tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74505687617410790242024-03-13T03:47:59.618-05:00A Healthy BalanceA blog devoted to finding that happy medium!A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.comBlogger252125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-40069553336550981252012-06-28T19:40:00.002-05:002012-06-28T19:40:32.682-05:00Norah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
How's everyone's summer going?? I seriously can't believe how fast June is flying by!</div>
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Last weekend, I had a super fun time in Atlanta for the Norah Jones concert.</div>
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I kicked off the weekend with a very necessary trip to <a href="http://www.dekalbfarmersmarket.com/" target="_blank">Dekalb Market</a>.</div>
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This place is HUGE. I have never seen such an extensive produce section!</div>
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I got my favorite chia muffins + lots of other goodies.</div>
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Later in the evening, Mary Alice and I met up with Callie for dinner at <a href="http://www.brickstorepub.com/" target="_blank">Brick Store</a>, an Irish pub in the adorable downtown Decatur.</div>
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Miss these chicks!</div>
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They had an awesome craft beer selection!</div>
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Since it was a pub, I went with the veggie burger and chips. Sometimes nothing tastes better.</div>
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Although we were stuffed to the max after dinner, MA and I couldn't resist splitting this bad boy from <a href="http://cakesandalerestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Cakes & Ale</a>. </div>
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I can't remember all the details, but it was some kind of blackberry whoopie pie with lemon filling. It was incredibly fresh and amazing.</div>
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My one healthy meal from the weekend. Lentils, kale, chickpeas. Look, there's even tofu in there!</div>
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On Saturday night, MA and I ate dinner at <a href="http://www.topflr.com/" target="_blank">Top Flr</a> before the concert. It was a cozy little place! We split the margherita pizza, mac 'n cheese (out of this world), and grilled squash and zucchini (to throw in a veggie). It was all fabulous!</div>
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I just got instagram this weekend- I have no idea what I'm doing but trying to be artsy!</div>
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The concert was great. We sat WAYYYY up top, but it didn't even matter. Norah is an incredibly talented and classy lady, and she totally rocked it.</div>
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Have you heard any of her new stuff?</div>
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This is a good one.</div>
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I told you we were way up top.</div>
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bff girly concert bonding time.</div>
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And that, my friends, is how weekends should be- good friends, good music, good drinks, and good food!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-68491070958944266862012-06-14T11:44:00.001-05:002012-06-14T11:44:27.842-05:00Urban Cookhouse ObsessionHi friends!<br />
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1. If you've never roasted sweet potatoes in coconut oil before, you should do that...like ASAP.<br />
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Throw in some chicken sausage, sautéed spinach and tomato, and you've got the perfect dinner. It would have been good with quinoa too, but I'm out.</div>
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2. While you're sweet potatoes are roasting, you should head over to World Market and pick up some <a href="http://www.wildophelia.com/" target="_blank">Wild Ophelia</a> chocolate. It's the sister company to <a href="http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/" target="_blank">Vosges</a>, and it's seriously good stuff. I tried the Peanut Butter & Banana (omg) and Southern Hibiscus Peach. Although I'm typically a dark girl and wouldn't have usually wasted my time on the milk chocolate varieties, I must say this chocolate is life changing.<br />
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3. My mom and I go to <a href="http://urbancookhouse.com/" target="_blank">Urban Cookhouse</a> at least twice a week. Sorry I'm not sorry. Here are some of my recent meals:<br />
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Berry Good Wrap with broccoli salad.</div>
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Pepper Patch Salad (no cheese, add chicken and avocado).</div>
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Veggie Quesadilla (add chicken)</div>
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4. There is a new <a href="http://sweetfrogyogurt.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Frog</a> located like 2 minutes from my apartment. I happened to be driving by, saw the grand opening sign, and immediately pulled off to try it out. It's my new favorite yogurt place!<br />
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Cappuccino, dulce de leche, and coconut fro yo topped with mochi, coconut, and dark chocolate chips.</div>
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Vanilla Greek yogurt, 1/2 sliced banana, strawberries, blueberries, 1/2 vegan blueberry muffin from Whole Foods, and 1 T SunButter.</div>
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6. I absolutely love my breakfast dates with Laura. This week we tried out <a href="http://www.crestlinebagel.com/" target="_blank">Crestline Bagel</a>. I ordered a Power Bagel (multigrain with raisins, dried cranberries, and pecans) and topped it off with Chia Charger (courtesy of Laura)! You know you have a good friend when they bring a jar of nut butter to breakfast for you to try!</div>
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7. Here is the one picture I have from the wedding last weekend:</div>
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8. What To Expect When You're Expecting and Snow White and the Huntsman were both really good movies.</div>
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Monday: 1 hour kettlebell circuit workout</div>
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Tuesday: 30 minutes elliptical + yoga</div>
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Wednesday: spinning</div>
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Thursday: Pilates</div>
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Friday: spinning</div>
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Saturday: 30 minutes elliptical + yoga</div>
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Sunday: yoga or a walk</div>
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Ok have a good one!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-63149868395915704982012-06-07T14:52:00.000-05:002012-06-07T14:52:56.174-05:00What's Going OnHey guys!<br />
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Sorry it's been awhile again...I just can't seem to get back into that regular blogging routine.<br />
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-An <a href="http://www.earthfare.com/" target="_blank">Earth Fare</a> just opened up in Birmingham. Yay for more healthy grocery stores around the area!<br />
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-<a href="http://greenleafys.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mary Alice</a> came to stay with me last week! I had so much fun catching up, and it was such a nice break in my week. We hit up all the usuals- Earth Fare, Whole Foods, Anthropologie, and of course- ate some good food!<br />
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Lunch at <a href="http://www.olexas.com/flash.html" target="_blank">Olexa's</a>:<br />
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Pesto Chicken Panini on whole-wheat with salad on the side.</div>
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Dinner at <a href="http://www.fonfonbham.com/" target="_blank">Chez FonFon</a>:<br />
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It's kind of hard to see, but that's the Crab Cake Special with salad, haricot verts, and roasted potatoes.</div>
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-My summer classes are now in full swing, which means my Monday and Tuesday nights are devoted to statistics and research. I am <i>not</i> happy about having to miss the Bachelorette every week!<br />
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-I ate a delicious veggie burger from <a href="http://www.urbanstandard.net/" target="_blank">Urban Standard</a> last weekend.<br />
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Yes, that is sweet potato and edamame salad on the side. Yum!</div>
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-My new favorite order at Starbucks is a tall blonde roast with soy milk.<br />
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Soy milk makes coffee soooo creamy.</div>
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- I made Tina's <a href="http://carrotsncake.com/2012/03/paleo-pumpkin-walnut-muffins.html" target="_blank">Paleo-Pumpkin Walnut Muffins</a>. I am not paleo and never will be, but I love baking with almond flour! These turned out delicious. Oh, how I've missed pumpkin.<br />
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- Laura and I tried out a new to us breakfast place this week, <a href="http://www.hartandsoulcafe.com/" target="_blank">Hart & Soul Coffee Company</a>. I forgot to take a picture, but we both ordered whole-wheat toast with crunchy peanut butter. I <3 breakfast dates.<br />
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-I'm going to a wedding in Atlanta this weekend. Can't wait to catch up with sorority sisters and see people I haven't seen in forever!<br />
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Have a great day!A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-59506808359972205432012-05-26T19:11:00.000-05:002012-05-26T19:11:09.636-05:00Memorial Day WeekendHappy Memorial Day weekend, everyone!<br />
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I'm currently at the lake with the family soaking up some sun!<br />
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YAY- Road Trip!</div>
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I slept until the glorious hour of 9 AM this morning. It was incredible. I took my time getting everything together this morning and made it to the lake just in time for lunch. I had a chipotle black bean burger topped with melted Swiss on a whole-wheat sandwich thin with cucumbers, tomatoes, ketchup, and mustard. We had a nice little spread of sides from <a href="http://www.catherinesatcrossroads.com/" target="_blank">Catherine's Market</a>, and I rounded out my burger with broccoli salad, roasted mushroom salad, and a farro and vegetable salad.<br />
