Healthy Snacks on the Go

February 9, 2015 By Laura

As you have probably figured out, I am always on the go.

It’d be a shame to stagnate.

Whether it is traveling to the next exotic location or just running around town, I don’t sit still for very long. Unfortunately, this can mean grabbing something unhealthy to eat on those forays in my car. Granola bars, fruit, and raw veggies can only carry you so far. And what happens when you don’t feel like lugging along a cooler to keep things like Greek yogurt cold?

If you’ve been reading very long, you know I need variety! Anyone else looking for healthy (and delicious) snacks that don’t need refrigeration but are not the same old same old? I thought I’d share some of my stand-bys today.

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Gettin’ Quizzed on a Plane

January 26, 2015 By Laura

I’ll never tire of surveys.

How do these things take me longer than “regular” posts?

Megan nominated me for one of those Liebster award quizzes a couple of weeks ago andI’m finally getting around to it. It’s fun airplane project as I fly back to Atlanta from San Diego. The random pics throughout are from Vegas’ and my long weekend on the coast.

La Jolla Sea Lion

1. What is your current health related goal?…

Leaving Las Vegas (for now)

January 12, 2015 By Laura

I’ve never been so sad to leave a place.

But I’m not leaving for good, Sheryl Crow!

In an uncharacteristically impulsive move, when I flew back to from Tahoe with Vegas after we got married I decided not to take my next flight to Atlanta. This was completely unplanned – my bags were re-checked to Atlanta, we’d been sitting in a airport bar waiting for my flight.

My bags went to Atlanta. I stayed in Vegas. With Vegas.

How could I leave this?!

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A Perfect 10

December 22, 2014 By Laura

I am not-so-secretly a teensy bit Type A.

In my head, I hide it well… but no.

1 more day until Vegas gets here for the holidays. I Can’t Focus. So I make lists (you’re not the only one Meghan). Lists of things to cook, places to take Vegas, items to remember to bring to mom’s for Christmas, errands to run, random tasks to complete before Vegas gets here… it’s all fun to me though.

So today I bring you a list of fun things I’m focusing on to pass the time while waiting for Tuesday. It’s a perfect 10. Because I like lists of prime numbers or 10.

1. House Plant’s Mate

Flowers arrive from Vegas on the regular. Last week’s delivery was a friend for House Plant – Christmas Cactus. Now we both have mates from the desert.

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Red Velvet Protein Shake [Recipe] + Santa Speedo Run

December 15, 2014 By Laura

I ran down the street in my underwear this weekend.

It was Christmas underwear…. which makes it totally acceptable…

Atlanta holds a Santa Speedo Run every year. I’ve always been curious and had friends who’ve run… but this year curiosity killed the cat. I paid money to run down Peachtree Street in my undies. Thankfully, it was a pretty warm day and the “race” was only 1.5 miles. And it was for charity! It was a fun way to stay active and donate to a good cause on the holidays!

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Apple Carrot Protein Muffins [Recipe]

December 8, 2014 By Laura

I’m not big on repeats.

There are too many new things to try!

A new twist on an old recipe seems acceptable though. Especially when you don’t have much else in your fridge! I’ve been meaning to make my Apple Carrot Muffins for a while, actually. They were really good, and I remembered that the originals led to a great race time. ~~A time I could never hit 3.5 years later…~~

Saturday morning had a similar results though! I ate 2 of the version 2.0 Apple Carrot Protein Muffins before heading to the gym and PR’d a couple of tricep exercises on sleepy, rainy morning.

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Peanut Butter Marshmallow Pancake Recipe

November 3, 2014 By Laura

Waffles distract me.

Ohhhhh…. sparkles!

If I’m honest, lots of things distract me. Having a new toy is just an enabler. I went on a waffle bender. However, getting new supplements from Cellucor brought be mack to an old favorite: protein pancakes. Something about that Peanut Butter Marshmallow protein powder flavor screamed for fluffy pancakes.

These did not disappoint. Peanut butter marshmallows should be a thing. They probably are… I’d be shocked if Target didn’t have them. That place is a black hole for my wallet. Much like Whole ~~Paycheck~~ Foods. See what I mean about distraction?

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The Event Planning Life

September 15, 2014 By Laura

The big day has arrived.

Hold me.

At work, we host a 3 day conference every year. This year’s being today. It’s been a little nuts (<– understatement) leading up to it… but I am really excited! Here’s a little bite of what life has looked like the past few days.

There have been early mornings.

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