November Favorites

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.