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Good morning!
I’m just popping in here real quick before I head off to the gym to do some cardio. I probably sound like a broken record at this point, but I feel so proud of myself for waking up each morning and getting in a solid workout before going to work.
I’m all about positive reinforcement so I’ll be over here patting myself on the back and demanding that Ankur do the same. If anyone wants to join in on the verbal praise or virtual pat-on-the-back, I’m all for it.
Let’s just hope I can keep this up during the summer months when things are hot and humid!
Anyway, moving right along. I thought I’d share a few things that have been going on this month. I always enjoy reading your responses to some of these questions in the comments section so feel free to chime in below and share what you’ve been up to lately!
Lately I’ve Been…
Cooking:
Homemade nachos has become a new favorite around here. I’d hardly call this “cooking.” It’s more like dumping. But, regardless, it’s dinner one night a week.
Drinking:
Shakeology. I seriously didn’t know how much this stuff would fuel me and sustain me throughout the morning. I feel a noticeable difference when I don’t have my shake in the morning and I worry I may be addicted. Luckily, even though this tastes like dessert for breakfast, it’s packed with good-for-you nutrients and vitamins and keeps me energized all day long.
Reading:
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We are reading this as part of our Facebook accountability group. I’ve only read the first chapter because, somehow, when I crawl into bed at 8PM to read my book, my eyes start closing by 8:01PM. #GrandmaStatus
Celebrating
Unfortunately, we had to celebrate Mothers Day away from our mothers. BUT, we still celebrated from afar. I loved getting to Facetime the many mothers in our family this weekend. They’re all such special humans. <3
Feeling
HOT! The temperatures have been rising over the past week or so and it will be in the 80s every single day this week. It’s beautiful outside but our apartment seems to trap heat so I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night feeling sticky and sweaty.
Listening
I’ve been listening to a lot of Spotify while I’m at the gym. Top Hits, Happy Hits, Cardio, HIIT Playlist. They’ve got something for any day at the gym – whether I’m weight lifting or cardio-ing. But, pretty much, every single day, I listen to “Drop it Low” – no matter what I’m working out at the gym. Because that’s just my favorite gym song ever. And my favorite going out song. And my favorite getting ready song. It’s just my favorite. Y’know?
Wearing
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My Polar Heart Rate Monitor! I dug this out of the bottom of my drawer and started wearing it to the gym. Since I’ve been incorporating more weight training into my workouts, it’s been fun to see the actual impact that lifting weights has on my heart rate. I’ll probably write more about this later in the week. But, for now, I’ll just say that I love keeping an eye on my heart rate throughout my workout and I really enjoy seeing the calories burned – even when I’m not spending the entire hour doing cardio.
Watching
I don’t know why I never got into this show when it first came out. Because, right now, I’m OBSESSED. Kenneth is my favorite. Obviously. He’s an Appalachian hillbilly. Just like me.
Eating
Aside from the homemade nacho treat once a week, we’ve been eating a lot of veggies in the form of sheet pan dinners. I’m clearly a fan of anything that requires little to no effort. Dumping and roasting is the name of the game.
Feeling
I’ve been feeling GREAT. I think the consistency of going to the gym has made me feel so much better about my overall health. I still find myself stressing out about the number on the scale from time to time. But I try to remind myself that this is all about how I’m FEELING. And, right now, I’m just feeling great. Strong mentally and strong physically.
Hosting
I’m hosting a giveaway for my five-year blogging anniversary. All week long! If you haven’t already entered, click this link and go enter today! Good luck!
Questions of the Day:
- What have you been eating lately? Listening to lately? Reading lately? Feeling lately?
We make homemade nachos a lot around here, too! They are a quick snack for movie night and they are oh so yummy!
I have to admire your discipline when it comes to diet and exercise. So many of us say we are too busy and our health tends to suffer as a result. ‘Busy’ ultimately is only an excuse and not a very good one when it comes to trading off your health. So good on you for keeping to your regime and no doubt your body will thank you for it in the long run.
Love that book! It is SO good! And those nachos though…… YUM! And yay you, working out, eating well, taking care of you!
