tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22591435921963767782024-02-19T04:43:07.207-05:00mishkafood and mishkafitJust a lady documenting her daily eating habits, and keeping track of my fitness and recipes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger310125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-56547695745161504342017-01-14T10:19:00.001-05:002017-01-14T10:19:58.702-05:00Four years laterWell, well, well.. look who's back and fatter than ever. Reading old posts and looking at photos of myself during those times makes me realize I was an idiot with a morphed self image. I was fine. I was healthy, I was fit and basically thin. But I was still unhappy with my weight and wanted to change it. Ridiculous. Since my 'thinnest' point during these blogging years, I've essentially gained 20 pounds. And not all muscle because I've stopped lifting heavy weights consistently for a year now. This weight is fat. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't call myself a 'fat' or overweight person, but I'm on the heavier side for my frame and for my liking. For real this time. I am the same weight I was in college, which was my heaviest. It's likely due to my excessive drinking, socializing and lack of exercise. I'm not an idiot, I know how this happened. I walk to work every day now (oh, heads up, I don't live in my house anymore with my partner. That's gone a year now and is slowly becoming a distant memory. I'm not getting into that here.) so, yes I walk to work, but its literally ten minutes each way. Not much eh. So I'm lazy and put on weight but that will likely disappear once I get to Paris. Oh, PS, I'm moving to Paris in a month and a half. Read about it at mishkebob.ca if you're interested. I figure I'll be doing a lot of walking with my unemployed time, and not a lot of eating because I'll be cheap and actively trying to lose weight and if I want to get some Frenchman action, it's not going to happen if I'm self conscious, lets be real. SO, here I am, back and tracking my food and fitness because I want to.<br />
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<u>Friday, January 13, 2017.</u><br />
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LONG WALK TO WORK<br />
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Breakfast:<br />
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Some Japanese cookie thing and grapes<br />
Coffee w/milk and sugar<br />
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Lunch:<br />
4 small Armenian footballs, one small beef patty from Narine<br />
Carrot muffin stolen from Dr's office.<br />
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Snack:<br />
Handful of ketchup chips<br />
Can of beer<br />
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Later:<br />
2 Campari sodas, some Pringles omg fat<br />
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Dinner:<br />
Three slices of pizza, cheese bread, 2 wine<br />
few olives, some of those pea things<br />
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As you can see, Friday was not amazing. This is not a daily occurance.<br />
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<u>Saturday, January 14, 2017.</u><br />
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Breakfast:<br />
Coffee<br />
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*Going to workout in condo gym, will update on what that is later.<br />
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Then I'm having brunch with a friend at Portland Variety. I'll try and keep it decent.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-8146384391747752212013-12-10T16:36:00.000-05:002013-12-10T16:36:04.544-05:00Meh<b>Breakfast</b>:<br />
Cottage cheese + pomagranates<br />
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<b>Snack:</b><br />
Homemade GF banana bread w/chocolate chips. yum<br />
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Few cookies n cream kisses<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b><br />
spaghetti squash w/quinoa tomato sauce<br />
Bite of Ghandi's roti<br />
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<b>Snack:</b><br />
apple w/PB<br />
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More banana bread. Deadly, shouldn't have brought a lot.<br />
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Dinner? Don't know.<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-29109598841098247732013-11-10T10:35:00.002-05:002013-11-10T10:35:38.518-05:00Time is fyingI can't believe it's almost mid November already. What the hell. Friday I went to an Italian resto with my good pal MA. We had olives, bread, pizza, wine, dessert and more wine. Now I know where all my money goes. Entertainment + wine. Better than drugs, no? Better than staying home all the time in a depression spiral. I wish I had a wine cellar and I was able to collect wine to fill it. One day..<br />
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yesterday I went to CF and practiced my Oly training moves. It's not easy and I can't say I'm loving it. But I'm sticking it out til the 16 workouts are done. I'm not gonna give up until I know what I'm doing.<br />
