tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49223148192521184072024-03-05T19:13:32.443-08:00Little Miss PlannerYou can never be too prepared!Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.comBlogger894125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-22634901020771509582014-03-30T18:34:00.001-07:002014-03-31T23:41:36.742-07:00March 31 weekly menuThis week is nice. I have to week nights off from cooking and weekend night off! Hooray! I'm really going to make an attempt to clean my pantry too. <div><br></div><div>So let's see what's to eat?</div><div><br></div><div>Breakfast:</div><div>Shakes (one thing I have learned this year is I have zero time to sit and eat, good thing I plan ahead and make stuff.)</div><div>Protein bars</div><div><br></div><div>Lunch</div><div>Pinwheels</div><div>Chicken Greek salad</div><div>Tuna salad sandwich</div><div>Tostadas</div><div>Chickpea patties</div><div><br></div><div>Dinner</div><div>Monday:sick so whatever someone makes </div><div>Tuesday:pulled pork roasted sweet potatoes and homemade coleslaw </div><div>Wednesday: chicken soup</div><div>Thursday: dinner with friends</div><div>Friday: dinner playmate (pizza and salad)</div><div>Saturday: friend's birthday party (yummy tacos!!!!)</div><div>Sunday: hot dogs and baked sweet potatoes </div><div><br></div><div>What meal are you most excited about this week?</div><div><br></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
</center><br/></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-38836064117935557172014-03-30T18:23:00.001-07:002014-03-30T18:23:36.789-07:00Just keep truckin along...What a week! It was filled with new meals, dad's night, colds, dirt under my nails from gardening and overall fun. Let's see what the highlights were:<div><br></div><div>- lost another 2.6 lbs and happy to see it go! </div><div>- started week four again of T25 and then got sick, maybe three times a charm, week 4 here I come... Again!</div><div>- my garden is getting HUGE! I just need to cut a shrub tonight so the tomatoes have full sun as well as the sunflowers.</div><div>- I ran this week to go pick up the car. Felt great to just let it go and run.</div><div>- I snagged a slot for the Disney Avenger half marathon! So so excited! I am already thinking of what cape to make! </div><div>- started planning K1's fourth birthday! Where did the time go? Wasn't she just a baby?</div><div>- happy hour with my friends! Could have eaten the entire bowl of ceveche but I was good and I shared. 😜</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLf4Q0mp_drcWwesXDfQOs0Jh8ls3VtbXydgqef44mobmCVqdF-YujxR1m_7a64ZFscmEB5a3_fkso3zsJM7TIpu6QmCwOBbQqFiuLERr2yVQ1geN4hQPoUjhvaHs-W0aN7JX4WrEPF1Q/s640/blogger-image--985294878.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLf4Q0mp_drcWwesXDfQOs0Jh8ls3VtbXydgqef44mobmCVqdF-YujxR1m_7a64ZFscmEB5a3_fkso3zsJM7TIpu6QmCwOBbQqFiuLERr2yVQ1geN4hQPoUjhvaHs-W0aN7JX4WrEPF1Q/s640/blogger-image--985294878.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>That pretty much sums up my super exciting life here. How was your week?<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
</center><br/></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-66351571834282617182014-03-24T21:19:00.001-07:002014-03-24T21:19:00.238-07:00A hodge-podge weekI'm so excited for this week. So many things to note I just had to share with you all:<div><br></div><div>- week 2 of WW. Week 1 was great and really made me see what I was eating or not eating.</div><div>- redoing week 4 for of T25. I just didn't have the energy for it.</div><div>- finally back at my boxing club. Only took fitness classes but this week will finally lace up my gloves. Well that is after I scrape the dust off them.</div><div>- happy hour with my gal pals! It really should be called happiest hour! Two glorious hours away from kids.</div><div>- I'm really going to book a room for our little mini holiday. Really this time! Nootr dreaming!</div><div>- planting more stuff. Must blog about how the garden is looking. I finally have an asparagus shoot coming up. Only took 5 flipping years!!!!!</div><div>- brunch on Sunday! No more soccer games for k1. It will be bittersweet not to lace up her cleats but man oh man, coaching can suck sometimes. If it wasn't for a few kids on that team that made it worthwhile I'd say it was a pretty gnarly experience. </div><div>- signing up for Disney's Avenger half!!! My excitement can barely be contained!!!!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvc4HSLMWTkXs83tgETEzvbWzD7J9uMjxLgA7GhzVSnC277dR97_0TBM3ncB5GdcaFADGDB9LIFlJad3k9Plh12Xc3Q05hCNHIPWy5jG9r8ceQ1xvvaqPjFEzTC4lgyF9vOe8vQHOq32o/s640/blogger-image--1784901390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvc4HSLMWTkXs83tgETEzvbWzD7J9uMjxLgA7GhzVSnC277dR97_0TBM3ncB5GdcaFADGDB9LIFlJad3k9Plh12Xc3Q05hCNHIPWy5jG9r8ceQ1xvvaqPjFEzTC4lgyF9vOe8vQHOq32o/s640/blogger-image--1784901390.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Any fun things planned for this week?</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
