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July 2, 2014

Blanket Hoarder

Good Morning!! Who is ready for this 3 day weekend!?

Today isn’t even “hump” day because technically we’re already past our half-way point, yay!

Last night, I went back to my HIIT class and it was another great sweaty workout. Maybe one day I’ll get over my gym shyness and snap a picture of my sweaty glory – have no fear though, I’m quite courageous in my car! I have no doubt that this class will be a weekly staple for me now. There is always an Ab class afterwards, so I stayed for that.

After my workout, I went home and cooked up DINNER, which felt extremely southern…. Meatless Morning Star BBQ ribs & mustard potato salad. I’m honestly loving these BBQ ribs more than the real thing! There is no fat pieces that you run in to and get grossed out by (no bones either!), the BBQ sauce tastes just like it should, and it shreds apart to create the right texture.

Then finished it off with a toffee crunch icecream!

I might have ended up with 2 desserts last night, but when your mom offers you a Berry Shortcake later in the evening….. YOU DO NOT SAY NO! Because it’s delicious, and has fruit, so it’s justified. I made this on my blog last 4th of July!

BLANKET HOARDER

Do you have a blanket hog? Maybe your spouse hogs the blankets at night… or you have a sister that when you sleep with her, she tosses and turns so much that she ends up with all the blankets (honestly, I’m not sure if that’s me or my sisters… I think we go back and forth!)…. well do you have a DOG who hogs the blankets? I believe we have a hoarder in our midst.

Cappie has a pillow pad in my room where he likes to sleep. He typically has his one blanket to ruffle up and get comfy with. Well when I got back from Middle School Camp this past weekend, I had put 2 other blankets on my floor to wash later. Lo and Behold…. he has moved them to his pillow pad and is hoarding them.

First, he brought one of the blankets over…

Clearly, he needed another though….

He’s such a goober! Constantly cracking me up with his pom personality!

This morning for BREAKFAST, I finished off my vegetarian bacon with 2 bacon biscuits! I had a side of cranberry juice to wash it down. It satisfied my hunger and now I’m off to work!

Does your dog hoard blankets?
What’s your favorite Fourth of July treat?
What plans do you have this weekend!?

June 26, 2014

10 to 6 & Mississippi Fun Facts

Good Morning!! This was a view from my walk yesterday! I just love seeing rainbows!

I’m getting prepared for a weekend with a bunch of middle schoolers! I’m chaperoning camp this weekend and I’m slightly nervous. I haven’t worked with middle-school students in YEARS! Last night we had our leaders meeting and although I’m unsure what to expect, I have a feeling it’s going to be FUN! I won’t be blogging over the weekend because I’ll be off with some kiddo’s.

My WORKOUT this morning was awesome. I used a circuit workout from Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers and it did the trick. I was running behind getting to the gym, so I didn’t complete the whole 10 to 6 circuit, but I did a set of 10 and a set of 9. I also did a 5 min. warmup and cooldown plus some stretching. I was still a little sore from my HIIT workout on Tuesday. Overall, I felt like I got a great workout in with this and look forward to doing it again with more time!

*Random Blogging Sidenote/Question: I originally used Julie’s 10 to 6 Workout picture that displayed the workout I did. I cited it of course and directed you to her site, but I started worrying about using what she created and possibly getting credit for it from getting “pinned” or something…. Any experts on that form of copyright? I took the picture down because I didn’t feel right about it when I didn’t ask her to use it, but just cited her post on it. Honestly, she gets so many comments & e-mails, I’m not even sure she would see my e-mail – let alone quick enough for me to post this morning. She’s a blogger I truly adore reading and respect, so I didn’t want to cause any waves if I was in the wrong. I’d love some input on this! What are the rules? If we re-direct to their site, is it okay? Is it only okay if they respond saying you can use it?*

If y’all don’t follow Julie, you should!! She’s by far my favorite blogger. I check her blog 2-3 times a day for new posts and she’s definitely been a blogger role-model to me lately.

For BREAKFAST I enjoyed another egg, veggie bacon, & english muffin sandwich. It was so good yesterday that I wanted another on. I thought I’d share the actual “recipe” (which, it’s probably improper to call it that because it’s so easy peasy!)

