Friday
Recipe Swap: Let's Eat Y'all!
Tuesday
{semi} wordless wednesday
happy wednesday y'all!! sorry this is up late, once again, the week got a way from me! lawdy mercy me!
and this is why i can't have a job out side the house, ha! i sometimes have no idea what day of the week it is :p
i am linking my {s}ww again, so feel free to add it to your other memes, the more the merrier. i loved meeting new gals last week via michelle AKA Oh, How Pinteresting!
as you know i am getting back in marathon traning mode so my images today reflect just that!
see y'all friday for recipe swap!! i WILL post it the evening before. you can link as many as you want, just use seperate links to take it to the correct post.
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| {eating right..... this trip cost a small fortune. he didn't really need 2 kidneys anway!} |
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| {my biggest cheer leader, love him!!} |
******* michelle's badge isn't working right now so click here to link to Oh, How Pinteresting!"*******
Monday
Marathon Monday {and winners}
Happy Monday Y'all!
I hope that everyone had a fun & safe weekend.
I personally, don't think the weekend lastest long enough!
How about that Ala football? I hope your team won:)
In an effort to get back into my traning (thanks for a few months off because of my hip) I am having to play catch up. Like 3 months of traning into 5 weeks. (that's doable, right??) I ran a race over the weekend with my running group & 2 of them placed! I can surley see where the traning that I haven't gotten to partake in has sped everyone up.
With that said, I need to work on my weight & eating habits.I dont see why I can't have wine & doritos for dinner I came across this article & vieo that I think are both great & wanted to share. I know how so many people are getting into running & thought that we may all can benefit from these tips.
Is anyone training for a race or marathon? I'd love to hear about it!! Anyone running the Rock N' Roll Savannah in Nov?
8 foods that you should eat everyday
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SPINACH:
It may be green and leafy, but spinach is no nutritional wallflower. This noted muscle builder is a rich source of plant-based omega-3s and folate, which help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis. Bonus: Folate also increases blood flow to the nether regions, helping to protect you against age-related sexual issues. And spinach is packed with lutein, a compound that fights macular degeneration. Aim for 1 cup fresh spinach or 1/2 cup cooked per day.
YOGURT:
Various cultures claim yogurt as their own creation, but the 2,000-year-old food's health benefits are not disputed: Fermentation spawns hundreds of millions of probiotic organisms that serve as reinforcements to the battalions of beneficial bacteria in your body. That helps boost your immune system and provides protection against cancer. Not all yogurts are probiotic, though, so make sure the label says "live and active cultures." Aim for 1 cup of the calcium and protein-rich goop a day.
TOMATOES:
There are two things you need to know about tomatoes: Red are the best, because they're packed with more of the antioxidant lycopene, and processed tomatoes are just as potent as fresh ones, because it's easier for the body to absorb the lycopene. Studies show that a diet rich in lycopene can decrease your risk of bladder, lung, prostate, skin, and stomach cancers, as well as reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. Aim for 22 mg of lycopene a day, which is about eight red cherry tomatoes or a glass of tomato juice.
CARROTS:
Most red, yellow, or orange vege- tables and fruits are spiked with carotenoids--fat-soluble compounds that are associated with a reduction in a wide range of cancers, as well as reduced risk and severity of inflammatory conditions such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis--but none are as easy to prepare, or have as low a caloric density, as carrots. Aim for 1/2 cup a day.
BLURBERRIES:
Host to more antioxidants than any other North American fruit, blueberries help prevent cancer, diabetes, and age-related memory changes (hence the nickname "brain berry"). Studies show that blueberries, which are rich in fiber and vitamins A and C, also boost cardiovascular health. Aim for 1 cup fresh blueberries a day, or 1/2 cup frozen or dried.
BLACKBEANS:
All beans are good for your heart, but none can boost your brain power like black beans. That's because they're full of anthocyanins, antioxidant compounds that have been shown to improve brain function. A daily 1/2-cup serving provides 8 grams of protein and 7.5 grams of fiber. It's also low in calories and free of saturated fat.
WALNUTS:
Richer in heart-healthy omega-3s than salmon, loaded with more anti-inflammatory polyphenols than red wine, and packing half as much muscle-building protein as chicken, the walnut sounds like a Frankenfood, but it grows on trees. Other nuts combine only one or two of these features, not all three. A serving of walnuts--about 1 ounce, or 7 nuts--is good anytime, but especially as a postworkout recovery snack.
OATS:
The éminence grise of health food, oats garnered the FDA's first seal of approval. They are packed with soluble fiber, which lowers the risk of heart disease. Yes, oats are loaded with carbs, but the release of those sugars is slowed by the fiber, and because oats also have 10 grams of protein per 1/2-cup serving, they deliver steady, muscle-friendly energy.
I hope that everyone had a fun & safe weekend.
I personally, don't think the weekend lastest long enough!
How about that Ala football? I hope your team won:)
In an effort to get back into my traning (thanks for a few months off because of my hip) I am having to play catch up. Like 3 months of traning into 5 weeks. (that's doable, right??) I ran a race over the weekend with my running group & 2 of them placed! I can surley see where the traning that I haven't gotten to partake in has sped everyone up.
With that said, I need to work on my weight & eating habits.
Is anyone training for a race or marathon? I'd love to hear about it!! Anyone running the Rock N' Roll Savannah in Nov?
