Running through life while balancing healthy eating and single motherhood
It’s February, it’s February!! If only today were Saturday too, right? Since it’s only Wednesday, let’s take a look at what I ate on Monday… Breakfast: I’m still eating oatmeal before and after I run. Here’s an early morning picture of my pre-run oatmeal, mixed with banana and cinnamon plus a side of coffee. The […]
It’s Thursday! I melted into my bed Tuesday night. Melted is the best way to describe that feeling of finally getting into your bed and hiding under the covers after doing the bedtime countdown for more minutes (hours) than you want to admit. There is nothing like that feeling of your body hitting […]
Good morning. Actually, it’s a great morning –> the Islanders shut out the Rangers! I am just sitting here about to enjoy my usual pre-run breakfast. Sometimes I add blueberries and I always add peanut butter. My son is on an oatmeal kick too. I give him the LOVE GROWN Super Oats […]
I keep meaning to update my Vegetarian Meal Ideas post to show you how I don’t need to meal plan, I just need to have specific ingredients always on hand in order to whip up good food fast. One of my must-have pantry items is Organic Chick Peas. Chick Peas and Garbanzo Beans are the same thing. I […]
Last year my mother forced me to try on a dress that I knew I was not my style, was too form-fitting and most likely too short. You love how your mom can still make you try things on even when you are in your thirties. When I came out of the fitting room, we […]
My little baby may be a big shot at the current age of ten but when he is asleep in the backseat of my car, he looks just like he did when he was a toddler. I used to drive around in circles back then just to get him to sleep since he refused […]
I ran seven miles yesterday. I didn’t mean to, it just happened. Sounds funny, right? Like how do you just accidentally run seven miles. I don’t know, the first three are a given, then you get to four, and then five and one more you are at six and then your phone rings so […]
There are a ridiculous amount of trendy diets, lifestyle changes and detox plans plastered in our face lately. Not like it is really anything new; the media is forever portraying the best foods to eat, the best meals to lose weight and the magical approach to becoming a be a better you plan. The real truth […]
When I planned out my runs for this week, I didn’t bother to look at the weather forecast. I whimpered my way to the gym yesterday morning in a thunderstorm to get my run accomplished on the treadmill. I talked a good game all winter as if I found love with the treadmill but I think it […]
I love that it is Wednesday already! After yesterday’s post, I really want to start touching upon the factors which played a major role in helping me become the runner I am today. One important place to start is food. Eating certain foods (especially at certain times) can make a world of difference in how […]
This morning’s National Nutrition Month tip: Buy Fruit. Sounds so simple doesn’t it? Sometimes, however, the simplest of things tend to be overlooked. Listen, if you don’t buy fruit, you can’t eat fruit. More importantly, if you don’t buy fruit, your children can’t eat fruit. Expecting children to make healthier snack choices, expecting them to realize […]
Monday morning already? Seriously? Oh well. No time to think about it since I have quite a busy week ahead of me, beginning this morning with an important meeting in Manhattan. At least it isn’t frigid today. Wait, let me correct that – At least it isn’t frigid this morning. It is rainy yet […]