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This afternoon's festivities included a boat ride, baking whole wheat chocolate chip cookie bars (recipe to come later), eating watermelon, and a walk with my dad.</div>
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We just finished up our dinner feast which included steak and tons of colorful veggies- corn on the cob, steamed green beans and onions, roasted asparagus with cherry tomatoes, and a half a sweet potato. Lake dinners are always so delicious!</div>
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Since I haven't blogged in a couple of weeks, I'll catch you up to speed and show you some foods I've been loving lately:<br />
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I crave leafy greens (even more than usual) when the weather gets warm and have had some pretty spectacular restaurant salads recently...<br />
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<a href="http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/" target="_blank">Cheesecake Factory's</a> Skinnylicious Spicy Chicken Salad. I have to say- they really did something right with this new Skinnylicious menu. </div>
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Berry Good Salad from <a href="http://urbancookhouse.com/" target="_blank">Urban Cookhouse</a>. Berries, grilled chicken, pecans, and feta- what more could a girl want from a salad?</div>
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3. Sunflower Seed Butter and Chia Seeds.<br />
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I've been on such an almond butter and flaxseed kick lately, I've totally neglected these guys. I will never do it again- these two star ingredients have helped make my breakfasts even better than usual.<br />
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Oatmeal made with almond milk, chia seeds, sliced banana, blueberries, blackberries, chia seeds, and SunButter.</div>
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Whole Foods Cookies and Cream Gelato!</div>
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Vanilla + Salted Caramel Pretzel fro yo with Reese's, almonds, and raspberries. Fro yo is my one true love.</div>
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In other news, I shot a gun. Yeah, you heard me.<br />
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And finally my workouts for the week:<br />
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Monday: Spinning + YStrong (basically the same thing as BodyPump)<br />
Tuesday: YCross (55 minute bootcamp style class) Holy cow. I was DYING during this class. Great workout!<br />
Wednesday: Spinning<br />
Thursday: 45 minutes on the AMT + yoga<br />
Friday: 1 hour personal training session (we used resistance balls, medicine balls, and bosu balls). My abs are feeling it today!<br />
Saturday: 4 mile walk<br />
Sunday: off<br />
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Hope you all have a fabulous and relaxing weekend!A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-59817544497962079902012-05-05T23:18:00.000-05:002012-05-06T09:27:45.958-05:00Done WIth Finals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Overnight Oats topped with Love Grown Foods granola for a quick and easy breakfast.</div>
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Pomegranate Chobani, 1/4 C oats, 1/2 diced apple, blueberries. and 1 T almond butter. I love yogurt, fruit, and nut butter!</div>
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Packed lunches- pb&j on sprouted wheatberry bread, an apple, and veggies.</div>
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Whole wheat naan pizza with pesto, sautéed spinach and red bell pepper, part skim mozzarella cheese, and chicken sausage. This might be my favorite food in the entire world. I can't even explain how good it is.</div>
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After work on Friday, I headed to the lake for the second weekend in a row! I also had this awesome lunch at <a href="http://orgharvest.info/" target="_blank">Organic Harvest</a>:</div>
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Kodiak Cakes are quickly becoming a Saturday morning breakfast tradition at the lake!</div>
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I had a relaxing morning at the lake watching two episodes in the second season of Downton Abbey! </div>
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Monday: spinning + <a href="http://purebarre.com/" target="_blank">pure barre</a> </div>
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Tuesday: 25 minutes elliptical + yoga</div>
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Wednesday: spinning + yoga</div>
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Thursday: spinning + yoga</div>
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Friday: yoga + 1 hour walk</div>
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Saturday: 30 minute run + sit ups and pushups</div>
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Sunday: haven't decided yet!</div>
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Let me just saw how amazing I feel after practicing yoga 4 times this week. Exercise is so therapeutic!</div>
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Have a great night!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-57683459873014496672012-05-01T16:10:00.000-05:002012-05-01T16:10:48.832-05:00New Study Snack2 finals down, 2 more to go!<br />
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As I'm sure everyone probably already knows, I have a slight obsession with Greek yogurt, but this week I tried something that took my obsession to a whole new level. On Sunday, the cashier at Whole Foods asked me if I'd ever tried freezing Greek yogurt before. I told him I hadn't, and he assured me that I must try it ASAP because it would be life changing. Later that night, I stuck an Apple Cinnamon flavored Chobani in the freezer for 30 minutes and sprinkled some Love Grown Foods Sweet Cranberry Pecan granola on top. It was so good I've had it two nights in a row!<br />
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For lunch today, I met a friend at a new restaurant called <a href="http://www.tacomamaonline.com/" target="_blank">Taco Mama</a>. It had a really cool, casual vibe and the food was really good too! Even though they had delicious looking things like flounder tacos on the menu, I decided to create my own salad with chicken, black beans, tomatoes, grilled onions, and guacamole. It came with a cilantro lime vinaigrette on the side, but I just used salsa. It was very fresh and filling!</div>
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Hope everyone is having a great week so far!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-84364100132136245792012-04-29T18:03:00.000-05:002012-04-29T18:06:05.915-05:00Weekend At the LakeSo, does anyone still read this thing?<br />
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I've tried posting at least a dozen times in the past month but didn't even know where to start since I haven't been blogging regularly.<br />
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I'm so far behind, I guess I'll just start with this weekend.<br />
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After work on Friday, I headed down to the lake to hang out with family and study for my finals in a relaxing environment.<br />
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I got there just in time for a late afternoon boat ride. After cruising around the lake, we got to work in the kitchen.<br />
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My brother made his famous shrimp pasta for dinner. His secret ingredient is vodka sauce with sautéed mushrooms and green onions. He swears by capellini pasta, but me and the rest of my family used whole-wheat spaghetti.<br />
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I contributed to the meal by making Courtney's <a href="http://www.sweettoothsweetlife.com/2011/12/16/love-blondies/" target="_blank">Love Blondies</a> for dessert. When I saw this recipe called for Love Grown Foods granola (my favorite), I knew I<i> needed</i> to make it. It was a winner and will definitely be adding this to my favorite recipes collection!</div>
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I enjoyed my blondie with a scoop of strawberry ice cream- it was a delicious combination!</div>
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Breakfast the next morning featured Kodiak Cakes- I've gotten my whole family hooked!</div>
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We went on another boat ride and went to lunch at Sinclair's while we were out. We sat outside and had a beautiful view of the lake. I ordered the grilled fish po boy and requested vegetables as the side. The fish served on the sandwich was basa, which is a type of catfish. I'd never had it before, but everything was quite good!</div>
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I thought it was a really cute movie and didn't mind staring at Zac Efron for 2 hours either!<br />
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I didn't take a picture, but I had banana oatmeal prepped with water and skim milk and topped with ground flaxseed, cinnamon, almond butter, and raisins this morning for breakfast. I actually took the time to make it on the stove today, and it tasted so much better!<br />
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This afternoon included studying at my favorite coffee shop and a yoga class to clear my mind and relieve some stress.</div>
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I had filled up on all the good stuff- kale energy salad, Asian slaw, edamame succotash, sweet potato orzo, chickpea and roasted vegetable salad, tomato and onion salad, and tuna salad.</div>
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More studying in the future...and probably some Greek yogurt with granola!<br />
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</ul>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-35838110251151550882012-03-28T14:17:00.000-05:002012-03-28T14:17:06.866-05:00Spring BreakWow. So long time, no blog post.<br />
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Here's what you've missed:<br />
<ul><li>I haven't been running lately. My heel started hurting really badly a couple of weeks ago, and I self-diagnosed myself with Achilles Tendonitis. I've been doing a lot of stretching and icing my heel, which seems to help. Although I haven't been running, I've still been doing plenty of exercise- spinning, yoga, pilates, arc trainer, lifting weights, etc. I've actually kind of enjoyed taking off the pressure of training and just had fun being active. I've missed so much training time, I'm not sure if the Country Music Half Marathon will actually happen or not.</li>
