Nutrition Nut on the Run

Ten [8-mazing] Miles

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Hello Hello Hello!

What.a.week! If you couldn’t tell by my minimalist posts this week, I was absorbed by all things school this week. It was a tad crazy, but I managed to make it through to Friday… somehow I always do.  There was little sleep, projects in the library, a 2-hour heart-to-heart phone call with my mom, and many many circles run around the track. I knew if I pushed though my responsibilities though, I would be rewarded with something fun.

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… and FUN it was!

The alarm clock went off early yet again this morning, but lucky for me, it wasn’t to get to class. I was running a race :) I can’t remember the last time I ran a race; it’s been far too long. You wouldn’t know it from my blog, but I’ve probably run 30+ races in my life [not including my adolescent triathlons, swim meets, etc.]. I’ve been competing in running races since 8th grade, or so [over eight years].

When I discovered there was a local 10-mile race exactly 1 month before my big race, I got really excited. Running 10 miles is exactly where I want to be at this point, so I thought participating in a race would be a true test of where I stand with my training.

Before leaving the house this morning all by myself – my first solo race I might add – I fueled with a piece of quinoa wheat bread with a smear of peanut butter and half of a banana… then a few more bites of a second piece.

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How do you feel about peanut butter before a race?

I made it easily to the start of the race in beautiful Bidwell Park with plenty of time to stretch and pump up my ‘pod. The weather was ultimate for running a race: cloudy & slightly cool – thank you, Mother Nature.

My sweet roommate planned to meet me at the finish of the race, but I guess she got there a little earlier than planned to take a few paparazzi shots.

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Where’s Waldo Hillary?

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Almost there – about 0.25 miles to go!

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Sprinting to the finish with a smile.

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Balloons :)

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Walkin’ it out.

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Hydrating & Happy

I didn’t drink a drop during the race. The Chico State x.country runners were keeping the aid stations stocked with water and electrolytes, but the thought of consuming anything during a race makes my stomach churn. [I plan to take a few swigs of water during my half, don’t you worry.] Are you a thirsty runner?

Race Details:

I had a flexible time goal in mind, but with my lack of long runs this training season, I was a bit skeptical of my endurance. I can feel a difference in my strength between the abundance of speed workouts and strength training (BodyPump = love), but I didn’t know what that would do for a 10-mile run.

Lesson learned today: You are stronger than you think you are.

Mile 1: 7:45ish – Ummm, holy crap. Slow down, Hillary!

Mile 2: 15:45ish – No need to be going this fast. You’ve got 8 miles to go.

Mile 3: 24ish – Ok, so 8-minute miles seems to be the theme?

Mile 4: 32ish – Am I really still doing this?

Mile 5: 40ish – Halfway done. Hope I don’t ‘crash ‘n’ burn’.

Mile 6: 48ish – I love running.

Mile 7: 56ish – Jamming to my tunes, feeling strong.

Mile 8: 64ish – I owe you, WREC track.

Mile 9: 72ish – You’re getting under 80, girl.

Mile 10: 78 something – I’m waiting for the official results to go up; will update via Twitter. 

What I would have done for a Garmin Forerunner/exact mile splits!

I honestly did not know I had that in me. And the scary part… it wasn’t that tough. The course was completely flat, but I was comfortable and relaxed until about mile 8.5… then I cranked up my new playlist, started to kick up my heels a bit higher, and me a my pacing partner [some random guy] began pushing one another.

What does this do for my expectations for the half!? I have no clue. Do I account for the SF hills, or push for the same pace?

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Feeling like 100 bucks, my roommate and I strolled back through the dewy park to our cars. I made a pit stop at Starbucks for a tall latte before coming home to make waffles for my cheerleader and I.

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Sinless Saturday Waffles version 9.18.10

with 1/2 peach, pecans & maple.

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 T ground flax
  • 1 T baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 ripe, mashed bananas
  • 1 1/2 cups 1% milk
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 egg

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Now that’s one perfect morning.

Can’t Complain

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There aren’t too many things I can complain about right now. Well, maybe the wind. I’m not a fan of windy weather. I suppose it’s another excuse to wear my cozy Uggs in the middle of June though. Despite the less than ideal climate, home life is pretty plush; the eats are particularly superb.

