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June 6, 2012

Get Some Structure, Man.

by Stephanie

Good morning!

I’m getting a slightly later start than usual, which I think is a product of my lack of routine.  I have nothing to get up for, nothing to motivate me, no sense of urgency in my day.  Which, let’s be honest here, is something I crave when I’m super busy – to effortlessly go through my day without feeling rushed.

Now that I am not running around like an insane person, I feel like I am less productive.

I struggle with this on all of my school breaks.

Ah, yes.

Now, I am getting in three little workouts – a run, a walk with moms or the dog, + BodyRock {yeah, still wanna get that booty} – & I’m working on meal plans for folks, & apartment hunting, & doing research on personal training certifications [more on that in just a bit], & job searching – so I’m not being a complete slug.  I just fart around in between all of these activities – stretching things out longer than they need to be.  I’m not getting the same satisfaction from checking things off my list.  I think I just need some structure.

Let’s give this a try:

+ 6:00 am :: Alarm goes off – OUT of bed by 6:15 {I have a bad snooze habit}
+ 6:15 – 7:30 am :: Coffee, snacky/breakfast, blog, e-mail
+ 7:45 am :: Out the door for my morning run
+ 8:30 – 9:00 am :: BodyRock & s.t.r.e.t.c.h
+ 9:00 – 10:00 am :: Get pretty [10 am is a big goal - to be ready to go out in to public and get shizz done - instead of the 12, 1 or 2:00 pm that it has been lately...]
+ 10:00 – 10:30 am :: Snack {giving myself just a little extra time here, JIC I have a longer-ish run planned}
+ 10:30 – 12:00 am :: Rosetta Stone Español lessons
+ 12:00 – 1:00 pm :: LUNCH
+ 1:00 – 2:00 pm :: Personal training studying
+ 2:00 – 3:00 pm :: Walk
+ 3:00 – on :: Work {if I can get a job}, relax, hang out, read, do summer things.

Obviously, the schedule is running about an hour behind today, but at least I have some guidelines.

I feel better already.

Okay time to get some food in this belly and get going on my day.  Check for a post on personal training around 1:00 – 2:00 [better make that 2:00 - 3:00!].

Do you have a structured routine to help you be more productive? 

Or are you able to just go with the flow and get shizz done?

Hi-ho, Hi-ho, It’s Off to Work I Go!

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May 24, 2011

Quick ‘n Delicious, Healthy Eats

by Stephanie

Remember this picture from yesterday?

See all those delicious grains in the corner there?  Well that is what fuels my addiction for this:

Heaven sent, I tell you.

I think I may have a problem.

Blueberry Blast Oatmeal

  • Superhero Oatmeal
  • 2 T Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 C Kashi Go Lean
  • 2 T Coconut Shreds
  • 1 T Honey
  • BIG handful of delicious blueberries

 The deciousness continued into lunch.

Health is happiness.

  • Slice of Marathon Bread topped with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
  • Baby Carrots
  • Peach Chobani Yogurt

  • 2 C Organic Spinach, Arugula and Radicchio Blend
  • 2 Mushrooms
  • 1/4 Chopped Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 T Goat Cheese
  • 1 T Balsamic Vinaigrette

I was craving sweets, so I incorporated that into dinner.

  • 2 Slices Multi-Grain Bread
  • 2 T Sunbutter
  • 1 Banana
  • 1 T Honey Drizzle

Life doesn’t get much better than this?  Is it wrong that food makes me so happy? I don’t think so. :)

Happy Tuesday!  I’m off to the Public Market!

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March 21, 2011

Weekend Eats and Treats

by Stephanie

Oh boy, do I have some catching up to do!  You know those weekends that are really busy, but you don’t really know with what?  Well, that was my weekend.

It began with a trip to Fleet Feet for new running shoes! Yay!! My knees were starting to bug me, and I was definitely over

Later that evening, we dug out the ole’ charcoal grill from Collin’s storage and had The First Grill Night of Nicer-ish Weather!  (I say “nicer-ish” because its only maybe gotten up to 60–But hey! For upstate New York, that’s a heat wave!

The burgers were delish, as were the bakery-fresh rolls and the grilled asparagus.  I love grilled asparagus.  Toss in a little olive oil, sprinkle on some seasoning of your choice, roll them around on the grill for a couple of minutes and BAM! Done. :)

Saturday evening, we headed over to the McCormack’s for a little post-St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.  Collin’s mom made traditional Irish cabbage, cooked vegetables and ham.  So good! Juicy and delicious.  Yum!  I had a huge plate, plus cornbread, AND soda bread. Oh my.  I am full just thinking about it.  On top of all that, Katie made Bailey’s cheesecake. Needless to say, I left stuffed to the max.

Sunday morning we had fresh pineapple and scrambled eggs with salsa verde.  Do you live near a Wegmans?  If you do, pick this up!  I really can’t get enough of it.
Sunday was grocery shopping day.  I got lots of yummy stuff.
Here’s a tip for you:  Clean and cut a few fresh veggies.  That way it’s easier to throw together a quick salad or healthy snack.  Store them in tupperware and you’re ready to go!
I also made a big pot of Quinoa (pronounced Keen-Wah).
For those who may be unfamiliar with this grain, quinoa is a complete protein, meaning in contains all of the essential amino acids.  It’s also high in dietary fiber, phosphorus, magnesium and iron.  Also, it’s gluten-free!  It’s super easy to cook.  Just like rice.  I put this in tupperware too.  I have some delicious meals in my future!

Speaking of delicious meals, check out this breakfast.

Superhero Oatmeal topped with:

  • 1 Tablespoon of Chia Seeds (soaked with the cereal)
  • 1 Tablespoon Nutella
  • A handful of raspberries
  • Sprinkling of Shredded Coconut

Certainly a great way to start my week off!  Hope you are having a great Monday too!

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