Showing posts with label stress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stress. Show all posts

Thursday, August 20, 2009

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?

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Goodbye to Yesterday's Habits

Dear Self:

Yes, tomorrow is a new day, a new chance. But tomorrow will not be a day you lose weight if you continue yesterday's habits.

Forget the stress-eating. Food will not take away the emotions or the stress- and your body would rather you didn't try anyway! Enjoy every bite.

Stop the 'poor me' excuses. You can stay between 1,400-1,600 calories and still live. Really.

-Ashley


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