Waffle Wednesday

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Van’s Organic – wahoo! – Flax Waffles

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Half 1: Dad’s Homemade 0% Yogurt, S + B Berries, Organic Agave

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Half 2: Flax P.nut Buttah + 1/2 Organic Banana

The following meal might be one of my very favorite dishes… ever! That’s huge, folks. I made this once last summer, and I’ve been anxiously awaiting peach season ever since.

Summer Salmon with Apricot Peach Salsa

[original recipe @ In Praise of Leftovers]

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Life is tough.

Want to make the most-delicious tasting Omega 3’s?

Salsa:

Chop 2 small ripe peaches and 3-4 ripe apricots and place in a small mixing bowl. Add ~1/2 c. chopped onion, 1/3 c. chiffonade of fresh basil, and 1/2 – 1 whole [red or green] jalapeno pepper – finely chopped. Sprinkle with a couple teaspoons of sugar, a pinch of salt, and drizzle of olive oil.

Salmon:

Rinse and pat dry a filet of wild salmon. Brush meat with olive oil and place in a glass baking dish. In a small bowl, combine a few tablespoons of light brown sugar, salt and a pinch each of oregano and thyme. Rub onto oiled filet. Bake @ 450* until fish is opaque, approx. 12 minutes [depending on thickness].

Meanwhile, cook a pot of quinoa [or brown rice] for the whole grain base. Then assemble your summery salmon + salsa and enjoy by candlelight sunset.

Speaking of summer and salsa… College Lifestyles Post #3: CLassy Sassy Summer Salsas.

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Other good things:

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Buckwheat Crepe + Apple [subbed for chicken], Pear, Jack & Chevre Cheese, Onion, Chiffonade of Fresh Basil, Honey + Crème Fraiche

  • Jitter Bean daily.

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I love lattes & they love me.

  • Sweet Tater Fries + Homegrown Arugula Salads.

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Enough said.

  • Much-needed haircuts.

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Hair is a serious matter.

Not only do I strive to keep my insides at their healthiest, but I also believe maintaining your outer beauty health is important too. I like to give my mane a healthy trim every 3-4 months. How important is skin/hair care to you? How often do you get your hairs trimmed?

XOXO,

Hillary

Sophisticated is Overrated

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Oh, hello! Yesterday my roll as a food blogger was put aside as I worked as a part of the production crew for my old dance studio’s annual recital. It was a longgg day of ‘baby-sitting’ a ton of tiny little dancers backstage in their fuzzy lion costumes and noisy tap shoes. I had one huge headache by the end of the night, but I enjoyed being a part of the show nonetheless.

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So, today I’m back… with a full plate of writing work ahead of me. I met my friend Amy [and one of my former dance teachers] at 8:00am for a run. A little too early for my liking on a Sunday, but after 7 miles, I am now wide awake and ready to conquer the end of the week. I picked up a soy latte on my way home from my favorite local coffee co.

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 OATS.

  • 1 c. water
  • 1/2 c. thick oats
  • 1/2 T ground flax
  • cinnamon
  • handful of raw walnuts
  • organic blueberries
  • sprinkle of raw sugar

I’ll leave you with this Q & A. Maybe it’s immature do post such a thing, but we can’t act mature and sophisticated all the time : )

favorite cookie?

Anything my mom makes.

favorite way to eat oatmeal?

Not from a box.

favorite snack?

Long list… Greek + granola, Green Monsters…

favorite sandwich combo?

Jam, sharp white cheddar + spinach is mighty tasty.

are you a vegetarian?

Currently pescatarian, so no?

favorite vegetarian product?

I don’t eat “products” [a.k.a processed food].

favorite yogurt?

Plain 2% Greek.

favorite fruit?

Avocado, bananas, berries, peaches…

favorite dried fruit?

Apricots!

favorite veggie?

Everything but eggplant + mushrooms.

favorite comfort food meal?

Ice cream.

favorite restaurant?

Greens – San Francisco.

favorite beverage?

2 parts hydrogen. 1 part oxygen.

favorite way to take your coffee at home?

Iced with a splash of milk + agave, as of late.

favorite cracker?

Food Should Taste Good Multigrain “Crackers”

favorite dessert?

It’s gotta be rich + heavy : ) Cheesecake, chocolate…

favorite condiment?

Salsa.

favorite way to eat tortilla chips?

With homemade avocado mango salsa.

favorite fast food restaurant?

