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Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-1211989182042532532012-08-18T21:40:00.001-07:002012-08-18T21:40:26.571-07:00Four Miles in Four Hours<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p align='center'>The day started off optimistic, I packed up an <a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/2011/04/13/my-iced-coffee-recipe/'>iced coffee</a> and went to pick up <a target='_blank' href='http://skinnyrunner.com/'>Skinny Runner</a> for a drive down to San Diego. Later that iced coffee would wreck my stomach and that was the high point of my day…<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6781-600x800.jpg'><img height='359' width='270' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6781-600x800_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6781 (600x800)' border='0' title='IMG_6781 (600x800)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Long story short – we spent 4 hours in the car because of two major accidents. The traffic was bumper to bumper and we were only 1 exit from where we started after an hour?!<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6786-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6786-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6786 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6786 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Then, we saw a motorcycle guy serve to avoid getting hit, crash and fall right on the side of us! It was very scary, but he was able to stand right up and no one else got hurt.</p><br /><p align='center'><a target='_blank' href='http://www.skinnyrunner.com'>SR</a> tried to use my smart phone to find an alternate route, but we finally decided to give up and go home. We had to call it a loss on the race, but we’ll each run on our own tomorrow to at least get in the miles. She’s running the NY Mary too!!!<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6789-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6789-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6789 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6789 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>After hours in the hot car with no sustenance we needed lunch.</p><br /><p align='center'>But, we’re on the Kim Kardash diet = eat Yogurtland everyday so we made the necessary stop.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6799-600x800.jpg'><img height='359' width='270' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6799-600x800_thumb.jpg' alt='yogurtland' border='0' title='yogurtland' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I kept it nutty and fruity.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6791-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6791-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='hello kitty yogurtland' border='0' title='hello kitty yogurtland' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p><a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6792-600x800.jpg'><img height='359' width='270' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6792-600x800_thumb.jpg' alt='hello kitty yogurtland spoon' border='0' title='hello kitty yogurtland spoon' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>SR refused to smile. I think she was sick of 4 hours of me insisting we play Truth or Dare in the car. We know more about each other than either one of us would care to admit.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6794-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6794-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='skinny runner not amused' border='0' title='skinny runner not amused with your bs' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>How can you not smile when you have fro-yo?!<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6795-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6795-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='why you so happy when your hair is so crappy' border='0' title='why you so happy when your hair is so crappy' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I made the necessary stops on the way home – pickles and watermelon.Stay tuned for a special <font size='4'>Water Pickle Salad Recipe</font> coming tomorrow!!!<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6801-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6801-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='pickles and watermelon not together' border='0' title='pickles and watermelon not together' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'><a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/about/ben/'>Ben</a> and I spent the evening cleaning and painting the base boards in the living room.</p><br /><p align='center'>No, we didn’t paint them with Mexican yogurt – we just used that as the paint can.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6803-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6803-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6803 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6803 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>See you later!</p><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />via Run Eat Repeat http://runeatrepeat.com/2012/08/18/four-miles-in-four-hours/</div>Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-55641808862941239862012-08-18T11:10:00.001-07:002012-08-18T11:10:21.290-07:00If Kim Does It…<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p align='center'>Breaking News: <a target='_blank' href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2189615/Kim-Kardashian-makes-trip-frozen-yoghurt-days-Hawaii.html?ito=feeds-newsxml'>Kim Kardashian went to Yogurtland 3 times in 3 days</a>. See?! If this is what it takes to maintain a booty the boys love, then I’m all in too. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/kim-at-yland.jpg'><img height='359' width='266' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/kim-at-yland_thumb.jpg' alt='kim at yland' border='0' title='kim at yland' style='background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px'/> </a>(<a target='_blank' href='http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2189615/Kim-Kardashian-makes-trip-frozen-yoghurt-days-Hawaii.html?ito=feeds-newsxml'>source</a>)</p><br /><p align='center'>Yesterday afternoon I grabbed Panera for lunch. I tried their new-to-me chopped cobb with avocado (hold the bacon). It was good, but I wanted more egg and less blue cheese. They did hook up the avocado though!!! <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6761-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6761-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6761 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6761 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>My little brother joined me for lunch because my mom had an errand to do and needed a <strike>sitter</strike> sister for him. I ordered him the kid’s turkey sandwich and it was gross. It came with a slab of that weird “American” cheese on gummy white bread.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6762-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6762-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6762 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6762 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I also tried a bite of his cookie – it seemed like it wasn’t cooked all the way? Are their cookies always that soft??<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6763-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6763-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6763 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6763 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>At least they gave us extra bread! They must have known I carb load like it’s my job…<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6759-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6759-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6759 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6759 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Then, I worked the afternoon away until <a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/about/ben/'>Ben</a> came home and we walked to dinner. We tried a new Mexican place and I got a fish salad. It came with a “homemade” spinach tortilla that was pretty amazing too.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image21.png'><img height='403' width='404' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image_thumb21.png' alt='image' border='0' title='image' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>On the walk home we passed right by Yogurtland, and at the time didn’t realize Kim says it’s okay to go there every day. Sadly, I passed it up because I just went there yesterday <img src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wlEmoticon-sadsmile1.png' alt='Sad smile' class='wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-sadsmile' style='border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none'/> </p><br /><p align='center'>I enjoyed some Cinnamon Chex for dessert later in the evening…<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6769.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6769_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6769' border='0' title='IMG_6769' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>This morning I woke up and checked the Marathon Training schedule I had been eyeing for a while. I have been researching <a target='_blank' href='http://halhigdon.com/training/51135/Marathon-Training-Guide/'>Hal Higdon’s plans</a> this week and think I might switch from the Running Planet plan to his. The Running Planet plan seems a little high in junk miles for my body (example – two 6 mile runs at 10 min pace a week). <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6771-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6771-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6771 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6771 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Situation:</p><br /><p align='center'>I am running a half marathon tomorrow.</p><br /><p align='center'>I’m training for a full marathon in Nov.</p><br /><p align='center'>Thoughts:</p><br /><p align='center'>Since the half tomorrow is not a goal race and I have not been training to run a strong half, it is not the priority. I should still do the plan’s run because Nov is more important.</p><br /><p align='center'>Luckily, Higdon’s plan called for a 1 hour 30 minute run with a MGP finish. I decided to run the 1:30 and pace myself tomorrow at a strong marathon goal pace on tired legs.</p><br /><p align='center'>I ran 10 miles in just under 1hr 30 minutes and am going to take it easy the rest of the day.</p><br /><p align='center'>Truthfully, I am a little nervous because when I did <a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/2012/06/02/fontfizzle/'>the Fontana Half</a> in June and the SD RnR half the next day I was very sore and mentally burnt out for weeks. <- I don’t think I’ve run a race since then because I was so ‘done’ with running!</p><br /><p align='center'>But, I have my compression socks pulled up and I’m going to do my best. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6776-600x800.jpg'><img height='359' width='270' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6776-600x800_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6776 (600x800)' border='0' title='IMG_6776 (600x800)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Smoothie in a bowl pineapple cottage cheese container, served with a side of eggs.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6773-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6773-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6773 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6773 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I’m off to get my bib! See ya later <img src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wlEmoticon-smile10.png' alt='Smile' class='wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile' style='border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none'/> </p><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />via Run Eat Repeat http://runeatrepeat.com/2012/08/18/if-kim-does-it/</div>Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-17807062383445172472012-08-17T11:25:00.001-07:002012-08-17T11:25:19.769-07:00Five Fun Friday Fings<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p align='center'>Happy Friday! For some reason <a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/about/ben/'>Ben</a> and I both woke up around 4:45am and couldn’t go back to sleep. Instead of fighting it he got ready for work and I got ready for run.