Also went to a fancy LCBO in "Leaside" and got carded. She looked at me, asked for my ID, I'm like heck yeah! and she was shocked by my age. Go life! Got groceries at Sobeys and went home. I had a nice nap and made a wicked mushroom risotto. Like, you would die. It's from a Jamie Oliver cookbook I got years ago. Fuckin amazing. Lots of great recipes and who doesn't love risotto?! Had it with a charcuterie board and a great bottle of inexpensive vintage red. What fun it is to be an adult!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-3970711715075399592013-09-25T15:20:00.001-04:002013-09-25T15:20:26.594-04:00Week ThreeI can't say I'm being great on this challenge. I mean, I want to see a diff in my body but at the same time I need consistency in the long run. So being strict for 5 weeks won't help me come Christmas time naameen.<br />
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Sleeps haven't been great. Reasons.<br />
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<b>Breakfast</b>:<br />
2 Eggs poached<br />
coconut butter<br />
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<b>Snack:</b><br />
1/2 grapefruit<br />
dried bananas<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b><br />
Chicken breast<br />
spinach salad<br />
tomatos<br />
lemon juice/ evoo<br />
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<b>Snack:</b><br />
coconut yogurt w/raspberries<br />
not necessary<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-89732690414569425472013-09-16T11:23:00.001-04:002013-09-18T07:57:58.321-04:00Week 2: ChallengeSo far so good. I've only managed to cheat by having some cassava chips also some regular potato chips on friday. What. I'm still clean on the booze-front though! and THAT is the toughest.<br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b><br />
chia pudding w/blueberries/coconut/maple syrup<br />
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Yes, I'm not going hardcore this time. Relaxed, healthy approach to "clean eating". Maple syrup is from a tree for fucks sake. Fuck off with that mess. Obv I'm not gonna eat a cup of it, but a drizzle fo shizzle. I'm not dealing with the "quitting sugar withdrawal" this time. THIS time around I'm doing a more realistic, livable approach to eating real foods. Something I can maintain over winter.<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b><br />
shep pie<br />
snack: pistachios<br />
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Later, a gross dry peach.<br />
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Pre: CF<br />
Banana bread<br />
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CF - did not set any PRs. :(<br />
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Dinner:<br />
Salmon, sweet potatoes, spinach, bacon.<br />
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Went to my first wine class. I was so excited when I got to the building and could smell the wine down the hall. Aww yeah I was in the right place. The lab is set up kinda like a chemistry lab, but with white counters – not black, and a it's all a little more dainty. We each had 3 classes of red wine in waiting for us - not full glasses, like 2 sips each, and our own little sinks. (we had two more glasses with whites in them later) The instructor is a baller in the wine game, he is older with a big moustache and decent sized nose - not a big shnozzz or anything, but decent. it's needed :). He is definitely a "Wine Doctor" and he has published books and written many things about wine. He's traveled and I'm guessing he is a Master Sommelier - clearly a dream come true. <i>Sure! I'd love to go to French/Italian/Argentinian vineyards, get paid and taste things</i>. It was exciting hearing him talk about food pairing, he got really passionate about the foods he was picturing: <i>"I'd make some BBQ pork ribs with this, a reduction with (this wine) and diana sauce, serve it with little roast potatoes.."</i> He was speaking my language. He has a full friggin directory of recipes, tastes and smells in his head. I'm gonna work on building my own mental library f'sho. He spoke about wine production and methods, some I knew from our trip to Bordeaux, but a lot I didn't. I'm so excited to know everything. I've already learnt so much just from the tasting portion - everyone's favourite part. There is a technique, a method, a science to it all. And it's so fun. People who aren't into wine would never know that there is actually an art and science behind it all. I love it. I assumed I'd be amazing at it, and identifiying the smells, but I was like.. "I don't know what I'm smelling. This one smells like Christmas." So I'm learning to identify the different "notes", "aromas" and "bouquets" in wines. You are supposed to guess what part of the world each wine is from. And people were right! WTF I know nothing obviously. Yet. Also I was secretly thinking, "fuck off with your previous wine knowledge". There is a blind test at the end. Excited. I might practice spitting next week though, since I'm not supposed to be drinking. Oh, did I mention our homework is.. wait for it.. TASTING WINE. Ideally what we had in class and practice pairing it with the foods we mentioned. AWESOME. Why didn't I take this instead of Graphic Design? What was I thinking?!! Anyway, I've learned a lot and I'm paying attention. This is a good thing because lots of classes I have problems staying present. Go Jesus Juice!!<br />
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So, I drank about one glass of wine total. Not bad. It's just wine, people. It's paleo. :)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-31501738447212256582013-09-16T11:19:00.002-04:002013-09-16T11:19:38.020-04:00Sunday<b>Breakfast:</b><br />