Fast food is my enemy, but Chipotle if I must.

do you watch food network?

Who are we kidding- yes!

favorite food network show?

Giada is my idol.

favorite salad combo?

Must contain avocado. Perhaps strawberries + chevre too.

favorite bagel?

Los Bagels – sesame.

do you like cream cheese or peanut butter on your bagel?

I’d go with p.nut buttah.

favorite bar?

Element Bars.

favorite peanut butter?

Natural. Crunchy. Salted.

favorite almond butter?

Creamy + salted.

favorite cereal?

Something simple + crunchy. Raisin Bran maybe.

what milk product do you use on your cereal?

Almond. Soy. Cow… whatever I’m in the mood for.

favorite nut?

Love my nuts. Almonds are probably #1.

favorite candy?

Not a candy girl.

favorite ethnic food?

Japanese.

favorite tea?

Japanese Sencha [green].

favorite indulgence?

Dark chocolate.

do you like margaritas?

Most definitely.

do you like pickles?

Ehh. Not a favorite.

are you into spicy food?

No.

favorite way to eat a banana?

Oatmeal. Baked goods. Smoothies… they are so versatile!

favorite way to eat an apple?

Sliced… with cheddar or p.nut buttah.

favorite apple variety?

Fuji.

are you good at eating with chopsticks?

No, dang it.

favorite fruit juice?

Orange.

favorite alcoholic beverage?

Time will tell.

favorite tropical fruit?

Pineapple.

hands down favorite food ever?

This is not a fair question. Oatmeal is in the running.

 

Cleaning/finally unpacking, grocery shopping – yippee!, and writing = the remainder of my day.

Take care,

Hillary

Please Pardon Me & P

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Hi Bloggies! Remember me? Posting apparently wasn’t in the plans this weekend. Despite the beautiful 80* blue skies and sunshine, I wasn’t able to take advantage of the warm weather as much as I would have liked. I did squeeze in another outdoor run [~4 mi.] and gave my car a bubble bath. I also enjoyed roaming the famer’s market, sipping an iced latte or two, and dinning al fresco with my aunt and uncle last night at Sierra Nevada Brewery… so, I didn’t totally miss the summer teaser.

However, my priority for the weekend was to wrap my brain around Organic Chemistry – and make as much sense of it as I could – before today’s [4th!] exam. I actually had a nightmare about today’s test and, unfortunately, my dream may come true. That is to say, I did not have the greatest day at school:

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It was an awfully long Monday. The pre-rain weather was stuffy – cloudy yet warm – and I got unusually nauseous in the afternoon. Then my evening bus ride home felt like eternity – goodness!

Before I get too ahead of myself, however, let’s talk about today’s eats:

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I started my morning with a bowl of whipped banana coconut pecan oats – something ya’ll have seen before. I can’t get enough of this tasty combo.

    • 1 cup water
    • 1/2 c. rolled oats
    • 1 small banana – “whipped”
    • 1/2 T ground flax
    • 1 T pecans
    • 1 tsp. brown sugar
    • 1 tsp. unsweetened coconut

    I didn’t have much in the way of school snacks to bring today, nor did I have time between my morning ritual and cramming for chem, so during my “lunch break”, I took a stroll downtown to Pluto’s. [Enter salad: spinach, apple, gorgonzola, onion, candied walnuts, raisins + balsamic vinaigrette]. My post-meal craving for something sweet was no different today; I needed something to polish off my savory salad. Luckily, Powell’s Sweet Shoppe was a convenient stone’s throw away.

    Hello beautiful dark chocolate sea salted caramel!

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    …as was Peet’s and the paper:

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    This is indeed the front page of my school’s [award-winning] newspaper. [Our president is thankfully recovering; I actually saw him out and about this weekend.]

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    What’s your preference: Peet’s or Starbucks?

    After picking up TP at Target, I put together a simple dinner with whatever I could find in the fridge: 1/2 can baked beans + 2 tofu dogs + raw carrot & cucumber sticks. I was pleasantly surprised to see that 2 Smart Dogs = 16g of protein!

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    Healthy, satisfying dinner… definitely necessary after such an indulgent weekend! Have I mentioned that I consumed fro yo, banana coconut pecan stuffed French toast, a handful of homemade chocolate chippers, and onion rings in the course of just two days – YIKES! After reading this article, I’m persuaded to pull the reigns on the sweet treats. I know it’s mostly a mental addiction. Any tidbits on an anti-sugar regimen?