</p><br /><p align='center'><font size='3'>Run</font> – I did 6 miles and felt GREAT the whole time. No music either – just my big ol’ head movies.</p><br /><p align='center'>When Ben sat down to breakfast he noticed a lady bug hanging out on our kitchen table! They’re good luck. But, this one came here to die, so I’m not sure if that’s still lucky?<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6837-800x533.jpg'><img height='359' width='537' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6837-800x533_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6837 (800x533)' border='0' title='IMG_6837 (800x533)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Ben made himself an egg sandwich and served it up on my <strong><font color='#FF0000'>Christmas <font color='#008000'>ornament</font> plate</font> </strong>. I always think that is so weird?! He uses my Christmas and Easter plates all the time. He just sees a vehicle to serve his food, but I see holidays and it makes me confused.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6836-800x533.jpg'><img height='359' width='537' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6836-800x533_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6836 (800x533)' border='0' title='IMG_6836 (800x533)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>On to <font size='4'>Five Fun Friday Things…</font> </p><br /><p align='center'>1. I have a huge crush on this guy lately. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ben-and-bailey1.jpg'><img height='420' width='316' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ben-and-bailey1_thumb.jpg' alt='ben and bailey1' border='0' title='ben and bailey1' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I’m not sure if it’s that dimple or his ability to put on a proper lady bug burial before work, but I’m a fan…<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_5409-800x533.jpg'><img height='359' width='537' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_5409-800x533_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_5409 (800x533)' border='0' title='IMG_5409 (800x533)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a>Photo bomb Cathy!</p><br /><p align='center'>2. This guy did a full <a target='_blank' href='http://youtu.be/zGkHRa64sDY'>review of Five Guys Burgers and Fries in his car</a>. It’s a little lengthy, so here’s the remix. <iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' width='560' frameborder='0' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/b_HpyiNb0Kc?rel=0' height='315'> </iframe> </p><br /><p align='center'>3. <a target='_blank' href='http://skinnyrunner.com/'>Skinny Runner</a> and I are doing a last minute half marathon on Sunday! So, I’m swapping out my long run tomorrow to rest my legs (read: be lazy, watch trash TV, eat carbs).</p><br /><p align='center'>She suggested we dress up for the race, so I’ll be spending hours slaving over my “annoying blogger who takes too many self portraits” costume.</p><br /><p align='center'>Wait. I’m done. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_8320-600x800.jpg'><img height='359' width='270' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_8320-600x800_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_8320 (600x800)' border='0' title='IMG_8320 (600x800)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>4. I’ve been obsessed with squeezing lemon in my water this week and now I dance around with the lemon and channel this puppy when I partake…</p><br /><p align='center'>This is the CUTEST puppy video ever – Puppy vs. Lemon</p><br /><p align='center'><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' width='560' frameborder='0' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/TGlURmUBJdY?rel=0' height='315'> </iframe> </p><br /><p align='center'>5. I’m having lunch with my little brother today! We’re going to Panera because I’ve totally been craving it <img src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wlEmoticon-smile9.png' alt='Smile' class='wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile' style='border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none'/> </p><br /><p align='center'><strong><font color='#0000FF'>What’s your weekend look like?</font> </strong> </p><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />via Run Eat Repeat http://runeatrepeat.com/2012/08/17/five-fun-friday-fings-3/</div>Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-39264527043464070412012-08-17T05:25:00.001-07:002012-08-17T05:25:24.999-07:00Postponed the FroYo<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p align='center'>Reader Rochelle from <em>Australia</em> reached out to me ages ago that she’d be in town this week and wanted to meet up. We’ve been emailing back and forth for so long I was happy to finally meet her today!</p><br /><p align='center'>We met at Pinkberry for fro-yo, but since it was lunch time and I hadn’t eaten I grabbed a WF salad from next door. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6743-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6743-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6743 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6743 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>It was so cool to chat with a reader from the other side of the world! It was like we were old friends, except I don’t speak Aussie. She taught me that they call tank tops – singlets and you’re only supposed to spread a little Vegemite on your toast.</p><br /><p align='center'>Now I know everything I need to know for a trip Down Under! Well, not everything, but what I lack in knowledge I make up for in enthusiasm!</p><br /><p align='center'>Thanks Rochelle (and her doll of a little girl). <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6747-600x800.jpg'><img height='359' width='270' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6747-600x800_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6747 (600x800)' border='0' title='IMG_6747 (600x800)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>She even brought me a present = sunflower seed butter and MY FAVORITE PROTEIN POWDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6746-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6746-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6746 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6746 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I got a special delivery in the mail today too! Vanilla Chocolate Chunk Chobani, I give a quick review in the <a target='_blank' href='http://www.youtube.com/user/monicred?feature=mhee'>Ask a Monican</a> below.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6750-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6750-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6750 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6750 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Dinner was a salad and a frozen meal. <a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/about/ben/'>Ben</a> and I shared this straight out of the Tupperware he used to make it. <img src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wlEmoticon-smile8.png' alt='Smile' class='wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile' style='border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none'/> <- the smiley face is because he made the salad.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6756-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6756-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6756 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6756 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I made sure to leave room for dessert. After spending an hour in Pinkberry I had fro-yo on my mind into the afternoon. I usually “save” fro-yo for a weekend treat and tried not to get too crazy with it. $2.45 = moderation in my world. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image20.png'><img height='402' width='403' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image_thumb20.png' alt='image' border='0' title='image' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Ask a Monican #42 – Chobani Vanilla Chocolate Chunk review and how/should I train in the Canadian winter?!</p><br /><p align='center'>Coming asap – there was an error processing it.</p><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />via Run Eat Repeat http://runeatrepeat.com/2012/08/17/postponed-the-froyo/</div>Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-29880509735230376692012-08-16T21:52:00.001-07:002012-08-16T21:52:19.671-07:00(Pic) This Is Very Suspicious Behavior<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><a href='http://www.yumyucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pieing.jpg'><img height='418' width='474' alt='pieing (Pic) This Is Very Suspicious Behavior' src='http://www.yumyucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/pieing.jpg' title='pieing' class='aligncenter size-full wp-image-18508'/> </a> </p><br /><p>The post <a href='http://www.yumyucky.com/2012/08/pic-this-is-very-suspicious-behavior.html'>(Pic) This Is Very Suspicious Behavior</a> appeared first on <a href='http://www.yumyucky.com'>Yum Yucky</a>.</p><br /><p><a href='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1eG67fyrXs54foenzkupQgMy8L4/0/da'><img ismap='true' border='0' src='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1eG67fyrXs54foenzkupQgMy8L4/0/di'/> </a><br/><br /><a href='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1eG67fyrXs54foenzkupQgMy8L4/1/da'><img ismap='true' border='0' src='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/1eG67fyrXs54foenzkupQgMy8L4/1/di'/> </a> </p><br /><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/yumyucky/BdzS/~4/Y8o2inwolZI'/><br/><br /><br/><br />via Yum Yucky http://www.yumyucky.com/2012/08/pic-this-is-very-suspicious-behavior.html</div>Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-28473080194234949922012-08-16T18:34:00.001-07:002012-08-16T18:34:04.524-07:00What Your Coffee Says About Your Personality?<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>I read an article a while ago explaining different <a href='http://www.howaboutwe.com/date-report/what-your-coffee-order-says-about-you-to-a-date/'>coffee beverages and what those beverages say about your date</a>.</p><br /><p>I thought it would be interesting to interview a few people, and see what those real people thought of various coffee drinkers and the personalities usually attached to them.</p><br /><p><em>What does your coffee say about your Personality?</em> </p><br /><p><strong>The results are in!</strong> </p><br /><h2>Personalities of Coffee Drinkers</h2><br /><div class='group'><img class='alignleft size-full wp-image-3933' height='179' width='200' title='black-coffee' alt='black-coffee' src='http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/black-coffee.jpg'/><strong>Black Coffee</strong><br /><p>A leader, not a follower. Knows what they like, and sticks to it. Likes control, and avoids conflict or change. Hard working, more minimalist, not materialistic, can be quieter, honest, and direct.</p><br /></div><br /><div class='group'><img class='alignleft size-full wp-image-3934' height='175' width='200' title='espresso' alt='espresso' src='http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/espresso.jpg'/><strong>Espresso</strong><br /><p>Similar to black coffee drinkers, but even more ambitious. Does not tolerate insufficiencies or failures. Always on the go. This type of person is usually punctual, in control, and sticks to a strict schedule. This makes them reliable and loyal. They know themselves well.</p><br /></div><br /><div class='group'><img class='alignleft size-full wp-image-3935' height='140' width='200' title='cappuccino' alt='cappuccino' src='http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/cappuccino.jpg'/><strong>Cappuccino</strong><br /><p>Details are important to the cappuccino drinker. They like things precise and are meticulous in their work. May be artistic and creative, they do not follow trends, and are intriguing. Even though they are detail-oriented, they may not share details of their own life. Introverted, imaginative, and skilled.</p><br /></div><br /><div class='group'><img class='alignleft size-full wp-image-3936' height='165' width='200' title='latte' alt='latte' src='http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/latte.jpeg'/><strong>Latte</strong><br /><p>More of a trend follower. Afraid to experiment. Often more youthful, comforting, pleasant, and friendly. Can be confrontational, but still want to please others. Appearance and aesthetics are important to latte drinkers.