Living a Life Fueled by Healthy Food and Fitness
My legs were not yet ready for an intense leg workout at the gym this morning. Still recovering! I kept things light and began with 20 minutes on the elliptical before doing three sets of 15 repetitions of the following exercises at a lighter-than-usual weight: Step ups Deadlifts One-legged leg press Lunges Hamstring curls on…
One of the very best parts of half marathon training for me is the feeling I get after I complete a long run. Oddly enough, long runs are my favorite part of training because each one feels like a mini milestone. I mean how can you not feel like a badass after running 10 miles!?…
Normally smoothies do a great job of filling me up. Not the case today! I made myself a thick, chocolaty and delicious smoothie, but found myself rummaging through the fridge 30 minutes later. In the mix: 1 cup milk 1 cup frozen strawberries 1/2 frozen banana 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 2 tablespoons cocoa powder…
Lunch today was a PBF staple. Ahhh yes, my beloved noodle bowl. Carba Nada basil fettuccine pasta (12 grams of protein per serving!) Barilla mushroom and garlic pasta sauce Steamed broccoli As usual I beefed up my pasta bowl with steamed broccoli to get that extra volume I love. I am definitely a “volume eater.”…
Today was another one of those “not-so-much-day-of-rest” Sundays. This is the first time I’ve managed to sit down on the couch all day! Good thing I had a hearty breakfast to fuel me through the numerous things on my to-do list. Breakfast Since my sister spent the night, I wanted her to wake up to…
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