</center><br/></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-6321255318482244712014-03-24T21:09:00.001-07:002014-03-24T21:09:44.978-07:00March 24 weekly menuI know I'm late posting but I figure if it's on here by midnight it counts right? This week is all about making new recipes inspired by Pinterest photos. I'm quite excited about it. We used one tonight and wow was it easy and so tasty. <div><br></div><div>Breakfast:</div><div>Protein shakes </div><div>Special K cereal</div><div><br></div><div>Lunch:</div><div>Subway</div><div>Turkey dogs</div><div>Tostadas</div><div>Chicken salad</div><div>Chickpea patties</div><div><br></div><div>Dinner:</div><div>Ham and cheese pinwheels * with cinnamon & paprika sweet potatoes</div><div>Mustard chicken * broiled garlic green beans</div><div>Creamy tortellini soup *</div><div> Turkey Parmesan meatballs* with grilled asparagus </div><div>Homemade fish sticks * with stuffed button mushroom bites</div><div><br></div><div>*notes never made meals before.</div><div><br></div><div>Double yum!!!! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
</center><br/></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-68940133009480958742014-03-20T18:52:00.001-07:002014-03-20T19:32:45.124-07:00Maple glazed pork loin and roasted Brussel sprout salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB36CA1uvolR9PCrw5qaqJTSBlXwGPZJd15s66WOS_Ra8GyBSY0O0J2xz1mPvVcj5BDPM2dC-7FrcosJvzYq_Xe5KdjeXEE8mXwYoYAu2m5FbEAl4hBYs4xIvoqPeFl_2LT3YP-vG13Gg/s640/blogger-image-691325434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB36CA1uvolR9PCrw5qaqJTSBlXwGPZJd15s66WOS_Ra8GyBSY0O0J2xz1mPvVcj5BDPM2dC-7FrcosJvzYq_Xe5KdjeXEE8mXwYoYAu2m5FbEAl4hBYs4xIvoqPeFl_2LT3YP-vG13Gg/s640/blogger-image-691325434.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I don't think words can describe how good this dinner was! Easier than I thought too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maple glazed Pork Loin </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Created by Little Miss Planner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 pork loin sliced 1 inch thick </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 tbsp maple syrup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tbsp mustard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tsp paprika </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 tsp salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pepper for taste</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Toss all ingredients together and let marinade for an hour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. In a medium-high pan spray oil and place slices. Flip mid cook to get a good sear on each side. Cook until done (takes 20 or so minutes). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Roasted Brussel sprouts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Created by Little Miss Planner</span></div><div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Sliced Brussel sprouts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Paprika</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Garlic (3 cloves minced)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tbsp maple syrup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 tbsp olive oil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Salt and pepper for seasoning</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Preheat oven 400*</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. Toss all ingredients in a bowl and place on sheet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. Cook for 25 minutes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For my salad I cut up the pork loin and laid them on a bed of spinach along with the Brussel sprouts and grape tomatoes. For my dressing, I just drizzled olive oil and balsamic vinegar on top. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So filling and so good! Enjoy!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
</center><br/></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-82434530311009522012014-03-16T22:00:00.001-07:002014-03-16T22:01:44.326-07:00March 17 Weekly menuBreakfast<div>Protein shakes</div><div><br></div><div>Lunch</div><div>Chicken salad</div><div>Salmon salad</div><div>Shrimp skewers</div><div>Leftovers</div><div>Play date lunch</div><div><br></div><div>Dinner</div><div>Taco pizza</div><div>Grilled maple salmon and salad</div><div>Homemade tostadas (new meal)</div><div>Spaghetti and salad</div><div>Breaded cod and cauliflower bites</div><div><br></div><div>Snacks</div><div>Hard broiled eggs</div><div>Grapes and other fruit</div><div>Nuts</div><div>Baked Prosciutto and date bites (new recipe)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Goal this week: EAT MORE VEGGIES AND FRUIT!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
