I’m feeling much better about things since my last post. Negative thoughts aren’t clouding my mind anymore. I’m almost at peace with my decision to hold off on going vegan for now & I finally feel back on track with my diet. I’m actually excited to be training which hasn’t been the case for at…
Getting Back On Track
This post will be short, sweet & to the point. It’s no secret that I’ve been in a major slump the last couple of weeks, both training & diet wise… leading me to not want to blog as much either. Total lack of energy and motivation left me feeling pretty bad about myself. I knew…
Trader Joe’s Soy Chorizo
EDIT- Apparently we did have the Soy Chorizo that was Vegan. Catherine corrected me. The research that I did on the product was from old articles and I apologize for that. Therefore, I’ve updated the pictures used and removed a paragraph from my original post regarding ingredients. A life changing discovery was made last night thanks…
Veggie Journey
After much internal struggle & deliberation over the last few weeks, I’ve come to the conclusion that transitioning to a vegan diet is not for me at this point in time. I plan on revisiting veganism again in a few months. In the meantime, I’m going to continue to focus on my vegetarian journey. I still believe…
Berry Banana Green Smoothie Bowl
Lack of energy has been a big problem for me lately. I’ve been trying to fuel up in the morning with foods that will make me feel energized & ready to take on the day. This smoothie bowl does the trick! It’s perfect for a post-morning run treat. Plus, it’s like ice cream for breakfast…..
A Running Rut a.k.a Chicago [Week 6]
I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend! Guys. I’m in a slight running rut. My last 2 weeks of training have been terrible. I’ve barely run in the last week (again) & I’m feeling extremely guilty about it. I hate letting myself down but I’ve been lacking motivation lately because I’ve just been so dang…
Friday Five: Tips for Becoming a Morning Runner
I’m linking up with Mar, Cynthia, and Courtney for a Friday Five post! Thanks for hosting ladies! If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that I’ve been trying to hop back on the 5am workout train. I’m not 100% committed again but I’m almost there. Earlier in the year, I was in the best early morning running routine & it made my life…
Thai Sweet Potato Burger with Spicy Peanut Sauce
All I can say is YUM -> these came out so delicious! The spicy peanut sauce was absolutely my favorite part. I’m pumped about the leftover sauce and plan on adding it to some noodles tonight for dinner. It would also be good on a salad. This is the most ingredients I’ve used in one recipe recently &…
Re-Evaluating Goals & Chicago [Week 5]
Happy Monday! I hope you guys all had a fantastic weekend… I sure did 🙂 I went camping with my boyfriend’s softball team for a tournament. The weekend was filled with lots of softball, camp fires, too much sun, laughs, and most importantly -> friends! I’m thankful that the team is made up of such an…
Friday Favorites
It’s time for some Friday Favorites! I’m linking up with Heather @ Life in Leggings for this. Under Armour Eclipse Sports Bra -> I’ve been on the hunt for an awesome sports bra & this one takes the cake! It’s the best sports bra I’ve ever owned, thanks to my lovely boyfriend! The fabric doesn’t…
How I Run – Q&A
I was tagged by Meredith @ I’m Running With Erasers for this fun little ‘How I Run Q&A’! Check out her answers here 🙂 1. Would you rather run on a beach path or a mountain trail? I love the beach. I love the mountains. Before I moved to VT, I only lived 15 minutes away from…
Roasted Cauliflower + Chickpea Tacos with Lime Crema
Since I hadn’t made tacos in a few weeks, I figured that tonight was the night! Tacos are better on Tuesday’s anyway -> Enjoy ❤ Roasted Cauliflower + Chickpea Tacos with Lime Creama Ingredients: For the Tacos: 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice…
The Freckled Runner 