Long-time no talk friends. My lack of posting has been due in part to me being injured 🙁 and starting my 2nd semester of College. I have not been out on the roads in a week because last Sunday I pulled my inner thigh muscle also known as your groin muscle, and it hurt. I was limping around campus for 4 days and finally, on the 5th day, I could…
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Gluten-free chocolate protein oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts. It’s easy to make, gives you energy and tastes delicious! Since I’ve been running more often I find that I am much hungrier throughout the day and crave carbs! To combat my hunger and cravings I combined my two favorite things, chocolate protein, and oatmeal to create this delicious gluten-free oatmeal. If you are not gluten-free then you can swap out for your…
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20 Kitchen cooking hacks
Cooking/baking more often is one of my new year resolutions. Ever since I was a little kid I have always loved making food and browsing through the cookbook with all the delicious looking treats. 🙂 Since this year and for many years to come I will be spending more time in the kitchen and less time on my phone, I wanted to share some of my favorite kitchen cooking hacks…
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Paleo & Gluten-free Cinnamon Rolls {Cinnabon Copycat, GF, DF, Paleo}
We all love Cinnabon. The frosting, the doughy insides, YUM! But, since many people can’t indulge in them due to allergies or health reasons, I decided to sit down and create a recipe that was the paleo version of Cinnabon! This way all the gluten-free, paleo, or health-conscious people can enjoy them and see what everyone is talking about. 🙂 The secret to these rolls The secret which makes these…
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Marathon training – my longest run
January 9, 2020 – my longest run yet. Although my run was only 1/2 mile longer than Monday’s, it was still my longest run since starting in December. I went into my run today with a clear mind and a ton of energy and planned to make it 8.5- 9 miles, but halfway into my journey, I got really cold. I couldn’t feel my face, hands or backs of my…
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Marathon training – week 5
It has been almost 5 weeks since I started my marathon training and my addiction to running grows every day. I go to bed thinking about how far I plan on running the next day, my route, where I want to sprint. It’s hilarious. Those who run probably know what I am talking about. I believe it’s called runner mind. Well, whatever you call it, I love to run. It’s…
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14 must haves for your Paleo Pantry
2020 is in full effect and one of the most popular resolutions is to be healthier. So, to help you with your new adventure I wanted to share the 12 must-have ingredients to stock your paleo pantry full of to make the first step to your healthier lifestyle. Eating paleo is my favorite lifestyle. I do allow myself to eat soft cheeses and sugar once in a while but I…
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2020 Marathon training- going into month 2
Hi everyone! I am back with my marathon training updates after taking some time off of posting them because of blogmas. I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday season and a spectacular New year! I started the New Year off the best way, with a 6.5 mile run on New Years then another one today.My training has been progressing very nicely and it’s showing with me being able to…
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Happy 2020 New Year’s everyone!
Happy New Year’s everyone! I want to give a huge thank you to everyone who supported my blog in 2019 and all the years prior! I am so excited about all the new and amazing things 2020 will bring. I started off the new decade with a 1.5-mile uphill sprint and it’s left me feeling amazing! My 2020 marathon training journey is progressing quite nicely. I’m up to 5+ miles…
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Merry Christmas everyone!
May your home be filled with joy and warmth and your table with an abundance of food and family. Merry Christmas to everyone and I hope you all have a joyous day surrounded by those who you love.