Hibernating

Jack makes it very clear that he doesn't think I should spend my time studying!

My day has been all about eating and sleeping. Seriously, I feel like I'm hibernating!

Yesterday I ran 7 miles, walked Dixie, played tennis, studied and worked. It must have worn me out because I woke up tired (even after sleeping for seven hours) and I took a two and a half hour nap this afternoon with Dixie (was supposed to be only 20 minutes).

I was hoping to take a long bike ride today, but my body was definitely not up for it. Instead I took Dixie for a 30 minute walk and I'll squeeze in some yoga tonight.

I was so excited to buy bananas last night because I got my naner oats this morning with soy milk, cinnamon and cacao nibs! You all must buy organic bananas- other than being healthier, the taste is so much sweeter and more pronounced. I definitely taste the difference.
In my morning oats I added a packet of Stevia in the Raw. I connected with them via their Twitter and I was really impressed at the nice sample they sent over: a personalized letter, recipe cards and a 50 ct. box of the product! I really like the Stevia, too. It was perfectly sweet.
I enjoyed a pink lady apple... and a granola bar!... mid-morning. My appetite was definitely high from my run the day before.
Lunch was awesome!
While quinoa cooked in the pot I sauteed olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, carrots, corn and peas in a skillet. After 15 minutes I combined the two pans for one delicious meal!
My sweet tooth BEGGED for a strawberry fruit bar :)
I'm a pathetic food blogger. When I made lunch I doubled the recipe so I could have lunch for the next day. Well... I ended up eating it for dinner! Really my meal was just a base so I could eat yummy peanut sauce!

Dessert was an attempt at banana ice cream with a twist. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't what it should have been!
Aaaand I had cream of wheat with a bit of Stevia and soy milk. Yep, I'm hibernating. I know I'm hungry because I'm exercising more, but I also believe part of it is stress. I try to listen to what my body really wants but I'm not too worried since my choices are all pretty healthy.

This evening Dixie has taken a walk, had a bath and had her teeth brushed... I think it's time I clean up myself :)

My friend Pam is coming over tomorrow for a sleepover (!!!) so I might not blog until Saturday. Either way, happy weekend!

What kind of sweeteners do you use? Have you tried Stevia or Stevia in the Raw?