</center><br/></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-72773421055280635112014-03-16T21:47:00.001-07:002014-03-16T22:00:42.596-07:00Winding downWhat a crazy week! After expo west, I literally didn't have energy to do much other than survive the week. Let's see what we were up to:<div><br></div><div> - colds and growth spurts</div><div> - finally went to my boxing gym and worked out. Highlight of the week!!!!</div><div> - apparently you cannot find halibut this time if year... Or at least this time of the month</div><div> - garden is officially planted. This year we hope to have artichokes, tomatoes, lettuce, squash, onions , eggplant, and more. </div><div> - multiple ikea trips. This has resulted in impromptu backyard dining area makeover and multiple craigslist listings of old stuff to pay for it.</div><div> - back on weight watchers as of Sunday night. I need something to keep me in check so I can get past this block I'm. Summer is coming and I have 3 pairs of shorts I can wear as of now. All my other ones are sitting there waiting. </div><div> - starting week 4 of T25 workouts. It's pretty good but need to start running and walking again. </div><div><br></div><div> That's about it. Nothing earth shattering. How was your week?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJy6EbxX9bPquY-FnCINlCYuRJUCcCgQ_-3AImAva82A8-JUn8a-4jIZr0ltfguoRYTEdppuKpU1xl4uRd1GvBNYlREkOwuXTdPP88ocwBZoosyUHRpV-B8eaX7WGcnfL3b1PFQLZf4g/s640/blogger-image--1588190604.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJy6EbxX9bPquY-FnCINlCYuRJUCcCgQ_-3AImAva82A8-JUn8a-4jIZr0ltfguoRYTEdppuKpU1xl4uRd1GvBNYlREkOwuXTdPP88ocwBZoosyUHRpV-B8eaX7WGcnfL3b1PFQLZf4g/s640/blogger-image--1588190604.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
</center><br/></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-5618783327382111882014-03-12T23:41:00.001-07:002014-03-12T23:41:15.148-07:00Banana Oatmeal Protein muffinsI'm been so lazy lately getting a healthy breakfast in. I either have been skipping it all together or drinking coffee and a piece of toast and calling it a day. I finally broke down and realized if I wanted to eat better throughout the day I probably should start with breakfast. This is for every person on the go who needed that extra 5 minutes of shut eye (especially post day light savings) in the morning.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ud_Sf1cPVP2cgEbIn9oZENag4lHVItGKT5jmH1yxyv8xqcqwO0Ut9Mk3Mnp-Cb7MMPClkRMzYM2GqN9nTBSbicA06kgWF4f_qlBndSNSLADY4JzpmOeA3eSxC3PG6AguixXBqVURS8s/s640/blogger-image-697022148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ud_Sf1cPVP2cgEbIn9oZENag4lHVItGKT5jmH1yxyv8xqcqwO0Ut9Mk3Mnp-Cb7MMPClkRMzYM2GqN9nTBSbicA06kgWF4f_qlBndSNSLADY4JzpmOeA3eSxC3PG6AguixXBqVURS8s/s640/blogger-image-697022148.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Banana Oatmeal Protein Muffins </div><div>Makes 12</div><div>By LMP</div><div><br></div><div>Ingredients </div><div>2 medium bananas (extra ripe)</div><div>2/3 of a container of ff Greek yogurt</div><div>2 egg whites</div><div>1 tsp vanilla extract </div><div>1 container of applesauce (or 2/3 cup)</div><div>1 2/3 cup oats </div><div>1/3 cup almond or cashew meal</div><div>1 tbsp baking powder</div><div>1/4 tsp baking soda</div><div><br></div><div>Optional</div><div>Raisins</div><div>Walnuts</div><div><br></div><div>Directions:</div><div><br></div><div>1. Preheat oven to 400</div><div>2. Mix wet ingredients then add dry ingredients</div><div>3. Let sit for 3 minutes </div><div>4. Pour batter into muffin tins (if needed, don't forget to spray so muffins don't stick)</div><div>5. Bake for 13-16 minutes (or until brown, use toothpick to test )</div><div>6. Take out and let sit then take muffins out and let cook on a rack</div><div><br></div><div>Enjoy!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
</center><br/></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-51797421225496096082014-03-09T23:08:00.001-07:002014-03-09T23:09:07.842-07:00March 10 weekly menuBreakfast<div>~ smoothies</div><div><br></div><div>Lunch</div><div>~ chickpea patties</div><div>~ chicken salad</div><div>~ quesadillas</div><div>~ grilled avocado with hard boil egg </div><div><br></div><div>Dinner</div><div>~ taco salad</div><div>~ pasta casserole (make ahead meal) with sautéed squash</div><div>~ macadamia crusted halibut with green beans</div><div>~ roast chicken with fennel, carrots, and potatoes</div><div>~ pork tenderloin with maple roasted Brussel sprouts (new meal)</div><div><br></div><div>What's on your plate this week?</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