</p><br /></div><br /><div class='group'><img class='alignleft size-full wp-image-3937' height='235' width='199' title='frappuccino' alt='frappuccino' src='http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/frappuccino.jpeg'/><a target='_blank' href='http://www.diet-blog.com/09/iced_coffee_more_calorific_than_your_meal.php'><strong>Frozen Blended Coffee/Frappuccino</strong> </a><br /><p>May be a follower of trends, enjoys desserts and sweets, lives life with less controlling attitude, spur-of-the-moment attitude, more materialistic, indulges, and takes chances.</p><br /></div><br /><div class='group'><img class='alignleft size-full wp-image-3933' height='179' width='200' title='black-coffee' alt='black-coffee' src='http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/black-coffee.jpg'/><strong>Decaf Coffee</strong><br /><p>Can be light-hearted, less stressed, but others may be uptight. Simple, mild, avoids controversy and argument, afraid to take risk, avoids challenges. Wants the best for their life.</p><br /></div><br /><div class='group'><img class='alignleft size-full wp-image-3938' height='173' width='200' title='tea' alt='tea' src='http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/tea.jpg'/><strong>Tea and <a target='_blank' href='http://www.diet-blog.com/11/cows_milk_alternatives_nutrition_guide.php'>Soy Milk</a> Coffees</strong><br /><p>These are lumped together because they are traditional coffee alternatives, and these types of people tend to be concerned about the environment, their health, and may be a little egocentric or high maintenance. Many are vegetarian, vegan, or follow a specific diet. Interviewees also described them as chill, earthy, picky, and prudish.</p><br /></div><br /><h2>Which Coffee are You?</h2><br /><p>As for me, I drink a variety of different coffees.</p><br /><p>Most days it’s a black coffee. At Starbuck’s it’s a coffee with steamed milk. In the afternoon, it’s a double espresso (sometimes with a little soy milk). I’m also a fan of cappuccinos.</p><br /><p><strong>How about you, what’s your coffee beverage of choice and does it accurately depict your personality?</strong> </p><br /></div>Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-40766500903486125342012-08-16T07:38:00.001-07:002012-08-16T07:38:20.019-07:00This is it? 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Oh Lordy, insane! Work has gone crazy this week with interviews, training, employee relations conversations and just about everything else that can get sqeezed into the week before I get married. And then cake bakers, caterers, and other wedding vendors call to check in on things, ask a last minute question or verify plans. Holy headspin!</p><br /><p>Carlos’ family starts arriving on Monday so he and I are going to spend this weekend doing a loooooonnnngggg list of things for around the house.</p><br /><p>My 1st trial spray tan went well. I feel like it’s more of a I had another doctor appointment for my stomach and they said there was about a tablespoon of fluid, at most. I opted not get stuck with another needle again, because I hate needles and because my stomach is starting to bruise where the needles go in. I guess I’m getting sensitive in my old age? Leaving a little of the fluid isn’t a dangerous choice – most times, the fluid goes away on it’s own. I can’t tell it’s there, my stomach isn’t hard like it was when I first went in but….</p><br /><p style='text-align: center;'><strong>BUT…..</strong> </p><br /><p>The nurse told me I should take a few days off from working out. Eck. Let’s be honest, I want to work out every day between now and the wedding but I don’t need any more reason than someone telling me I shouldn’t, to not. The nurse said taking a few days off from working out will allow the pocket of fluid in my stomach to firm back up. She mentioned just like when I had my first surgery, movement takes away from the healing because every time I move, I pull and tug. My appointment was on Tuesday so I figure I’ll get back into the gym on Friday<span style='color: #999999;'><span style='color: #000000;'>.</span> (I didn’t work out Monday as well, so that would be Monday-Thursday which I think is good enough for a “few days.”)</span> </p><br /><p>I stopped Wednesday night at my sister, Heidi’s – she is helping me MAKE MY VEIL! I found one I absolutely loved while dress shopping but it was $200. No way was I going to spend that much on something I would only wear for a few hours, on my head. A few days later, I happened to be a Joann Fabrics and walked past the bridal fabrics and there was the exact same fabric w/ designs from the veil earlier!</p><br /><p><a href='http://www.priorfatgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-4.png'><img height='300' width='223' alt='' src='http://www.priorfatgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/photo-4-223x300.png' title='photo (4)' class='aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10317'/> </a> </p><br /><p>I had a coupon on me for 40% off a yard of fabric, so I bought a yard of it and it was only $12.99. Heidi helped me hem the bottom of it and cinch the top part together. Tonight, I’ll hand sew it to a jeweled hair comb and <em>voilà</em>! I might go into a veil making business after this, it is so easy and much less expensive!</p><br /><p>The only things I have left are:</p><br /><ul><br /><li>Final dress fitting (Friday)</li><br /><li>Print dinner seating cards (waiting until last minute because of last minute changes)</li><br /><li>Finish wedding favors (food related, waiting until last minute)</li><br /><li>Song sequence for ceremony (songs picked, just need to get them into a play list & queued up)</li><br /><li>Meet with photographer one last time (Saturday)</li><br /><li>Print directions from house to hotel, house to wedding, hotel to wedding</li><br /></ul><br /><p><a href='http://www.priorfatgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jen.png'><img height='300' width='225' alt='' src='http://www.priorfatgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jen-225x300.png' title='jen' class='aligncenter size-medium wp-image-10318'/> </a> </p><br /><p>I think that’s it — anything else last minute I might forget?</p><br /><p>Mentally, I’ve calmed down a lot. Much more calm compared to the end of July – oh man, I was just a mess!</p><br /><p>After the wedding is done, Carlos really wants to get both he and I back into the gym into personal training. As much as I am looking forward to the wedding, saying I DO, and having so much family time the week of the wedding, I also look forward to settling into our new life together. This is goign to be the best forever after EVER!</p><br /><p><a href='http://www.priorfatgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Jen-white-1.jpg'><img height='106' width='300' alt='' src='http://www.priorfatgirl.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Jen-white-1-300x106.jpg' title='Jen-white (1)' class='aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7612'/> </a> </p><br /><p>©2012 <a href='http://www.priorfatgirl.com'>Prior Fat Girl</a>. All Rights Reserved.</p><br />.<br/><br /><br/><br />via Prior Fat Girl http://www.priorfatgirl.com/2012/08/this-is-it-a-final-countdown.html</div>Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-17016731567417774372012-08-15T09:55:00.001-07:002012-08-15T09:55:24.214-07:00Diet Bet Results–I didn’t Win or Lose<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p align='center'>I joined <a target='_blank' href='http://sarahfit.com'>Sarah Fit</a><a target='_blank' href='http://oual.wordpress.com/'>’s</a> Diet Bet 4 weeks ago. Everyone who wanted to “play” put in $15 and was challenged to lose 4% of their weight.</p><br /><p align='center'>For me that was 6.5 pounds. Yes, it was a lot. My weight has been up since January, hence the reason why I wanted to join in the first place.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image15.png'><img border='0' height='208' width='467' alt='image' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image_thumb15.png' title='image' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>The bet started on July 18th, a Wednesday. I didn’t weigh in the first week out because I was on my period. Yes, I’m sure you didn’t want to know that, but if you want to know all the rest of my business you’re getting that info too.</p><br /><p align='center'><strong>Results: I didn’t lose any weight – actually, I gained</strong>. I lost 1 pound in 2 weeks, but now am back up 2 pounds. So, according to the scale, I’ve gained one pound from 4 weeks ago.</p><br /><p align='center'>Dieting over the last 10 years and working as a trainer for the last year and a half, have taught me that the scale fluctuates A LOT. And it fluctuates more for some people than others. If I weighed myself every day for a week it would be different every single day – some days by 3 pounds or more.</p><br /><p align='center'>I drink over a gallon of water a day and eat a lot of salt (I kinda have to eat a lot of salt given my water intake and I’m happy with that). So, I’m not going to berate myself over it. But, I am disappointed.</p><br /><p align='center'>I don’t think I “earned” a big <a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/weight-loss/'>weight loss</a>, but I did make a legitimate effort to clean up my diet. I didn’t earn a gain either.</p><br /><p align='center'><strong>My diet strategy for the 4 weeks was to:</strong> </p><br /><p align='center'><strong>1. Track my food – but not count calories.</strong> I just wanted to observe and report what I was currently doing and clean up the junk. <- <em>The not counting calories is obviously dumb if you’re trying to lose weight. I didn’t want to get too obsessive about it, and I was hoping the small tweaks would be enough. But counting is what I would have to do if I wanted to actually lose weight. Shocking.</em> </p><br /><p align='center'><strong>2. Stop afternoon grazing.</strong> <- <em>I was really good about having one afternoon snack instead of eating 4 different things scrounging around the kitchen.</em> </p><br /><p align='center'><strong>3. Not eat after 8pm.</strong> <- <em>I did better on this, when I wanted to eat at night I tried to have cherries or 2 pieces of dark chocolate or something similar.</em> </p><br /><p align='center'>The progress I made is good and these points are realistic, long term changes – so that’s good! But, it’s not enough for me to lose weight.</p><br /><p align='center'>Since I was at least writing down most of my food intake I don’t believe I actually gained a pound of fat or muscle or toenails in the last 4 weeks. Logically, I realize it’s very unlikely given my journal.</p><br /><p align='center'>I do think my thyroid must have something to do with the challenges I’ve been having with my weight. I tested low for my T3 thyroid a while back when I realized I was gaining. My primary care doc gave me a very low dose of a T3 supplement and referred me to a specialist – but I can’t get an appt with him until OCTOBER. Boo.</p><br /><p align='center'>This morning after I weighed in I got myself to the gym and work out the frustration and had a really good strength session!<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image16.png'><img border='0' height='401' width='406' alt='image' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image_thumb16.png' title='image' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'><span style='font-size: medium;'>Going forward</span> I am going to continue to weigh myself on Wednesdays and I’m going to keep journaling – maybe even with calorie counts, genius right?! (I do still believe in IE, but there is something wrong with the fact that I am gaining weight despite being in my 20s, active and eating relatively healthy. I am not binging, I don’t have “junk food” in the house, I indulge like most other “normal” people.)</p><br /><p align='center'>I like a mid-week weigh in since I used to do it on Friday and then go crazy on the weekends. <a target='_blank' href='http://ronisweigh.com/'>Roni</a> has called Wed – “Weigh In Wednesday” for years and reports her weight on her site. Last week she invited others to weigh in with her and I like that idea.</p><br /><p align='center'>I won’t always report my weight here since there are a lot of people with eating disorders perusing the internet machine. If you think you have an issue please talk with a doctor, therapist, ventriloquist, paleontologist and/or RD. Better yet, talk to all of them.