I’ve read, been told and now know that it is very important to fuel your body before a workout. You need to give your body energy. Combo of protein and carbs is best – one is long lasting, the other fast burning. One of my favorites is super simple. Nuts and fruit. I buy my nuts in the bulk bins…
Like a Kid Again
This is a no frills, not that fancy, non-foodie dinner. Peaked your interest yet? When I was a kid, there was usually one thing I would order when we went out. Chicken Fingers. What kid didn’t love chicken fingers? Ah, hello, McDonald’s has made a fortune on their chicken nuggets for kids and I’m sure Tyson is doing a bag…
Wisdom Wednesday
“Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.” – Buddha
B-Day Game Day!
I had a low key, but great Birthday this year. Last year was a blow-out for my 30th, so for 31, I kept it more mellow. Dinner at Burlap on Saturday night with close friends and then Sunday (my actual B-day), I ran the Susan G Koman 5K Race for the Cure with my girls. Nice to do something good…
Lentil Soup
I would love to say this is my grandma’s recipe, but it’s really just what I had on hand. I have fond memories of eating my grandmother’s lentil soup. So tasty. Mine, well, it is tasty, but nothing close to the same as Abuela’s. It’s more of a “kitchen sink” kind of soup. All the random items I had left…
Girl on a Budget
For a lot of people it’s easy to get caught up in the world of plastic. Credit Cards that is. Instant gratification, but you’ve got to pay for it later. While I never live beyond my means and always pay by Credit Cards off (CC for short), some months I go beyond my set budget which means I put less…
Training Day ? – Group Run #4
It’s only the end of week two and I’ve lost count on the training days….only 10 more weeks left! Today it was pouring rain and the training run went on. Marathons don’t stop for the rain, so why should we? It was definitely a lower turn out, but I am soooo glad I went. I could have chickened (pussed) out,…
Fresh Start!
Happy 11.11.11! Today is one of those dates where the numbers all align. I’m not sure what the statistics are, but it doesn’t come around that often. The number 1 symbolizes the beginning of things. The start, a fresh start. The number 11 is also significant. It is thought of as a “master” number in numerology because it is a…
To Sparkle or Not to Sparkle?
To Sparkle or Not to Sparkle? That is the question. Always around this time of year I start thinking about my companies Christmas party. My company always throws a great party at great venues around San Diego. Last year it was at the Double Deuce – sounds a little cheezy, but seeing my coworkers ride the mechanical bull was hilarious! …
Wisdom Wednesday
“There are no mistakes. The events we bring upon ourselves, no matter how unpleasant, are necessary in order to learn what we need to learn; whatever steps we take, they’re necessary to reach the places we’ve chosen to go.” – Richard Bach