<li>Last week was my Spring Break, and I went to the beach with my parents for the week and Atlanta with Laura for the weekend. It was a nice, relaxing time and was good to get away. At the beach, I ate some delicious food, did a few spin classes and vinyasa flow yoga, read, and soaked up some sun. Laura and I had a total foodie day in Atlanta, which included Dekalb Market, Trader Joe's, frozen yogurt, Whole Foods, vegan chocolate chip cookies, and good meals. </li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dinner at <a href="http://www.basmatisthirtya.com/" target="_blank">Basmati's</a>:</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lunch at <a href="http://www.wildolivesmarket.com/" target="_blank">Wild Olives</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinH6AatC5jBf3D8JI9GDjSoQYiw0CKdBUyG912QMkUnUoWfg-IeaVPcy3I4-vdKr0nc4Xy3q-VsAdZe5Y6haIq7FERdnQ2xin_5NisgaA9gGrB8OsqjrjNYM2QmeyrapRfTbwjswoz8_OF/s1600/mahisalad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinH6AatC5jBf3D8JI9GDjSoQYiw0CKdBUyG912QMkUnUoWfg-IeaVPcy3I4-vdKr0nc4Xy3q-VsAdZe5Y6haIq7FERdnQ2xin_5NisgaA9gGrB8OsqjrjNYM2QmeyrapRfTbwjswoz8_OF/s320/mahisalad.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Grilled Mahi Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, and mandarin oranges.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dinner at <a href="http://www.boragorestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Borago</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dinner at <a href="http://www.fellinisatlanta.com/lafonda.html" target="_blank">La Fonda</a> in Atlanta:</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2F5_pnNUOCwV6KiFsRAK55Xf_bLdHrEB57DHF_qStxsjvLSepJiT6vxGQ_LnQPPqPFqcqEZpK2swG8KcovTLCXJYjyWQOajfnY3A5FPHW92mVa_kxYp0qxZqqphxTRMjz7gs7j2xcmPF/s1600/IMG_4471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL2F5_pnNUOCwV6KiFsRAK55Xf_bLdHrEB57DHF_qStxsjvLSepJiT6vxGQ_LnQPPqPFqcqEZpK2swG8KcovTLCXJYjyWQOajfnY3A5FPHW92mVa_kxYp0qxZqqphxTRMjz7gs7j2xcmPF/s320/IMG_4471.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Laura and I always have fun trips together.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksEiPxIL9UGXDhqlvnpl7PrTjLfLzFqdGEq9WHhhb-mukSUv5-Hfw2ZOC1CUF5C_4GQKRv8G_j2eBDMePcqKeV14VRqMQQK7yDjd9CSnX-olrM48eLMui11HBeAi-4LKeizDX89a3J_Di/s1600/IMG_4473.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhksEiPxIL9UGXDhqlvnpl7PrTjLfLzFqdGEq9WHhhb-mukSUv5-Hfw2ZOC1CUF5C_4GQKRv8G_j2eBDMePcqKeV14VRqMQQK7yDjd9CSnX-olrM48eLMui11HBeAi-4LKeizDX89a3J_Di/s320/IMG_4473.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two of my favorites.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lunch at <a href="http://cakesandalerestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Cakes & Ale</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.yoglimogli.com/" target="_blank">Yogli Mogli</a>:</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dinner at <a href="http://localthree.com/" target="_blank">Local Three</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOCglQ8nAd44XI-TL-OZcm6knCZiiO96O76hXRBrigv-mBBv8GMDf-BFF6UqfzoUHQq7MW5sK1FH80Ic1qC7hALIj1t93lFzi2kNklkW1urWZS-umtJMoHX7V1gcyYHY5dgWdfPqCs0Si/s1600/peahummus.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVOCglQ8nAd44XI-TL-OZcm6knCZiiO96O76hXRBrigv-mBBv8GMDf-BFF6UqfzoUHQq7MW5sK1FH80Ic1qC7hALIj1t93lFzi2kNklkW1urWZS-umtJMoHX7V1gcyYHY5dgWdfPqCs0Si/s1600/peahummus.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spring Pea Hummus.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now you're all caught up. Hope you have a great week!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-88040428934079607282012-03-12T16:13:00.001-05:002012-03-12T16:16:19.571-05:00Banana Almond Butter Muffins<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hey everyone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's what my weekend consisted of....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Good Breakfasts....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9B6WvS9o9TuV6dcD8GS8P97r3KHbXByFRY-ftzRgfLs_ZAHuThZQUFjUn9eA0Utbkjauwh9FVf34QxDP4NA4eztpcK5C1RMYYE9dHi8t3gsGYs5VF5Z-xt39A9Ze8vVAbfvO8iBhUZo1/s1600/bagelthinwithfruit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV9B6WvS9o9TuV6dcD8GS8P97r3KHbXByFRY-ftzRgfLs_ZAHuThZQUFjUn9eA0Utbkjauwh9FVf34QxDP4NA4eztpcK5C1RMYYE9dHi8t3gsGYs5VF5Z-xt39A9Ze8vVAbfvO8iBhUZo1/s1600/bagelthinwithfruit.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whole wheat bagel thin with PB & Co White Chocolate Wonderful, berries, and agave nectar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Exercise....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTbf-uSx3iGDIbLVj2guGcC9kT-Rt9fkQ_UdQ4s3jQIRE-hiFfCazDau1-9ihSSVfEKVXa7NDeQnOqjDEegYCEo8cYTMMivC6tJEw8VOY6Gik5RnCu4EWXWvcwjU0WOkAJOOISwE8yqw9J/s1600/purebarre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTbf-uSx3iGDIbLVj2guGcC9kT-Rt9fkQ_UdQ4s3jQIRE-hiFfCazDau1-9ihSSVfEKVXa7NDeQnOqjDEegYCEo8cYTMMivC6tJEw8VOY6Gik5RnCu4EWXWvcwjU0WOkAJOOISwE8yqw9J/s320/purebarre.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I tried out pure barre for the first time. It was so tough but in a good way!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Healthy Dinners....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7PHah-3NJrInnhjBEkGisCOnTbRYpEZS5OxGv2Enikw9LZpu5Fv5RkDi7kIFwr1FC0wcWv-ViFpRI8FFbQrvsyuoNC4hyMvColMs_f5Pp6eUk5dk5IIX4yfwr8YU5GyKlNXzJPwI_VROv/s1600/salmonsalad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7PHah-3NJrInnhjBEkGisCOnTbRYpEZS5OxGv2Enikw9LZpu5Fv5RkDi7kIFwr1FC0wcWv-ViFpRI8FFbQrvsyuoNC4hyMvColMs_f5Pp6eUk5dk5IIX4yfwr8YU5GyKlNXzJPwI_VROv/s1600/salmonsalad.jpg" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blackened Salmon Salad from <a href="http://tazikiscafe.com/" target="_blank">Taziki's</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizETqlE9QTC3yetN6la6tNLbw1zE_U44nXej13YVnCtkJqKync9XuPgN727_mvtkllqETdG315WYd2VGvmewVC8W9-B-6co8maP9J2DiFf5X4f5r0RVVT6fefk4kxjyiLVHbtb0FidC3BS/s1600/berrygoodwrap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizETqlE9QTC3yetN6la6tNLbw1zE_U44nXej13YVnCtkJqKync9XuPgN727_mvtkllqETdG315WYd2VGvmewVC8W9-B-6co8maP9J2DiFf5X4f5r0RVVT6fefk4kxjyiLVHbtb0FidC3BS/s1600/berrygoodwrap.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Berry Good Wrap (seasonal berries, lettuce, tomatoes, spiced pecans, feta, grilled chicken, and citrus vinaigrette on a whole wheat wrap) with broccoli salad from <a href="http://urbancookhouse.com/" target="_blank">Urban Cookhouse</a>, my go- to restaurant!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQyEJhrKfd72BqWuRODOFKoZyUKaFsdMcyi4c2EGqeuCY3ByMvA5J8IN_IDHb8chFP2_FI5hgW55BYaGXF4Vmeb3aJ32lvK9aLo68R-0SksMY2e1xYkFbYxCIWO-qTAdHaBG6py51U1_V/s1600/sweetpotatoandbroc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQyEJhrKfd72BqWuRODOFKoZyUKaFsdMcyi4c2EGqeuCY3ByMvA5J8IN_IDHb8chFP2_FI5hgW55BYaGXF4Vmeb3aJ32lvK9aLo68R-0SksMY2e1xYkFbYxCIWO-qTAdHaBG6py51U1_V/s1600/sweetpotatoandbroc.jpg" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweet Potato with cinnamon, slivered almonds, and Greek yogurt and roasted broccoli and cauliflower on the side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Baking Almond Butter and Banana muffins....</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ingredients:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>3/4 cup almond flour</li>
<li>1 cup almond flour</li>
<li>3 medium ripe bananas</li>
<li>2 eggs</li>
<li>1 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li>1 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li>1 teaspoon cinnamon</li>
<li>1/3 cup butterscotch chips</li>
</ul><div>Directions:</div><div><ul><li>Preheat oven to 350º.</li>
<li>Mix everything in bowl (except butterscotch chips).</li>
<li>Fold in butterscotch chips when batter is smooth.</li>
<li>Pour batter into muffin tins.</li>
<li>Bake 20-25 minutes.</li>
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</div> Girly movie nights....<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Going out with friends...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbY2Wz19MKo-EwQRHoWzLgk8ock5A0wYQt8ca4cNaeIIdq_G99kzl7aqqjZOBD1qjSgCvNsyEVhytbFc_YmlziDeD9aE4UR-PhlngR8kZNkePLrknBkRNbzDBRoqqQPiwSBkaP_pYmobt/s1600/tinroof.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbY2Wz19MKo-EwQRHoWzLgk8ock5A0wYQt8ca4cNaeIIdq_G99kzl7aqqjZOBD1qjSgCvNsyEVhytbFc_YmlziDeD9aE4UR-PhlngR8kZNkePLrknBkRNbzDBRoqqQPiwSBkaP_pYmobt/s1600/tinroof.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you have a great week!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-67070414064620336272012-03-07T16:27:00.000-06:002012-03-07T16:27:41.887-06:00National Nutrition Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't believe we're already a week into March! March is very exciting because it's National Nutrition Month! This year's theme is Get Your Plate in Shape. Periodically throughout the month, I'll be blogging about nutrition topics that are important to me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I don't have a lot to say right now, so I'll just show you what I've been eating over the past week...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMKnb5zPYIZigNWgffzxblng1EeEU1_2E2peky9_Vx7gmHzeB9mTpANrmn9zsPwFOldlJKRICiFazBrpyhMycPp21026uLUZc2ITzgSypFGefDV7e7LWwK4Cr2dRi261PW5e1-hAz7E_G/s1600/strawalmondcereal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjMKnb5zPYIZigNWgffzxblng1EeEU1_2E2peky9_Vx7gmHzeB9mTpANrmn9zsPwFOldlJKRICiFazBrpyhMycPp21026uLUZc2ITzgSypFGefDV7e7LWwK4Cr2dRi261PW5e1-hAz7E_G/s1600/strawalmondcereal.jpg" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 C Kashi GoLean, 1/2 C Kashi Heart to Heart Warm Cinnamon, 1/2 C skim milk, sliced banana, strawberries, 1 T slivered almonds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Have a great rest of the day!A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-54381254500841631472012-02-29T16:51:00.000-06:002012-02-29T16:51:49.696-06:00WIAW: Smoothie LoveHappy Wednesday! Hope your week is going wonderfully...<br />
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So, here's what I ate yesterday:<br />
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Breakfast:<br />
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Nature's Own Whole Wheat Bagel Thin with Sunbutter, sliced banana, cinnamon, and a drizzle of agave nectar.<br />
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Morning Workout:<br />
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4 mile run on the treadmill at 7.0 mph + 1 mile walk<br />
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Lunch:<br />
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This was such a good lunch. I mixed a can of Trader Joe's solid white tuna with plain Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard (Do this! It's so much healthier and more delicious than mayo.) and served it over a bed of romaine with carrots and bell peppers. I added a little Whole Foods No Oil Avocado Vinaigrette dressing that I bought at Whole Foods last week, but I really could have done without the dressing. I also had some grapes on the side. So fresh and filling!<br />
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Mid-Afternoon Snack:<br />