</p><br /><br/><br /><br/><br />via Run Eat Repeat http://runeatrepeat.com/2012/08/15/diet-bet-resultsi-didnt-win-or-lose/</div>Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-44936553031304534572012-08-14T21:07:00.001-07:002012-08-14T21:07:23.888-07:00“Believe” Style Set<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><a href='http://www.yumyucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/setbelieve.jpg'><img height='475' width='475' alt='setbelieve Believe Style Set' src='http://www.yumyucky.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/setbelieve.jpg' title='setbelieve' class='aligncenter wp-image-18494'/> </a> </p><br /><p>Yessir. ‘Tis true. 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I’ve been avoiding these at all costs.</p><br /><p align='center'>I have a ton of great excuses I’ve thought up too… <em>“it’s 202 degrees… I don’t have a flat 1 mile stretch I can do them… My body is strictly opposed to going fast…”</em> </p><br /><p align='center'>But, I feel like I’m getting slower lately – partly because I haven’t been racing or training hard – so I knew I should at least do a few 800s.</p><br /><p align='center'>As expected, my legs felt tired and I was not speedy at all. I ran 1 mile out to my usual .5 mile stretch and did one 800. Then, I gave myself a minute of rest and did another one.</p><br /><p align='center'>You are not going to believe what happened on my second 800…</p><br /><p align='center'>I almost died! And not because I ran so super sonic fast that my body couldn’t handle it:<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/runner-down.jpg'><img height='359' width='476' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/runner-down_thumb.jpg' alt='runner down' border='0' title='runner down' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>As I was running a lady was standing on the path right in my way looking at something. We smiled at each other and I ran past her. I thought maybe she was talking to another lady who was in her backyard right there filling up a bird feeder.</p><br /><p align='center'>I ran past them and the houses that were on my left. Suddenly something hit me on the head and bounced off toward my right.</p><br /><p align='center'><strong><em>What the hell?!</em> </strong> </p><br /><p align='center'><em>Did the bird feeder lady just throw something at me?! Is shit about to go down?!</em> </p><br /><p align='center'>I glance over my right shoulder where the object is flying off and it’s a freaking duck. <strong>A DUCK FLEW INTO MY HEAD ON MY RUN.</strong> </p><br /><p align='center'>Truth be told, I screamed, <em>“AHHHH?!?!”</em> When I realized it was a duck, mostly because I figured it pooped on me during the hit and run.<img src='http://www.nataliedee.com/011603/giantduck.jpg'/> </p><br /><p align='center'>The lady in her backyard made a funny shocked noise and started laughing.</p><br /><p align='center'>I laughed and kept running. Stupid bird.</p><br /><p align='center'>Now for the rest of my life I will look at every duck suspiciously wondering if they were the asshole that ran into my head.</p><br /><p align='center'>Although, I do kinda love that I have a weird running story to tell now. It will grow into a tale where I almost got killed by a rabid duck and end with,</p><br /><p align='center'><em>“And that’s the day I started to hate ducks. 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But today is day 2 of my 30 day fitness challenge and I want to keep you up to speed so that you can glean some of the things I am doing and hopefully they will help you too.</p><br /><h2>What did I do?</h2><br /><p>First of all yesterday I ate quite well except for an ice cream cone. Smoothy for breakfast, left over chicken and asparagus for lunch, and chicken and a veggie stir fry for dinner. And lots of fruit and water throughout the day.</p><br /><p>And for exercise a long bike ride to just chill and get myself ready for the week this week.</p><br /><p>Today I am back to Oatmeal for breakfast (steel cut oats just take too long) and I had some home made pizza for lunch before a killer chest, shoulders, triceps workout. I am feeling pretty good and am really tuned in to everything to make sure I don’t slip at all. I hope you didn’t notice but I never made any goals for these 30 days even though I will ramble on and on about how important they are. I think my motivation is really strong since a few thousand people arrive here at the blog every day to keep me in check.</p><br /><h2>Go to Foods and Exercise</h2><br /><p><img height='250' width='250' alt='' src='http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/woke-up-late-today-250x250.jpg' title='woke up late today' class='alignright size-medium wp-image-27439'/>One thing I was thinking about today was riding and oatmeal, and yogurt. I always have my go to foods of oatmeal, protein powder, and a fridge full of fruit so I never have an excuse not to eat well. I hate yogurt but most people really like it and it is a super easy and fast meal replacement if you add some fruit, try the Greek yogurt since it is higher protein and stay away from the yogurt <a target='_blank' href='http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-300--11891-0,00.html'>high in sugar</a> or high fructose corn syrup.</p><br /><p>For exercise I always fall back on riding or weight lifting. I know there are a lot of types of exercise out there and some people may have another goto exercise like tennis or swimming but a couple is good enough.</p><br /><p>I know that everyone runs into eating and exercise problems and when you get lazy or tired or just busy you don’t want to have to think about it you really just want to have go to foods and exercises that you can fall back on.</p><br /><p>If I get stressed out I tell my bike I am going for a bike ride. If I am stressed out at work I go down to the gym and have a weight workout.</p><br /><p>Same with food. There is no thinking in the morning for me, I don’t go to a coffee place so I know that it is Oatmeal and tea that I make and I do not get strayed off to bad eating decisions.</p><br /><p>So try to think about these things. What can you rely on and what do you always have to fall back on?</p><br /><p><a href='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YL-UNVed1qCmBdTD6zaUzZ9-1D0/0/da'><img ismap='true' border='0' src='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YL-UNVed1qCmBdTD6zaUzZ9-1D0/0/di'/> </a><br/><br /><a href='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YL-UNVed1qCmBdTD6zaUzZ9-1D0/1/da'><img ismap='true' border='0' src='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YL-UNVed1qCmBdTD6zaUzZ9-1D0/1/di'/> </a> </p><br /><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessHealthAndDietTips/~4/d9Oun6_5hQE'/></div>Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-61212429663924165752012-08-12T20:42:00.001-07:002012-08-12T20:42:34.352-07:00Sights from Sunday<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p align='center'>After I blogged this morning <a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/about/ben/'>Ben</a> crawled out of bed and took a nice 4 mile walk. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image10.png'><img height='403' width='404' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image_thumb10.png' alt='image' border='0' title='image' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>During breakfast we talked about rearranging our living room furniture. Right now the set up makes the room feel more open, but it’s not comfy. We debated what’s better and went with comfy.</p><br /><p align='center'>Three hours later the living room had a makeover, we cleaned all the nooks and had a big pile of books for the Goodwill. I still have to go through some stuff on my desk and would love to get a new rug, but it’s a more inviting space.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6697-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6697-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='get a rug and a clue' border='0' title='get a run and a clue' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>We also have curtains to put up, but Vegas is sleeping on the rods so we couldn’t. (Not really, I would push him off anything in a second because he’s a pet not a person.)<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6724-800x533.jpg'><img height='359' width='537' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6724-800x533_thumb.jpg' alt='move Vegas' border='0' title='move Vegas' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Mid-afternoon snack…<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6691-600x800.jpg'><img height='359' width='270' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6691-600x800_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6691 (600x800)' border='0' title='IMG_6691 (600x800)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Then, I went to Marshall’s to scout for a rug and some organizational supplies. I found this box for my special pictures and things. Someone is going to go through this when I die and see who I was (yes, that was my first thought).<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6695-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6695-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='this will be all that's left when you die' border='0' title='this will be all that's left when you die' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>But before I die I had the chance to try the Carmel PopCorners. LOVE. I had to put the bag away because I was about to plow through it.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6692-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6692-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='popcorners carmel' border='0' title='popcorners carmel' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I know I said I can’t cook fish, but I’m giving it another whirl with some Tilapia. I just threw it in a pan with olive oil, Old Bay and this TJ’s seasoning. It came out great and Ben loved it too! Win.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6703-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='477' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6703-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='everday seasoning' border='0' title='everday seasoning' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Since I ate 92 Carmel PopCorners I skipped out on the potato and put it salad. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6704-800x533.jpg'><img height='359' width='537' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6704-800x533_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6704 (800x533)' border='0' title='IMG_6704 (800x533)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>If I’m not using TJ’s Peanut dressing, I use the OG Hidden Valley Light Ranch. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6701-800x600.jpg'><img height='359' width='270' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6701-800x600_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6701 (800x600)' border='0' title='IMG_6701 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I received a big pack of no-calorie stevia sweetened alcohol drink mix on Thursday and I guess it’s been calling Ben’s name (or he’s trying to get me buzzed). He opened the margarita mix and shook me up some Jose and Rita and it’s delicious! Full review coming at a more sober time…<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6717-800x533.jpg'><img height='359' width='537' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6717-800x533_thumb.jpg' alt='IMG_6717 (800x533)' border='0' title='IMG_6717 (800x533)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Now I’m watching the Real Housewives of New Jersey and the Olympic Closing Ceremonies. I am going to sad when this is over. 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I know that it may seem strange that the owner of a blog dedicated to fitness is starting a fitness challenge with himself but it is high time.</p><br /><p>We all move forward in lurches, making changes small and large and then coasting a bit until the next go round and I am the same as anyone. This Summer I have been doing a lot of coasting, exercising randomly, eating only so so and just letting myself enjoy Summer in a somewhat lazy way.