"Paleo banana bread" I realize it's dumb but whatever. It was good. Had a big piece.<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b><br />
Leftover chicken/potats.<br />
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<b>Other things:</b><br />
Peach<br />
Well Fed Shep Pie<br />
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More banana bread. Gah, I'm a neverending pit today foshe.<br />
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Rooibos tea.<br />
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I wanted to run but felt fallmode lazy. Meh.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-5304272836111771172013-09-14T22:06:00.000-04:002013-09-16T11:17:09.508-04:00It was the blurst of timesFine. I'm in fall mode. I want to bake things, make things, cook things, roast things, crochet things, sit on things, drink things and watch things. I want to go to the suburbs on the weekend and smell the fresh air and feel nostalgic feelings. I want to walk into my parents house and smell the roast cooking and maybe sit on the porch with a glass of wine. I love fall, you love fall, we all love fall because it brings back good memories. Well, I hope it brings back good memories for you. It means new beginnings, it means endings, it's a season of change. As much as you all "hated" school, it was an exciting time of year nonetheless. New friends, new classes, new clothes and school gear. All awesome things. I hope you experienced these types of things, and if you haven't, well, I'm sorry.<br />
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I love remembering hanging out with my friends September and October nights. We all lived within 5 minutes walk from each other so it only took a phone call to arrange a hangout. Or I'd just hop on my bike and ride over to Stillwater Cres. and see if my peeps were chilling by the green box or outside Christina's house. If they weren't there, I'd check the schools. We'd hang there too. We had a crew, 4 or 5 of us in our grade, and a few that were a year younger. We were an awesome crew of good people. I'll name them off for my own enjoyment:</div>
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Me</div>
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Christina</div>
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Darrin would make an appearance on his bike every now and then. High on something. He's married to Christina now and they have 4 kids. Christina had such a crush on that bad ass!</div>
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Julie</div>
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Lisa sometimes</div>
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Graham</div>
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Veronica</div>
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Katie</div>
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Patrick</div>
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"Pun" (like big pun - he was a big guy)</div>
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Adam</div>
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Kathleen sometimes</div>
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Kevin and his stoner older brother</div>
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Tyson sometimes</div>
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Those were great times. This is around grade 10 I'd say. The crew switched the following year, but that's the natural circle of life.</div>
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Damn I wish I had more photos of those times. Christina used to work at the local Harveys, we'd go there late for free things. Julie used to work at Hy & Zels. We won't get into those free things. (*cough* makeup *cough).</div>
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We'd get English toffee coffees from Country Style, or french vanillas because EW COFFEE. In the summer or on the weekends we'd hook up when it got dark and rollerblade downtown Brampton to "Gotham" (a car parking garage with many levels) we'd blade up to the top, hang out and blade down the ramps. It was called Gotham cuz apparently when you looked over Brampton from the top it looked like Gotham. No it didn't. Also there was a homeless man who slept in the stairway. We offered him a sandwich once.</div>
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I have lots of great autumn memories, I could go on. But I'll save them for future posts. Now it's movie time - another great fall past time.</div>
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Sleep was quite nice actually. Since I've had no aclohol at all this week, I didn't have a fucked up sleep at all last night. sure I woke up once and looked for my shirt on the floor beside me but that's it.<br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b><br />
leftover meat/squash<br />
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Went to CF, squatted, deadlifted and did some ab shizz.<br />
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Ate some healthy things in the afternoon and had Portuguese chicken and potatoes for dinner.<br />
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Now, Insidious. Why not. Fall mode.</div>
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<br /><b>Food:</b><br />
