[laurenliving]

last night's dinner! ran 7 miles in the rain yesterday and it was honestly very therapeutic. today I'm planning on doing homework, maybe I'll go for another run but it's pouring and I'm feeling a little sore so we'll see! (cauliflower rice • pinto beans • mushrooms • yellow bell pepper • onion • tomato • avocado • cumin • chili pepper • garlic • lime juice • salsa)

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me, seeing someone with my body type: nice

me, seeing my own body: no

[jordan-gets-fast]

Get out and run. Do not worry about the rest. Make running a lifestyle. A daily habit, like brushing your teeth. If you run 300+ days a year, every year, for several years, good things will come your way. Start now. Doesn’t matter if you are 16 years old or 66. If you want to be a decent runner you must get out and run; the rest is just noise. Get the running in first— that is the foundation. Then: Eat mostly good stuff. Get enough sleep. Stretch if you want to— or don’t. Lift if you like lifting. Cross-train if it makes you happy. Wear minimalist shoes or big bulky ones, whichever you prefer. Listen to music when you run, or not. You can carry water with you on a long run, or you can go without. If you want to do a core routine, then do it— but first you must get out and run. Run on trails, or streets, or on a treadmill, whatever works for you. Run slowly. Run quickly. Run up hills. Run in the rain. Run in the snow, the heat, the cold. Run into the wind. Run on the days that you do not feel like running. Run on the days that you can’t wait to get out and run. Run with friends. Run alone. Run races. Run in the country. Run in the city. Run in parks. Run when you feel happy. Run when you are depressed. Run when you have a ton of energy. Run when you are feeling like shit. Run when you feel good. Run in the morning. Run at night. Run before work. Run after work. Run.

(via treasure-y0urself)

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[laurenliving]

outfit yesterday • outfit today

[laurenliving]

last night's dinner :) (cauliflower rice • coconut milk • chickpeas • tofu • tomatoes • spinach • onions • ginger • garlic • curry powder • cumin • chili powder)

[laurenliving]

got myself out for a run this morning before it got too cold/windy. I had a cold the past two days so I took the days off from running and I think it honestly made such a huge difference. I feel almost like new this morning (save for a slightly runny nose) and getting outside was much needed! now to spend the day working on homework and commissions :)

[laurenliving]

I feel a new obsession coming on :) pb and banana whole wheat wrap for lunch post-7 miler

[laurenliving]

getting sick today, trying to fight it off with fruits n veggies (spinach • mango • blackberries • strawberries • chickpeas • poppyseed dressing)

[laurenliving]

happy sunday! post-7 miler, feeling p good ft. "power stance" I have a lot of homework to do the rest of the day which I'm okay with, because it's all helping me get to a place I wanna be. I keep bailing on potential dates because I'm just feeling generally disinterested in romance right now. I'd rather graduate with a stronger portfolio than waste my time on dates that go nowhere (at least that's a trend I've experienced). some friends are over right now and it's super cozy. I love overcast weather and being around good people. I saw my favorite band last night and it was an emotionally wild experience. I also had a commissioned photoshoot earlier in the day which went super well! things are looking good as of now and I'm feeling more focused than I ever have been :)

[laurenliving]

today’s outfit! in class pretty much all day. my mondays aren’t the best schedule-wise but it’s only gonna be this packed one day a week at least

[laurenliving]

This is my “I got three hours of sleep but I’m pretending I’m not tired and am determined to be productive” face. Needed to get myself motivated to get out the door and run at the gym, so of course a lil pre-workout photoshoot was necessary. Had a solid 5 mile treadmill run and now I’m off to do homework, laundry and catch up on some shows (if I don’t pass out from exhaustion). Mondays are just the best aren’t they?

[laurenliving]

wow it baby me

[laurenliving]

hi here's my face goodnight

[laurenliving]

hello everyone, long time no see

I don’t feel like doing a long recap but I’m currently in my last semester of college, getting ready to apply for jobs, also still running a lot, etc. etc.

post 7 miler today!

[thriftedrose]

[runaddicts]

“I run because if I didn’t, I’d be sluggish and glum and spend too much time on the couch. I run to breathe the fresh air. I run to explore. I run to escape the ordinary. I run…to savor the trip along the way. Life becomes a little more vibrant, a little more intense. I like that.”

Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner (via runaddicts)

[laurenliving]

yesterday evening's dinner! • spaghetti squash • black beans • corn • mushrooms • scallions • chili powder • salsa