A Day of Foodz

I slacked this week.  Getting used to writing a blog again means making time to write a blog.  With a sick family. that time has been limited.  However, food and nourishment is a continual need in life, so here is a typical day of yumminess in my life.

Random PSA:  I eat a TON of chicken.  I find it completely ironic that they day I chose to post this, there isn't a single piece of chicken.  

Coffee, always.  Sometimes cold (as pictured), but mostly hot.

Egg/egg white mix, turkey sausage, and sweet potato/butternut squash blend for breakfast.

Ground bison, peas, and these random millet & brown rice ramen noodles from Costco (that were AMAZING, btw).

Crab cake bites, green beans, and brown rice bowl.

Not Pictured:

My daily snacks. Mixed vegetables that I pretty much gnaw on every day.  Peppers, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, whatever is in season.

I also typically grab a post workout snack for that "window of gainz" after CF in the AM.

Before running, I stick to my staple of an english muffin, almond butter, and a banana.

Lots and lots and even more water. 

2016 Goals

Forget Resolutions that start with "I want to."  Stand tall (like a heron)  and say to 2016 "I WILL!"  And since this blog is meant for my rambling words about becoming a better me, this year I will break down my yearly plans into categories that I will accomplish, and excite me to be me!


(1) This year I will run: Little Rock Marathon, Savannah Half Marathon, St. Jude Half Marathon, and a yet to be determined Rock'n'Roll Half Marathon. (Dwan! we need to pick a race for our       vouchers!)

I love running, don't get me wrong. But if I don't have a plan spaced throughout the year, then I will give myself a break and end up starting back at the beginning in terms of speed and distance.  I need to add another race in there for the summer, perhaps the Navy 10 NM again, or a RnR if it fits my schedule.

(2)  This year I will lose 10 lbs.

Yes I know this is cliche, but I have 10 lbs to my current goal weight, and I think that 10 lbs is a totally reasonable amount to shoot for.  My real challenge will be keeping it off once I reach it.


(3) This year I will, be a better friend.

It seems as life goes on, everyone gets busier.  Babies are born.  Life becomes more chaotic.  Spending time with those you love and care about isn't always easy.  There are people I need to visit.  Friends I need to reconnect with.  Adventures yet to be made.


(4)  This year I will, seek balance.

CrossFit, running, soccer, softball, family, friends, clean eating (& its prep time), work, sleep.  Everything requires time.  I need to seek out a balance to healthily do all I need (& want) and keep my sanity.  :)


2016 is a new year for new goals, accomplishments, and success stories.  What are your "I WILLS?"