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I love my Shakeology. My go to is vanilla with mango and coconut milk. Keep up the great work!
I use my sheet pan for all kinds of one meal dishes. Nachos is such a great fast meal or just for an appetizer when guest drop by.
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We are a huge fan of homemade nachos as well!! I think it is our go to for Sunday lunches!
Congrats on your five year blogiversary! I love, love, love nachos!!! I now want to go make them immediately.
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I loved that book. I just got the you are a badass at making money book! Worth a read for sure!
Haha, but dumping still gets a good snack made! Also, I LOVE LOVE LOVE 30 Rock!
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Nachos are a once a week meal at our house too! If we have leftover meat of any kind it almost always ends up in nachos! I love 30 Rock too and only just watched it for the first time last year, so you’re not alone! It’s such a great show though, I have no idea why I didn’t get into it when it was first out!
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5 years blogging! That’s a huge deal! Happy Blogiversary! We have been munching on chickpeas lately we’ve been running out of different recipes to try!
Those nachos look amazing. I am craving pizza but eating healthy-ish. I am ready for our road trip this weekend!
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That homemade nacho looks amazing ❤️ Can wait try making it at home
Sheet pan dinners are genius! And those nachos look fantastic! I’ve never tried Shakeology, but have heard really great things about it. Awesome job on working out every morning! Definitely deserves a pat on the back.
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I find it super comforting to fall asleep while reading a book. Sometimes I have to go back and reread a few pages but it’s worth it!
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I will definitely have to read You Are A Badass! Everybody is talking about it! 🙂
That sheet pan dinner looks like the easiest thing ever. I need to try that out!
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Homemade nachos are the best. That book is currently on my list of books to read.
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Oooo now you have me wanting nachos!!!! Always a yummy dinner!!!! I’ve also read You Are A Badass and it was a pretty bad ass book!
Those nachos look amazing and I have seen that book a couple of times now. Need to check it out!
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I just enjoyed some overnight oats for lunch. A little unconventional but was wonderfully satisfying.
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You can’t go wrong with sheet pan dinners. I’m so glad to hear that you’ve been feeling so great! The Mother’s Day cartoon is so cute. Doesn’t every mom need that many people to help fill her shoes? And I love 30 rock, especially the early seasons. The plot at the end of season 1 with Floyd is my favorite.
I’ve been eating a lot of roasted veggies, listening to the new Paramore album, reading As You Wish by Cary Elwes, and generally feeling pretty good because I LOVE this time of year. Spring makes me so happy.
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*pats you on the back* way to go! I’m so glad you’re feeling so great. That’s awesome! I’m curious about these Shakeology shakes – I have shakes for the program I’m in, but once I eventually reach my target weight, I’ll still need to eat healthy and I like the idea of a shake.
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OMG I hear ya on the hot – it was 94 here today! Those nachos look AHmazing too!
Well I love cooking and smoothies so those activities we have in common. I guess I need to follow yoru advise and do some gym visits soon =)
I am so loving the sheet pan dinner idea. I need to cook more like that – great way to get in more veggies.
I love that book! It made a huge impact on me and I got several of my girlfriends to read it. Also, I love the Trader Joe’s chicken sausage. Great job on kicking butt at the gym!
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Yes! The jalapeno is a household favorite, but all of them are really good! We’ve got roasted garlic in our fridge for our pizza this weekend 🙂
Dumping “recipes” are my favorite haha. And I love Spotify. In addition to the lists I make, I like Happy Hits and the Daily Mixes they make. Congrats on getting those morning workouts in!
Oh also- I wanted to reply to your comment on my post the other day but you’re a no-reply blogger! Here’s a little tutorial on how to change your settings if you’d like to. Thanks for stopping by!
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I love sheet pan dinners, too. They’re usually filled with veggies, are so easy and have minimal cleanup, so they’re a total win! If you haven’t already, check out the blog Damn Delicious. She has a lot of sheet pan meals and the ones I’ve tried have been fantastic!
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Thanks for the suggestion! I could definitely use some new ideas