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I made a Green Monster for the first time in forever. I need to make these more. Possibly the easiest way to get fruit, veggie, and dairy servings all in one!<br />
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In the Mix:<br />
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<ul><li>1 C strawberries</li>
<li>1 T ground flaxseed</li>
<li>3 T strawberry Greek yogurt</li>
<li>1 C unsweetened vanilla almond milk</li>
<li>2 C kale</li>
<li>ice</li>
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Dinner:<br />
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Veggie quesadilla on a Multi Grain FlatOut wrap with reduced fat Mexican cheese, sautéed squash, zucchini, and mushrooms, corn, and black beans. Yum!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course, I had to end the night with a few squares of dark chocolate (and hot tea).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Off to my 3.5 hour stats class (I dread it all week)- it's going to be a long night...</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-22799109687060616362012-02-28T13:22:00.000-06:002012-02-28T13:22:29.257-06:00Quick TripAs I mentioned in my last post, I went on a very quick trip to Atlanta this weekend. My family decided to go to Atlanta to shop for the <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/General/Birmingham-Heart-Ball_UCM_320778_Event.jsp#.T0rqTZjCn-I">Heart Ball</a> next weekend, and I couldn't miss out on the fun! I got to Atlanta on Saturday afternoon and had more than enough time to find a dress.<br />
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</div><div>Later in the night, we went to dinner at <a href="http://www.h2sr.com/twist/">Twist</a>, a very hip/modern restaurant located in Phipps Plaza. One of my friends who lives in Atlanta had been before and told me to order the Harissa Spiked Lamb Burgers with hummus, pita, and tzatziki sauce off the tapas menu. I went with her suggestion and paired them with the Twist Chopped House Salad- iceberg, cucumbers, radishes, tomatoes, chickpeas, egg, chopped peanuts, and red wine vinaigrette. Everything was delicious!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My brother ordered the fried calamari appetizer for the table, which ended up being an excellent choice.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After dinner, Mary Alice picked me up from the hotel and we went to the <a href="http://www.treehouseatlanta.com/">Treehouse</a>, a cozy little bar tucked away in a Buckhead neighborhood. It was the perfect chill venue for a beer (I ordered a Sweetwater 420) and a good conversation. So fun to get to see her!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I headed back early the next morning to make it back in time for work. I ate a great breakfast at the hotel before leaving. Oatmeal with raisins and walnuts, Stonyfield low-fat strawberry yogurt, and fresh fruit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In total, I was there for less than 24 hours, but it was so worth it! Hope you had a fun weekend too!</div></div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-25750043766211322142012-02-25T10:28:00.000-06:002012-02-25T10:28:20.426-06:00Cafe De ParisHey everyone!<br />
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Here's a recap from the week:<br />
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I went to the NEEDTOBREATHE concert on Monday night. It was amazing! I also loved the opening artist, Ben Rector, and am now in love with this song.<br />
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I've barely documented anything I've eaten this week, but it hasn't been anything you haven't already seen before. Oatmeal, Greek yogurt, cereal, bananas, apples, whole-wheat pasta, chicken salad, veggie burgers, scrambled eggs, roasted sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, etc.<br />
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</div>Here's what my workout schedule looked like...<br />
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Weekly Workouts:<br />
Monday: 30 mins arc trainer + weights<br />
Tuesday: 4 mile run<br />
Wednesday: 5 mile run<br />
Thursday: Spin class (1 hour) + weights + yoga<br />
Friday: 4.2 miles on the treadmill + 10 minute cool down walk<br />
Saturday: Off<br />
Sunday: 7 miles<br />
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Now onto the fun stuff...<br />
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Last night, Will and I went to dinner at <a href="http://www.cafedeparis.us/">Cafe De Paris</a>, which ended up being one of the best meals I've had in a long time!<br />
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It wasn't crowded at all, which was actually a nice change of pace, and we got excellent service.<br />
We even received a complimentary starter from the chef, the Grits Fritter Platter- grits mixed with sautéed veggies, rolled in breadcrumbs and fried.<br />
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For our entrées, we ordered 2 out of 3 things our waitress recommended. I went with the French Cajun Spicy Shrimp- grilled shrimp marinated in Cajun creole spices, and Will ordered the Herb De Provence Roasted Lamb- marinated lamb with herbs de Provence then roasted in the evening. Each entrée came with the choice of two sides. I decided on the veggie rice and sautéed vegetables (tomatoes, zucchini, red pepper, onion), and Will went with the sautéed potatoes and sautéed veggies. Everything was so well-seasoned and it was a really good portion size for the price. I hate it when you have to pay a fortune at fancy restaurants for barely any food.<br />
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</div>Everything was so good, we concluded that we had to get dessert. We split the White Chocolate Lava Cake. It came with chocolate ice cream, which balanced everything out perfectly.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After dinner, we went to <a href="http://wineloftbham.com/">The Wine Loft</a>, since I liked it so much last weekend! They had a jazz band playing this time, which was so nice. It was a great night</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now I'm off to Atlanta for a very brief trip. Hope you have a great weekend!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-64206360982456469022012-02-22T07:23:00.122-06:002012-02-22T13:13:45.796-06:00What Dietitians Actually Do<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is so great. Everything about this is incredibly true!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1. Every time we're at a restaurant, one of my friends will preface their order with "I know this is so unhealthy" or "Don't judge what I'm eating." Sure, I probably wouldn't order things like chicken fingers and beer cheese dip, but most of the time, I really don't care what you're eating. I'm not a food cop. And even I was, I wouldn't dare steal someone's ice cream cone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. I don't know mom, do you think I'm a total hippie and cook with lots of herbs and plants? Maybe this is one is kind of true. Whole Foods is my happy place, I adore yoga, eat veggie burgers on the reg, and love trying weird, healthy foods.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Once I mention that I'm a dietitian, people get super uncomfortable and usually respond by saying "I know I'm overweight right now." "I just started this new diet and have been eating healthier." "I've really been trying to lose weight." We're not out to shame people and make them feel guilty for being overweight. Yeah, obesity is a huge problem in America, but the goal is to empower people to make healthy lifestyle changes, not make them feel bad about themselves. There are so many factors that go into being overweight/obese, beyond poor eating habits and low physical activity levels. If losing weight were as simple as "calories in vs. calories out", there wouldn't be an obesity epidemic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. This refers to clinical nutrition and is probably the most frustrating of them all. Being a dietitian automatically associates you with food. Therefore, doctors and patients alike just assume that you're the one that prepares the food. I would be a very rich girl if I had a dollar for every time someone complained to me about how much they hated hospital food. In reality, dietitians do much loftier things such as writing tubefeeding and TPN orders, calculating energy needs, prescribing diets, providing medical nutrition therapy for various disease states, etc. Sometimes doctors ignore every single recommendation you make and do whatever they want. Yes doctors are smart, but they've also only taken one nutrition course during their entire time at med school. Just saying.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. I have a blog, so obviously I like to think I eat lots of delicious nutrient-dense foods all day long.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. So true. I indulge in dark chocolate on a daily basis. Sometimes I make random trips to get cupcakes and frozen yogurt all by myself. No shame. Basically, most dietitians look for any and every excuse to eat really good food.</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-40897086054852478212012-02-20T08:11:00.000-06:002012-02-20T08:11:48.627-06:00Wedding Shower WeekendI had such a fun weekend with all my favorites!<br />
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Had a great time at the shower getting to see all the lovely ladies I had pretty much every class with in college. One of my favorite things about my major was how close everyone got, especially when we all started the Coordinated Program. Loved catching up with everyone and seeing where we all are in life now.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of course, there was some good food at the shower!</div><br />
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</div>After the shower was over, Mary Alice and Dara came back over to my apartment where we had a two hour heart to heart before dinner. I've missed these girls so much!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our other friend Killette met up with us for dinner. We tried to go to <a href="http://www.fonfonbham.com/food-and-drink.php">Chez Fonfon</a>, but when we found out there was a 1 1/2 hour wait, we decided to go elsewhere. We walked around the corner to a Mexican restaurant called <a href="http://www.fuegobirmingham.com/">Fuego</a> where there wasn't a wait. I ordered the Portabello Mushroom Quesadilla-garlic roasted portabello mushrooms, Mexican cheese, and caramelized onions. I might have just been really hungry, but it totally hit the spot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After dinner, we headed to <a href="http://wineloftbham.com/">The Wine Loft</a>, which is pretty much my new favorite place. I felt so posh and sophisticated as we sat on a spacious couch, sipped our wine, and listened to Frank Sinatra in the background. We split a bottle of the Cagnina de Romagna, a rich sweet red with black cherry and cola flavors. It was unlike any wine I've ever had before, but I really enjoyed it. Our next stop was <a href="http://www.steel1stand23rd.com/home.html">Steel</a> where we met up with some more people. It was fun trying out two new places in one night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Before everyone headed out on Sunday, we went to brunch at <a href="http://www.chezlulu.us/">Chez Lulu</a>. We tried <a href="http://eatovereasy.com/">Over Easy</a> and <a href="http://www.anotherbrokenegg.com/">Another Broken Egg</a> first, but they were all too crowded. We didn't have very much luck with restaurants this weekend, but it worked out- Chez Lulu is adorable, and we were able to get in our French restaurant after all. I ordered one of the brunch specials, Eggs Florentine- baked eggs with spinach and mushrooms served over French bread with roasted garlic cheddar grits and applesauce on the side. It was just what I wanted.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've got a busy day ahead and and lots to get accomplished before the NEEDTOBREATHE concert tonight. Hope you have a great week!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-78114109223383150292012-02-18T13:15:00.002-06:002012-02-21T17:52:52.786-06:00Rock Climbing, a Clean Room, and Homemade Chex MixHey everyone! Here are some highlights from the past couple of days....<br />
