thoughts from an apple belly

a documentation of my attempt to lead a healthier life style. I am a 28 year old trying to balancing life, a new job, a new state, and health. I just signed up for my first half marathon in February 2014. Stay tuned!

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Tahoe!

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seeing the muppets like the grown woman I am.

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Chili making

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Man I have been nothing but lazy since the half.

Maybe all this Olympics will motivate me?!?

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I did it!

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This is happening tomorrow....and yes I am freaking out. Definitely freaking out.

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Chilin in the Minneapolis airport

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I can not believe how good this roasted chicken is - why have I only discovered making whole chicken in 2014.

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Here is some adorable for your Thursday.

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Someone motivate me to go run - Law and Order SVU is playing and for some reason I can't get up.

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mmmm lobster tail and sweet potato for dinner :)

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At the mid point for the Whole30 - hell to the yes!

Also I am kicking ass in my fitbit battle - I am up over 20K in steps.

Thought in some bad news it is looking like I might have to travel for work the last week of January which means:

I will miss my birthday - and have to spend it working instead of with people I love

I will have 3 all day flights the last week of January seriously messing up my ability to dominate in stepping 

Airport food

Take-out food

Traveling for work is not ideal when trying to manage health issues.

Suggestions welcome!

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Whole 30 - Day 13

Woooooo - I am feeling good.  I have lots of energy and I am not feelings hungry.  Winning!

Bfast: Eggs+Bacon+Grapefruit

Lunch: Pulled pork + tomato and onion + apple (that is sliced my finger open trying to eat)

Dinner: Spicy Chicken thigh + pomegranate salad 

I have a work happy hour tomorrow and I am on my own for dinner.  Have no fear I will sip my club soda and make good choices.  I am almost at the half way point.

Happy Monday!

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Are you sure slicing my finger open isn't an excuse to skip the gym today?

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Nice Sunday hike with the boy and his mom - look we made some friends along the way!

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high-heel-mileage replied to your post:Whole30 - Day 10/Day 11

Killing it! Feeling pretty good?

Hell to the yes I am feeling pretty good Amy.  I am not saying there have not been hard moments, particularly the two times I have found myself surrounded by people eating pizza.  But I am feeling awesome - I have not had any stomach aches or a regret hangover from bad food choices.  I must agree this whole foods thing is working.  My clothes are actually fitting - and for the first time in months looking at my stomach does not cause an overwhelming sense of body hate.  I am not saying I am not looking forward to a Mimosa or some New Orleans food come February - but I feel like this Whole30 challenge is really working out.

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Whole30 - Day 10/Day 11

It has been a good two days.  Friday was a good work day and food day ending with game night at a friends place.  Today I met up with a newish friend and had a friend date - yay making friends as an adult!

Food wise:

Day 10: eggs, hash, pulled pork, carrots, and sashimi

Day 11: eggs, sausage, tomato, bacon, chicken, sweet potatoes,  and beets.