A Fast Mile

October 17th, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (17 Comments)

Well why don’t you just make yourself at home Hissy?

Making Herself At Home

Hissy has in fact made herself at home, I happened upon her last night in the bathroom hanging out on the sink.

Hissy Brush Teeth

A little snake charming last night, a little charming pre-run snack this morning.

Why Do Dates Always Look Creepy?

Why do dates look so creepy when you cut into them? And then to top it all off – it coughs up this gigantic bug-like pit! This is a cruel joke of nature if you ask me. Here! Eat this thing that looks disgusting but tastes unbelievable! Try it – it’s good, I promise! Just don’t look at it.  Read more...

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Let the House Hunting Begin

October 15th, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (18 Comments)

Instead of working out this morning, I worked on my to-do list. I think I’m addicted to giving myself too much to do. I can’t seem to stop signing on for things. I’m always volunteering to help, offering to do something for someone, raising my hand when no one else does. I think I always do this because my brain always comes back to – Sure, why not! I’m a stay at home mom. What else have I got to do? Well dummy, you’ve actually got a ton of stuff do.  Read more...

Chocolate Smoothies Built for Two

October 14th, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (20 Comments)

My body alarm was apparently set for 6:00 this morning, because that’s the exact minute my eyes popped open with no alarm to be heard.

I debated going to the gym first thing (Door #1) or waiting until the sun came up and going for a run outside (Door #2). After going to the gym on Monday and was reminded of how great it feels to get there early and get my work out in first thing, so I opted for what was behind Door #1.  Read more...

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Mango Madness

October 13th, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (19 Comments)

Another Tuesday, another glass of green goodness. Today’s green juice was pretty typical. Romaine, cucumber, lemon, ginger, with the addition of a red bell pepper and some spinach. The orange-ish tint at the top of the glass was sponsored by the red pepper.

Green Lemonade with Red Pepper

Zak wanted to swim laps this morning so I stayed home with snoozing children and enjoyed a “rest day” while I folded and put away laundry, tidied up and swept and mopped the kitchen floor. I think I feel equally satisfied with my clean floor as I would have if I’d run 5 miles this morning.  Read more...

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Knights of the Cardio Round Table

October 12th, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (19 Comments)

Zak had to leave earlier than usual this morning so I had to hit the gym first thing. Out the door just after 6, I split up my time on the cardio equipment between the elliptical, stair climber and wrapping it up with interval sprints on the treadmill, 15 minutes on each. The time just flies by when I do it this way!

After 15 minutes of weights I was on my way home so Zak could get out the door. I had juice on the brain this morning and I realized I had enough produce to make my very own V8 this morning.  Read more...

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Orange You Glad It’s Sunday?

October 11th, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (18 Comments)

Pineapple, I have someone I’d like you meet. This is my new friend, Breville.

Pineapple, Meet Juicer

Now that my mom has gotten into juicing she’s become my juice muse. She’s turning me on to all sorts of juice books and has inspired me to think outside the romaine bag.

I bought a pineapple a few days ago with intent to ring it out in the juicer. Today was the day my conifer seed shaped fruit had a juice date with some carrots, an apple and ginger.

In the Pineapple Bush  Read more...

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Turn It Up

October 9th, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (13 Comments)

A typical Friday morning, a typical Friday morning run. I considered waiting to run until this afternoon since the girls will be off with Aunt Ellen for the day, but the blasted weather man is calling for rain so I went out early to beat feet to beat the rain drops.

Today when I was cruising along to a playlist instead of a podcast or audio book, I remembered something Brendan Brazier talks about in Thrive.  Read more...

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The Reset Button

October 6th, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (16 Comments)

You know how they say that making plans to work out with someone is a great way to make you sure you go? That was definitely the case for me this morning. I had my alarm set for 5:15 to meet my running buddy Shawn at the gym and run on the indoor track at 6:00. I turned my alarm off and laid back down for just a second and the next thing I know my cell phone is ringing downstairs, it’s 5:45 and I’m stumbling around in the dark rubbing sleep out of my eyes and jamming my toe on the suitcase that I’ve yet to put away.  Read more...

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Road Trip

October 3rd, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (15 Comments)

Glad you all liked my little sandwich eating GIF last night! I used Animation Shop 3 to string the photos together and create an animated GIF.

So today I’m leaving on a little mother-daughter road trip, except this time I get to be the daughter on this trip instead of the mother.

Heading to Toronto for one night for a blogger meet up tomorrow afternoon! Considering I’m the only one here with a valid passport the fam has to stay home. Originally it was going to be just a day trip by myself on Sunday, but then I thought it could be a great excuse to get away for a little momcation. The last time my mom and I went on a trip together just the two of us was oh… 1993? We’re both looking forward to a little girly excursion sans men and children.  Read more...

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Pumpkin Oats Take Over the World – News at 6

October 2nd, 2009 | Posted by Alison Spath in Breakfast - (13 Comments)

I started today with a big glass of green lemonade and an article from the Nature’s Market newsletter from Wegmans. This sure put a spring in my juicy step this morning.

Green Juice with Organic Article

Check it out: Younger Buyers Opting for Organic

Be Young! Buy Organic!

That’s right! Be young! Buy organic! To think I pierced my nose on my 30th birthday to prove to myself and the world that I’m still young. Well then let me just pull this sucker out and head to the organic section. Anyone want a used nose screw?  Read more...

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