I love the Wind in My Hair

This morning was the same thing. I was pretty busy at work and it was a co-workers birthday. We always celebrate birthdays at work. So, I had to join in on the festivities (aka food) just to make him happy. The boss made salsa and brought chips. And, they also picked up some KFC chicken wings. Hey, chicken it good for you, right? I was good and only had 1 piece. Instead of a cake, he got a candle in one of the wings.





I was so full from the good food all day, I didn't have lunch. Before heading out of work, I ate the other 1/2 of my energy bar. I didn't think it helped yesterday, but I think it really helped today. My goal was to run 5 miles. I didn't care the speed (because of my feet), I just wanted to finish. When 5 miles came around, I wanted to do more. Next step 5 1/4 miles, still feeling good and moved on top 5 1/2 miles (59:49, my longest run to date). I wanted to do more, but I had some errands to do after the gym. It felt so good to run. My feet did hurt a little, but nothing like last week.



When I was driving to the grocery store, I had all my windows down. I love it after a good, long run and the wind is cooling off all the sweat. It felt so good. I think that may be one of the things I love after a good, hard workout. It shows me all my hard work. Did I already say that the wind felt good running through my sweaty hair??



After the grocery store, I needed to pick some things up at the pet store. By the time I finally got home, I was starving and I still needed to put the food away. I wasn't in the mood to make the brown rice from yesterday (at least 30 minutes). So, I had my Greek Gods strawberry yogurt and Rudi's toast with PB on it. I washed everything down with about 4 oz. of non fat milk (small amount because I'm not a fan of milk by itself). That hit the spot.

I'm currently sitting here typing while relaxing my legs in my compression socks. My legs are feeling better as I type! I'm still pretty smelly. I haven't had a chance to take a shower yet. I need to wash all this salt off. I can feel it as I rub my face. I think if I were to lay in a bath, I would make salt water (un-drinkable kind). Yuck!

To answer come questions: I didn't have to mash the apples in the crock pot. I just stirred them when ever I went into the kitchen. I have also made this while I was away (no stirring). Either way works.

Racing Dawn: can you please email that pot pie recipe? It sounds good!

VERY Long Day

This morning, I didn't eat my normal breakfast at home. I had an early work meeting and my boss came in with coffee and donuts. As you've seen in previous posts, I can't turn down a donut (or 2). I had 2 cups of coffee and 2 donuts this morning. I know, I'm a pig. You can tell I must be running a lot, if I can eat like this and not gain weight. I'm probably jenksing myself now. I'll gain 30 pounds this month.

I didn't have any snacks, because I was so full, and on such a sugar high, from the donuts. I had my normal lunch with that great creamy mustard. I love it!! Before I went to the gym, I finished off the last 1/3 of a Power Bar. It was still yummy!!

Since I went into work so early, I was able to get off of work earlier. Since I was already on the treadmill, I managed to run 4 1/2 miles. My furthest run, yet. It felt really good. My legs feel good and I'm happy with my run. I was fully into it. There wasn't anyone talking on their phone or anything. Afterwards, I went straight to my 55 minute spin class. I was also a great workout. We had a sub today, but she was alright. I managed to drip some sweat on the floor!! After spin, I used the restroom (that was needed after drinking over 2 pints of water in about 1 1/2 hours) and headed straight to yoga. The step class was just finishing up, so I was able to watch that class for a little bit. I do not have any coordination, I don't think I could do that class without falling flat on my face.

My yoga class was ok. I kept thinking about my crappy weekend, and was getting annoyed by that loud breather. Other than that, I was a great stretch and cool down. I went straight home and fixed dinner. My boss also brought in a TON of tomatoes, squash and pluots. YUM!!

Tonight's dinner was leftover cooked chicken (shredded), leftover brown rice, 2 medium sized tomatoes, lots of cherry tomatoes and 1 small yellow squash. I heated the chicken and rice while I cut up the rest. Then, I mixed everything together. I was so good. I can't wait for leftovers tomorrow!


Up close and personal....

I polished my dinner off with Purity strawberry paradise juice. WOW!! It was so good! I only drank 1/2 the bottle (because of the calories). I wanted to finish it off, but I ate so crappy this weekend and this morning.

Look at all the yummy-ness. It's a little high in sugar, but it's the good sugar. No high fructose corn syrup crap.

Dessert was one of my favorite Greek yogurts. I had honey-strawberry Greek Gods yogurt. WOW!! Such a great taste!

The calories are EXTREMELY high, but so worth it. I only had 1/4 cup of the yogurt (about 100 calories or so). It was so thick and creamy. I could smell all the great flavors right when I opened the container. I have already packed some up for my afternoon snack tomorrow. I can't wait!

To answer questions: my friend made the cheesy hash browns, She said it was a Paula Deen recipe. You could probably find it on Food Network or something. I can't even think about looking it up, or I will make it (and finish it) every weekend! It was great. You should make it, and post it on your blog, so I can see how liked it.

What brand is your favorite Greek yogurt?


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