Smoothie post-workout<br />
Peach<br />
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<b>Dinner:</b><br />
Portuguese BBQ chicken w/potatoes. Amaze.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-8477195030714373642013-09-13T11:28:00.000-04:002013-09-14T16:02:55.478-04:00FallIt's fall today. Fall mode in full effect - I even have a hipster saggy toque on.<br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b><br />
2 protein pancakes. Not explaining.<br />
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<b>Snack:</b><br />
pistachios / americano<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b><br />
spaghetti squash / meat sauce<br />
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<b>Dinner:</b><br />
same as lunch - I made a plan to eat it, in order to avoid eating anything at the Jays game. I knew I'd get hungry and want Doritos (still did) and/or a hotdog (obv wanted anyway) but of course it would have been a big mistake. I had a decaf coffee instead. It's different being in the clear headed mindset. I saw a lady walk by me while i was waiting and she was drinking a coffee, that made me want a coffee. If I weren't on a challenge I would have definitely been drinking. I woulda sat at a bar nearby and had a cocktail on my own. Don't even care.<br />
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I did have a sip of beer though. It was so good! Stadium beer tastes better. It just does. The bubbles are smaller. But the prices are atrocious. 10.50 for a cup of beer. Fuuuuuck yoooooou.<br />
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But since I ate so early - 5pm - I was hungry by like 11pm and I had the last of the cauli soup. Note to self: cauliflower soup gives you gas. Maybe it was the onion in it. I dunno I'll have to make it sans onion next time.<br />
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That was Friday the 13th - an unlucky one in the sense that work things happened and put a slight wrench in my clear weekend.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-33366957216697959182013-09-12T13:41:00.002-04:002013-09-12T21:48:05.166-04:00ThursdaySleep was not long enough.<br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b><br />
omelet w/leftover bbq vegetables<br />
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<b>Snack:</b><br />
pistachios<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b><br />
From Fresh n Wild: 1 chicken breast, broccoli/bacon/onion salad. Had light mayo dressing on it. Yums.<br />
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<b>Post:</b><br />
Pistachios AGAIN.<br />
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Oops, a few chips. I wanted crunch! Don't tell me to eat carrots for crunch!<br />
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What do people snack on if its not nuts? Too many nuts aren't good but am I expected to have vegetables at my desk all the time? ew. Sometimes I want dry crunchy stuff.<br />
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My body is sore from last night's workout. The squats, the burpees and ball slams. It feels good to feel the pain again, too often I don't feel it.<br />
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Had a coconut chocolate healthy whatever bar. It was good. Too many calories though. We won't mention it again.<br />
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<b>Crossfit</b> / did some shoulder presses and a metcon that involved burpees, kettlebell swings, box jumps and push ups. Wasn't as bad as yesterday, probably because it's less hot. It's fall tomorrow again, by the way. I'm ok with it, I'll wear socks and good ol' leathy. :)<br />
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<b>Dinner:</b><br />
K, I made spaghetti squash and meat sauce, but it was ready too late so I just had a protein smoothie (powder/banana/strawberry/almond-coconut milk/vanilla) and some cauli soup. It was a no teeth-puree kinda night. Not for dieting reasons, more for convenience. I had a few large spoonfuls of the meat sauce though, once it was done. And it was GOOOD.<br />
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Then I had a bath. Bath season is back.<br />
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Night.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-38050092422529160122013-09-11T07:56:00.000-04:002013-09-11T20:15:41.691-04:00Wednesday AdamsApparently the Wednesday Adams look is in style this season. Whatever that means. It's not literal because bitches wouldn't have the balls to properly dress like Wednesday. They mean "harsh centre parts" in their hair, dark lipstick... oooohhhhh you H&M regulars are SO EDGY!! Make sure you buy that jacket Pinterest says is so cool and pose pigeon-toed for the camera. zzzzzzzzzzzzz.<br />
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Sorry, I'm becoming a bitter old person. Or maybe I just see through everyone.<br />
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Chris Kirpatrick is on BT - he is a chubby dad now. Good luck in the dance studio. OMG bitch.<br />
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Sleep was good actually. MA sent me a text that she was going to Soho house. I was jealous because in my cab ride home from work the other night we passed by it and I went on about how I needed to be in there at some point. I need to make rich friends. Get away from me, poor people!!! That bag is so common. Where did you get those boots, Zellers!? haha kidding of course. Kinda. Just about the clothing.<br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b><br />
