5 Miles!

Happy Saturday! Isn’t the weekend just wonderful?

I am happy to report that yesterday I ran a decent 5 miles! I took so much time off from running after my shin splints that getting back into it has been slow and challenging. I need to be able to run a comfortable 6 miles by the middle of August for my marathon training. I can do it!!

LOL- and I tripped and jammed the treadmill toward the end of the run! Smooth :)

I was excited to start the day off with a Publix multi-grain  bagel with PB on one side and Smart Balance and jam on the other- served with a side of fresh blackberries!

Soymilk :)

Post-run some peppers and mint tea…

At Chili’s I ordered a Southwestern Vegetable soup (minus the cheese) and a side salad (minus the cheese) with a side of balsamic dressing. Perfect. It was super-easy to order vegan at Chili’s because I found they have an awesome Vegetarian menu online! (Although now that I look at it the croutons might not be vegan…)

After lunch I was craving something sweet… Edy’s Fruit Bar- Strawberry

A pink lady :)

Plus a scoop of peanut butter!!

Around 4pm I had to run some errands and enjoyed a Zbar on the way. My trusted vegan Ryan informed me these are vegan- I was so excited! Clid Kid Zbars are a nutritious way to fill a chocolate craving!

Dinner was light considering my massive amount of snacks… a reheated black bean burger, steamed veggies (umm, and a Zbar!).

Let me introduce Big Bertha!!!!! I found this Kenmore Elite Heavy Duty 14 c. Food Processor on craigslist. She retails for $175 but her previous owners didn’t use her… so they sold her to me! I love her!

Obviously banana soft serve was first on my must-make list! Two bananas with a hefty spoonful of PB. Yes, I ate like a man today.

And I’ll leave you with my Jack… or his feet anyway. He hides under the bed all the time, but obviously he’s not the best hider!