I can be forgetful.
Yes, it does get worse as you age.
At 33, I’ve forgotten a lot of things: my keys, where I parked, conference calls… once Vegas and I BOTH forgot to turn in a rental car. For a week.
Most recently I forgot deodorant. This is not the first time I’ve forgotten it, but it’s particularly embarrassing when you’re headed to the gym where you quite obviously need it. This is where choosing the right deodorant for you (and your degree of forgetfulness) plays a role.
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I’m not a fan of wearing pants.
Since moving to San Diego, Vegas and I basically live in workout clothes.
This may seem lazy… I can’t argue that… but getting dressed in “real” clothes seems like way too much effort. By default, anything requiring me to dress nicely gets left by the wayside. I’m not a recluse! I’ll go to the gym, ball games, casual dinners, the grocery store… anything beyond that is a stretch.
When I received the opportunity to try out an online dietitian with Amwell, I was thrilled. Doctors typically require “real” clothes. If I can get a consult in my PJs, I’m a happy girl! With Amwell, you can speak with a doctor or RD from home via your computer.
I literally did the consult in bed, in my PJs.
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Did you ever look forward to gas station snacks as a kid?
Please tell me I wasn’t the only one with trashy taste as a child.
These days I dread road trip food – especially after my recent cross-country drive. However, when I was a kid I loved stopping at the QT for a giant slushie. It’s not that I don’t like a slushie as an adult, but I try to avoid the onslaught of chemicals.
When I received a box full of all natural supplements from About Time, I was immediately drawn to their new ProHydrate Protein Water. It screamed #strangebutgood protein slushie!
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The only reason I like winter is the fact that I get to wear boots.
And snow, but we don’t get much of that in Georgia.
But, it does get cold! When I wanted to get outdoors during our first cold snap, I was really happy to have my Sugar Bowl boots from Ahnu! Unbelievably, my feet stayed toasty – that never happens. In fact, I have Raynaud’s Disease; usually my toes and fingers are so cold they turn white and go numb! While my fingers did turn white, my feet were actually warm!
I was also pleased with the look. Black and blue are my favorite colors. The laces in the front are stylin’, but not at the expense of function. These boots have side zips so you don’t need to spend 20 minutes tugging them on and readjusting them. I’ll be taking these to Lake Tahoe in a few weeks!
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Bro day is my favorite.
Most of the time.
It becomes my least favorite when the reps get high. Only Jesse could make biceps suck… high reps are not my friend.
Let’s back up to the fact that I’m wearing color. Lorna Jane sent over these amazing clothes for me to check out and – admittedly – I balked at the orange. Until I put it on. This top is so awesome that I’ve added more to my holiday fit list….
I drink a LOT of water.
While I love it, there is a bit of flavor exhaustion. Or lack thereof.
The problem is there aren’t a lot of flavored alternatives that aren’t filled with bad stuff. When I had the opportunity to try out Emergen-C, I jumped at it. Who couldn’t use more vitamins?
They have new Cranberry-Pomegranate flavor that I thought would be an excellent add to my water to break up the monotony. Even better is that they are fizzy! I got addicted to sparkling water in Europe and have craved the effervescence ever since. Emergen-C has over 20 varieties of vitamin drink mixes. No monotony here! Plus, all of those B vitamins made for the perfect natural energy enhancement at work.
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I can’t end a run on uneven mileage.
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Reebok. All opinions are my own… ’cause you know I can’t keep them to myself.
Lately I’ve been itching to run more, but I’m 100% out of practice. Busting out more than a couple of miles is no longer easy to motivate for, let alone to complete! 2 things happened last week that helped change this.
Call it OCD, but it drives me insane to end at 4.78 miles, for instance. I will run up and down my street to hit 5 miles. If you are a runner who tends to go a little further then you meant to, you know how painful that can be. You’re tired, bored, thirsty… your knee hurts, your shoe is rubbing your heel… whatever it is, you’re ready to be done.
These things combined are what lead me here – sitting on my patio enjoying the cool morning air after an even 5 mile run.
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Some days I need a caffeine IV.
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of JAVAPRO.
I’m actually not a huge coffee drinker. It takes too long for me to drink! By the time I’m half way through the cup, it’s cold. That’s not to say I couldn’t use the caffeine. I’m not a morning person, and the flourescent lights in my office don’t help matters.
What I do love are protein powder creations. Since I can’t bring myself to drink enough regular coffee, I was thrilled with Nature’s Best offered me a bag of their new Mocha JAVAPRO whey protein powder. It never even crossed my mind to drink it. I was excited to bake with it!
Side note: I’ve never actually had a traditional protein drink just mixed with water.
This is protein powder is unique because it includes real coffee! Finally, a way to get my caffeine fix without struggling to finish a hot cup ‘o joe. I immediately used the JAVAPRO protein powder in my traditional untraditional way. It may seem strange… but it’s good!
Mocha plantain bread! With peanut sauce… is there anything peanut butter isn’t good with?
I’d made a Gingerbread Protein Bread in the past, and I used that recipe as the base for this mocha java version. The mocha flavor was perfect for this chocolate lover, and I really enjoyed the shot of energy the cake-like bread gave me. Plus, who doesn’t want an excuse to eat cake for breakfast?
One serving of the protein powder packs 20 grams of protein and 80 mg of caffeine; perfect for pre-workout muscle fuel for endurance and energy! For more information, check out their Facebook Page.
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Preheat oven to 350.
In a small blender (I used a Magic Bullet) blend all ingredients except the protein powder.
Add protein powder and blend again until just combined.
Pour into a prepared pan (I used 8-in round) and bake for 15 mins.
Makes 2 servings.
*A plantain is fully ripe when the skin has turned almost black; it will be aromatic and sweet.
Approximate nutritionals (for 1 serving): 161 calories, 1.2 g fat, 124.9 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrates, 1.9 g fiber, 9.4 g sugar, 17.4 g protein
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I’m gearing up for a weekend of fun… two of my most #strangebutgood blends, Heather and Sarah, are in town!!! Follow our shenanigans on Instagram!
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