</p><br /><p><strong>Not Anymore</strong> </p><br /><p><img height='235' width='250' alt='' src='http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/30-day-fitness-challenge-250x235.jpg' title='30-day-fitness-challenge' class='alignright size-medium wp-image-27425'/>We got back from camping a few days ago and now I have decided that it is time to do a 30 day fitness challenge to get myself back in tip top shape. I weighed myself last night and I am sitting at 203.4 pounds and my daughter took before pics of me (not sharing those till later) and so today I am getting everything cleaned up as far as diet and exercise are concerned.</p><br /><h2>30 Day Fitness Challenge Starters</h2><br /><p><strong>Preplanning meals</strong> – I will be preplanning the weeks meals so we don’t eat take out as much</p><br /><p><strong>Portion control</strong> – This is a big one for me. My wife cooks very healthy stuff but I don’t always say no when I should</p><br /><p><strong>Junk Food</strong> – I am not very good lately. I have more than my one allotted treat per day but at least I have given up the coke and coffee that were such a problem over the years</p><br /><p><strong>Everyday Exercise</strong> – I am not exercising daily and I can feel it in my strength, agility, energy, and concentration on tasks. Also I get tired easily (sleepy tired I mean)</p><br /><p><strong>Prioritize Rest and Fun</strong> – I have not been prioritizing much lately and it is starting to show. I need the “To do” and “Not to do” lists to come back into my life</p><br /><p><strong>Keep my mind sharp</strong> – I have to start trying new things and getting my mind sharp by doing the things that I am not familiar with, maybe a new sport but at least changing a few things up in my regular daily routine.</p><br /><p>So that’s me. how about you? Are you interested in following along or taking part? I will be posting lots of my findings, feelings, and frustrations, so we can all go through this together.</p><br /><p><a href='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/k3sveSabvarc1KXCwkS5bLJFWuw/0/da'><img ismap='true' border='0' src='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/k3sveSabvarc1KXCwkS5bLJFWuw/0/di'/> </a><br/><br /><a href='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/k3sveSabvarc1KXCwkS5bLJFWuw/1/da'><img ismap='true' border='0' src='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/k3sveSabvarc1KXCwkS5bLJFWuw/1/di'/> </a> </p><br /><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessHealthAndDietTips/~4/mZss16T9QCo'/></div>Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-91861421171223617152012-08-12T07:23:00.001-07:002012-08-12T07:23:19.287-07:00Witches Eat Waffles<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p><a href='http://breakfasttobed.com'>Breakfast to Bed</a> </p><br /><p>Sunday sweet, Sunday sweet, it’s time for Sunday sweet.</p><br /><p>But first…..the <a href='http://wp.me/p1BXgz-PN'>doll</a> of doom. I’m beginning to think that “evil dead doll” as I have taken to calling her, is either a voodoo doll from an angry Chinese factory worker, a poppet from a Salem witch, or a gypsy soul catcher. It remains to be seen. Until then, I’ll allow the Peanut to drag it behind her at all times. She seems to like doing that.</p><br /><p><a href='http://breakfasttobed.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCF2548.jpg'><img height='480' width='640' alt='' src='http://breakfasttobed.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCF2548-1024x768.jpg' title='girl with evil doll' class='aligncenter size-large wp-image-3216'/> </a> </p><br /><p style='text-align: center;'>Though it may be influencing her already…..If I turn up as a headless corpse; blame the doll. Or that bitch from the volleyball team. She *really* didn’t like me. She probably likes me less now, as I am super liberal.</p><br /><p style='text-align: left;'>Ok, Ok, on to my Sunday Sweet. IT’S BREAKFAST!!!! Mostly because my children demand this meal from me every morning!</p><br /><p style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://breakfasttobed.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCF2546.jpg'><img height='480' width='640' alt='' src='http://breakfasttobed.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCF2546-1024x768.jpg' title='evil doll' class='aligncenter size-large wp-image-3218'/> </a> </p><br /><p style='text-align: center;'>Actually, it is I who demands this meal. COWER!!!!</p><br /><p style='text-align: left;'>It’s still peach season, which is just peachy. Unfortunately the last crop I got weren’t that sweet and needed a bit of help. So I sauteed them with strawberries and a tiny bit of butter and honey, and then dumped them atop a pile of steaming hot waffles, made with Chobani peach yogurt. I used AP flour, because it’s Sunday, and I was feeling generous. Not generous enough to use pastry flour; a girl has her limits.</p><br /><p style='text-align: left;'>Peach Chobani Waffles!!!</p><br /><p style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://breakfasttobed.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCF2552.jpg'><img height='480' width='640' alt='' src='http://breakfasttobed.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCF2552-1024x768.jpg' title='belgian waffles with peaches' class='aligncenter size-large wp-image-3219'/> </a> </p><br /><p style='text-align: left;'><a href='http://breakfasttobed.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCF2550.jpg'><img height='480' width='640' alt='' src='http://breakfasttobed.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/DSCF2550-1024x768.jpg' title='DSCF2550' class='aligncenter size-large wp-image-3220'/> </a> </p><br /><p style='text-align: left;'> </p><br /><div class='zlrecipe-container-border' id='zlrecipe-container-62'><br /><div itemtype='http://schema.org/Recipe' itemscope='' class='serif' id='zlrecipe-container'><br /><div id='zlrecipe-innerdiv'><br /><div class='item b-b'><br /><div class='zlrecipe-print-link fl-r'><a onclick='zlrPrint('zlrecipe-container-62'); 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The fact is that your body has not eaten all night and is very catabolic (eating itself). While this may seem good because you could also be burning away at your fat, the fact is that your metabolism is slow and you want to pump that up so that your body can start working correctly.</p><br /><p>The other thing that is really important is to get some protein in first thing in the morning. This is important for two reasons, first to make sure your muscle cells are being rebuilt, and second is that protein tends to keep you full longer.</p><br /><p>I ran across this recipe for High Protein Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes that looks really good and easy to make.</p><br /><p><a href='http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/oatmeal-pancakes'>http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/oatmeal-pancakes</a> </p><br /><p>Try making them this weekend and see how you like them. The oatmeal is great for you, the protein is great for you and of course apple and cinnamon together tastes really great</p><br /><p><a href='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Jrk39O2sh1FRG4LqMZzYeG-AHc8/0/da'><img ismap='true' border='0' src='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Jrk39O2sh1FRG4LqMZzYeG-AHc8/0/di'/> </a><br/><br /><a href='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Jrk39O2sh1FRG4LqMZzYeG-AHc8/1/da'><img ismap='true' border='0' src='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/Jrk39O2sh1FRG4LqMZzYeG-AHc8/1/di'/> </a> </p><br /><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessHealthAndDietTips/~4/x5WeuO-IyB0'/></div>Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-2125486018607110042012-08-11T13:25:00.001-07:002012-08-11T13:25:32.970-07:00The All Carb Channel Seriously.<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p align='center'>Yesterday afternoon <a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/about/ben/'>Ben</a> and I headed out on a little date. I bought a Groupon earlier this week for a local pizza place. It included an appetizer, medium pizza and wine or beer for $15. Nice! <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6671-600x800.jpg'><img border='0' height='359' width='270' alt='IMG_6671 (600x800)' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6671-600x800_thumb.jpg' title='IMG_6671 (600x800)' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>The appetizer options were only garlic cheese bread or wings, and I let Ben decide figuring he’d get the wings. I was going to “save room” for pizza.</p><br /><p align='center'>But, he ended up going with the garlic cheese bread and I enjoyed one.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6676-800x600.jpg'><img border='0' height='359' width='477' alt='IMG_6676 (800x600)' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6676-800x600_thumb.jpg' title='IMG_6676 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I went with the white wine and loved it! I am usually pretty finicky about wine and have been known to leave a glass if I don’t like it (like the one on my counter from Thur. night), but I chugged this one. We made sure to find out what kind it was. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6674-600x800.jpg'><img border='0' height='359' width='270' alt='IMG_6674 (600x800)' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6674-600x800_thumb.jpg' title='IMG_6674 (600x800)' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I love pizza.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6678-800x600.jpg'><img border='0' height='441' width='440' alt='IMG_6678 (800x600)' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6678-800x600_thumb.jpg' title='IMG_6678 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>We went with mushrooms and bell peppers. So so good. I stopped at one piece plus Ben’s crust, because I was saving room for dessert. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6678-800x6001.jpg'><img border='0' height='359' width='477' alt='IMG_6678 (800x600)' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6678-800x600_thumb1.jpg' title='IMG_6678 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Normally “dessert” means fro-yo, but since we saw that Cleopatra movie last weekend and smelled the movie theatre popcorn I have been craving it! Don’t judge, I have the <a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/2011/12/26/popcorn-disease/'>popcorn disease</a>.</p><br /><p align='center'>Our plan was to see The Campaign and I knew I wanted popcorn. Ben and I shared this and I cut myself off before we finished it. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120810_190617.jpg'><img border='0' height='359' width='270' alt='20120810_190617' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/20120810_190617_thumb.jpg' title='20120810_190617' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>The movie was good, not as funny as Taladega Nights, but what is?<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/the-campaign.jpg'><img border='0' height='412' width='279' alt='the campaign' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/the-campaign_thumb.jpg' title='the campaign' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>This morning my Garmin played nice and turned on for me! This pic is from Friday when it was “sleeping” – note the cat rubbing his face on the chair in the background. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6661-800x600.jpg'><img border='0' height='359' width='477' alt='IMG_6661 (800x600)' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6661-800x600_thumb.jpg' title='IMG_6661 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I ran 3 miles to meet <a target='_blank' href='http://skinnyrunner.com/'>Skinny Runner</a> at a local park. From there we did 7 miles together. It was HOT.</p><br /><p align='center'>I suggested we wear our Refuel gear…<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_1759-600x800.jpg'><img border='0' height='359' width='270' alt='IMG_1759 (600x800)' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_1759-600x800_thumb.jpg' title='IMG_1759 (600x800)' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center' style='text-align: center;'>But she insisted on wearing her Minnie Mouse outfit and that I dress up like Goofy and run 10 paces behind her. Fine.<img height='573' width='312' alt='' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/skinnyrunner-after-race2-557x1024.jpg' title='skinnyrunner after race' class='aligncenter wp-image-47750'/><br/><br />The things I do to make friends…</p><br /><p align='center' style='text-align: center;'>Not really, I convinced her this was how Goofy dressed. I think she bought it.