    That’s it for now, lovely readers. I’m about to crawl into bed and read Pollan’s In Defense of Food.

    Look for a POM post soon…

    Ta ta for now,

    The Nutrition Nut

    P.S. Happy Golden Birthday, Caitlin!

    I Present To You…

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    Nutrition Nut on the Run Version 2.0!

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    Yes, after an entire month of testing my patience with the pain-staking process of transferring my blog to a self hosted-site and uploading an advanced theme, I’ve finally decided to open the curtains and get this show on the road. What you’re looking at is not what I envisioned for the “opening night”, but I did not know how to do the things I needed to do behind the set. I hope you all will bare with me as you will probably witness some slight costume alterations until the director is content with the entire production. If you noticed, I don’t even have a header! I tell ya, this isn’t easy.

    You could really help me out by leaving a comment below letting me know that you’re able to see the show from your seat. I am currently without anything to inform me of my traffic statistics, so your “verbal” input would be appreciated : )

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    Anyway…my chem lab didn’t meet today [thanks, economy], so that meant zip…zero…nada school for moi.

    First on the to-do list [after eating a bowl of oats & blog reading – duh]: replenishing my refrigerator. Amongst the items in my cart today:

    • Organic 1% Milk
    • 32 oz. 0% Greek Yogurt
    • Organic Greens
    • NUTS
    • Organic Free-Range Eggs

    The rest of my afternoon included online statistics assignments and fiddling with the blog. Midway through the frustration, I comforted myself with a warm homemade decaf misto topped with cinnamon and raw sugar.

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    I finally got off my behind blank hours later and headed to The Resort. I was hoping exercise endorphins would transform the gloomy grey skies to blue, but alas…I came home with the rain. One of those days.

    Does exercise always result in an endorphin “high” for you?

    My moves didn’t do the trick today:

    • 20-minute treadmill run [2.3 mi.]
    • 10-minute spin [3.5 mi.]
    • indoor track run [1.2 mi.]
    • indoor track walk [0.8 mi]

    Stay tuned…more nutty eats and exercises at Nutrition Nut 2.0 coming soon!

    Whatcha say? It’s Wednesday!

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    Wow, Wednesday’s already come and gone. It’s all downhill to Spring Break from here!

    Being the foodie that I am, I decided last night what I wanted to have for breakfast today…which was a waffle sandwich in honor of Waffle Wednesday! My taste buds were woken up on the right side of the bed today – holy yum!

    0032 Van’s Multigrain Waffles [Toasted] + PB&Co Bee’s Knees, 1/2 banana & Honey

    …plus a jam jar of 1% milk

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    I packed a sampling of snacks for my long day at school – it was the perfect variety.

    Apricot & Almond Element Bar

    Dried Apricots + Dark Chocolate Almonds [6 each]

    Carrot & Cucumber

    1/2 Apple + Sharp White Cheddar

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    It was absolutely gorgeous weather today, so between my two sets of classes I took a stroll in the sunshine to Starbucks to redeem my free beverage coupon.

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    I nibbled on my Element Bar while sipping on my decaf – extra foam – latte. I know I tell ya every time, but these bars always dominate my hunger! I got through the rest of the day – no problem.

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    I then wandered around my lovely campus, capturing any slight signs of Spring.

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    Move It In March

    Today’s trip to The Resort included…

    3.25-mile treadmill run:

    • 5 minutes @ 6.2mph
    • 5 minutes @ 6.4mph [2.0 incline]
    • 10 minutes @ 6.8mph [1.0 incline]
    • 5 minutes @ 6.4mph [2.0 incline]
    • 5 minutes @ 6.2mph

    1.5-mile indoor track run [7:14/6:12 negative split]

    5.25-mile ride [15-minute spin]

    Almost forgot…I finally did some strength training today too, including: lunges, squats, side dips and bicep curls.

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    I want to give a shoutout to all the RDs today in honor of National Registered Dietitian’s Day! Your hard work is appreciated.

    Hope you had a wonderful Wednesday. Talk soon!

    Hillary

    I'm In Love

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    …with spinning!

    I had a kick-butt workout last night!

