Taking A Break

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I'm taking a much needed break from blogging. Thanks to all of my readers/followers for your continued support. I really appreciate it. This is not a goodbye. I'll be back! Later.

Super Food Fight!

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Peanut Butter vs Almond Butter

Chicken Breast vs Turkey Breast


Which one is better than the other.It's the battle of the super foods. As if eating healthy isn't hard enough. Most of these super foods I've tried, some are a keeper, and some I will never add to my diet again. *cough, cough* Almond Butter. I eat what I like.

Battle of the Superfoods

Lead In Lipstick

Oh boy if looks could kill. Could your favorite brand of lipstick contain traces of lead? 

Lead In Lipstick: 10 Worst Brands 

The Language of Running

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I just got through learning the natural hair lingo. Now it's learning the language of running. While in Miami I noticed a few things. I wanted to asked but didn't want to get the side eye. So I kept the peace. ;) As I was browsing through the race program my ?'s were answered. I was like ooooohhhhhh so that's what that means. If you've always wanted to know what the heck runner's be talkin' bout. Check out these sites here and here.



Below are a few words that I'll be adding to my vocabulary so next time I won't be a dear in headlights.

Bandit- A runner who runs without an official number

Bonk- To run out of energy or "hit the wall" in a race or workout. (I've heard of "hit the wall" before but not bonk until now)

Draft- Running behind another runner to let them break the wind resistance.

Fartlek- A Swedish word that means "speed play." One runner picks up the pace and everyone else tries to keep up.

Master- A runner over the age of 40

Rabbit- A runner who purposely goes out to set a fast pace in a race, often dropping out before the finish.




Common Race Distances:
3.1 miles = 5k (5 kilometers)
13.1 miles = Half Marathon (21.1 kilometers)
26.2 miles = Marathon (42.2 kilometers)



Interesting Info:
According to legend, after the Greeks were victorious over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon, they sent a runner to Athens with the news. The runner, Pheidippides, ran the entire distance to Athens without stopping, announced the victory, and then dropped dead, due to the physical stress on his body caused by the long run.

My First 5k

In running, it doesn't matter whether you come in first, in the middle of the pack, or last. You can say, "I have finished." There is a lot of satisfaction in that. -Fred Lebow, founder New York City Marathon

I did it!!! I ran my first of many races to come. The Tropical 5k was held in Miami. I was eyeballing this event for months and wasn't sure if I was going to make it. This race was the kickoff to the mother of all races in Florida the ING Miami Marathon. It was a weekend filled with events no runner wants to miss. Although I did miss a few of them. I started out by going to the......

 held at the.....

I went so that I can register and pick up my packet for the race. And the expo was FREE. I get to the booth and saw that the marathon was sold out. Ok, that's fine I'm not at that level yet. Then I see half marathon....sold out!!! Did I come here for nothing???

At that point I'm like maybe I should have registered online like normal people do. LOL. I didn't see anything about the 5k being sold out. So, I stood in line to get some info. I asked if space was still available for the 5k and she said the word that I wanted to hear. YES!!! just fill this out, have your ID and payment ready when you're done. Whew!!! Now I can enjoy the fun...

Race day came and OohhEmmGee!!!! y'all the scenery was beautiful. The race started on Watson Island (McArthur Causeway) and ended on Nikki Beach. I ran at my own pace not trying to beat nobody. Just as long as I crossed that finish line. I did not stop not one time. Pat on the back for me. My time was 35:00.

Check out the bling. Spinning Palm Tree designed by celebrity artist Stephen Gamson. Yes, that palm tree spins. Bling Bling. I can't wait for my next race.  The experience had me saying....

WOW!!!

2012 Trendy Foods

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Every year there's a list of trendy foods to try. I'm not one that follows alot of trends but when it comes to food...I will be trying out most of these. But I'm not touching brussel sprouts again. Click the link below for more info.

2012's Trendiest Health Foods

Product Review: Soy Meatless Vegan Jerky

This wasn't bad. When I first saw this I thought it was dog food. But as I looked closer I noticed that it wasn't. I forgot how much I paid for it. I'm sure they cost more than those box of slim jim's I used to buy back in the day. I didn't get any heartburn after eating this. I guess that's how I know I'm eating something good. But I get more bang for my buck with those slim jim's. ;)



Ingredients:
NON-GMO ISOLATED HIGH FIBER SOY PROTEIN, WATER, NATURALLY BREWED SOY SAUCE (WATER, NON-GMO SOYBEANS, SEA SALT), EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, LICORICE ROOT, UNREFINED EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, YEAST, SEA SALT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING, NATURAL VEGETARIAN SPICES. NO MSG ADDED.

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Shopping At Big Lots

I've been shopping at Big Lots for awhile now and I keep going back. Take a look at what I got this time...

Love these bars

 

Going to try a new dish with these

I seriously thought I wasn't going to like this cereal. Guess what??? I went back and bought two more. I'm so greedy.

These gloves left my skin squeaky clean. How do I know? I saw all the dirt go down the drain after using it.

Sh*t Naturals Say

I knew this was coming

Now where's my bonnet???

Moderation Is Key

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LOL at that pic uh..... I need more than that

If you eat to much of this there's a problem, If you don't eat enough of that still a problem. At one point I could care less. I'm going to eat what I want when I want and I'll be OK. Yeah, that didn't last very long.



Green tea was one of  those things I was having too much of. There was alot of buzz about the many health benefits of drinking tea but I was overdoing it. Soon my eyes started twitching really bad. So, I had to reduce my tea drinking. My eyes are back to normal. No more annoying twitch.

*I have a new drink that I'm trying and will share in a future post.*

I can eat chocolate all day everyday. But, when my tummy started to look some kinda way. Hmm.... how'd that happen???

What is up with this? 

OK, I get it. It's not a crime to have treats or eat what you like but do it in moderation. Moderation, me and you are going to have some serious issues. I can't win.