</p><br /><p align='center'><a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/run-eat-repeat-and-skinnyrunner.jpg'><img border='0' height='303' width='537' alt='run eat repeat and skinnyrunner' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/run-eat-repeat-and-skinnyrunner_thumb.jpg' title='run eat repeat and skinnyrunner' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>After we parted ways I ran home another 4 for a total of 14.3 and walked to 15. I was supposed to do 16-17 so this was less than ideal – especially because of all the carb loading I did yesterday! I take full responsibility that I didn’t push myself enough and should have started earlier. Just making notes, not excuses.</p><br /><p align='center'>Post-run food:</p><br /><p align='center'>An entire watermelon. Seriously.</p><br /><p align='center'><a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image9.png'><img border='0' height='397' width='409' alt='image' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image_thumb9.png' title='image' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>I bought this watermelon yesterday during my lunch and it’s almost gone. I’ve been trying to make my watermelon last and pace myself, but that is out the window this week. It makes me so happy, not sure why.</p><br /><p align='center'>Egg and cheese quesadilla.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6685-800x600.jpg'><img border='0' height='359' width='477' alt='IMG_6685 (800x600)' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6685-800x600_thumb.jpg' title='IMG_6685 (800x600)' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Now I’m blogging while Ben watches the Rhythmic Gymnastics. He says this is his favorite summer Olympic sport.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6688-600x800.jpg'><img border='0' height='359' width='270' alt='IMG_6688 (600x800)' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6688-600x800_thumb.jpg' title='IMG_6688 (600x800)' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Seriously. <a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6689-600x800.jpg'><img border='0' height='359' width='270' alt='IMG_6689 (600x800)' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6689-600x800_thumb.jpg' title='IMG_6689 (600x800)' style='background-image: none; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px; border: 0px;'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>The big plans for today include finding out where I can buy a bottle of that wine and drowning my sorrows while Ben rolls his eyes and tells me my life is awesome and I shouldn’t feel sorry for myself because I ran 14 miles and now get to sit in the AC and sip gin and juice. 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A nice break at a lakeside campground that let me really recharge and get ready for the second half of this year.</p><br /><p>Along the way lately I have found out I need a root canal, a new hot water heater, and during camping I realized I am not a very good camper. But I love camping anyway.</p><br /><p>Now today I have been watching the Olympics. You just know that for these guys last week and this week their whole world has stopped and they all know that this is the most important time in their entire career to peak in their entire sports career.</p><br /><div style='width: 310px' class='wp-caption alignright' id='attachment_27403'><img height='402' width='300' alt='My son Jaiden hanging in a hammock' src='http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/jaiden-in-hammock.jpg' title='My son Jaiden hanging in a hammock' class='size-full wp-image-27403'/><br /><p class='wp-caption-text'>My son Jaiden hanging in a hammock</p><br /></div><br /><p>So for me life goes on, for these guys life is at a stand still.</p><br /><h2>What can we learn from the Olympians?<br/><br /><br/> </h2><br /><p>Really I have to wonder how we all look for success in the bank, on the scale, at the workplace, in our neighborhood, and in the eyes of our family and friends on a daily basis when these Olympians gauge themselves on the public stage once every four years.</p><br /><p>We have to stop looking at the short term so much and look at making lasting change. On my Facebook page I like posting success pictures and stuff saying things like “today matters most” or “Tomorrow doesn’t count – only today” and I always agree with that, todays actions really do lead to tomorrows results. But also it is easy to get discouraged looking at what you have gotten done today.</p><br /><p>I think really we need to look at always getting better, it does not always happen today, but know that over time we are always moving forward.</p><br /><p>So in all our struggles, me with my teeth and hot water heater, you with your own struggles, We really just always have to look forward and move forward. Be inspired by these Olympians and the sacrifices they make and the satisfaction and victory they all feel these two weeks. It comes again in four years but these days are magical for them and us.</p><br /><p>Lets celebrate together</p><br /><p><a href='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7d2EpH9pg9QVGriDTjsMVCfpjc4/0/da'><img ismap='true' border='0' src='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7d2EpH9pg9QVGriDTjsMVCfpjc4/0/di'/> </a><br/><br /><a href='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7d2EpH9pg9QVGriDTjsMVCfpjc4/1/da'><img ismap='true' border='0' src='http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/7d2EpH9pg9QVGriDTjsMVCfpjc4/1/di'/> </a> </p><br /><img width='1' height='1' src='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FitnessHealthAndDietTips/~4/Taoz2c8NX-Q'/></div>Trella pediahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124441446507980474noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1391103098201994751.post-23971991976131807892012-08-10T09:10:00.001-07:002012-08-10T09:10:27.570-07:00Flashback Friday–London<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p align='center'>Happy Friday! I’ve been busy with my new/old job and trying to keep up with blogging and the gym. I’m going to write an update about how things are going soon.</p><br /><p align='center'>I didn’t stay up too late watching the Olympics last night = mini-win. But <a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/about/ben/'>Ben</a> and I did stay up doing an Olympics of our own <img src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile3.png' alt='Winking smile' class='wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile' style='border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none'/> </p><br /><p align='center'>And by that I mean we were trying to impress each other with dumb human tricks…</p><br /><p align='center'>I performed the synchronized <a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/2011/04/27/cat-dance/'>cat dance</a><a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/me-and-vegas.jpg'><img height='406' width='305' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/me-and-vegas_thumb.jpg' alt='me and vegas' border='0' title='me and vegas' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>and he did the “speed walk your dog in a plastic apron” event…<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ben-and-bailey.jpg'><img height='401' width='301' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ben-and-bailey_thumb.jpg' alt='ben and bailey' border='0' title='ben and bailey' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Side note: I kinda want Ben to shave his beard, but he says it’s his friend. Hoping they’ll become frenemies soon.</p><br /><p align='center'>Speaking of Ben, he is usually the one who sends me the videos I use for Fun Friday Fideos. Normally they’re something like a panda eating a watermelon or something. But this week’s video is Pregnant Women are Smug. It’s a joke, and I’m sure I’ll be extra smug when I’m pregnant so you can throw this in my face one day:<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' width='560' frameborder='0' src='http://www.youtube.com/embed/LbTB3ASkdOo?rel=0' height='315'> </iframe> </p><br /><p align='center'>I used to think Usain Bolt was a little too much in his interview, but he stops an interview for the national anthem (happens to be US, but I’m thinking he would have done it for any country):</p><br /><p align='center'> </p><br /><div class='wlWriterEditableSmartContent' id='scid:5737277B-5D6D-4f48-ABFC-DD9C333F4C5D:765bb727-1539-4236-ae21-29954c306f4a' style='padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; float: none; padding-top: 0px'><br /><div><embed type='application/x-shockwave-flash' pluginspage='http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer' wmode='transparent' height='248' width='440' src='http://www.metacafe.com/fplayer/8915600/title.swf'/> </div><br /><div style='width:440px;clear:both;font-size:.8em'>Usain Bolt stops interview for anthem</div><br /></div><br /><p align='center'><font size='4'>Flashback Friday – in honor of the London Olympics…</font> </p><br /><p align='center'>The first “big” trip I took with Ben was to <a target='_blank' href='http://runeatrepeat.com/2009/11/26/thanksgiving-in-costa-rica/'>Costa Rica</a> and we absolutely fell in love with it and have stuck to traveling to central America since then. But before I met Ben / while I was in college I went to London, Paris and Ireland with my ex-boyfriend.<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/SCAN0258-800x670.jpg'><img height='359' width='271' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/SCAN0258-800x670_thumb.jpg' alt='SCAN0258 (800x670)' border='0' title='SCAN0258 (800x670)' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'>Watching the news clips of places around London, like Buckingham Palace, had me day dreaming about how awesome that trip was. I would love to go back to Ireland or Paris with Ben, but for now I’ll just go through old pics…<a href='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/SCAN0259-800x660.jpg'><img height='359' width='508' src='http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/SCAN0259-800x660_thumb.jpg' alt='buckingham palace' border='0' title='buckingham palace' style='background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px'/> </a> </p><br /><p align='center'><strong><font color='#0000FF'>Question: Ever been to Europe? 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Happy Thursday!</div>
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This
morning I woke up to a dead Garmin – dead because it’s old, I charged
it all night. I know it’s on it’s last legs so I wasn’t surprised – just
frustrated. My MotoActv wasn’t charged so I ran without a watch or
music. Just me. Luckily, I’m used to it since <a href="http://www.skinnyrunner.com/" target="_blank">SR</a> never wants to run with me even though she</div>
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A.) lives down the street and B.) enjoys running (or so I’ve heard)</div>
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Kidding. I wouldn’t be able to keep up with her if I was driving alongside.</div>
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I
did about 8 miles, but we’ll never really know with the official word
from Garmino. It will remain one of life’s great mysteries kinda <a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/2012/08/04/cleopatra-exhibit-at-the-ca-science-center/" target="_blank">like Cleopatra</a>.</div>
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Or not at all like that.</div>
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A few weeks ago I let you know that <a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/2012/07/07/a-date-with-14-miles/" target="_blank">this low sodium bread is no bueno</a>.<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ezekial-bread.jpg"><img alt="ezekial bread" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/ezekial-bread_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="ezekial bread" width="476" /> </a> </div>
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Well, it’s great as French Toast because it’s so dry and can hold up to a dip in the egg batter.<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6594-533x800.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6594 (533x800)" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6594-533x800_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6594 (533x800)" width="537" /> </a> </div>
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The <a href="http://www.rtbrelay.com/">Reach the Beach</a>
relay was the time.of.my.life and I would love to do another relay.
