It’s crazy how normal it has become to eat foods without much nutritious value, yet take supplements and medicines to try to make up for it. It’s like we’re trying to find an easy way out without having to change our habits. But if you think about it, what really makes the difference is going…
Archives for September 2012
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things…
Here are some of my favorites from the past week! Hope you find them as wonderful as I do. 🙂 Picture Gallery World’s Best Father. This father takes a bunch of pictures of him and his daughter, and they’re hilarious. I definitely recommend checking them out! Song No Doubt – Settle Down. I love that…
2 Recipes: Baked Spaghetti + Greek Yogurt Cookies
Sometimes a classic recipe needs some extra oomph. After finding some frozen ground beef in the freezer (imagine that), I decided to make some spaghetti. I don’t know about you, but I get sick of spaghetti sometimes. It’s good, but it’s just spaghetti. For some reason, food seems more exciting when it’s baked, at least…
Ways to Use Overripe Fruit
Having fruit and other produce go to waste is so tragic. But when it ripens at such a fast rate, it can be hard to use it all up before it goes bad! I feel like I’ve been particularly good at using up overripe fruit lately, and I’m quite proud of that. I know all…
Dumbbell Circuit + Protein Spinach Smoothie
I channeled my inner Popeye today—I lifted some weights and drank a bunch of spinach. For a new workout routine, I created a circuit revolving around dumbbell exercises. Since I only have 2 sets of dumbbells: 5lb and 8lb weights were what I used. You can adjust the weights to better suit your level. Sometimes…
Hallelujah! I Can Cook!
Workout This morning I did a 5-mile run in the hot, windy weather. When I wasn’t dying of heat, I was barely moving because of the wind. (I’m quite the wimp when it comes to extreme running temperatures—if you call 70 degrees extreme.) I like my overcast or rainy 50-degree weather. At a certain point…
A Bit of Chocolate and Rum
I’ve been in quite the recipe-making mood lately. Unfortunately, I’m not that great at creating my own recipes because I have issues with using the right measurements. Luckily, I’ve come up with a few extremely easy recipes that were hard to screw up. I present to you a bit of chocolate and then a bit…
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things…
I’m always finding a variety of things that I want to share with others, whether through Pinterest, TV, or my everyday life. Here’s a list of my latest favorites for your enjoyment! Picture: Two types of people. It’s how I feel most of the time. Recipe: Rumchata Cupcakes. Just made these and was surprised how good they…
Healthy Food Swaps and Additions
Sometimes you just need some ice cream. Last night I felt this need and went to the freezer to see what was hiding. Enter Double Fudge Brownie Ice Cream. I got it out, plus a small bowl, banana, yogurt, and dark chocolate chips. This is my collection of goodies that make a little bit of…
Latest Food and Drink Concoctions
I lied in my last post. I’m only giving you recipes for a drink, side, and “other” type of item. My cookie making has been a bust, so no dessert for you—unless you consider skittle-infused vodka to be dessert. Today’s post is just a combo of some of my latest kitchen adventures. You’ll find 3…
CrossFit, New Running Shoes, and an Elliptical Workout
I’m such a creep. I absolutely love watching people working out on TV. Last year’s CrossFit Games are on today, and I’m hooked. It’s so amazing how strong some people are. Talk about inspiration! If you’re not familiar with CrossFit, it’s a fitness program that is based on an extremely broad variety of strength and…
I Got Jacked Up and Then Ate Soup
Is that a weird enough title to make you wonder what I’ve been up to today? If yes, then that was my goal! I got “jacked up” this morning when I did a crazy circuit workout. I was jumping all over the place and doing lots of “jack” exercises. Look at the cardio circuit, and you’ll…
HIIT Explained (& Provided!)
I try to include High Intensity Interval Training into my weekly workouts at least a few times. It’s one of the most effective and efficient ways to exercise. Instead of always doing steady-state cardio, try some HIIT. It keeps your body guessing and is a great fat-burner. I put together an HIIT treadmill run, did…