See ya Wednesday for {semi} wordless wednesday & Friday is Recipe Swap-
be sure to come link up!!
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8 foods that you should eat everyday
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SPINACH:
It may be green and leafy, but spinach is no nutritional wallflower. This noted muscle builder is a rich source of plant-based omega-3s and folate, which help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis. Bonus: Folate also increases blood flow to the nether regions, helping to protect you against age-related sexual issues. And spinach is packed with lutein, a compound that fights macular degeneration. Aim for 1 cup fresh spinach or 1/2 cup cooked per day.
YOGURT:
Various cultures claim yogurt as their own creation, but the 2,000-year-old food's health benefits are not disputed: Fermentation spawns hundreds of millions of probiotic organisms that serve as reinforcements to the battalions of beneficial bacteria in your body. That helps boost your immune system and provides protection against cancer. Not all yogurts are probiotic, though, so make sure the label says "live and active cultures." Aim for 1 cup of the calcium and protein-rich goop a day.
TOMATOES:
There are two things you need to know about tomatoes: Red are the best, because they're packed with more of the antioxidant lycopene, and processed tomatoes are just as potent as fresh ones, because it's easier for the body to absorb the lycopene. Studies show that a diet rich in lycopene can decrease your risk of bladder, lung, prostate, skin, and stomach cancers, as well as reduce the risk of coronary artery disease. Aim for 22 mg of lycopene a day, which is about eight red cherry tomatoes or a glass of tomato juice.
CARROTS:
Most red, yellow, or orange vege- tables and fruits are spiked with carotenoids--fat-soluble compounds that are associated with a reduction in a wide range of cancers, as well as reduced risk and severity of inflammatory conditions such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis--but none are as easy to prepare, or have as low a caloric density, as carrots. Aim for 1/2 cup a day.
BLURBERRIES:
Host to more antioxidants than any other North American fruit, blueberries help prevent cancer, diabetes, and age-related memory changes (hence the nickname "brain berry"). Studies show that blueberries, which are rich in fiber and vitamins A and C, also boost cardiovascular health. Aim for 1 cup fresh blueberries a day, or 1/2 cup frozen or dried.
BLACKBEANS:
All beans are good for your heart, but none can boost your brain power like black beans. That's because they're full of anthocyanins, antioxidant compounds that have been shown to improve brain function. A daily 1/2-cup serving provides 8 grams of protein and 7.5 grams of fiber. It's also low in calories and free of saturated fat.
WALNUTS:
Richer in heart-healthy omega-3s than salmon, loaded with more anti-inflammatory polyphenols than red wine, and packing half as much muscle-building protein as chicken, the walnut sounds like a Frankenfood, but it grows on trees. Other nuts combine only one or two of these features, not all three. A serving of walnuts--about 1 ounce, or 7 nuts--is good anytime, but especially as a postworkout recovery snack.
OATS:
The éminence grise of health food, oats garnered the FDA's first seal of approval. They are packed with soluble fiber, which lowers the risk of heart disease. Yes, oats are loaded with carbs, but the release of those sugars is slowed by the fiber, and because oats also have 10 grams of protein per 1/2-cup serving, they deliver steady, muscle-friendly energy.
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Wednesday
{semi} wordless wednesday
it's here again, y'all....
doesn't it seem the older we get,
the shorter the days get??
happy wednesday friends!
i hope you are all having a blessed week-
mine has been cray cray,
i didn't realize today was wed., til last night!
over the summer one of obsessions became pinterest...
iPhone app, why yes please!
many of you know my love for quotes so here are a few of my many loved quotes!
i am also linking my {s}ww with michelle @ the vintage apple... it's a pinterest meme! LOVE
{if you haven't eventered my blogoversary, click here, friday is the last day to enter!}
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y'all know the drill....
grab my badge...
link up...
share some love...
meet new friends ♥
Friday
preppy plates sale today!!
happy friday y'all!
just had to let y'all know that one kings lane has a prepalicious deal for us today!
PREPPY PLATES!
if your not a member already, HERE is your invite-
here is another chance to get a jump start on your holiday shopping!
(i am sure y'all already have though, right?? ha!)
have a blessed weekend...
i'm off to new orleans-
cheers y'all!
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Tuesday
{semi} wordless wednesday
yay!!! my first ww since the end of last school year....seems like it's been for-ev-ah!
here are a few pics of the past few pics from my summer......
my hard drive crashed in my macbook a few weeks ago and i lost everything...
sad...so sad.....
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| at my favorite wine bar |
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| best organic key lime pie |
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| beautiful sunsets |
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| meet up with blogger friend Sue Mac in birmingham |
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| meet cutie pie whitney miller |
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| there were a few of these seen over the summer |
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| khaki being khaki |
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| my mr getting ready to paddle board |
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| ahhhh peace |
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| i also met cricket rumbly author of "never sit down in a hoopskirt" |
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| a semi weekly ritual |
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| i started wrapping Christmas gifts:) |
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| i did it! i set out to walk as not to back peddle but once that gun fired, it was ON:) i did walk some of it but jogged most (NO PAIN!!) til it was over.... :) our running team came in 2nd out of the entire race!! |
i don't have a lot....
back your pics up -
back up!
now, link up:)
ya know the drill....
link & show some love by
visiting some blogs & meet some new friends!
ps: if you haven't entered my blogoversary giveaway, click here to enter!
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