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Thursday:<br />
<ul><li>I went rock climbing with Catheryne at <a href="http://firstaverocks.com/">First Avenue Rocks</a>. I've been wanting to try this place out for a long time and am always up for doing something new and different, so I was thrilled when she asked me to go with her. It was a lot of fun! It was pretty challenging and works all kinds of muscles I'm not used to working. My upper body is so sore, especially my back and shoulders! I would definitely want to go back.</li>
</ul><ul><li>I ate leftover baked chicken parmesan and vegetables for two meals.</li>
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Friday:<br />
<ul><li>I went to an early morning spin class and then stayed for one of my beloved yoga classes (it was wonderful as always) at the Mountain Brook YMCA. I always look forward to spin class days. It's such a good workout!</li>
</ul><ul><li>I discovered a new Chobani flavor that I don't like. I made my usual Greek yogurt bowl with the Passionfruit flavor, and it just wasn't good. I still have one more in my refrigerator that I need to eat, but I will not be buying this again!</li>
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<ul><li>I met my friend Jody for lunch at <a href="http://www.makarioskabob.com/">Makarios</a>, a Mediterranean restaurant close to UAB's campus. I ordered the Chicken Ghallaba- sautéed chicken, vegetables, and rice rolled in a pita. It was a cool place. Jody and I have decided to be adventurous and try out many more lunch spots downtown.</li>
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</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saturday</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>I went on a 6 mile run with Laura this morning. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I was so glad to have someone accompany me!</li>
</ul><ul><li>I had a post-run smoothie from Smoothie King! This is the Muscle Punch Smoothie- strawberries, bananas, soy protein, non fat milk, vanilla, wheat germ, and nutritional yeast. I made it "skinny" by asking for it without the turbinado and honey. It was delish.</li>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you have a great weekend!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-80219958703575390352012-02-16T20:33:00.001-06:002012-02-16T20:49:25.227-06:00Workout Fails + a Delicious Veggie BurgerSo yesterday, I had the same breakfast as the day before. Chobani Blood Orange Greek yogurt with all the usuals.<br />
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Lunch was scrambled eggs mixed with leftover ratatouille vegetables. Eggs= easy, cheap protein source. Therefore, I eat them all the time.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">After lunch, I proceeded to eat 5 huge chocolate covered strawberries that my mom made me for Valentine's Day. At first I was all "Wow Kristen, way to practice good portion control." And then I thought about it and came to the conclusion that it was mostly just fruit (healthy antioxidants!) and less chocolate than I would've eaten in a normal day anyway. No biggie. I was still really snacky all afternoon and ate lots of Oatmeal Squares, almonds, and raisins in addition.</div><br />
Workout Fail #1:<br />
I ran 4 miles yesterday and hated every second of it. My legs were heavy and I felt like I was barely moving. I was surprised to see that I was only 30 seconds slower than my 4 mile run last Wednesday. Probably because I sped up for the last .5 miles after some super creep started yelling after me, "Baby, can I run witchu? Shoot, gurrrrllllllll." Needless to say, I got the heck away from him.<br />
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Workout Fail #2:<br />
My stats class was cancelled last night, so I went to the UAB Rec Center for an extra credit yoga class for my mental health/stress management class instead. Extra credit for yoga? Sweet. Sign me up every day. Wrong. This was the absolute worst yoga class I've ever been to in my life. When I walked in, I was so confused as to why the instructor was wearing Umbro shorts, why everyone in the class was grabbing two yoga mats, and why the instructor still hadn't turned out the lights. I don't really know how to describe it, but it was a weird class. It wasn't relaxing or even pleasant at all. It was all kinds of miserable, and yoga is not supposed to be like that. I've taken many kinds of yoga classes with different instructors and styles and loved them all, so I don't know why this one was so terrible. One good thing I learned: Imogen Heap is fantastic yoga music.<br />
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After class was over, I met my mom at the <a href="http://cheesecakefactory.com/">Cheesecake Factory</a> for dinner. My dad has been out of town a lot recently, so we've been rendezvousing quite frequently for meals. We both ordered the Skinnylicious Veggie Burger, which was amazingly delicious. I think the waiter thought we were extra healthy or something because he only brought us brown bread- fine by me! The veggie burger was made with brown rice, farro, black beans, beets, and onions. It was served on an amazing toasted bun and came with a green salad on the side. It kind of had the consistency of sloppy joe's and was even better with ketchup. I've also decided that The Cheesecake Factory reminds me of dining on a cruise ship. Anyone else with me?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">School=really stressful right now, and I have so much to do before Monday! I can't seem to focus though, and I'll find any excuse to procrastinate (washing my sheets, making homemade chex mix, reading blogs, watching last night's episode of Modern Family, rock climbing, etc)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am so excited for this weekend because Mary Alice is coming to stay with me and we are going to a wedding shower on Saturday for two of our friends from nutrition class in college! Can't wait to see everyone!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-87785527522558839522012-02-15T08:12:00.002-06:002012-02-15T08:23:30.400-06:00WIAW: Valentine's EditionHope everyone had a Happy Valentine's yesterday!<br />
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I started out my day with a bowl of Blood Orange Chobani (best flavor ever!), Oatmeal Squares, cinnamon, sliced banana, blueberries, and SunButter. Love my Greek yogurt so much it's been hard to branch out to other breakfasts!<br />
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Morning workout included a yoga class and a 30 minute run on the treadmill. I am so sore from the Body Pump class I took on Monday so yoga was definitely needed. I usually hate running on the treadmill but it was cold and rainy, so it was my only option.<br />
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I had the day off so I got my hair done and then met my mom for a lunch date at <a href="http://urbancookhouse.com/">Urban Cookhouse.</a> I ordered the Pepper Patch Salad (black beans, corn, red onion, tomatoes, and jalepeno vinaigrette) with lime marinated steak. Sometimes I really crave steak, and I love ordering it at places who get meat from local sources. This salad was so so good! Urban Cookhouse never lets me down.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I spent the rest of the day running errands and working on a paper until it was time for V-Day dinner at Will's house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had a French-inspired menu- I actually stole the idea from Catheryne when she cooked for us on Friday night. We had grilled chicken with Stone's Hollow Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Goat Cheese Spread (this is amazing stuff), ratatouille vegetables (zucchini, squash, eggplant, tomatoes, red pepper, and portabello mushrooms topped with mozzarella and parmesan), spring mix with toasted walnuts, parmesan, and homemade dijon vinaigrette. Oh, and a French baguette with more goat cheese spread.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I would post recipes, but as you may have come to realize through reading my blog, I rarely ever use recipes. I just eyeball things and throw random ingredients together, but I'm usually pretty pleased with how things turn out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We drank a really good wine with dinner. I have no idea what it was but it was only $10 at Whole Foods, so you can't beat that!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Gabriella's <a href="http://www.une-vie-saine.com/2011/06/raspberry-nutella-pie.html">Raspberry Nutella Pie</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So best part of the day: Will surprised me with tickets to the NEEDTOBREATHE concert, which was completely sold out!! They are coming to the <a href="http://events.alabamatheatre.com/events/">Alabama Theatre</a> on Monday night!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Overall, a delicious meal and great Valentine's Day!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-40390346189719468652012-02-13T08:18:00.000-06:002012-02-13T08:18:41.934-06:00Perfect Pre-Run FuelI've always had such a hard time deciding what to eat as a snack before a run. I hate being hungry when I run, but I also hate being too full. I've also made the mistake of eating too much fiber before a run. That's never a good idea.<br />
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Dates + peanut butter fits the bill of being perfect energy-boosting fuel that doesn't make me feel too heavy or upset my stomach. It sounds sort of weird, but it works for me. And it's delish!<br />
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Here's how my runs last week went down...<br />
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Tuesday: 3.02 miles in 27:45<br />
Wednesday: 4 miles in 36:13<br />
Thursday: 3.02 miles in 27:39<br />