Good news for fellow relay lovers – Ragnar Relay is giving away 3
Travelocity gift cards worth $300, $200 and $100 on Facebook.</div>
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Head
on over to our Facebook page and enter into the sweepstakes today. You
can enter each day (1x per 24 hrs). The sweepstakes is open until Aug
22.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRagnarRelaySeries?v=app_364041783617057">https://www.facebook.com/TheRagnarRelaySeries?v=app_364041783617057</a> </div>
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And after you’ve checked out that, head over to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/INGRunnersNation" target="_blank">ING Runner Nation Facebook page</a> and check out the latest videos!</div>
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This week I’m featured in a Marathon Hydration video<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/1yo2MAii1zg?rel=0" width="560"> </iframe> </div>
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Planning low calorie, healthy lunches can be challenging, especially if you are on the go.<br />
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This visual guide gives you 10 easy lunch ideas that take minutes to prepare, but are low in Calories.<br />
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<img alt="beef-sandwich" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3893" height="211" src="http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/beef-sandwich.jpg" title="beef-sandwich" width="280" /><br />
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RB Sandwich – 325 Calories</h3>
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2 slices of lean roast beef<br /><br />1 tbsp of reduced fat mayonnaise<br /><br />2 slices of low-fat wheat bread<br /><br />sliced lettuce and tomato<br /><br />1 cup melon<br />
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<img alt="noodle-soup" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3894" height="211" src="http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/noodle-soup.jpg" title="noodle-soup" width="280" /><br />
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Noodle Soup – 380 Calories</h3>
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1 cup low-sodium chicken noodle soup<br /><br />5 whole wheat saltine crackers<br /><br />1 slice of lite American cheese<br /><br />1 pear<br />
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<img alt="tuna-pita" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3895" height="211" src="http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/tuna-pita.jpg" title="tuna-pita" width="280" /><br />
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Tuna Pita – 370 Calories</h3>
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3 oz of tuna<br /><br />1 tbsp lite mayonnaise<br /><br />1 whole wheat pita loaf<br /><br />6 oz low fat yogurt<br /><br />1 apple<br />
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<img alt="chicken-pasta" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3896" height="211" src="http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/chicken-pasta.jpg" title="chicken-pasta" width="280" /><br />
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Chicken & Pasta – 389 Calories</h3>
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2/3 cup of pasta<br /><br />3 oz of sliced chicken breast<br /><br />½ cup pasta sauce<br /><br />1 tbsp lite salad dressing<br /><br />1 cup of cucumbers<br />
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Tomato Soup – 280 Calories</h3>
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1 bowl of low sodium tomato soup<br /><br />1 cup green salad<br /><br />2 tbsp lite salad dressing<br /><br />1 slice lite American cheese<br /><br />5 whole wheat saltine crackers<br />
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<img alt="muffin-pizza" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3898" height="211" src="http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/muffin-pizza.jpg" title="muffin-pizza" width="280" /><br />
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Muffin Pizzas – 281 Calories</h3>
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1 whole wheat english muffin (2 halves)<br /><br />2 tbsp parmesan cheese<br /><br />2/3 cup of pasta sauce<br /><br />1 cup of sliced cucumber<br /><br />2 tbsp lite salad dressing<br />
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<img alt="turkey-sandwich" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3899" height="211" src="http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/turkey-sandwich.jpg" title="turkey-sandwich" width="280" /><br />
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Turkey Sandwich – 327 Calories</h3>
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2 pieces of whole wheat bread<br /><br />2 oz fat free, low sodium turkey<br /><br />1 tbsp lite mayonnaise<br /><br />½ cup cucumber<br /><br />1 pear<br />
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<img alt="chicken-pita" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3901" height="211" src="http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/chicken-pita.jpg" title="chicken-pita" width="280" /><br />
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Chicken Pita – 390 Calories</h3>
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6 oz non-fat yogurt<br /><br />½ cup chicken salad<br /><br />1 whole wheat pita loaf<br /><br />1 pear sliced<br />
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<img alt="cheese-sandwich" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3902" height="211" src="http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/cheese-sandwich.jpg" title="cheese-sandwich" width="280" /><br />
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Cheese Sandwich – 380 Calories</h3>
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2 slices of wheat bread<br /><br />2 slices lite American cheese<br /><br />1 sliced tomato/lettuce<br /><br />1 apple<br />
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<img alt="peanut-sandwich" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3903" height="211" src="http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/peanut-sandwich.jpg" title="peanut-sandwich" width="280" /><br />
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PB Sandwich – 370 Calories</h3>
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2 slices of whole wheat bread<br /><br />1 tbsp peanut butter<br /><br />1 apple<br /><br />½ cup sliced cucumbers<br /><br />1 tbsp lite salad dressing<br />
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The Average Lunch?</h2>
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The average western lunch is at least double the Calorie amounts listed above.<br />
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In fact, the <a href="http://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2011/05/17/caloric-intake-across-the-globe-and-in-your-elementary-school/">average American school lunch</a> is around <b>1400 Calories</b>!!!<br />
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I think it’s time to cut back just a bit, don’t you?<br />
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More Visual Calorie Guides</h2>
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<a class="recom" href="http://www.diet-blog.com/08/10_breakfast_ideas_with_photos.php"><img alt="" src="http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/i-9b33bd83d0d1b1c6bb4d1b0864870206-New-Breakfast-pictures-0182-150x150.jpg" title="10 Breakfast Ideas (With Photos)" />300-400 Calorie Breakfasts</a><a class="recom" href="http://www.diet-blog.com/08/how_much_food_is_100_calories.php"><img alt="" src="http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/i-43afb52d5e2ab4654349bf53653a0b7c-almonds-150x150.jpg" title="How Much Food is 100 Calories?" />100 Calorie Portion Sizes</a> <a class="recom" href="http://www.diet-blog.com/07/what_do_300_calorie_meals_look_like.php"><img alt="" height="150" src="http://www.diet-blog.com/wp-content/uploads/chicken-150x150.jpeg" title="chicken" width="150" />A Visual Guide to 300 Calorie Meals</a> <br />
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Photos courtesy of Dr. Stephen Butler and Leslie Stefanowicz, NP at <a href="http://myphotodiet.com/">MyPhotoDiet.com</a>.</div>
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Yesterday I
spent the afternoon at my mom’s and headed home around 7pm. When I got
there I was HUNGRY and quickly made my usual fare: cheese and egg
quesadilla. (I also had this for breakfast today!)</div>
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After
dinner I wanted dessert but our supplies are lacking, so I had to get
creative. I used up the remaining sticky marshmallows (from homemade
smores) and made <a href="http://www.kashi.com/" target="_blank">Kashi</a> Heart to Heart cereal treats. The sprinkles made them significantly better <img alt="Winking smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile.png" /><a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6511-800x600.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6511 (800x600)" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6511-800x600_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6511 (800x600)" width="477" /> </a> </div>
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This morning my alarm woke me up and fueled up before my long run – AB&J toast with <a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/2011/04/13/my-iced-coffee-recipe/" target="_blank">iced coffee</a>.<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6519-800x600.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6519 (800x600)" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6519-800x600_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6519 (800x600)" width="477" /> </a> </div>
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I ran 15 miles in 2:15:25<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image5.png"><img alt="image" border="0" height="400" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/image_thumb5.png" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="image" width="407" /> </a> </div>
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Post-long
run I am always a little delirious and dehydrated. Not sure why I made a
vlog as evidence… luckily (?) it won’t upload. I’ll deal with it
tomorrow.</div>
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Then, I cleaned up fast to head out the door…<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6521-600x800.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6521 (600x800)" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6521-600x800_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6521 (600x800)" width="270" /> </a> </div>
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Last night my mom invited <a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/about/ben/" target="_blank">Ben</a> and I to see the Cleopatra exhibit at the California Science Center with her and my little brother Matt. <a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6563-600x800.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6563 (600x800)" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6563-600x800_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6563 (600x800)" width="270" /> </a> </div>
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First
there was an IMAX movie about Egypt. It focused on the search for King
Tut’s tomb and how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids and tombs.<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6526-800x600.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6526 (800x600)" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6526-800x600_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6526 (800x600)" width="477" /> </a> </div>
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We
had a little wait between the movie and the time our tickets were for
the exhibit so we ate lunch. Actually, I ate lunch on the way…<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6524-800x600.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6524 (800x600)" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6524-800x600_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6524 (800x600)" width="477" /> </a> </div>
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I got a McD’s iced coffee without cream while everyone else ate. It wasn’t good. Shocker. Shoulda just got it with the cream.<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6531-600x800.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6531 (600x800)" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6531-600x800_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6531 (600x800)" width="270" /> </a> </div>
