September 2011
Happy Birthday
to my fiance =) We’re going out to dinner and then meeting up with friends for drinks. I got him Detroit Red Wings tickets, golf clothes, his favorite candy (we always do this for birthdays), a flask, and a golf towel of the Scottish flag (he’s really proud of his Scottish family). CAN’T WAIT TO CELEBRATE!
Sweet Potatoes
Today felt SO GOOD. I ate mostly perfect (aside from 3 mini pancakes and delicious syrup). I ran 5 miles and completed ab circuit training. I’m so motivated to keep this up. My latest obsession which completely satisfies my salty/greasy cravings - homemade sweet potato fries. One medium size sweet potato is 115 calories. Do you realize how many fries that makes? Plenty. Sprinkle some extra...
I'm back..for a couple days.
I’m excited to be back on track after an extremely stressful 2 weeks. I’m going to work out super hard and eat very healthy, with the exception of 2 days this week: Friday and Saturday. From Thursday-Sunday I’ll be in Orlando for the Food & Wine Festival (so I’ll be on a short hiatus again). Food is one of my biggest passions. There will be gourmet food and dessert from...
Not going to be around for a while
We’re on deadline at work and everything is completely chaotic. We don’t go to press until Friday, so farewell, all. I will see you and my sanity in 4 days.
Good morning
There’s nothing like a beautiful, cool morning wearing thick warm socks and enjoying a bowl of chopped apple, grapes, blueberries, yogurt, and granola with a side of buttered toast and tea. It’s so satisfying and comforting. Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone.
Friday, Sept. 16 Plan
Eat:
Scrambled eggs
Cheerios
Grapes
Apple
Whole grain toast
Pineapple
Carrots
Grilled Salmon
Asparagus
Yogurt
Green tea date with my sister at Bean & Leaf. It’s next door to my organic grocery store, so I can stock up for next week yay
Thursday - Sept. 15
Breakfast:
-Oatmeal and a banana
Lunch/Snacks:
-Apple
-Grapes
-Pineapple
-Almonds
-Whole grain toast
-Organic muffin
Dinner/Snacks:
-Homemade healthy pizza
-Salad
-Kettle corn
I’m going to try to limit myself to 2-3 cups of green tea today. I usually drink 4.
No exercise because I have to drive straight from work to my friend’s house for a housewarming party that I...