Cowles Mountain Hike + WIAW

February 17, 2016 By Laura

I’m pretty impulsive.

In case you didn’t get that from the time I ran away and got married…

Yesterday I decided I didn’t want to go to the gym and would instead go for a hike. Not so impulsive… except that it was already getting late, it’s been in the 80s here, the previous day was leg day, and I’m still supposed to be rehabbing my ankle from my PRP treatment.

No matter. At 3 pm I headed out to Cowles Mountain. It’s only about a 20 minute drive inland… but that resulted in a 10 degree difference in temperature. It was 91 degrees when I started the hike.

The gorgeous blue sky and visible midday moon was a nice distraction from the heat.

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Bike Riding & Cooking for One [WIAW]

January 20, 2016 By Laura

I can walk!

With a little limp.

It’s been almost a week since my PRP treatment to regrow a ligament my ankle. I can’t think about running yet, but I can ride a bike! I’ve been doing 10 miles at verrrrry low resistance on the old folks bike. You know the one – with the reclined back lounge chair. No shame!

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PRP Update & a Weekend of Not Cooking

January 18, 2016 By Laura

I didn’t go to a gym for over a week.

This is some kind of record.

I’m a gym rat. I legit love to go. It’s my “me” time. For more than a week I’d either been traveling, skiing, or on crutches.

Not that skiing doesn’t count as exercising. I’m really talking about lifting. We came down from the mountain Wednesday and went right to the doctor for my PRP therapy. That left me like this for the weekend:

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PRP Therapy and My Sexy Cankle

January 15, 2016 By Laura

I don’t have a #strangebutgood recipe for you today.

Cankles are a good excuse, no?

Vegas and I came down from Big Bear and went directly to the doctor. I didn’t get injured – this time it was planned. Remember when I was going to be an American Ninja Warrior? Then I sprained my ankle so badly I couldn’t walk properly for weeks? Turns out it wasn’t just a sprain.

My ankle has been bothering me ever since, but it got really bad last spring when I was playing ball. I tried acupuncture, heat therapy, rest… nothing seemed to work. Next step was an MRI. The MRI showed that what I THOUGHT was a sprain was actually torn ligaments. Since I didn’t know what I’d done, I didn’t heal it properly. My choices now are either dealing with pain, surgery, or PRP therapy.

Vegas has been waiting on me all day since I can’t walk – she even made me a Greek yogurt bowl with a green M&M! (You know what the green ones mean 😉 )

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On the Healthy Wagon [WIAW]

January 6, 2016 By Laura

I’m done playing.

For the most part.

We have survived our first year of marriage. We’ve eaten basically anything we wanted, had many toasts, and celebrated to our heart’s content. After a year of playtime, we’ve agreed it’s time for a year of health. This year is about travel, adventure, and being in top shape to do it all!

But first, a last meal.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAG7Gg3Gjbk/

Worth. It.

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New Year, New Workout – Upper and Cardio

December 28, 2015 By Laura

Who’s ready to start 2016 out right with a workout?

I know, I know… it’s cliche.

I’m going with a workout post not because I’m jumping on the resolution bandwagon, but because I workout almost every day. Why should that change in the new year?

What is different is that I’m doing more cardio ~~and drinking less beer~~. I made a promise to myself at the beginning of December that I’d lose a little of the newly wed fluff in the second year of marriage. That second year just happens to start January 2nd!

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Holiday Gift Guide for Fitness and Food Lovers

December 7, 2015 By Laura

There are 2 and a 1/2 weeks until Christmas.

Did anyone else just gasp?

It’s well past time to start thinking about gifts. For my Jewish friends, I hope you’re done because your 8 crazy Hanukah nights started yesterday!

If you’re like me, you’re trying to find the perfect gifts for the special people in your life. It’s tough! If your friends and family members are fans of fitness and/or food, I’ve got some awesome ideas for you!

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Thanksgiving Fridge Clean Out WIAW

November 25, 2015 By Laura

Who’s excited for Thanksgiving?

Is it about the food or the company?

Do yourself a favor and watch this before you leave to spend a few days with your family:

Oh Adele… you slay me….

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