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Time for Cleopatra! I didn’t bring my DSLR cam because the last time we came to an exhibit here cameras were prohibited.</div>
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I was very surprised to see they were actually encouraged with this one!<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6561-800x600.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6561 (800x600)" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6561-800x600_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6561 (800x600)" width="477" /> </a> </div>
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Just thinking about how the Egyptian civilization thrived over 4,000 years ago is crazy! <a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6533-600x800.jpg"><img alt="cleopatra exhibit" border="0" height="400" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6533-600x800_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="cleopatra exhibit" width="301" /> </a><a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6540-800x600.jpg"><img alt="cleopatra exhibit sphynx" border="0" height="407" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6540-800x600_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="cleopatra exhibit sphynx" width="541" /> </a><a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6541-800x600.jpg"><img alt="cleopatra exhibit room" border="0" height="408" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6541-800x600_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="cleopatra exhibit room" width="542" /> </a><a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6538-800x600.jpg"><img alt="cleopatra exhibit statues" border="0" height="404" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6538-800x600_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="cleopatra exhibit statues" width="537" /> </a> </div>
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These artifacts are older than I can wrap my head around. It’s beyond amazing how good they still look. <a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6537-600x800.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6537 (600x800)" border="0" height="443" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6537-600x800_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6537 (600x800)" width="333" /> </a> </div>
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Alexandria,
where Cleopatra called home, was destroyed by a series of natural
disasters and is now under water. So, finding artifacts and piecing
together the history has been a huge challenge for researchers. <a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6544-800x600.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6544 (800x600)" border="0" height="395" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6544-800x600_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6544 (800x600)" width="525" /> </a> </div>
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After
Cleopatra’s death the Romans “re-wrote” her life story and destroyed
most likenesses of her so we don’t really know what she looked like.<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6550-800x600.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6550 (800x600)" border="0" height="395" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6550-800x600_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6550 (800x600)" width="525" /> </a> </div>
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<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/2010/11/13/the-mummies-and-ask-a-monican-part-ii/" target="_blank">Two years ago I saw the Mummies exhibit with Matt</a> and my mom at the Science Center.<img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-47554" height="333" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/matt-and-monica-at-mummies.jpg" title="matt and monica at mummies" width="498" /> </div>
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Matt has grown so much (but still hasn’t mastered keeping his eyes open for pictures)!</div>
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We had a great time <img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wlEmoticon-smile1.png" /><a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6557-600x800.jpg"><img alt="cleopatra with Ben" border="0" height="400" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6557-600x800_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="cleopatra with Ben" width="301" /> </a> </div>
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Toward
the end of our exploration I started to get super hungry and my mom
saved the day with a baggie of trail mix in her purse. I needed that.</div>
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But,
I was still pretty hungry so we got dinner as soon as we were close to
home – Hawaiian BBQ. I got the Mahi Mahi with brown rice and devoured
it. <a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6567-800x600.jpg"><img alt="mahi mahi plate" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6567-800x600_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="mahi mahi plate" width="477" /> </a> </div>
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I also stole a few bites of Ben’s Macaroni Salad. I love mayo based salads what what.<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6568-800x600.jpg"><img alt="IMG_6568 (800x600)" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_6568-800x600_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_6568 (800x600)" width="477" /> </a> </div>
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Now I’m blogging on the way home. There <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">may be</span> will definitely be a pit stop at Yogurtland <img alt="Winking smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wlEmoticon-winkingsmile.png" /> </div>
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I am not there.<br />
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I am not strong enough to face distant family without the crutch of food.<br />
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Not strong enough to travel with little goat alone without my willpower slipping.<br />
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Not strong enough to face the family recipe cucumber dip without hovering over the bowl.<br />
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Not strong enough to pull the plug once grazing mode has kicked in.<br />
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Not strong enough to be the only one not eating dessert.<br />
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It
is embarrassing to me how “not strong enough” I have been at this two
day family reunion. I couldn’t even begin to track the damage.<br />
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I
wasn’t strong this weekend. I made weak choices, and despite everyone
commenting on how good I looked, I could not stop eating. And what’s
worse is that there was that a large part of me didn’t want to stop.<br />
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The
part of me that felt good in this two day binge is what scares me the
most. I can’t fully define what role food fills in my life but I wasn’t
able to quell that side of me.<br />
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I am not strong enough….<br />
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But it is my continued hope and prayer that there is a word missing from that sentence. It should read:<br />
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I am not strong enough….yet.<br />
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But someday I plan to be.<br />
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<span style="color: #9bbb59; font-size: large;">It’s National Watermelon Day!</span> </div>
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(aka my happiest day of the year)</div>
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I
knew this day was August 3rd, but was a little surprised that I still
have to work today – it’s not a National Holiday?! You know something is
wrong with the government when we can’t all stay home eating H2O melon
today.</div>
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Watermelon is my #1 favorite food and I can never get enough.</div>
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I
know there are tons of recipes online for watermelon sangria, salads,
desserts and more. But, I’m a watermelon purist – just give it to me
straight.</div>
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I did create a <a href="http://pinterest.com/monica_olivas/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>
board dedicated to watermelon though, so please leave your amazing
watermelon posts and recipes in the comments! I only have 2 pins on it
so far and need some more!<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/watermelon-pops.jpg"><img alt="watermelon pops" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/watermelon-pops_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="watermelon pops" width="269" /> </a> </div>
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<b>In honor of National Watermelon Day I’m going to…</b> </div>
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<a href="http://youtu.be/oI_Oua7fKag" target="_blank">Chop up my watermelon in 2 minutes</a> ala my You Tube video<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/oI_Oua7fKag?rel=0" width="420"> </iframe> </div>
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Then, eat it like a boss<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/eating-watermelon-like-a-boss.jpg"><img alt="eating watermelon like a boss" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/eating-watermelon-like-a-boss_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="eating watermelon like a boss" width="358" /> </a><a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/monica-watermelon.jpg"><img alt="monica watermelon" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/monica-watermelon_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="monica watermelon" width="271" /> </a> </div>
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Give Vegas away and adopt a cat who loves watermelon…</div>
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<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/i3cHNObcEh8?rel=0" width="560"> </iframe> </div>
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<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cat-pushing-watermelon.jpg"><img alt="cat pushing watermelon" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/cat-pushing-watermelon_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="cat pushing watermelon" width="369" /><span style="color: black;"> </span></a><span style="color: #0066cc;"> </span></div>
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I won’t buy a bird who loves watermelon though (in case that cat wants a side of poultry too)<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/watermelon-understands-me.jpg"><img alt="watermelon understands me" border="0" height="333" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/watermelon-understands-me_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="watermelon understands me" width="504" /> </a> </div>
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And after I’ve had my fill I’m moving to this place:<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/watermelon-heaven.jpg"><img alt="watermelon heaven" border="0" height="359" src="http://runeatrepeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/watermelon-heaven_thumb.jpg" style="background-image: none; border: 0px currentColor; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="watermelon heaven" width="535" /> </a>(Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images <a href="http://news.yahoo.com/photos/snapshots-week-of-june-3-1307133161-slideshow/">source Yahoo</a>)</div>
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<b><i>Want more?</i> </b> </div>
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Check out my How to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI_Oua7fKag&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Cut a Watermelon</a> vlog</div>
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<a href="http://runeatrepeat.com/2011/06/22/how-to-pick-a-good-watermelon/" target="_blank">How to Pick a Watermelon</a> </div>
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<b><span style="color: #9bbb59;">Leave your favorite watermelon recipes and links in the comments!</span> </b> </div>
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