Wow…what an incredibly busy weekend! After a short run of Friday afternoon, Andy and I went to a birthday party Friday night and then spent most of yesterday and today at church for various commitments. However, I had a short break yesterday afternoon and was able to go visit my best friend from home on …
I promised I wouldn’t mention the “M” word today, so we’re turning out attention to a summery Fit Friday Find! Okay, so I didn’t really “find” any revolutionary foods. I’m talking pretty basic stuff here: strawberries, peanut butter, cottage cheese. However, what’s revolutionary is how amazing these things are altogether… Seriously drool-worthy, right? I call …
So, it’s been over a week since I completed my big goal of 2013 — to finish my first full marathon. Since then, it’s been a crazy ride! Immediately after my marathon, I experienced a huge outpouring of support from friends, family, and co-workers which meant so much to me, especially since they were the …
My mother-in-law is awesome! She loves cooking and baking healthy creations just like I do, so we inevitably make a thing or two when we’re together. I originally made my Sweet, Savory, and Tart Granola Bars for her since I knew she was a big fan of those from Trader Joe’s, and this weekend, we …
How’s your day going? After a pretty busy weekend, I finally had a chance to relax and get some stuff done around the house, including some serious food prep! But first, let’s do a quick weekend recap… After work on Friday, I headed home and started cooking since Andy’s mom and aunt were heading down …
Bigfoot. The Bermuda Triangle. Healthy and delicious eggplant parmesan. Do these things really exist? Before I made this recipe, I’d say no way. Okay, well let’s be honest, I don’t know anything about Bigfoot or the Bermuda Triangle, but I know a thing or two about eggplant parm. I mostly know that …
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for WIAW and a short break from all my marathon talk! This week’s eats come from Monday, the day after my marathon. Normally after long runs I’m absolutely ravenous, which didn’t seem the case on Monday…however, I still got in lots of recovery carbs and protein (and some treats!) …
Did you miss the start of my Pittsburgh Marathon adventures? Check it out here before moving on to my full race recap… The morning of my marathon, I ended up waking up right after 5 a.m., got dressed, and ate my pre-race breakfast of a whole wheat bagel with peanut butter and flaxseed. I only …
After four months of training, I’ve achieved my biggest goal of the year – I’m officially a marathoner! And not only am I marathoner, but I achieved my time goal of under 4 hours – 3:57:31!! Words can’t even describe how emotional the day was, but I’m so excited to share every step with all …
After months of anticipation, race weekend is finally here! I’m packing the last of my stuff now, and then will be en route to Pittsburgh! This time tomorrow, I should be a few miles in to my 26.2 — yay! (Sorry for the absurd amount of exclamation points in this post. I’ve gone from really nervous to …
If you head over to The Lean Green Bean today, you’ll see a fun blogger link-up — a Pinterest Party! I’m pumped to participate Here’s the deal: Lindsay over at LBG asked us all to put together a post of our five favorite recipes we’d like to see pinned and visit other blogs to pin …
With my marathon only FOUR days away, I’m looking forward to making running “fun” again post-race. Since I’ve been really focused on a strict training plan for the past few months, I’m excited to get back to some of the things that always renew my love for running! No matter if you’re a marathoner or …
My very first Larabar…to say I loved it was an understatement! I already bought a few more to enjoy this week. A wonderfully large summery salad in honor of a warm spring day! In the mix: romaine lettuce, spinach, apple, walnuts, almonds, parmesan cheese, and cucumbers What a text to wake up to! Come on, …
I have one goal for this week: to make it to the marathon finish line on Sunday morning. (That’s only a week from now!!! Ahhh!) Therefore, I tried to focus on meal planning/prep this week so that I have clean, healthy, protein-filled food ready whenever I need it this week! I normally plan to make …
I know it’s been a while, but I have a Fit Friday Find that I can’t wait to share with you today! I stumbled across this article this morning and immediately knew I needed to share it: “Eating Disorders Make You Skinny…and other Popular Eating Disorder myths debunked.“ Our society is so focused on …
It’s What I Ate Wednesday, and this week, I’m bringing you one heck of a pizza recipe that doesn’t require any patience. That’s right, people — a no-rise pizza dough that’s delicious, wholesome, and ready in less than ten minutes. Are you in? We’ll get there, I promise. But first, a big thank you to Jenn …
I know you’re skeptical — you’re going to talk about something other than running?! I didn’t think it was possible until my marathon training was over, but it seems like miracles do happen! (Check back tomorrow for a true miracle…healthy, wholesome, no-rise pizza dough!) Welcome to a post about something other than running. Remember when I used to post …
So, today’s post was going to focus on yesterday’s quick and dirty tabata workout that left me laying on the floor and sore as can be, even though it was only fifteen minutes long. Now, don’t worry — I’ll get you that kick-butt workout later this week, but first, I have to share this one-of-a-kind recipe …
Good morning, everyone! It’s bright and early here on a Sunday morning, but my body pretty much rejects the idea of “sleeping in.” If I make it past 7:15 a.m., I consider it sleeping in. (#postgradproblems) This weekend has been the perfect combination of busy and relaxing. On Friday night, I left work around 4:30, …
