I can hardly believe tomorrow is December 1st. Bring on all the peppermint and holly and mistletoe.
But, first, November Twenty Fourteen.
I stayed put in Chico the majority of the month, indulging in the Saturday farmer’s markets (rain or shine), cold runs in the park, a pizza + wine night/sleepover with my girlfriends, and Christmas Preview in quaint downtown. P visited. Holiday cards were crossed off the list… oh, and I completed my IIN Health Coach certificate – say what!?
November Notables
The blog turned FIVE years old!
I signed up for a marathon… relay
I shared my 3 Holiday Fit Tips & 12 Simple Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving via the Nutrition Nut email newsletter
Recipes: Dark Chocolate Hemp Cashew Butter Cups [gluten-free + vegan] & 12 Vegetarian Holiday Appetizers
A Day in the Life // November edition
Workouts | Week of November 24
Monday – 400 Reps 4 Time
Tuesday – Dumbbell Superset Workout (10/15lb.) + 5 x 10 spinal roll-ups
Wednesday – The Holiday Rev-up Workout (3 sets) + this kettlebell workout (2x) + 50 weighted sit-ups at 20lb.
Thursday – 4 mile park run (< 8:00 pace)
Friday – 3 mile run at Grandma’s + 45-60 minute hike
Saturday – Rest (1st rest day in 9 days)
Sunday – 3.1 mile run at Grandma’s
I finished off the month in Sonoma County indulging in quality family time for an extended Thanksgiving weekend. I didn’t take a single photo with my camera(!!). I ate Mom’s apple pie for breakfast and toasted to togetherness with cranberry margaritas. I soaked in the slobbery baby kisses, refreshing rain, cheering at a 6th grade basketball game, cozy coffee date with a past roommate, and the gratitude that smothered it all.
I am leaving November with immense thankfulness for all I have.
Even though there weren’t any pictures taken, your time at home sounds like it was wonderful. Mostly the cranberry margaritas and baby kisses, haha.
And congrats on finishing your IIN certification! :)
Congratulations on finishing your IIN certification. I would love if you would share your overall experience in a post and how you plan to put it to use. :) Sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving (and November).
Will do! :)
Congratulations on finishing your IIN certification! That year really flew by! Can’t wait to see where it takes you :)