</center><br/></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-83009482967224340782014-03-09T22:45:00.001-07:002014-03-09T22:46:09.713-07:00Weekly roundupWhat a week this has been. After all the rain we got in our neck of the woods the sun decided to come out again and it's been quite lovely. Life's been filled with play dates, house cleaning, and half written recipe posts. We topped off the weekend with our annual trip to the Natural Products Expo West. It's the biggest expo of natural living products and showcases fabulous new products. We went with the intention to pick up a few new products for our store but we always keep an eye out for new and fabulous things. We found so many new brands I can't wait to show you some of our new favorites.<div><br></div><div>Now off to menu plan for the week!<br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyI7FyuD2POY5oJEiPLHYBZ253RVa0-Rx-vHG-mVWfgzO-bbwMjZ_3RpLHml6Rs9q_rFIJf0MvygglQ1magkPENgLJeXmWuNX38EokbT7XIHj71dhJk2bAjgSolszvpS4LnxxIjoG_Ig/s640/blogger-image--1452338956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyI7FyuD2POY5oJEiPLHYBZ253RVa0-Rx-vHG-mVWfgzO-bbwMjZ_3RpLHml6Rs9q_rFIJf0MvygglQ1magkPENgLJeXmWuNX38EokbT7XIHj71dhJk2bAjgSolszvpS4LnxxIjoG_Ig/s640/blogger-image--1452338956.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">K2 feeding the ducks after dance class</div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
</center><br/></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-89377093502165129422014-03-02T08:58:00.001-08:002014-03-03T21:30:16.973-08:00March 3 weekly menu<div>Another week another menu list. I love spending the week pulling out recipes to test out and drool over. This week's test run is seared scallops with lemon risotto. It's one our favorite tapas at Blue Stove, our Nordstrom restaurant. The hubby and I always fight out the last bite. This will also be my first time to cooking scallops. If all goes well I will be sharing the meal with you. </div><div><br></div><div>Now onto what is going to get in my belly this week:</div><div><br></div>Breakfast:<div><br></div><div>Banana berry oatmeal</div><div>Breakfast sandwiches </div><div><br></div><div>Lunch:</div><div>Greek chicken salad</div><div>Chickpea patties</div><div>Cheese quesadillas </div><div>Tuna sandwiches </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Dinner:</div><div><br></div><div>Jambalaya (will post recipe)</div><div>Homemade tortillas and beans</div><div>Girls happy hour (tapas!!)</div><div>Seared scallops with lemon Risotto</div><div>Taco salad </div><div><br></div><div>Snacks:</div><div>Protein bites</div><div>Nuts in shells (pistachios and peanuts)</div><div><br></div><div>Recovery food:</div><div>Banana Vanilla Protein shakes</div><div><br></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
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</center><br/></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-53237306786419501262014-02-23T13:54:00.001-08:002014-02-23T13:54:01.477-08:00Is it too late? (aka things to do before 2015)Its almost in the February and I still haven't made my things to do list yet for 2014. Is it too late? I think not! It's never too late to make a list of things to do. <div><br></div><div>Things to do before 2015</div><div><br></div><div>1. Get back into shape. (Going to measure myself tonight and make some realistic goals on weightloss since I gave birth 6 weeks ago.)</div><div>2. Take a family vacation (terrified of this since we are a family of 5 (three kids under 3.5) </div><div>3. Run 2 half marathons </div><div>4. Cook 14 meals a week. Breakfast/lunch/dinner --could be any of them for 3 months</div><div>5. Complete t25 program</div><div>6. Prepare 1 new recipe a week and blog about it.</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">7. Blog more</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">8. Walk 10 miles with the kids</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">9. Make it a point to see my friends at least once a month without kids. Hello! Happy hour!!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">10. Finish the backyard remodel.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">11. Keep the garden growing and plant more!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">12. Date night with Mr. Planner at least once a month.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">13. Enjoy life!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I think this is all doable. No out of country trips. No massive overhauling life plans. Just making a point to enjoy this moment in like plans. Sometimes you just need to stop and look around and be thankful for the life you've been given. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
