This post is going to be super quick. There is way too much going on right now! Today was the weirdest day I’ve had in a long time. All day I was forgetting things and mixing things up. I’m hoping I can blame it on stress.
I started the day at Y2 for a hot vinyasa class since I don’t know if I’ll be able to practice for the rest of the week. I ended up making THREE trips to Y2 today – first for class, second because I forgot my YogiToes mat towel and the third trip was to get my YMCA time card which apparently fell out of my jacket pocket.
Breakfast was a new oatmeal mix. I kept the oats plain – just soy milk, oats, pinch salt, chia seeds and ground flax – and topped them off with diced strawberries, almond butter and Crofter’s. It was okay but not something I think i’ll do again. Needed more flavor in the oats.
Kept it real with lunch today. An old favorite resurfaced.
Peanut butter and jelly!!!! Kashi crackers, carrots and unpictured cantaloupe (only so much would fit on the mini Chinet plate). Enjoyed at my desk since I was late to work after I had to make my second trip to the yoga studio.
I taught BodyPump tonight and I realized on my way to work that I forgot to pack my shoes. I had my clothes, mic belt and music but forgot my shoes! Seriously, where was my head today!? BodyPump was great – big class. Continued the Go Heavy challenge!
Dinner tonight was super simple because all of our kitchen stuff is packed.
Whole grain pasta, red sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan. A little garlic baguette on the side. Yikes – need to get and extra dose of veggies in tomorrow. Today has been pretty carb heavy! I was excited because usually Brandon complains about whole grain pasta but tonight I don’t think he could even tell. I’ m so sneaky.
We’re closing on our house tomorrow!!! Wish us luck!
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July 22, 2026
I am such a creature of habit when it comes to breakfast. 95% of the time I’m craving a breakfast that is on the sweet side. That mostly alternates between smoothies or yogurt bowls with overnight oats, chia pudding or oatmeal occasionally thrown in there. On the rare occasion I go savory – it’s scrambled [...]
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July 19, 2026
I want to bottle up this summer and make it last forever (well, maybe minus the wildly hot and humid weather that makes running a big thumbs down). I mentioned this in my last post…but I am really enjoying the slower pace and the days that feel like they have more space. While I’m trying [...]
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July 10, 2026
Happy Friday! I hope this post finds you well and enjoying the summer. We are in the dog days of it over here in Charlotte – the heat and humidity is off the charts – but it’s something I’ll embrace because I deeply appreciate the massive slow down that summer has brought. A lot of [...]
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June 21, 2026
I recently traveled to Big Bear Lake, California for the inaugural Big Bear Peaks + Pines three-day stage race hosted by TransRockies Running. This was my third TransRockies event in 12 months (see also Colorado + Moab) and I’m here to tell you that they can do no wrong when it comes to race organization [...]
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May 30, 2026
Happy weekend! Another week in the books! I got three runs in (6.5 miles, 5.5 miles, 5.5 miles) and I have a trail run planned for tomorrow. Total weekly mileage will end up around 30-35 miles depending on if I go for 13 or 17 tomorrow! I’m 16 weeks out from the Golden Ultra so [...]
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May 23, 2026
Happy Memorial Day Weekend. It’s a very rainy one here in Charlotte and while I am a little bummed not to be spending the weekend in Florida with the fam or by the pool at our swim club (just opened for the season!), I’m also welcoming a slower pace and time at home. It’s been [...]
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May 3, 2026
Hi and happy May! As we roll into the first full week of a new month, I have almost a month’s worth of lunch ideas for you. It’s a great mix of sandwiches, bowls, salads and wraps. I hope you enjoy and find some inspiration for your midday meal! Open-faced chickpea salad sandwich on toasted [...]
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