    • 1.5-mile run [indoor track]
    • 12-mile ride [spinning for 32 min.]
    • 1.5-mile run, including sprint intervals [indoor track]
    • + 4 x 15 “knee-to-chest step raises”

    The new spinning bikes at the gym are awesome. I finally found something to push me to that next “level”…and it’s such a fun way to cross-train. As much as I would love to just run, and run, and run…I know that is not what’s best for my body. Drenched in sweat and high off endorphines, I hurried across campus to my bi-monthly Nutrition and Food Science Association meeting. I scored a sweet tee:

    Only the cool kids wear I <3 Fruits & Veggies shirts =]

    At home and out of the rain, I scarfed down a huge piece of leftover pizza while catching up with a friend on the phone. Then it was time to study my fruits & veggies for my Elementary Foods exam.

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    Today has been one of the longest Wednesdays to date. I was at school from 10:00am – 6:30pm! I was really hoping to post this morning before I left home, but clearly that did not happen. I inhaled a yogurt mess of 2% Greek, 1/4 cup Raisin Bran, 1/4 cup Humboldt Honey Granola & 1/2 banana, tossed my lunch into my backpack, and was out the door.

    PB&Co Bee’s Knees & Banana Sandwich on Whole Wheat

    Carrot, Cucumber & Tomato

    2 TJ’s Truffle Hearts [from my valentine]

    After my Elementary Foods exam [which went well, or so I feel], I had an hour and half to kill before my last class, so I decided to search for something to satisfy my already empty tummy. What is better than a hot latte in the middle of a long [wet & cold] day? I fought and fought the temptation, but at last…I caved and lost the Coffee Challenge. It was definitely worth it though. After a week and half of being espresso-free, my grande decaf latte with raw sugar was tastier than ever. However, this means no Friday Starbucks treat for me.

    Warning: repeat photo…oopsie!

    I was famished by the time I finally got home, so I whipped up my favorite 3-minute-meal:

    Dr. Praeger’s California Love Veggie Burger + Mashed Avocado & Salsa

    …with a side of black beans

    I’m glad I made it through the day in one piece. It’s been one heck of a Hump Day! I’m feeling pretty prepared for my Statistics exam after tonight’s review session, and am looking forward to getting on the bike again tomorrow. Spinning = love.

    Hope you are having a nice night,

    ~ Hillary

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    Just a reminder, I TWEET @ HILLontherun =]

    Work It Out

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    Hi Lovely Readers! I was happy to read that so many of you were excited about the little tale this morning. I got the melted jam idea from another blog, but now can’t remember which.

    After finishing my morning post, I made myself a latte – or technically a cafe au lait (with 1% milk) – and a sprinkling of raw sugar…mmm. I’m going strong with my Coffee Challenge and have decided to extend my goal until this Friday (rather than Monday). I have a tough school week ahead of me, and thought if I can avoid buying coffee until Friday, then I can reward myself with a treat!

    Foam a la Aerolatte

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    Lounging around in my pajamas all morning meant a late lunch…but when I got around to it, this is what it consisted of:

    Frijoles Negros, Salsa y Avocado + Agua

    Dos Kiwis

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    After studying up for my Elementary Foods exam, I got antsy to exercise. My muscles are still extremely sore from the past 4 days of exercise, but I wanted to work out some of the lactic acid build-up. Nothing hardcore:

    Cardio

    • 1 mile track [alternate jog/walk every 2 laps]
    • 20 minutes: ARC Trainer
    • 1 mile track [alternate jog/walk every 2 laps]

    Abs

    • 2 x 20 stability ball crunches
    • 2 x 20 reverse crunches
    • 2 x 10 side crunches
    • 2 x 10 stability ball “knee-to-chest rollers”

    Stretch!

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    Dinner was rustic and E-Z!

    – organic polenta (sauteed in olive oil), marinara, chevre & tear of fresh basil –

    Alright…time to study my fruits and veggies for Wednesday’s Elementary Foods EXAM.

    Enjoy your night,

    ~ Hillary

    A Winning Wednesday

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    Well, friends…another glorious day has come and gone. Here’s what I was up to on this stellar Wednesday:

  • chem exam
  • geography
  • exercise + lunch
  • nutrition quiz
  • shower + dinner
  • blog!