Chia pudding - I put a lot of cocoa powder. Added some protein powder, froz blueberries and coconut buttah. Tastey.<br />
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Snack:<br />
mixed nuts<br />
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Gonna buy lunch today - a salad probs, cuz I'd rather eat my leftovers for dinner. WAIT. I have soup still. Score.<br />
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Hump day. This week was mega crabby, I was very irritable, but maybe I'm over it. We'll see how today goes. I managed to sleep so that could help.<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b><br />
big salad from Freshii<br />
chicken/freshii mix/beets/dates/sprouts/tomatoes/roasted red peppers/broccoli/sun dried tomatoes.. balsamic dressing. avocado. I load up on those free vegetables and their balsamic is good.<br />
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pistachios, an apple<br />
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<b>CROSSFIT kicked my ass. completely.</b><br />
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<b>Dinner:</b><br />
chicken snausage / carrots / cauli soup<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-39516505758607530162013-09-10T10:56:00.002-04:002013-09-11T20:16:12.800-04:002013 ChallegeAlright now I'm back. I'm officially on another "real food challenge" even though I said I was bailing on Paleo a while back. Why am I doing this? Because I am not comfortable in my skin right now and I need to change that, even if it means being tight with my diet. I can't say "fuck this" and eat what I want because I gain weight easily.<br />
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So, I'm on day 2 of: NO sugar / NO alcohol / NO grains / NO dairy (maybe butter).<br />
And I'm gona rock this and fit into my jeans again. Little treats add up. THISISWHYYOUREFAT.<br />
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ain't nothin free. There were some amazing gourmet cookies at work yesterday, of course. I dodged that bullet - not worth it. I can bare it for 5 weeks, I've done it before and it will be worth it once I look good in that AA dress again. It's happening. Oh yes. I refuse to let the winter blues get me fat again. Fuck this and fuck that.<br />
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Sleep was not the best, mainly because I went to bed too late and woke up too early.<br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b><br />
2 eggs / 2 bacon<br />
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<b>At work:</b><br />
handful mixed nuts<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b><br />
chicken drumstick<br />
spinach<br />
a large tomato<br />
olive oil<br />
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<b>Snack:</b><br />
apple + mixed nuts<br />
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New discovery! Jamaican yams. Good shit. Saw them at the G-store and figured I'd give them a whirl. I like experimenting with new produce. There is no "miss" if you just look up a goddamn recipe. OR assume that Jamaican yams are related to "regular" yams and treat them the same. No brainer. Tasted like squash kinda. Sweet ish, starchy. Noms. I chopped them, coated them with ghee and baked them for breakfast on Saturday. Had them with eggs, so good! I bought a spaghetti squash and I plan on having spaghetti squash + sauce. Just like real spaghetti but without the big belly.<br />
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Crossfit happened. Why do I feel like I'm out of shape? My pullups/L-sits are shit. It's my fault, I don't practice my pullups. New goal. Also pushups - for shame.<br />
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<b>Dinner:</b><br />
Rowe farms chicken sausage<br />
red pepper / mushrooms BBQ'd<br />
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2 dates, few almonds<br />
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Went to bed kinda early.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-44615315536911120392013-08-31T11:47:00.001-04:002013-08-31T11:47:14.418-04:00YoHey guys, I'm not back, but I made this and it turned out amazing<div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">http://www.instructables.com/id/Vegan-Lemon-Lime-Cake-with-Icing/step2/Cake-Preparation/</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">I made a vegan cake because I didn't have eggs and I chose to make it lime because I had a bunch of limes that needed baking.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-7495281073323510602013-07-19T13:10:00.000-04:002013-07-19T13:10:38.713-04:00Crazy weekThis week turned out to be a write off for exercise. Nutrition was okay, although I drank a lot last night. Mostly V+S though. And I def ate crappy pub food, did my best to steer clear of any wheat. Also I had gelato yesterday. Ok maybe this week was a semi write off for nutrition. I was doing well the beginning of the week. Back on track today, going for dinner with some friends so I'll make wise choices.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-30678878222432498922013-07-15T13:55:00.000-04:002013-07-15T13:56:53.586-04:00Hidee HOHelloo I'm back from vacation, which ended over 2 weeks ago. And I'm back on track. I fully binged and didn't care about what I ate while in France, because why the fuck would I deny myself ANY of that pleasure?! You're a fucking fool if you do. Yes I said that and I don't give a fuck. Life is short, leave your eating disorder at home when on vacation.<br />
