I woke up at 5:13 this morning to go running (because I run Thursdays), but instead I am sitting here drinking a cup of tea and listening to the radio. Deep down, I know that taking a break this morning is the right thing for my body and my baby. But that doesn’t stop me … Continue reading
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These last few months…
It’s been months since my last post. When I started this blog I had images of me writing every few days, or at least once a week. And for a while, I did it! But then, some stuff happened that kind of changed my life, and I lost touch with my blog. But I want … Continue reading
Ode to Oatmeal… of the Steel Cut Variety
As a runner, I eat oatmeal practically every day for breakfast. My usual morning routine is to start the liquid boiling in a saucepan for my breakfast while my morning cup of tea is brewing, then dump my half-cup of rolled oats into the pan, throw on the lid, and turn off the heat. I … Continue reading
Winter Running: When Treadmill becomes Dreadmill
The treadmill is so…. blah. I’ve never been the type who could go to the gym and pound away on the treadmill, or sweat on the elliptical for hours (or even a few minutes, really). Time seems to stand still ever time I run on a treadmill, and I find myself extremely unmotivated. But when … Continue reading
Sleepy? Not so much…
You know that glorious moment when you get into bed after a long, tiring day? The relief you feel to lie down, the snugness that surrounds you in the form of pillows, sheets, and duvets? I know and love that feeling well. Yet for the last two nights, it has eluded me. The inability to … Continue reading
Which is Better: Skinny, or Healthy?
This morning, I put on a bikini. Yes, it was snowing outside. No, I’m not crazy. I’m going to be in California next weekend and I will be taking my bikini. This morning, I put the bikini on and looked at myself in the mirror. What I expected to see was my gut, my lumpy … Continue reading