With only 14 days left until my marathon, all I can think is #TGIAH. (That’s Thank God It’s Almost Here!) Here’s why I’m ready for my 26.2 to be over: My body hates me a little bit. And by a little bit, I mean alotta bit. I want to be done “taking care of my …
Happy Wednesday, friends! Hump day can only mean one thing around here…What I Ate Wednesday! This week’s WIAW came from Monday, the day which I completed my final long run of marathon training! Therefore, you’re going to see a lot of post-run eats in the most unphotogenic way possible. I had just run 21 miles, …
Today, I was planning on writing a big post about my final training run for my own Pittsburgh marathon that’s only 19 days away. I was planning on writing how it was tough to start but then I remembered it was the historic Marathon Monday. I was planning on writing about how those runners in …
Don’t you just love a weekend that’s filled with good food, friends, and some relaxation? I know I do! Not only did I enjoy some good eats, I did some serious meal prep for the week. I’m on a roll! Friday morning started nice and early with a 30-minute treadmill interval workout followed by a …
Remember last week when I showed you these… …and then promised you the recipe and never gave it to you? I hope you’ll forgive me. And, then proceed to make these because they are amazing. Roasted Parmesan Potatoes Serves 6 5-6 red potatoes 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 tsp. garlic salt 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 …
So, I’m doing my WIAW post much later than usual, but this week has just been crazy busy! No worries, I captured my meals from Monday and I’m here to share some of my amazingly delicious eats, including these avocado black bean burgers that I can’t stop drooling over. (I ate my last one for …
If you’re in the mid-Atlantic like I am, chances are you’ve shed your scarf for sandals…today’s high is 83 degrees! Whoo hoo! I’ve been taking full advantage of this warm weather, starting off with some delicious fro yo on Saturday night with friends… I combined chocolate, vanilla, and angel food cake fro yo and topped …
Hello, hello! First of all, thank you to everyone who commented on yesterday’s post and encouraged me to keep at it! Marathon training has been tough, but I am feeling more focused than ever after Friday’s setback, and I appreciate all your love and support — you guys rock! After yesterday’s post, I spent the …
As I mentioned earlier this week, it was time for a break from marathon training. My body was feeling the rigors of training and I was overall tired. I did pretty well sticking to my “rest” plan– besides a six mile run on Monday, I stuck to arm/core strengthening workouts and yoga all week. I …
I am all for technology and the internet, but I’m the first to admit I don’t want the postal service to go anywhere anytime soon. Nothing beats getting a handwritten note or package in the mail, which is why I was super excited when I found these in my mailbox last week! I had the privilege of …
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s What I Ate Wednesday time! I’m going to review my eats after sharing some personal stuff about my marathon training. No interest in listening to my running woes? Scroll on down — I won’t take offense! – It’s been a tough week so far. With only four and a half …
So, I’m sorry it’s a few days late, but things have been crazy busy since Saturday night and I’m just now getting the chance to write! How was your Easter? I hope it was great! My Easter was unconventional for many reasons, the first being that I spent the entire thing here in Delaware! Although … Continue reading »
Not sure what the weather is where you are today, but the weather here in Delaware is absolutely beautiful! I hope it’s the same for you. As promised, I wanted to do a quick recap of my 18 mile training run that I took on Thursday afternoon. After work, I headed out to one of … Continue reading »
Happy Friday! I don’t typically post twice in one day, but I have lots to share with you over the coming days! First up, I want to share this recipe for Chicken and Bean Crockpot “Chili” — a super easy and delicious crockpot recipe that I’ve been enjoying all week. (I call it “chili” because I’m … Continue reading »
It’s been a few weeks since I did an installment of Fit Friday Finds, but after discovering this fun running tool online, I knew I had to do one for this week! With Taz Running, you can choose your distance and your goal time, and it immediately spits out what your splits have to be … Continue reading »
Hello, Level’ers! I’m checking in mid-day quickly because I’m excited to share my guest post, which went live on My Food n Fitness Diaries today! I love reading about Miss Ashley’s healthy eats and workouts and am so honored to be sharing my thoughts in her part of the blogosphere today. Head over to to … Continue reading »
It may be “springtime” but with a snowstorm on Monday, it’s still soup time around here! That’s why this WIAW features this yummy healthy minestrone soup perfect for our March weather. New to the What I Ate Wednesday party? See what it’s all about over at Peas & Crayons! This week’s WIAW came from last … Continue reading »
Happy Hump Day, my friends! In the food blogger world, perhaps it’s more accurate to say Happy WIAW Day? Yes, we’ll go with that! My What I Ate Wednesday came from last Thursday. Let’s get to it! Breakfast: Banana egg pancake topped with almond butter, flax, and unsweetened shredded coconut Morning snack: Orange Lunch: A delicious … Continue reading »