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Now that I'm back home and none of my pants fit (not kidding), I'm tightening up my diet and watching my food intake and fat/protein/carb ratios. I've purchased some good quality probiotics to get my gut nice and healthy and hopefully to help de-bloat from all the baguettes and cheese I ate. I'm cutting off grains for the next two weeks, just to "see" how I feel. That includes rice, quinoa, all that.. even beer. I can do it, 2 weeks isn't much.<br />
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I am aware that my thighs and ass are bigger due to the heavy lifting I've been doing. And you know what, it's not so bad. They're not fat chunky cellulite legs - not that there is anything wrong with cellulite, we all have some anyway... but they've got some shape. And that's cool. I just need to work on getting the proper fit of jeans. I think I'll wait until the weather cools down to worry about that, and give myself a chance to make some changes with my body over the next few months, with running, CF and nutrition. And if nothing even changes I'll accept that and move on. I do want to reduce the belly though, if anything. So, I'm limiting alcohol intake to weekends - I think - and laying off the beer for sure.<br />
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So today:<br />
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2 eggs, 3 bacon<br />
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Snack<br />
cherries<br />
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Lunch:<br />
2 chicken thighs bone in, broccoli and beets<br />
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Dinner:<br />
steak, asparagus, tomatoes<br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b><br />
2 eggs, sweet potato hash, 1/2 avocado<br />
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<b>Snack:</b><br />
few cherries, blueberries<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b><br />
chicken again, spinach<br />
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<b>Snack:</b><br />
more cherries/blueberries<br />
a pear<br />
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<b>Dinner:</b><br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b><br />
1 egg, sweet potato hash, 1/2 avocado<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b><br />
leftover chicken stuff, spinach<br />
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<b>Snack:</b><br />
Cherries, blueberries<br />
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<b><u>Crossfit, T'was good.</u></b><br />
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<b>Dinner:</b><br />
Spinach salad: turkey slices, marys GF crackers, cheese, mushrooms, 1 tomato, balsamic vin. dressing.<br />
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Think I might have more cherries!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-82542890736600659152013-06-02T18:07:00.001-04:002013-06-02T18:07:14.622-04:002 weeksTwo weeks til vacation. I realize being 'beach ready' is not possible at this point, so I'll just do my best to feel great for when we leave.<br />
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I'm going to have to eat as clean as possible the next two weeks so I'm not gross and bloated. It's starting today, I've only had a smoothie all day. Not for starvation reasons but because we had no food. Actually I had som GF crackers/cheese/turkey breast.<br />
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Dinner is coconut milk chicken random recipe with sweet potato hash. Dinners all week will be friggin salads f'sho.<br />
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I have 2 social events this week then a wedding. EFF.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-7643820245620535722013-05-28T07:57:00.002-04:002013-05-28T07:57:26.323-04:00BuonjornoThis week is meh. Monday sucked kinda, I was tired from having the worst cramps on Sunday. So bad I was over the toilet ready to barf. So that just sucked the life right outta me. I didn't get to go shopping or make food cuz I had zero energy +pain. So Monday I had no lunch, I had to buy a salad. When I got home I got some chicken ready for the oven. Put coconut milk, ginger, garlic, cardamon and ceyenne all over the meat. Put it in a glass casserole dish and stuck it in the over. About 5 minutes later I head a crash. Guess what happened?<div>
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I went to bed at around 1030, but played on the ipad for a bit. I need to be in bed by 10, and asleep before 11 if I'm waking up at 7 ish. I need 8 hours of sleep. It is a fact that it is a factor in weight loss and fitness. You need to friggin sleep more than 6 hours or your body just hangs onto fat. Truth. I ate at 9, which was like 2 hours before I slept-not good either. Ugh, get yourself together!</div>
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This week I've been killing it at the gym. If I go tonight and Saturday, that's 5 days at CrossFit this week. I fucking love that, and I feel great. Aside from the kink in my neck which I think is from sleeping weird on it.<br />
