September 2010

Have you seen this latest and greatest You Tube sensation?  Meet Ben, who slimmed down from 360 pounds to 240 pounds in 21 months and fell in love with running.  He ran a 5K, a Half Marathon, a Marathon, and then…  Well, you should really just watch the video to find out!   I watched [...]

My first bowl of Pumpkin Yogurt of the season! After fruitlessly searching for Libby’s Pure Pumpkin in the stores for months, I finally stumbled upon my favorite canned treated yesterday – and promptly bought 10 cans. :) I love to put pumpkin in many of my recipes, but Pumpkin Yogurt is definitely my favorite way [...]

This week is going to be quite exciting!  My mother-in-law is visiting for the week, and it’s up to us to find and buy my in-laws a house in three days.  They’ve sold their Florida home and must move up here as soon as possible.    So tomorrow is going to be House Hunters Healthy [...]

In normal life, I try to match my clothes.  I even try to put together cute outfits (I’m trying to “learn” style).   But when it comes to running… I think I prefer it when stuff DOESN’T match.    Lime green tank top and purple shorts? Suuuure.  Hot pink tee and blue running skort? Why not?  [...]

Another Saturday; another football party.  Not that I mind.  :) Jen, Jeff, and Natty (the dog) hosted a little get-together for the Clemson game.  I’m always willing to cheer for a team that isn’t threatening my Hurricanes!   Natty the dog was freakishly OBSESSED with me.  We’ve never met before, but he was on me [...]

Ashtanga surprised me!  And guess what… I think I surprised the instructor.   I managed to get into Embryo pose!  It involves putting your legs into Lotus, threading your arms through your legs, and bringing you hands to your face.  (Source)   As I always do when trying anything new, I introduced myself to the [...]

Stand-out breakfast! Who needs milk and cookies when you can have a CAFFEINATED Green Monster and cookies?   Oh Green Monster – you look scary but you are quite wonderful and tasty. In the mix:   1 cup almond milk (vanilla) 1 banana 1/2 tablespoon brown rice powder 1/2 tablespoon flax 2 cups organic spinach [...]

I am really settling into Charlotte.  I love this town!  My favorite thing about it?  There are so many different neighborhoods, but they are all so close together.  I traveled to Plaza Midwood, NoDa, and South End tonight.  They are all so different!   First up:  I went to the Charlotte Lululemon showroom to chat [...]

… I can tell it’s going to be an awesome weekend.   ONE:  Post-run hunger struck hard around noon. Lucky for me, I had purchased and saved a box of Anne’s Macaroni and Cheese for this particular moment. I mixed in broccoli and salad greens and proceeded to house the entire box.   TWO:  The [...]

Previous marathon training long runs: 8.0 is better together 10.0 for the win 11.0 miles: Attempt #2 Half Marathon Thursday 10.0 Glorious Miles Friendly 15.0 15.0 Miles With Emma and General   I ran my third 15.0 miler of marathon training this morning – AND it was my fastest one yet!  Although I plan to [...]

Tonight was THE chance for the Husband and I to put our new budget skills to the test. Budgeting is hard.  :(   We walked to an Italian restaurant called Vivace for our weekly “date night,” for which we have set aside $40 each week. We were mostly drawn to this restaurant for it’s wonderful [...]

A long, long time ago (OK – a year and a half ago), I really wanted to go to University of South Carolina and become a physical therapist.  In fact, I even secretly attended two semesters of pre-requisite classes at community college!  I say “in secret” because I kept it off the blog since I [...]

Up and at ‘em!  I rose a little bit early today so I could get some work done before the Husband and I sneak off to AM yoga!   Breakfast:     In the mix:   Greek yogurt Ch-ch-ch-chia seeds Banana Dorset cereal Raw oatmeal And… we’re off!   David’s Livestrong Challenge   If you’ve [...]