue reading
Tie my shoes. Fight the dog off. Retie my shoes. Open the front door and take a deep breath. Stretch. Start my running playlist. I can do this. Mile One: it was fine. Yes, I was definitely slower than my 12 minute mile pace. Okay, I was a lot slower. Whatever. It’s fine. Check my … Continue reading
Meet Huckleberry, whom we call Huck. He’s our new 10 week old Bull Dog / Jack Russell / Lab mix (Bull Jack Lab). He’s a rescue with a few separation anxiety issues. The first 10 weeks of his life were pretty rough. I don’t know if I could be any more in love with him. … Continue reading
Here we are, wrapping up 2014. What a whirlwind of a year. 2014 sucked. 2014 sucked a big fat donkey dick. When I think about 2014 I think of my Grandmother passing away, infertility and miscarriages, gaining 50lbs, and battling depression. It’s SO easy to get lost in that. It’s too easy to get lost in … Continue reading
Damn girl, that's a lot of fattitude 