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Clothes don't fit me like they used to. It's a combo if my increase in muscle and fat of course. I'm small up top, but thicker down below. I don't have dumps like a truck or anything, but I do have thick legs and arse. It's not convenient for shopping at cheapy stores like HM. Ugh I need to get dresses for the weddings I have coming up. Stress.<br />
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Today:<br />
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Sleep was shyte. I get fucked up sleeps when I'm PMS-ing. For the record, PMS means PRE-menstrual syndrome. Not CURRENT menstrual syndrome.<br />
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Breakfast:<br />
banana/blueberry/hempheart/coconut/blabla cereal. Not filling enough<br />
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Trail mix snack<br />
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Lunch:<br />
Leftover tilapia + asparagus + avocado.<br />
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Dinner:<br />
can't wait! slow cooking some chicken mexican style. yerp.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-17313765987944180702013-05-17T07:40:00.000-04:002013-05-17T07:40:16.431-04:00Thursday<b>Breakfast:</b><br />
2 eggs, sauteed spinach + quinoa , cheddar cheese<br />
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<b>Snack:</b><br />
trail mix. Wish I never discovered the stash.<br />
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<b>Pre lunch:</b><br />
strawberries, pantain chips<br />
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<b>Late lunch:</b><br />
spinach, quinoa, tuna salad. Dressing was lemon juice + oilive oil BORING.<br />
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<b>Pre crossfit:</b><br />
almonds and dates<br />
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<b>CF:</b><br />
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shoulder presses 3RM was 65/70#.<br />
backsquats 3x3@ 125#.<br />
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<b>Dinner:</b><br />
same as breakfast.<br />
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I'm addicted to crossfit, I love it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-62369677775150850372013-05-15T11:35:00.000-04:002013-05-15T11:35:16.807-04:00Brief summThe race was good, it was cold and windy and annoying in that sense but I completed it without walking. Which is great. It took about the same amount of time as the last two 10k races I participated in. I'm looking to do that 15km in August, just to set another goal for myself. I like that it's in the evening as well.<br />
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My diet recently has been very mixed, but moderate. I like it this way. Although I don't feel or look skinny, I feel alright with myself. I may be on the road to accepting my body for what it is. I don't want to go to great lengths for my ideal body because it likely won't happen and it will be really hard to keep up with in the long term. Right now, I'm focusing on getting my strength exercises in, winning at them, eating well, not starving and not being on a restrictive diet. If I feel like something, I get it. Except I always feel like eating cookies and I just can't these days.<br />
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I got a nice mani-pedi yesterday, and I forgot what it's like to have perfectly manicured nails. I like my nails in their natural state, 99% of the time, but a little colour is nice as well.<br />
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Vacation is coming up, looking forward to visiting the motherland yet again. I'll be documenting it all the way for sure.<br />
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Last night we went out for dinner because we felt like it. I had beer because I wanted it and dessert too. Although that dinner sat heavy in my stomach all night, the hot pepper sauce didn't help.<br />
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Tonight I crossfit and eat a light salad for dinner.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-2675212593254244752013-05-11T17:44:00.000-04:002013-05-11T17:44:54.962-04:0010k Race Eve'Tis the eve of the 10k which I haven't trained enough for. I know I can do it, it just might take me longer than the last two times. I reckon I'll complete it in 1:15. I'm drinking a beer right now, today's nutrition hasn't been best. Naughty.<br />
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I had a big breakfast of potatoes, eggs, bacon and bread. Also an unnecessary cupcake. I'm over this challenge.<br />
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At home later I had a rice cake + peanut butter. Now I'm drinking a Rickards Shandy, it's a light beer at least. Meh. I'm trying not to be too different with this race, just living life. I know I won't run out of "fuel", it's only 10km, not a marathon. I don't need to "carb load", so they say.<br />
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Dinner will be a nice steak and vegetables on the BBQ.<br />