</center><br/></div>Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12204776207073090882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4922314819252118407.post-88671629039316736172013-09-04T13:53:00.001-07:002013-09-04T13:53:05.916-07:00Hemp & Flax seed Banana WafflesCan you believe another school year is here?! My oldest is finally venturing into the world of preschool and our schedules are beyond chaotic. With gymnastics, golf, horseback riding, and soccer for extracurricular activities, we don't have much time worrying about what to eat. I resort to scheduling every meal at the start of the week and try to prep as much as possible so when it is time to cook, I can do it quickly and not resort to just ordering pizza. This includes breakfasts too. Today's recipe is a favorite here and is asked for at least 3 times a week. When you find a healthy meal kids like you go with it!<div><br></div><div>Hemp & Flax Seed Banana Waffles</div><div>Makes 12-16</div><div><br></div><div>Dry:</div><div>2 cups flour ( we use 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup kumut/almond/flax meal)</div><div>4 tsp baking powder</div><div>1 tsp salt</div><div>2 tbsp flax seed</div><div>2 tbsp hemp seed </div><div><br></div><div>Wet:</div><div>2 ultra ripe bananas smashed</div><div>1.5 cups almond or coconut milk -warm</div><div>1/4 cup coconut oil</div><div>1 tsp vanilla extract</div><div>2 eggs (to make vegan you can use chia seed mixture)</div><div><br></div><div>Instructions</div><div>1. Heat up waffle maker</div><div>2. Mix wet ingredients well</div><div>3. Add dry on to and slowly mix them together</div><div>4. Wipe down waffle iron with extra coconut oil so waffles done stick.</div><div>5. Place mixture in waffle iron and cook. Mine takes 3-4.5 minutes </div><div><br></div><div>We enjoy ours with a little butter, homemade peach jam, fresh berries smashed up, and if its a special day, a little whip cream.</div><div><br></div><div>To save for later, we package up 4 waffle squares in a bag with a piece of parchment in between so they don't stick. When needed we take out one package and the night before and place in fridge or if we forget, microwave for 10 seconds, and then place in toaster oven to heat up and crisp up (because that's how I like it). Yum!!!</div><div><br></div><div>Enjoy!</div><div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZO9fi48C7OgRS7WD9CESlGzqlILRcux1v9HNVrQrC42ebTdm5bp23S2TpGqrrORI7dTUs5-NGxdiLS4pwCwDupxDLIVLnUJO1EkgE7_olKBKfjCkdGsuhK9fPMXc1MMPu8ymvOS-0No/s640/blogger-image--129277632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZO9fi48C7OgRS7WD9CESlGzqlILRcux1v9HNVrQrC42ebTdm5bp23S2TpGqrrORI7dTUs5-NGxdiLS4pwCwDupxDLIVLnUJO1EkgE7_olKBKfjCkdGsuhK9fPMXc1MMPu8ymvOS-0No/s640/blogger-image--129277632.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
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Ingredients:<br />
1/4 cup honey <br />
1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt <br />
1 egg room temp<br />
1 small banana mashed up<br />
1/2 small avocado -extra ripe<br />
1/2 cup whole wheat flour<br />
1/4 cup almond flour <br />
1/4 cup flax meal<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
3 scoops chocolate protein powder<br />
1 tbsp PB2<br />
1/2 tsp baking soda<br />
1/4 tsp baking powder<br />
Pinch of salt<br />
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Directions<br />
1.Mix wet ingredients first<br />
2. Mix in dry ingredients in<br />
3.Place spoonful in mini donut baking sheet or donut maker (we use a donut maker, takes 4 minutes).<br />
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Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon/sugar mix on top or powder sugar. You can mix in chocolate chips for a little extra decadence.<br />
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Health fats:<br />
1 mini donut: 76 calories, 2.4g fat, 10.7g net carbs, 4.5g protein<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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Lil miss planner<br />
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Spinach and Mushroom Pasta Casserole <br />
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Ingredients<br />
1 box of pasta<br />
1 can of tomato sauce <br />
1 cup of shredded mixed cheese<br />
1 package of mushrooms (I get chopped, less work for me)<br />
2 cups of diced spinach<br />
1-2 tbsp minced garlic<br />
1 tsp basil<br />
1 tsp 21 seasoning (trader joes)<br />
1/4 tsp salt<br />
1 tsp olive oil<br />
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Directions<br />
1. Boil the pasta<br />
2. In saucepan, add tomato sauce, seasonings, and garlic and bring to a boil<br />
3. In another pan, sauté mushrooms and a pinch of salt until tender. <br />
4. Add mushrooms and spinach and bring down to a simmer.<br />
5. When pasta is done, place pasta in a casserole dish and add the sauce. Miss all together. <br />
6. Add 3/4 cup cheese and mix in.<br />
7. Add remainder of cheese on top<br />
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When it's time to bake, preheat oven to 350 and bake for 25-30 minutes.<br />
