New Protein Shake Recipe!

I love coffee and that is NO secret!  I gave up Starbucks before work (which was a challenge), so today I concocted my own healthy mocha and it is super yummy and crazy easy.

Isopure Mocha
1 1/2 scoops dutch chocolate isopure protein powder
1c almond milk (unsweetened)
1c brewed coffee (your favorite flavor, mine is currently Mocha Swirl)

I shook it all together right in my new 20 oz blender bottle. It was delicious warm, but it'd be great tossed with some ice too!

 Here's a little preview of my awesome outfit for race day!
I am so grateful to have such a great support team surrounding me here at school. Suzanne is so sad that she can't make it on Saturday, but she'll be there with me in spirit!  If you're interested in a custom headband  let me know and I'll put the two of you in contact, she'll send them anywhere and do any color combination you want.
I love these Headbands because they are both warm and breathable.  They keep the sweat isolated and keep your ears warm which for us short haired ladies can prove to be a challenge.

Enjoy!

Do you have any new protein shake recipes to try?

Running Love and A Little Shopping

Monday I was reminded of why I fell in love with running.  It was finally 40 degrees outside and the paths were clear so I could just run!  I didn't have to follow a course or hit a certain distance; I just got to get some fresh air.  To my surprise I killed my time and I was just having fun!   It has been a long time since I have hit four consecutive miles with splits under 12 minutes, but I did it on Monday without even trying.

As excited as I am for this race on Saturday, I am kind of ready to get out of the training routine and into the mindset of health and having fun while being outdoors!

So three weeks ago I bet myself that I couldn't go without Starbucks. As my reward I told myself that I could use my $10 off Old Navy coupon, so today I did it! 

I got to get some fun new spring clothes. 

Blue work pants and a blue and white button up

Cream ruffle shirt

Skinnies!

THE CUTEST WORKOUT CAPRIS! I am in LOVE with the color. 

Until tomorrow, 

C

Goals!

It's the Monday of race week so naturally I'm freaking out and insanely excited at the same time.  The weather is supposed to be amazing this week, so I am excited to get in some FUN short outdoor runs this week.

Here are my major goals for the week:
-workout for 45 minutes a day with 20 minutes of solid stretching after
-3 good meals a day and 3 healthy snacks
-no desserts from Gorecki
-9 H20 Bottles
-Stay POSITIVE!
-Look forward to the weekend :)

Love this outfit, so much fun for the nice 40 degree weather.

What are your goals for the week?

Spring Break Treats

This past week was my spring break and I am not going to lie I definitely treated myself to a few old fashioned treats. 

I got to go to the Daily Grind, my fave little coffee shop in downtown Stillwater and got a skinny Mint Truffle Mocha.  It was even better since I got to catch up with Kenz and hear about all of her fun new college plans. 

These little devils will be the death of me.  My boss always has candy in the office and usually I can resist, but these stupidly delicious eggs I can't pass up.  I kept my handfuls small, but I definitely only had them 2 days and that's dang good in my book!

Am I proud that I ate these things, not really, but am I going to get hung up on it?  No.  

This week is all about clean and healthy eating for me in preparations for my race, so I am putting spring break behind me and opening the week with a clean slate.  

Here's to a great week! 

Until tomorrow :) 

C

Food!

In my last post I talked about what I packed for work...well sometimes life throws you lemons and you've got to make some fricken lemonade.

This week my boss has offered to take me out to lunch EVERY DAY! Today I finally had the guts to say no and I am so grateful that I did.  The chicken and turkey bacon sandwich that I had today was super delicious.

Instead of icky unhealthy chinese food yesterday I made a healthy choice and got shrimp and veggie stir fry!

Then Bails and I went to visit Katie at the U and she made us an awesome dinner of spaghetti squash with tomato sauce and Bails made a yummy salad.  It is so great to have friends that love eating and making healthy food together.

Tomorrow is my last day working at Granite for spring break.  It's really going to be hard to say goodbye to my boys after this week :( 

Until tomorrow! 

C

Sore...

I saw this on instagram today and this perfectly describes my life this week. Getting up at 4:40 sucks...I went to bed at 7:30pm last night and slept like a rock, but bootcamp is honestly like no other workout I've ever done.  It is the BEST high there is.  There are times throughout the workout that I feel like I am going to die *cough* burpee pyramids *cough*  I am so sore it is insane. Getting out of a chair is absolutely ridiculous.  I ask myself why I do this and then I am reminded when I see the results in the way my clothes fit or on the scale.  I have missed it so much;  I cannot wait for summer and to be back in the full swing of things.

 Sitting at a desk this week has been a challenge because I always want to munch on something.  So here's what I packed in my lunch box for tomorrow. Helps me stay on track without eating candy from the stupid candy jar in the office.

1 whole wheat sandwich thin
3 oz shredded chicken
2 pieces of turkey bacon
1 piece of cheddar cheese
1/2 avocado
1c spinach
(all of this is going on a sandwich)

1/2 c strawberries
1/2 c almonds and dried berries
100 cal oreos

Emergency daily snacks
Think thin bar
string cheese

For the ride home
Protein shake: almond milk, 2 scoops isopure protein, 1T PB2, 1c spinach, 1/3 of a banana

Here are two day makers from today! 

1) pic from Suze of my almost ready race headband.  I LOVE it! The finished product will have neon green trim. 

2) Annie sent me this picture today...it totally reminds me of how much I've missed my friends and it has only been 5 days :( 

Until tomorrow :) 

C

Weekend Recap and Goals

Since I've been home life has of course been insane. 

Saturday: 

Brunch with family

Haircut

Errands

I found these awesome Calvin Klein Performance pants for a steal at Herbergers!

Sunday: 

11ish mile sub arctic run with Bailey.  We made it, but it wasn't exactly fun.  I am so grateful that it is going to be in the 30's this coming weekend.

It was Croix's first birthday! 

Instead of eating out before the concert. Mom and I decided to make bison wild rice meat loaf.  It was absolutely delicious with squash and a roll. 

Then we went to see Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, and Lee Brice.  It was such a fun show. 

During the concert my phone went off and I got this facebook message from a friend of mine from school.  I was so touched by it, I was speechless.  It is so amazing to me that my journey and lifestyle choices are helping other people and making them notice enough to mention it.  

Here's our classic Mother/Daughter concert pic. 

Monday: 

(went to bed at about midnight) got up at 4:40 for bootcamp this morning

Saw this beautiful sunrise on my way home

Then put in a full day at Granite. It was so great to be back in the office and catch up with clients and my 8 honorary hermanos. 

My goals for this crazy busy spring break week are:
drink 6 (20 oz) bottles of water each day
push it hard at boot camp, the stairs, and my last run
put only good foods in my body
get at least 8 hours of sleep
catch up with friends and family
try and get ahead on next weeks homework load


Until tomorrow :)

C