Sunday: 5.03 miles in 46:38<br />
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I think my average pace ranges somewhere from 8:45-9:15.<br />
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I was supposed to do my long run on Saturday but was just not feeling it. I didn't feel too great, so I laid in bed all morning and went to a yoga class instead. It was a good call.<br />
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Food from the Weekend:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFoDAD5IhidxpLfYV_7xhvnF1c_84ohGCwopuScM1WVRo-9DXnj8lzBZBOEk7wNdTFOvf74SyaWIFFTNAP8EHYahEGqe5lLf5GyoCTExkJswFsXG8QqxGVsSej_TybQGoiXlwmJM1C3cxs/s1600/chickenandpasta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFoDAD5IhidxpLfYV_7xhvnF1c_84ohGCwopuScM1WVRo-9DXnj8lzBZBOEk7wNdTFOvf74SyaWIFFTNAP8EHYahEGqe5lLf5GyoCTExkJswFsXG8QqxGVsSej_TybQGoiXlwmJM1C3cxs/s1600/chickenandpasta.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dinner Friday night at my friend Catheryne's house. We had grilled chicken with sun dried tomato & basil goat cheese spread, whole wheat fusili with sun dried tomatoes and parmesan, and salad with gorgonzola and walnuts. Yum!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zefaAq9rNwRqNEt7HbDO-kDyTkiFwA5PIW-7kbPpKtItj8703-kwm23AxWup937WE9dIzqkmfqV5jbqTnKYlHhW3NpEdWIqDP86jTRLvsNl1OAXP_7es5kWJN5cfO-5VoQXvZ_b9_Af9/s1600/pb+toast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_zefaAq9rNwRqNEt7HbDO-kDyTkiFwA5PIW-7kbPpKtItj8703-kwm23AxWup937WE9dIzqkmfqV5jbqTnKYlHhW3NpEdWIqDP86jTRLvsNl1OAXP_7es5kWJN5cfO-5VoQXvZ_b9_Af9/s1600/pb+toast.jpg" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Toast with PB & Co White Chocolate Wonderful, sliced banana, raisins, cinnamon, and agave nectar. Amazing. It's like dessert but all real foods!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Monday: Body Pump + 30 minutes elliptical<br />
Tuesday: 3 miles + yoga<br />
Wednesday: 4 miles + yoga<br />
Thursday: 3 miles + weights<br />
Friday: Spin class (1 hour)<br />
Saturday: 6 miles<br />
Sunday: off<br />
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Hope you have a great week!A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-80042171490965444382012-02-09T08:02:00.001-06:002012-02-09T13:03:47.760-06:0011 Things<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><a href="http://lifeofabamagirl.blogspot.com/">Brittany</a> tagged me to post 11 random things about myself and then answer 11 questions. Sounds fun, right?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">1. I am seriously addicted to chapstick. I re-apply a million times a day, and I never go anywhere without it.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">2. I love making to do lists. I feel such satisfaction in crossing things off my list. If I did something that wasn't originally on my list, I'll go back, write it in, and then cross it off.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">3. I played basketball for 7 years of my life.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">4. I get the dictionary.com word of the day sent to my phone. It's such good way to expand your vocabulary! Nerd alert.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">6. When I was little, it was my dream to work for the FBI. I even had a spy kit!</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">7. I think I've read every single Babysitter's Club and Nancy Drew book there is.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">8. Clue is my favorite board game.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">10. I've had glasses since I was in kindergarten and worn contacts since 4th grade.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><b>1. Do you prefer summer or winter clothes? </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Summer. Bring on the sundresses and J.Crew shorts!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><b>2. What are your top 3 favorite books?</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">All the Emily Giffin books, Redeeming Love, The Hunger Games, The Help</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">The Descendants</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><b>4. If your house caught on fire what are the 3 things you would grab first? (Besides pets and people)</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Laptop, books, and clothes.</span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><b>5. What is your all time favorite thing to cook?</b> </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Roasted vegetables and homemade pizza. I'm such a gourmet chef...</span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">6. If you could travel to anywhere in the world where would you go? </span></b><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">That's too hard to choose just one! I'm dying to go to Australia, Switzerland, Brazil, Costa Rica, Argentina, Germany, Austria (Sound of Music tour, anyone?) Africa, and China.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Monday: The Bachelor, The Voice, How I Met Your Mother</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Tuesday: Glee, New Girl </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Wednesday: Modern Family, Revenge</span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><b>8. What is your favorite holiday and why?</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Christmas because it's Christmas...self-explanatory. Thanksgiving is a close second because I obviously love the food and getting to spend time with family.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Greek. I love my chicken kabobs, salad, pita bread, and hummus! Although, I really like fish tacos and guacamole too.</span><br />
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</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"><b>10. If you could go back to high school and/or college and do it all over again would you? </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">No. Been there, done that. I'm happy where I am right now!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">Give everyone a chance. Look for the best in people always. People just might surprise you!</span><br />
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</span></span>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-14476529085331591602012-02-08T09:12:00.002-06:002012-02-13T21:36:21.157-06:00RIght Now<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Things I'm loving right now:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://zoeskitchen.com/">Zoe's</a> Grilled Shrimp Salad: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Give me a massive salad filled with all kinds of delicious veggies, and I'm a very happy girl. This bowl contains charbroiled shrimp, zucchini, white beans, greens, feta, diced cucumber and tomato, and creamy Greek yogurt dressing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Attention B'ham Residents: This salad can only be found in the Vestavia location!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I went home for dinner on Tuesday night and had the best meal! We had oven baked parmesan chicken with mushrooms, roasted sweet potatoes and baby red potatoes, and steamed green beans, broccoli, squash, cauliflower, and onions. After dinner, we watched Glee and New Girl.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For dessert, we had vanilla frozen yogurt with blueberries, strawberries, and fat free whipped cream. It was heaven!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Such a good pre-run breakfast! I am not one of those people who can run on an empty stomach. Hungry Kristen=Not a Happy Runner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUX8aqkShHMoW8Rda85tM0TjXYUTINk-Z6tAPgIeo26wwILFB2R_3CiOO79FLOXnEkQNzWH9qUwyTx9BpGtW7_CJRxs-NYqp2EkO3P-4UWE9cyvAthfGUsh18104MbCcLSVg8QXu2Ezjh-/s1600/cinnamonraisintoast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUX8aqkShHMoW8Rda85tM0TjXYUTINk-Z6tAPgIeo26wwILFB2R_3CiOO79FLOXnEkQNzWH9qUwyTx9BpGtW7_CJRxs-NYqp2EkO3P-4UWE9cyvAthfGUsh18104MbCcLSVg8QXu2Ezjh-/s1600/cinnamonraisintoast.jpg" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whole Wheat Cinnamon Raisin Bread (yes, there is such a thing!), PB & Co White Chocolate Wonderful, sliced banana, cinnamon, and agave nectar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Turkey Sandwiches on Bagel Thins:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So simple, yet so good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nOln4XQ4WbavYSb5U-NYMq4qVzM7SjVrfN2PKEIAEi32iA1QeJU7jtoA6XKMZSUplFJW-EliJthXTVsQZH3YU4GbB4oLiUuVm95qnNAKYuA4aqymB8-57RwKAm_wcnuZKULo2Q6adZSH/s1600/turkeybagelthin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nOln4XQ4WbavYSb5U-NYMq4qVzM7SjVrfN2PKEIAEi32iA1QeJU7jtoA6XKMZSUplFJW-EliJthXTVsQZH3YU4GbB4oLiUuVm95qnNAKYuA4aqymB8-57RwKAm_wcnuZKULo2Q6adZSH/s1600/turkeybagelthin.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Boar's Head turkey, melted Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard on an Everything Smart Bagel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Voice:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Just started watching this show and am already hooked! Love everything about it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4YcCBUbF1gSb-IlWelM0biigmdIwBLpmGkjGRKuiiPv2ssr-673yCKPOL2wzyJhB1TJ_KhKU1Y5Tcnfuq60CePKBDzIneO_3MxVywQjFVEYAa6CugB_Ilz-zAP3M-UTYJxVc5skuB7MW/s1600/thevoice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4YcCBUbF1gSb-IlWelM0biigmdIwBLpmGkjGRKuiiPv2ssr-673yCKPOL2wzyJhB1TJ_KhKU1Y5Tcnfuq60CePKBDzIneO_3MxVywQjFVEYAa6CugB_Ilz-zAP3M-UTYJxVc5skuB7MW/s320/thevoice.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Move over American Idol. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Weekly Workouts:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Monday: Yoga (focused on hamstrings)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tuesday: 3 mile run + yoga (focused on core)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wednesday: 4 mile run</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thursday: 3 mile run + weights</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friday: Spin class (1 hour) + yoga</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saturday: 5 mile run</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sunday: Off</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">That's all. Have a good one!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-3742417938014471232012-02-06T07:39:00.004-06:002012-02-06T16:33:48.452-06:00Why Half Marathon Training WIll Be Better This Time<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Today is my first official day of half-marathon training! Except today is a strength day, so no actual running will be involved. I'm going to a yoga class later this morning.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Last year, I ran my first half-marathon. While I had a blast running it and my overall time was decent for a complete novice, I think there's always room for improvement.