Hungry Day

Do you ever have one of those days where you’re just HUNGRY?

Today was one of those days….constantly hungry even though I ate totally normally.  Whomp whomp.

I kept it in control for the most part, dodged the Christmas cookies (I eat enough for dessert), added a banana and some extra trail mix and called it a day.

Thankfully the husband was in the mood for a healthy dinner, so I loaded up on greens, veggies, steak and a good piece of bread.  We literally finished everything fresh we had in the fridge and saved left over lasagna for tomorrow.  High five to us!

Todays salad included:

Ingredents

• Arugula and Romaine for greens
• lemon juice and sriracha to dress
• Roasted broccoli
• Roasted carrots
• Fresh heirloom tomatoes
• One large white onion
• Split a large steak
• Side of sesame bread
• Caesar dressing

Directions

• Chop the greens
• Dress with lemon, sriracha, salt and pepper
• Add fresh tomatoes
• Start the onions, broccoli and carrots on the grill
• Add the steak (15 minutes)
• Grill the bread (5 minutes)
• Enjoy

Good way to end a hungry day.

Well…until dessert :).

 

Thankful It’s Thursday

I don’t know why this didn’t post this AM…my apologies guys!

 

You all remember when I made goals for the week on Monday?  One thing I specifically planned out was 6 runs, at least 3 longer than 4 miles (1 longer than 4…Sunday?!).

Welp, this morning I crossed off my 5th run for the week.  Which means, REST DAY TOMORROW!  And I couldn’t be more thankful.  I was feeling great last night, and I’m still feeling good, but my mind and body need a day away from the treadmill.  Looking forward to some peaceful yoga (I did do some yoga for runners last night as well, helped a bit) and relaxing for my Friday.  Who’s with me?

This Morning

As I mentioned, I crossed off my 5th run of the week late this morning (Thank you late Thursdays).  This was one of those runs that you break into minute breaks.   Each minute I gave myself a little pep talk, and because I had already had my 3 runs 4 or more, I told myself that at each 10 minute interval, if I was REALLY struggling I could stop.

Welp, I didn’t.

Workout of the Morning: 4 miles slow and steady

Oh yeah…

Maybe these were part of the reason I struggled on my run this morning?

Nahhhhh!

Thank goodness it’s almost Friday 🙂

Question of the Morning: What are you thankful for this Thursday?

Inkling

You all know how much I love food.   It’s a passion of mine and something that I LOVE sharing with others.  There really is nothing more satisfying than seeing people you love enjoying food that you made.

Well, I guess my love for cooking and food is obvious because early this week I was contacted by an adorable rep from Inkling.  A company that speaks my language.

Inkling is an interactive eBook publisher with titles spanning several genres (photography, food & drink, crafts & hobbies, as well as textbook offerings for aspiring professionals

The first thing that caught my eye when I was exploring their homepage was the beautiful photography, specifically of food.

 

Beautiful right?

But Inkling has SO much more!  They literally have easily accessible ebooks for almost anything you could want!

• Arts & Photography
• Business
• Computers & Tech
• Crafts & Hobbies
• Food & Drink
• Home & Gardening
• Inkling Classics
• Medicine Professional
• Medicine Textbooks
• Music
• Parenting
• Textbooks
• Travel & Adventure

As I was going through this, I kept thinking about great this would have been while I was in grad school.  E-texts in today’s world?  Hello convenience!  I probably wouldn’t have nearly as many back issues as I do, ha!

As a part of my conversations with Inkling, I was given the opportunity to browse a free chapter of one of their newest cook books:  A Modernist Meal At Home.

Do you like those pictures from earlier?  Yup, they’re from the book.  In just my one free chapter, I was able to read about all kinds of cool stuff.

• Pressure cookers
• Cooking Under Pressure
• How to use a pressure cooker?
• Canning Jars
• Along with some DELICIOUS recipes!

Other chapters in the book include:

• Conventional Cooking Gear
• Counter Top tools
• Cooking Sous Vide
• Ingredients
• Recipes
• Breakfast eggs
• Steaks
• Salads
• Cheeseburgers
• Carnitas
• Ribs

And SO much more!  While I love the history of passed down family recipe books, if you are looking for new and unconventional cooking ideas, tips, or tools, this would be a GREAT resource!  And all in today’s modern world of an e-reader!  Just bring up your e-reader and you’re ready to go!

I highly recommend anyone with passions like my own (healthy living, learning, reading) — but maybe doesn’t want or have space for a library of books, check out Inkling.  I promise there is something for everyone on there!

Question of the Afternoon:  What is the topic of e-reader that Inkling provides that you would be MOST interested in?

disclaimer: Inkling provided me with a free chapter and the link to their page but all opinions and descriptions are my own.