    • I checked off everything =]

    It’s such a relief to have my 1st O. Chem exam behind me. Besides waking up late and almost missing the bus/missing my exam, it wasn’t a total nightmare. After class #2, I was able to come home for the afternoon since my regular 2:00pm wasn’t meeting. I was thrilled for many reasons: 1) It was absolutely gorgeous outside – 70* status, 2) I was feeling well enough to exercise, and 3) I wasn’t stuck at school from 9:00-5:00! So…I dropped my books, slipped on my shorts and headed out into the blue skies. I hadn’t exercised at all since last Tuesday (when I did an Allie–inspired 60-minute elliptical workout); my body was craving physical activity. I ran for 35 minutes at a comfortable heart rate of 155. My legs were thankful =]

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    For lunch, I refueled with light ‘n’ cheery eats to go along with the bright weather outside:

    I enjoyed this sunny photo shoot.

    1 Piece of Whole Wheat Toast + Hummus, Sliced Cucumber, Red Onion & Baby Lettuces

    2% Greek + Kiwi and Blueberries

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    Before heading back to school for my final class, I made myself an iced latte. As tempting as it was to stop at Starbucks, I’m sticking to the challenge…plus, I’ve got Starbucks at home anyway.

    Iced Coffee + Skim Milk + Agave — mmm!

    I ate half of a granola bar, too. It was a Tropical Treat alright — so yummy, Mom! This one wins =]

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    I made breakfast for dinner tonight with my leftover roasted taters and a couple of scrambled eggs. Seldom do I eat eggs (as a dish), but top ’em with avocado, salsa and chevre, and I can work with it. Anyway…since dessert is 100x better than dinner, let us fast forward…

    Celebratory [chemistry exam #1 is over] baking was in order. Chocolate Chippers, anyone?

    I made a mini batch by halving the recipe on the back of the Guittard chocolate chip bag:

    1 cup + 2 T whole wheat flour

    1/2 tsp. baking powder

    1/2 tsp. salt

    1/2 cup real butter

    1/2 cup brown sugar

    1/4 cup granulated sugar

    1 egg

    1 tsp. pure vanilla

    1/2 cup chopped walnuts

    1 cup Guittard chocolate chips

    1…2…3 chocolate chippers + a jam jar of skim milk = a perfect way to end this wonderful Wednesday.

    Good night!

    I Taste Sunshine

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    Good Morning!

    I wanted to challenge myself to write a post this morning before heading to school, so here I am. I may have gotten a head start last night (procrastinating O. Chem), but whatever works…right? =]

    Breakfast

    1 cup water

    2/3 cup rolled oats

    1/3 almond milk

    1/2 banana

    1 T unsweetened coconut

    1 T agave

    1 tsp. vanilla

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    Coffee Challenge

    I seem to have totally forgotten about Goal #7 for 2010: “Visit Starbucks less frequently”. I have been so determined to reach the Gold Level by accumulating 30 stars, that my Starbucks habit has turned into a more frequent occasion than not. I want to challenge myself to not go to Starbucks this entire week. The only coffee I will allow myself to have will be made at home. Hopefully this snippet will keep me accountable…

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    Your Questions Answered

    1) I want to know how you budget to shop at Trader Joe’s so often! I am jealous!

    Growing up, my family did not put a strict budget on the grocery bill. Feeding my brother and I whole, natural, and usually organic foods was more important to my parents than saving a little bit of money from purchasing processed foods. Fortunately, I was raised in an area rich in fresh produce, seafood, organic dairy, and local cooperative markets to do such; however, that didn’t always mean cheap prices. I clearly obtained the same belief that quality (food) is better than quantity. There isn’t a Trader Joe’s near my hometown, so when I went away to college I thought that their prices were incredibly reasonable — $0.19 for a banana! I understand that what may be cheap to one may be pricey to another, but shopping at TJ’s works for my healthy lifestyle on a college budget.


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    2) I have a question regarding college… I have a test coming up next week for my nutrition class and I have no idea how to study. How do you memorize everything?

    Despite the gazillion quizzes & exams I’ve taken in my lifetime, I still have not mastered a studying technique. I always do the practice exams/study guides if they are assigned, and attend any extra review sessions that are offered. Memorizing is something that does come fairly naturally, but when I have a ton of definitions to cram into my brain, I whip out the 3×5 cards. Sorry for such a generic answer. Good luck!

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