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This meal is a great make ahead and store until ready to bake. It's a hit every kids and adults. As you can see they nearly polished it off!<br />
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Taco Soup<br />
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1 package of ground turkey<br />
Taco seasoning packet <br />
1 can of diced tomatoes with chilies <br />
1 can of black beans<br />
1 cup Shredded Mexican cheese (I used 2% as well as full -- half of each)<br />
2 tbsp butter <br />
2 tbsp flour (I use whole wheat)<br />
1 individual container of plain Greek yogurt (I used fat free)<br />
Water<br />
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Directions:<br />
1. In one pan cook and season (with salt and pepper) the ground turkey.<br />
2. In a pot, stir melted butter and flour together until smooth (no lumps).<br />
3. Quickly add yogurt and 1/2 cup of water until all mixed together.<br />
4. Toss in shredded cheese and stir until smooth.<br />
5. Add tomatoes, black beans, and cooked ground turkey and stir a little more.<br />
6. Next add taco seasoning and 1-1.5 cups of water. <br />
7. Let simmer for 10-15 before serving stirring occasionally (this helps prevent cheese from sticking to the bottom.<br />
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Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt, a little more cheese (there can never be too much cheese) and a few crushes chips.<br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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I know it's been forever and a day but I decided I need to get back to posting. I have a billion recipes to post and even more ramblings to write about.<br />
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As my apology for being away, I'll post a new recipe everyday this week. Look out for today's creamy taco soup!<br />
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As for a random update from lil ol me: both little kupcakes are growing like weeds, our child care business has grown leaps and bounds, and I'm finally feeling like my body is returning after having two little girls 19 months apart. I ran my 21st half marathon a month ago and remodeling my backyard (Mr. Planner is oh so thrilled with the manual labor I have in store for him). That's me in a nut shell.<br />
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Missed you guys and promise you'll see me more around this corner of the interwebs!<br />
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Ttfn,<br />
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Lilmissplanner<br />
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Now, onto the good stuff:<br />
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Breakfasts: Greek Yogurt with seed mix, a silver dollar fig & greek yogurt pancake, and decaf coffee<br />
Snacks: homemade protein bars and low cal chocolate/vanilla frap protein shakes<br />
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Lunches:<br />
<ul>
<li> Monday: Snacked...</li>
<li>Tuesday: Hard boiled egg, artichoke, sun dried tomato with avocado and a sandwich thin and a peach</li>
<li>Wednesday: Veggie burger with Tikka Masala sauce and veggies with a pear for dessert</li>
<li>Thursday: grilled tomato, avocado, and zucchini</li>
<li>Friday: play-date with kiddos and pizza! :)</li>
<li>Saturday: eat out - Mexican perhaps?</li>
<li>Sunday: Free Birds!!!! </li>
</ul>
Dinners: <br />
<ul>
<li> Monday: Garlic spaghetti & stuffed mozzarella sausage with garlic bread</li>
<li>Tuesday: Mahi Mahi Tacos with broc slaw and black beans</li>
<li>Wednesday: Chicken Satay with brown rice and cauliflower rice and grilled zucchini (mixed together)</li>
<li>Thursday: Tacos with homemade guacamole! </li>
<li>Friday: Dinner out </li>
<li>Saturday: Pulled Pork with baked sweet potatoes </li>
<li>Sunday: left overs </li>
</ul>
Exercise:<br />
<ul>
<li> Monday: Run 3 Miles</li>
<li>Tuesday: Crossfit in the morning! EEK!!!!! walk 2/4 miles </li>
<li>Wednesday: Run 5 miles</li>
<li>Thursday: Crossfit at night! Run 3 miles</li>
<li>Friday: Walk 2 miles, </li>
<li>Saturday: Run 7 miles to Barre Control class (changing things up and trying it out)</li>
<li>Sunday: My first Duathlon!!! YAY!!!! </li>
</ul>
*By writing it all out, it's really helping me see where my weaknesses are, not as far as what bad stuff I'm eating but what I'm missing in my nutrition. <br />
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This week you'll see lots of recipes pop up. I'm finally getting around to writing them down to share with y'all! :) Enjoy! <br />
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Did august just sail by everyone? I feel like so much needed to get done and need two more weeks. I hope this month I can be more on top of it and get in gear.
