Don’t Worry, Be Happy.

 

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Welcome back, sweet frustration.

So there I was, just like Forest. I was running, and running. When then came along my old dear friend, frustration.
See, here’s the thing. I am part of a select few, who knows and understands, that to lose weight, one must bust their ass to get it done. Really, I have no problem with this. I enjoy being active, and on the days I don’t, I force myself through it. Usually by the end of the workout I’m exhausted, but that definitely beats the guilt and anxiety I’d feel over not ever trying. So naturally, one can understand my frustration with the fact that the damn scale won’t budge. I’m watching what I eat, keeping a close eye on calories, and choosing good foods (without depriving myself). Maybe I’m not eating enough? I suppose that’s possible.
It would just be really awesome if someone could sit  with me and tell me how many calories to eat in a day, and how many calories to burn in a day. I’m even satisfied with a loss of two pounds a week. I know that slow and steady is the way to go.
I don't know. I just want this hard work to be worth it, you know? If I saw it paying off, somehow, it would be so much easier to get on that treadmill night after night!

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Diggin’ It Sunday: NyQuil and Nasal Spray!

 

Okay, not the most glamorous blog to date.

I've had a long week of sore throats, nosebleeds and coughing. The only thing helping me sleep at night? My new best friend, NyQuil. It truly is a gift from the Gods! (although I’d like to speak with them about making it taste a little better!) We’ve strayed from the “green death”  flavor, and bought cherry. Man! does it taste bad, but it works. My coughing stops, and I really do sleep like a baby!

I’m not sure what’s causing the nose bleeds, dryness I guess, so I’ve been hitting the nasal spray, “Jessie style” and it’s helped. I’d like to try the Neti Pot some time. I’ve heard a lot about it….. anyone out there use one?

Well, that’s it.. nothing new this week, just some old standbys that I’m sure you all know about already!

Thanks for reading!

Lauren

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Diggin’ It Sunday: Luna Protein Bars & Red Envelope

In this second installment of Diggin’ It Sunday I’d like to pay homage to two of my favorites, one new, and one old!
I have fallen in love with Luna Protein bars by Clif Bar & Company. They have replaced my old haggard breakfast!  Matt and I have begun working out. I’m back to running, while Matt has started a different program. His program requires him to eat a bit of protein, while mine, does not need as much. His bar of choice his Clif’s Builder Bar. While these bars taste okay, they have 20 grams of protein!! More than I need, eh? Enter the Luna bars. Made specifically for women and our nutritional needs, they contain less calories (around 180 a bar) 12 grams of protein, and various vitamins women need, such as folic acid. I prefer the cherry chocolate almond bar, with it’s good flavor, and chewy nougat, I forget sometimes that I’m eating a protein bar! Above all this, the company is awesome, with equally awesome values and priorities. To read more about Clif Bar & Company, visit them here!

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 Red Envelope. My old standby. We all have peeps in our lives that are impossible to shop for. Or sometimes, we’re looking for a gift that no one else has ever seen, something unique…. Meet Red Envelope. Being the proud owner of countless items purchased for me, and by me, I can attest to the fantastic quality of these products. While the prices are a little on the high end, it’s worth it. The best feature of this company? most of the products can be monogramed! There are gifts for every occasion, for him, her, and baby! Here are a few items I own:
      pics courtesy of www.redenvelope.com
Definitely check them out! Find that perfect gift here!
Do you love some awesome stuff? I’d love to hear about it!

Home Sweet Home

 

It’s not much, but someday, it will be mine. I’m sure of it.

Visit the inside here. The beauty of it all? I can plop it down (almost) where ever I’d like. It’ll be awesome.

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