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I'll let you know how the race goes. I'll be starting with some friends and my aunt. I think around 5 or 6 people. We want to grab breakfast after, hopefully somewhere walkable I don't want 3 stinky sweaty bodies in on my car seats without protection. Including my own stinky sweaty body, but I'll bring a towel or blanket to sit on.<br />
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Well, good luck everyone! Get a good night's sleep and stay hydrated. I'll be running on an empty stomach, I can't run with food in there.<br />
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If I enjoy this race I'm signing up for the <a href="http://www.amidsummernightsrun.ca/">Midsummer Night's Run</a> in August, it's a 15km yikes!! But I like that it's in the evening and it's down by the beach, so it's nearby. Check out the photos, it's funny, people dress up in weird outfits. Cool!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-82505897726400133232013-05-06T07:28:00.000-04:002013-05-07T11:08:21.141-04:00Suddenly SummerTwo weeks ago it was cold, grey and shitty. Two weeks ago I was walking down my street, feeling frustrated that the trees were still bare and the clouds were still around wondering when the fuck the sun would show his fucking bright face. Then, out of nowhere it seems, the trees are green, flowers have bloomed and the sun is blazing. And I mean BLAZING. I went for an hour long run yesterday, (during peak sun time) and like and idiot I didn't wear sunscreen. I guess I didn't think it was a full summer sun. Guess who was wrong? And guess who has a permanent racer back tank top on her back now? Not to mention a red, sore fucking sunburn. A real sunburn. The girl gets no burn in the caribbean but a red back from an hour in the sun in Toronto. I mean, on vacation and in the summer I almost always wear sunscreen. But I neglected to do so yesterday and now I pay. Foolish gril. Skin damage. Ew, is it gonna peel? I haven't had one like this in like 20 years, not even kidding. I was even uncomfortable sleeping. Who am I?!!<br />
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Ok, let's talk about this challenge at work. I'm not stressing about it but I have to reset my points because I ate my forbidden things this weekend. Gluten and sugar. But yesterday I was back on track.<br />
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Sleep wasn't great for obvious reasons.<br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b><br />
Cereal: hemp hearts, 1/2 banana, raspberries, strawberries, coconut flakes, cacao nibs, almond/coconut milk, cinnamon. Goood. (Lyzabeth cereal haha)<br />
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<b>Lunch:</b><br />
Salmon (we planked some fresh salmon last night). our lives will never be the same.<br />
Broccoli.<br />
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<b>Dinner</b><br />
Tuna, cherry tomatoes, avocado, kale, feta salad. <br />
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Crossfit was fucking hard, it was hot and my legs ached all night.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-22646304322952582872013-04-28T10:18:00.001-04:002013-04-28T10:18:26.866-04:00SundaySat on the front porch and ate breakfast, drank my coffee and spied on the neighbourhood. Summer is coming.. RIGHT?!<br />
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<b>Breakfast:</b><br />
2 rice cakes, pb, raspberries, coconut.<br />
Coffee<br />
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Going to a bridal shower today. I'm sure there will be lots of treats, but Nadia and I are going for a run together right after so that'll keep me from overeating. I'll eat for energy and perhaps treat myself to one thing. May challenge is happening - whether I officially participate or not - and I'm starting now.<br />
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Competition is fun. I'm not starving, I'm eating whole, nutritious foods. Protein. No sugar/wheat/corn. Watch. I'm curious to see how other people do. You think it's easy dropping sugar from your diet? People will still eat honey and other "natural" sweeteners I'm sure. Which essentially isn't giving up sugar at all so they'll never know what it's really like or the true effects (haaaa). But, I'm not preaching to everyone. They can fucking learn on their own and think they're 'off sugar'. But when you do drop sugar in ALL FORMS, you know it. And you see it. But why would I encourage people I'm competing against? That doesn't work in my favour.<br />
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Happy Sunday, it's beautiful out today.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2259143592196376778.post-23808625466885902202013-04-27T20:35:00.000-04:002013-04-27T20:35:12.696-04:00errhhm WeekendFriday night I went out for dinner with mah fren. I had ribs, yam fries, a polenta thing, wine and an awesome brownie a la mode.<br />
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No regrets, ALL GOOD.<br />
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Sleep was bad because my cramps kicked my ass. Went out for breakfast, I had an omelette, sweet potato/white potato hash and toast. Ok, I fucking love toast and I miss it. Toast with butter is the fucking BOMB. And you know what, I feel fine. I'm not gassy and I had plenty of energy for my 6.9km run. I could have done a whole 7 or even 7.5 but the route I mapped ended up at just under 7km. I'm ok with it. Tomorrow it's an 8km.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0