So goals this month:
- run (or walk) 101 miles -if I keep on track I'll be able to do this
- take 7 crossfit classes (I took one this week and wanted my arms to fall off, so much pain)
- 20 home cooked dinners
- cycle 50 miles (Sunday's are now my cycling day)
- take 6 boxing classes
- revive the garden
- drop one size (5 or so lbs I'm guessing? I just want to get closer to being able to wear my old clothes before the first pregnancy)
- blog at least 3/4 times a week, weekly, two recipes, and random post
- do one craft project (need to make kupcake 2.0 a growth chart)
- get a massage and a facial
- take one mini weekend trip (this will be for a wedding at the end of the month)
- make family shoot appt
I know some of these seems lofty but if I really stick with my schedule I can do this. Guess we'll see! Time to go run (and walk some) 8 miles!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><br/><br/><center><A HREF="http://little-miss-planner.blogspot.com/"><img src = "http://lh6.ggpht.com/louvigilante/SBjnvlxLSyI/AAAAAAAABC0/Rcqk4mvWZdg/lmp2.jpg" /></A>
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Breakfast is the same this week:<br />
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<ul>
<li>1 greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons hemp/chia seed mix, 1 lactation "cookie". </li>
<li> Mid morning snack Banana (if hungry).</li>
</ul>
Lunches:<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday: Spinach and Goat Cheese Quesadilla with carrots and protein shake and champagne grapes (protein shake & peach for afternoon snack)</li>
<li>Tuesday: Lunch out</li>
<li>Wednesday: Sweet/Sour Meatballs leftovers and protein shake and champagne grapes (protein shake & peach for afternoon snack)</li>
<li>Thursday: Lunch out</li>
<li>Friday: who knows... </li>
<li>Saturday: Picnic (subway?) at the beach</li>
<li>Sunday: Lunch out</li>
</ul>
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Dinners:<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday: Spaghetti</li>
<li>Tuesday: Sweet/sour Meatballs with "rice" pilaf </li>
<li>Wednesday: COUNTY FAIR!!! Bring on the corn on the cob and mini doughnuts!!</li>
<li>Thursday: Chicken Sausage and brussel sprouts</li>
<li>Friday: Tacos</li>
<li>Saturday: Zuchinni boats</li>
<li>Sunday: Freebirds (YUM!!!)</li>
</ul>
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Training:<br />
(running schedule below)<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday: run + 20 min of interval crossfit exercises</li>
<li>Tuesday: yoga stretch</li>
<li>Wednesday: run</li>
<li>Thursday: run + step class</li>
<li>Friday: 30 day shred video</li>
<li>Saturday: run + boxing</li>
<li>Sunday: walk </li>
</ul>
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<table border="1">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">Week</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Monday</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Tuesday</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Wednesday</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Thursday</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Friday</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Saturday</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Sunday</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Total</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="text-align: center;">
<b>1</b></td>
<td style="text-align: center;">
3</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">
Rest</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">
3</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">
3</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">
Rest</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">
4</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">
Rest</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">
13</td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
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Let's talk about personal goals. I'm really needing to focus on working out and running to get rid of the fall season. I have<br />
<ul>
<li>Duathlon Sept 12</li>
<li>RAD Run 10k Oct 6</li>
<li>Conejo Valley Half Marathon Oct 14</li>
<li>Halloween Mud Run Oct 28</li>
<li>Santa Barbara Half Marathon Nov 10</li>
<li>Turkey Trot (Thanksgiving)</li>
<li>Santa Run (in search of one)</li>
</ul>
For August goals, I'm focusing on numbers.<br />
<ul>
<li>Miles ran/walk: 100 (big number...eek)</li>
<li>Miles on Bike: 50</li>
<li>Classes taken: 8</li>
