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Monthly Archive: January 2009

hot is a temperature!

I pretty much love The Office.  Right after I got up, I made coffee using the last of the Starbucks Holiday blend.  I made it a little on the weaker side since I wasn’t needing the caffeine so much – mostly I just wanted the warmth, but also there weren’t too many grounds left.  Then I toasted an Ezekiel English muffin and lathered on the peanut butter topped with a packet of Stevia.  Has anyone been able to find Truvia in stores yet?  I haven’t. Full and warm, I curled up with Twilight for a… Read more >

January 23, 2009 Alvarado Street bread, egg beaters, Ezekiel muffins, peanut butter, Stevia Read more >

score for me

Here’s how the gym went down:  45 mins of elliptical 45 mins – alternating between forward and backwards, level 10-12 15 mins of spinning – positions 1-3 based on the song 10 mins of tread mill – walking cool down 15 mins of stretching, abs, and arms on the mat Once I got home I snacked on an apple and a handful of figs, then showered, blow dried, piled on 22 layers, and prepared myself for the Brrrr.  Above is a Calimyrna fig, below is a Turkish fig. What’s the difference?  I had NO idea… Read more >

January 23, 2009 big salad, coconut date rolls, figs, plain tofu Read more >

moo goo gai pan

No I didn’t eat Chinese chicken and mushrooms for breakfast, that was just an answer to my daily crossword….and now it’s stuck in my head.  Admit it, it IS fun to say!   Along with the java, I had 2 pieces of toast with PB (the safe kind).  YUM! Alvarado Street bread, kids.  Love it! The weather wasn’t even in the double digits, and yet I was in the mood for a cold smoothie for lunch.  It could be because I spent the morning reading Twilight (wrapped in 35 blankets)…no shame in it! For those… Read more >

January 22, 2009 Alvarado Street bread, hummus, peanut butter, smoothie, soy milk, soy yogurt Read more >

once upon a time…

…I could feel my extremities.  But, that day is long gone, kiddos.  It is freeeeezing.  I headed to the gym after lunch and basically had to wait 10 minutes in the locker room just thawing out before I could start my work out!  The gym was packed (again) so I was forced to alter my exercise regime according to which machines were available.  Tread Mill: time pace incline 0-10 minutes 3.5 (walking) 2.5 10-17 5.7 4 17-20 6.0 2.5 20-27 5.7 4 27-30 6.0 2.5   Elliptical: time level direction 0-10 minutes 8 forward 10-15… Read more >

January 22, 2009 butternut squash, dates, peanut butter, vegan parmesan cheese Read more >

don’t judge a fig by it’s cover

I’ll admit, I love fig newtons/bars, but the thought of eating a fig alone was not too appealing…They just look weird.  But after seeing Erin’s picture of the fig’s cross section, I was intrigued…could their be a delicious fruit hiding beyond these hideous exteriors??    Turns out, they are way yummmmm!  Maybe even a new fave dried fruit? (and that’s tough company) As I was doing my daily food blog surfing, I came upon a contest I couldn’t ignore!  Everyone should check out Oh She Glows, since well over half the products I now obsess… Read more >

January 21, 2009 Ezekiel muffins, figs, peanut butter, soy yogurt Read more >