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Not that I really know what I'm doing this time either, but here are a few reasons that I think this time will be better than the last.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1.<b> I'm following an actual training plan and tracking my mileage. </b>Last time, I didn't follow any general guidelines, but I was smart and consistent. I gradually increased my mileage. I took rest days and cross trained. I listened to my body. I didn't over-do it. However, I do think a specific training plan will be beneficial. I'm using Hal Higdon's <a href="http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51312/Half-Marathon-Novice-2-Training-Program">Novice 2 Training Plan</a>. I'm actually combining it with the <a href="http://www.halhigdon.com/training/51132/Half-Marathon-Intermediate-Training-Program">Intermediate Training Plan</a> to make my own personalized plan, since I'm such a running expert and all. As far as tracking my mileage went, I used a very handy website called <a href="http://mapmyrun.com/">Map My Run</a> last time. It got the job done, but I'm not sure it was entirely accurate. I now have a fancy Garmin watch that tracks my mileage and my average pace.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. <b>I'm cross-training more effectively. </b>Most of my previous cross-training was just ellipticising for an hour or going on power walks around campus with friends, both of which are very enjoyable activities that I will probably still continue to do from time to time. But I've started adding activities like spinning, yoga, and weight lifting into my regular exercise routine. I can tell I've gotten stronger and built more muscle, which will definitely improve my running performance.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. <b>I'm eating healthier foods.</b> As much as I miss the convenience of walking downstairs and having dinner prepared for me each night at the sorority house (man, that was the life), I do not miss "Fried Fridays" and eating vegetables drenched in butter and seasoned with bacon fat. Although I still managed to eat pretty healthy, I didn't have my own kitchen and couldn't always control what I put into my body. Now I'm able to choose what foods I eat and how I prepare them. This means I get to eat power-fueling foods like kale and quinoa, instead of cheese-filled breadsticks and nightly cookie dough (no, we never raided the kitchen late at night).</div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Healthy Sorority Dining:</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgighuyb1b2xkkAEH6pRD6Z3vO1ZTiDuYF1IbsBFPFA2CxoF7dyEfkTWa9M3Dxs7emb26TM04cggWfLfDyomHVMmWthqN1c2uKMKiPauVzS2F70kTOt5aaXKIvNqt1zK7DW67pStRP7U5KY/s1600/lunch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #339933; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgighuyb1b2xkkAEH6pRD6Z3vO1ZTiDuYF1IbsBFPFA2CxoF7dyEfkTWa9M3Dxs7emb26TM04cggWfLfDyomHVMmWthqN1c2uKMKiPauVzS2F70kTOt5aaXKIvNqt1zK7DW67pStRP7U5KY/s320/lunch.jpg" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; cursor: move; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The sorority house salad bar was top notch.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Not so healthy:</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCoccSZlUwRCZbuQINm3Ol15FnMVFhndOohkWpeFrQWRdxSorN8JHwYpS-ePEZAMcM9zC-ArbL0CZLuiug5elIizsiYzrDDfV-pjwoO_seFxY0W04oS9H5ytCHSGr6SuX60s0dOJY_YlxB/s1600/chicken+parm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #339933; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCoccSZlUwRCZbuQINm3Ol15FnMVFhndOohkWpeFrQWRdxSorN8JHwYpS-ePEZAMcM9zC-ArbL0CZLuiug5elIizsiYzrDDfV-pjwoO_seFxY0W04oS9H5ytCHSGr6SuX60s0dOJY_YlxB/s320/chicken+parm.jpg" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; cursor: move; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Lots of carbs. None of them are whole grain.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ34tACRsXE5SLpv24HTOrqzGkicX-2RwEDLWYBypwEi3EzeCaxL-vtH1KaDp8rLrqjEdHAZhPoCEGiBGLyPZEeR0Cyfv21XPcE6iyZ1GWwk6gWrA_lYCaN298g1B48tX1zREcztD9tWjZ/s1600/IMG_3049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="color: #339933; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ34tACRsXE5SLpv24HTOrqzGkicX-2RwEDLWYBypwEi3EzeCaxL-vtH1KaDp8rLrqjEdHAZhPoCEGiBGLyPZEeR0Cyfv21XPcE6iyZ1GWwk6gWrA_lYCaN298g1B48tX1zREcztD9tWjZ/s320/IMG_3049.JPG" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; cursor: move; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">I also ate too many <a href="http://gigiscupcakesusa.com/">Gigi's</a> cupcakes in college.</div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">4. <b>I'm not going out 3-4 x per week anymore. </b>Last year, I was training for a half-marathon during my last semester of college. I was taking 18 hours of essentially "elective classes." I wasn't stressed out, and I had a lot of freedom in my schedule. In an attempt to make the most of my college career, I was frequenting <a href="http://kristenshealthybalance.blogspot.com/2011/04/typical-tuesday.html">jazz night</a> at the Alcove and Innisfree's <a href="http://kristenshealthybalance.blogspot.com/2011/03/casual-comfortable.html">trivia night</a> on a weekly basis. I don't regret it all (probably some of my <a href="http://kristenshealthybalance.blogspot.com/2011/04/night-in-new-orleans.html">favorite college memories</a>), but it didn't always make me feel my best for long runs. I used to sacrifice sleep for the fun but now my nightly schedule looks a little like this: get in my pj's at 8 pm, make some decaf herbal peppermint tea, drink tea in bed while reading, lights out at 9:30 pm. I'm such a grandma.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZcPibMI-WnMmynJMpM7kN63A50zjAm7iKGbJr2khI-0WFazeu1kBu_S3wRyi-ctTzgheX-qTU738pekEXenqS25_B8wN60d-2SysmVFNaT6HLI3tNL0tgD-r5c0rln1FC2bEaAns7hKPV/s1600/IMG_2766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="color: #339933; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZcPibMI-WnMmynJMpM7kN63A50zjAm7iKGbJr2khI-0WFazeu1kBu_S3wRyi-ctTzgheX-qTU738pekEXenqS25_B8wN60d-2SysmVFNaT6HLI3tNL0tgD-r5c0rln1FC2bEaAns7hKPV/s320/IMG_2766.JPG" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; cursor: move; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Trivia night helped me learn many useless facts.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #339933; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AgiGRY9gk_aTZ3qJtxuKCe-qVLeUaogpcU53F50ObNtPv0zR9LA3RztRUrkGGnl7nQNSBgN16McxGQgEHB2TS2-HHMqiXPHKJG4Je_sdwuplmDsLilE1Nzbwz8oXerG1L3YKR_gpCUBE/s1600/IMG_3237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="color: #339933; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><img border="0" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-AgiGRY9gk_aTZ3qJtxuKCe-qVLeUaogpcU53F50ObNtPv0zR9LA3RztRUrkGGnl7nQNSBgN16McxGQgEHB2TS2-HHMqiXPHKJG4Je_sdwuplmDsLilE1Nzbwz8oXerG1L3YKR_gpCUBE/s320/IMG_3237.JPG" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; cursor: move; position: relative;" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">I am now a smarter person because of it.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">5.<b> I have cool new running gear.</b> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"> Last year, I hadn't even heard of <a href="http://lululemon.com/">Lululemon</a> until I went to NYC for Spring Break and <a href="http://annsdiabetes.blogspot.com/">Ann</a> showed me <a href="http://kristenshealthybalance.blogspot.com/2011/03/change-of-plans.html">the light</a>. At the time, I only had about two good running tops to my name. Back then, I had to travel to places like Nashville and Atlanta to stock up on Lululemon goods, but now Birmingham has its very own store. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">I'm not sure if my addiction to Lululemon is a good thing or a bad thing. It's good in the fact that I don't have to do laundry as much, but it's not so good for my bank account. True story: I'd rather buy a new running top than a nice dress these days. Real clothes- who needs 'em? I live in my yoga pants. Ask anyone. I also got some high tech socks that absorb sweat and some new kicks! They're the Brooks Pure Cadence- it's a more lightweight, natural feeling shoe that still has some support.</span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">1. <b>The best training partner anyone could ever ask for. </b><a href="http://greenleafys.blogspot.com/">Mary Alice</a> and I used to be across the street sorority house neighbors. Now she lives in Atlanta, and I live in Birmingham. Some people like to be all silent, focused, and "in the zone" when they run but not us. We talked about everything- life, the past, the future, family, friends, boys, classes, teachers, food. Some of the best conversations I've ever had. We had fun with it and didn't take ourselves too seriously. Some days I had runs that sucked, and I wanted to give up. If I didn't have MA to talk me through it, I probably would have given up. Bottom line: running is more fun with other people and having a support system is everything. MA, if you're reading- we can totally still make this work. We can just train separately and then meet up for an amazing time in Nashville!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">2. <b>Long runs around UA's campus.</b> I lived in my sorority house my senior year of college, and it was so nice to walk outside and just start running. There was no need to drive anywhere. The University of Alabama has a beautiful campus- I miss running through downtown, stopping at the Rec and Lakeside Dining for water breaks, and finishing up on the Quad. I also felt this weird connection to anyone I saw running on a Saturday or Sunday morning. I was all "Everyone else in Tuscaloosa is probably still sleeping right now and recovering from a late night out and we're outside running 10 miles! We're awesome. We're in this together." It sounds lame, but it was inspirational and empowering.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;">I miss college now and got slightly emotional writing this post, but I'm excited to see what training brings around this time. Hope everyone has a great week!</div></div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-38093018700893971432012-02-05T19:40:00.005-06:002012-02-06T07:39:33.963-06:00Little Savannah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you all had a great weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On Friday night, Will and I went to dinner at <a href="http://www.littlesavannah.com/">Little Savannah</a>. It's an adorable little neighborhood restaurant. It's fine dining, yet still casual and didn't feel stuffy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We split the Cornmeal Crusted Fried Oysters to start. They were topped with a chipotle aioli, and I liked that they were not too heavily fried. Just the right amount of crisp!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I ordered the Destin Triggerfish for my main meal. It came with quinoa salad, arugula, sugar snaps, red onions, orange, lime, and citrus emulsion. It was healthy and satisfying!