Egg & Bacon English Muffin

1 whole wheat english muffin (toasted)
1 boiled egg (sliced)
2 slices of Mornging Star Vegetarian Bacon (Microwaved for 1:30)

Just layer the sandwich up. I’m going to start boiling eggs for the week because it’s been an easy fix for me. I had this egg in the fridge, ready to go, which is perfect when I’m running behind like I was this morning. I had enough time to prepare this (literally a minute and 30 seconds) and then eat it before heading out the door today! You could also add some sauteed veggies, cheese, or jelly to bring it up a notch!

MISSISSIPPI FUN FACTS

One thing you’ll learn quickly about me is how much I love the state I was raised in. We fall behind in a lot of areas that get a lot of scrutiny, but I see the beauty in our state and we really do have a lot of unusual facts to be proud of! I found some Mississippi Fun Facts and wanted to share some of those with you today! Most of my information was found here & here.

Root Beer was originally created in Biloxi, MS!
The very first heart & lung transplants were performed in Mississippi!
The creator of Pine Sol was a native of MS.
The “teddy bear” was originated from a hunting trip taken in Mississippi by President Roosevelt
Here is a long list of famous people born in our state: Oprah Winfrey, Jim Henson, Faith Hill, Elvis Presley, Britney Spears, Brett Favre, Archie Manning, Walter Payton, William Faulkner, John Grisham, Eudora Welty, Jimmy Buffett, James Earl Jones, LeAnn Rimes
The world’s largest shrimp is on display at the Old Spanish Fort Museum
Mississippi was the first state in the nation to have a planned Junior College System
A native of Columbus, MS owns the patent on the Soft Toilet Seat. Over 1,000,000 are sold each year.
Jackson, MS is the only city in the U.S. that can host the International Ballett Competition. There are 3 other cities around the world who can host it. It’s going on right now!

Questions for you today:

What fun facts do you know about your state? Or… check out these sites and see what they have to say!
Have you tried a workout from Peanut Butter Fingers? Which is your favorite?

June 23, 2014

Cards Against Humanity

The Monday work day is officially behind us!

For LUNCH today, I tried Amy’s Broccoli & Cheddar Bowl. It was pretty great! There was more broccoli than I could actually finish, but I got most of it down. The cheddar and pasta were right on though! When it got close to quitting time, I also ate a CLIF bar because I knew I’d be working out after work and needed the extra fuel.

I headed to the gym immediately after work, My WORKOUT consisted of some treadmill walking and then an ab class and tone & scupt class. I’m definitely feeling it in my arms today! I felt like I pushed myself pretty well. Nick and I are working on some challenges right now – mine is to workout for 21 days straight! You know the saying, 21 days makes a habit? Exactly my goal. In fact, I made this “Back in the Habit” workout schedule for my friend Lacy this weekend because she needed something similar. I’m not currently doing this plan, but I wanted to share it with y’all in case you need a schedule to make working out a habit again! Just remember to walk if you need to walk! I know it jumps to 4 miles pretty quick, but that entire 4 miles can be walked if you want – just get moving!

I incorporated some yoga on the last day so you can stretch it out real good!

I got home from the gym and immediately worked on dinner. I made some Morning Star Riblets that turned out delicious with a croissant and a side of apples w/ peanut butter! It may be an odd combination, but it seriously did the trick for me!

I’ve heard people ask why you would eat “fake” meat. If you want to eat something that mimics the real deal, why not just eat the real thing? It makes perfect sense to me though! So let me explain just in case you’re wondering the same thing… Before I was a vegetarian, I would have loved some ribs. The texture and the sauce are a delicious combination. I love the fact that I’m able to enjoy some of my favorite foods without having to create more harm to animals. I don’t judge you for eating the real thing though – it’s all about personal choice.

WEEKEND RE-CAP

That face is what happens when a car alarm goes off right next to you! Don’t they see we’re trying to take a picture here? No need to scare us!

Saturday night, Nick and I had a couples night with our friends Jamey & Ben. They grilled out for us and made Sangria! We also played a game that I’ve been hearing about over & over on blogs, but never had the opportunity to play until now…..

CARDS AGAINST HUMANITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In case you’re not familiar, it’s like Apples to Apples, but for adults. It’s a little more R-rated…. but so fun! I definitely had a blast for my first time playing.

Jamey also surprised me with my all-time favorite dessert! One day I’ll get the recipe from her and share it with y’all, but she uses Blackberry for me because we both love it!

It was a great weekend – drinks, friends, card games, and delicious food!

Have you ever played Cards Against Humanity? What were your thoughts?
What do you do when it’s time to get back in the habit of working out?

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