<li>30 day shred dvd: 15 </li>
<li>Weight loss: 6 lbs</li>
<li>Meals any cooked at home: 30</li>
</ul>
One of the other goals is to push forward with eating clean and unprocessed foods. I've done a good job to do so but I know I can do more and am excited to clean the cupboards and start fresh! <br />
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So it's July 30 and well, the month is almost up. I know I didn't hit my goal but that's fine by me. I know I'm on a good path and I think doing weekly posts are helping me be more accountable. I'm finally feeling better running. I started with a new training facility and it is nuts. They believe this photo's motto and boy am I sore after their work outs. I don't think I've ever sweat so much in a class before like I do here. They mean business! Let's get to the good stuff shall we?<br />
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Lunch:<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday: Chinese chicken salad (super healthy and super good), protein shake, peach (plum for snack and other half of protein shake)</li>
<li>Tuesday: Lunch with the hubby (INDIAN!!!!!)</li>
<li>Wednesday: apple/spinach/goat cheese quesadilla, hard boiled egg, protein shake, peach (plum for snack and other half of protein shake)</li>
<li>Thursday: left overs (stuffed shells), hard boiled egg, protein shake, peach (plum for snack and other half of protein shake)</li>
<li>Friday: lunch out?</li>
<li>Saturday: lunch out?</li>
<li>Sunday: Lunch with family (kupcake 2.0 baptism)</li>
</ul>
Dinner:<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday: Stuffed shells with a spinach/zucchini/tomato sauce YUM!, protein shake
</li>
<li>Tuesday: Subway night
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<li>Wednesday: Malibu chicken with sauteed squash and mushrooms</li>
<li>Thursday: Pulled Pork sandwiches with kale chips and carrot fries</li>
<li>Friday: Dinner out(family in town)</li>
<li>Saturday: Pizza Night with family</li>
<li>Sunday: dunno...</li>
</ul>
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Work out routine:<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday: Run 4 miles + 30 day shred level 2</li>
<li>Tuesday: RPM class </li>
<li>Wednesday: 4 miles + 30 day shred level 2</li>
<li>Thursday: swimming + 30 day shred level 2</li>
<li>Friday: boxing + 30 day shred level 2</li>
<li>Saturday: boxing + Zumba</li>
<li>Sunday: 5 miles + 30 day shred level 2</li>
</ul>
Yup, that's the week in a nut shell. I'm really trying to find more time to work out at night more for myself after the girls go to bed. It's been the one thing keeping me sane lately. Will I do an august goal? Yes. Only way to keep myself motivated! <br />
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Lunches:<br />
<ul>
<li> Mon-Thurs: (same meal since I made a big amount of spread) garbanzo bean/avocado spread with sun-dried tomatoes and artichokes on sandwich thins, protein shake, hard boiled egg, peach. (snack: no sugar cookies -they are really good- and a plum) </li>
</ul>
Dinners:<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday: grilled pizzas... pepperoni on one, canadian bacon and pineapple</li>
<li>Tuesday: Stuffed shells with a ground turkey and zucchini filling</li>
<li>Wednesday: Sun Dried tomato chicken sausage with sauteed brussel sprouts</li>
<li>Thursday: Turkey Tacos</li>
<li>Friday: Grilled chicken satay (YUM!) with asian slaw</li>
<li>Saturday: Birthday party</li>
<li>Sunday: up in the air </li>
</ul>
Working out:<br />
<ul>
<li>Monday: 5 mile run (i know, i'm kinda shaking in my boots about this today)<br />
</li>
<li>Tuesday: 30 day shred level 2<br />
</li>
<li>Wednesday: 3 mile run / 30 day shred level 2<br />
</li>
<li>Thursday: hike after work / 30 day shred level 2
</li>
<li>Friday: Boxing class / 30 day shred level 2</li>
<li>Saturday: Zumba / 30 day shred level 2</li>
<li>Sunday: Bike ride / boot camp (maybe if i can muster up the courage)</li>
</ul>
So YES, i started running again. It felt so refreshing to get outside after a massive stressful week. I ran hard and fast (okay, fast for me that is). My foot is still healing and still wearing my insoles (aka, horse shoe). I really want to get back up to running about 20+ miles a week and know I have to take my time doing that but also doing other things to keep me entertained. I'm super excited for Zumba since it's been FOREVER since I did it last. You'll find me in the back of the class tripping over my feet!<br />
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