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For dessert, we split the Bacon Brownie with Goat Cheese Ice Cream. It sounds weird and we were skeptical at first too, but our waitress assured us it was delicious (and it was!) The bacon was subtle and it was a good balance of salty and sweet. Obviously, the ice cream was my favorite part. Try goat cheese ice cream when you get a chance!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After dinner, we met up with some friends at a karaoke bar. I most definitely did not sing karaoke, but it was a good time.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On Saturday, I slept in, worked on a paper, and went for a 5.75 mile run. Later, I met up with my two favorite Lauras (they're both teachers and runners) for dinner and a movie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We ate dinner at <a href="http://urbancookhouse.com/">Urban Cookhouse</a>, where I branched out and tried something new. I ordered the Shrimp Kabobs, which came with rice pilaf and roasted veggies that I subbed for the side salad. Their roasted veggies are amazingly delicious. I was also a big fan of all the squash and zucchini on the kabobs. I loved the whole meal!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also got one of their cookie brownies bars to take into the movie. Omg. It was soft and doughy and perfect. We saw The Descendants, which was a very well made movie but also sort of depressing. I did think it was deserving of all of its Academy Awards though! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love the song that plays at the end of the movie trailer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://3.gvt0.com/vi/Ul7XLD_AZu8/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ul7XLD_AZu8&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ul7XLD_AZu8&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think this song is the main reason I wanted to see the movie. Movie marketers are so good.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After church this morning, Will made me brunch! We had scrambled eggs with avocado, yogurt with granola, and whole wheat toast with strawberry jelly. It all tasted great, and thought he did a beautiful job with the food presentation- he said it's because he knew I would take a picture of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBEXf2Dp3c2m5UbU4fm2p3UT6DIOUcq0fMHVE5nJEvAWgBfWMEy8hoaT-hBGtA2EAhs7eAIrOp0YnjkPKWtqQHsJQBs3KxcaenheTJF0ohSPkQoriZUklqTEr27ZViVC3nMxfa-8BxftZ/s1600/willsbrunch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBEXf2Dp3c2m5UbU4fm2p3UT6DIOUcq0fMHVE5nJEvAWgBfWMEy8hoaT-hBGtA2EAhs7eAIrOp0YnjkPKWtqQHsJQBs3KxcaenheTJF0ohSPkQoriZUklqTEr27ZViVC3nMxfa-8BxftZ/s1600/willsbrunch.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I went to work this afternoon, and I got home right after the Super Bowl had started. I have the TV turned on, but let's be honest- I only watch it for the commercials. I snacked on some almonds and raisins during work and made dinner when I got home. I heated up some leftover quinoa and added some frozen vegetables, cannellini beans, and BBQ sauce. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJR2m_60lP5kMfXU9cTZCl98dHVrqSpUTrS5JfOc7RxkxjbpMDyIvoVHA4f6KRaafVCQX8Fdc0haPQV4YG72SYU7fuw1o8iy1_NMxlN9SrO12Z_OY3jAX2i5O_snkxRNqstKnyv-f0Q1g/s1600/beanbowl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWJR2m_60lP5kMfXU9cTZCl98dHVrqSpUTrS5JfOc7RxkxjbpMDyIvoVHA4f6KRaafVCQX8Fdc0haPQV4YG72SYU7fuw1o8iy1_NMxlN9SrO12Z_OY3jAX2i5O_snkxRNqstKnyv-f0Q1g/s1600/beanbowl.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Probably the most unconventional Super Bowl dinner ever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm also eating my first ever bowl of cottage cheese + Sunbutter right now. I know many bloggers swear by this bedtime snack, but I've always been a bit iffy about the idea of eating curdled cheese. However, anything is good with Sunbutter, and cottage cheese has started to grow on me. I'm still not 100% sold, but I can work with it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I still have so much homework to do before tomorrow. Got to get to it!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-47763506668944349102012-02-02T21:09:00.002-06:002012-02-03T08:09:34.617-06:00The Law of VolumetricsSo, I've been posting a lot more frequently lately, and I really like it! I didn't realize how much I missed the blog world...<br />
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Since I'm sure you're all dying to know...<br />
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I started off my day with an early morning spin class. It was sweaty and awesome and totally kicked my butt. I started sweating within the first 3 minutes, so you can only imagine how I looked after the class was over!<br />
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Breakfast was waiting on me when I got home....overnight oats! So shocking.<br />
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Oh, and I also bought some new coffee- Folger's Gourmet Vanilla Biscotti. It's delicious! I hate using creamer in coffee (and artificial sweeteners, but that's another story), but I love the vanilla taste, so flavored coffee works out great.<br />
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Lunch was scrambled eggs on a whole-wheat sandwich thin spread with 1/3 reduced fat cream cheese. I had some baby carrots + cherry tomatoes on the side that were later dipped in salsa.<br />
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During the afternoon, I wrote a couple of papers, saw some clients, and ate a Kashi Dark Chocolate Cherry bar and strawberries. I was semi-productive, yet sort of ADD at the same time, so I still have some homework to finish tonight.<br />
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I ordered some food models for client educations, and I felt like a little kid on Christmas morning when they were finally delivered! You know you're a dietitian when you get excited about plastic broccoli and carrots.<br />
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Since spin class was so tough today, I decided it would be to my benefit to go to yoga and get all stretched out. Yoga is oh so therapeutic.<br />
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After yoga, I came home and made dinner. I had a Wild Alaskan Salmon Burger, quinoa, and stir-fried veggies with an orange and slivered almonds. I topped it off with Bragg's Liquid Aminos for some Asian flair.<br />
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</div>This looks like a lot of food. While it's a lot of food, that doesn't necessarily mean it contains an excessive amount of calories. Let me teach you a little something about the Law of Volumetrics...<br />
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Here's the breakdown of my meal:<br />
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Salmon burger=130 calories<br />
Quinoa=180 calories<br />
Stir-fried veggies=50 calories<br />
Orange=60 calories<br />
2 Tbsp. almonds=70 calories<br />
Grand Total=<b>490 calories</b><br />
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Just a little comparison....<br />
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<b>There are 600 calories in an order of medium curly fries from Arby's alone!!!</b><br />
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I don't usually count calories, but I did tonight just to prove a point. When you fill up your plate with nutrient-dense foods, you can eat more. Fruits and veggies add a lot of bulk, without adding a lot of calories. They're also high in fiber, which helps keep me full and satisfied. Personally, I would rather be able to eat more and actually feel full than eat a smaller portion of something "not so great for me" and be hungry 2 hours later.<br />
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Just a little food for thought!A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7450568761741079024.post-22462654335676399762012-02-01T21:13:00.001-06:002012-02-08T09:27:59.456-06:00Big Blue BagelYesterday Will and I went to <a href="http://www.bigbluebagelanddeli.com/">Big Blue Bagel</a> for lunch. It was a good, casual lunch spot!<br />
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I created my own bagel sandwich- I chose a sun dried tomato bagel and added cajun turkey and provolone. The sandwich also came with lettuce, tomato, and spicy mustard. I was super impressed with the fruit I chose as my side item! It was really fresh and a pretty decent portion size. I loved all the grapes and strawberries, and there was even a halved banana in the mix!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So remember how I got to <a href="http://kristenshealthybalance.blogspot.com/2011/09/fnce-2011.html">sample new flavors of Chobani</a> when I was at the ADA conference in San Diego last year? They're officially in stores (or at least my local Publix)! I had my favorite flavor, Blood Orange, with some slivered almonds and granola for a snack yesterday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This morning I had Greek yogurt bowl with Chobani Apple Cinnamon, Oatmeal Squares, banana, strawberries, blueberries, and Sunbutter. Nut butter is essential to Greek yogurt creations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lunch was the rest of my Whole Foods Vegan Three-Bean Chili with whole grain toast spread with fig butter (and a little Sunbutter added after the picture was taken) and leftover broccoli + cauliflower on the side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Before class, I had half of this Publix Greenwise Organic Spinach and Feta Pizza with an apple for dinner. It is soooo good!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I ate dinner a long time ago and needed some extra fuel for spin class in the a.m., so I just made myself a small bowl of Stonyfield 0% Vanilla with some berries and Love Grown Foods granola. I was going to stay up to watch Revenge, but it's another repeat this week, so I guess I'm headed to bed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Weekly Workouts:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Monday: <a href="http://grandjetefitness.com/Grand_Jete_barre_fitness_and_boutique_-_Birmingham/Home.html">Grand Jeté</a> barre class. This is so tough!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Tuesday: Spin class</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wendesday: Vinyasa flow yoga</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thursday: Spin class + an evening yoga class if I have time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Friday: Spin class + yoga</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saturday: 5-6 mile run</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sunday: Off</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'll leave you with this quote:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma- which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your own heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">-Steve Jobs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a great night!</div>A Healthy Balancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12899613619655877927noreply@blogger.com1