Bad dinner! Good breakfast!

Last night's dinner was kind of a disaster. The chicken was the best part of the meal and it wasn't even that good. The corn was HORRIBLE. Seriously, I have never had an ear of corn this bad before. Guess it's my fault because some random shopper at Wegman's told me not to buy the corn because it wasn't "fully developed" I kind of laughed at her and filled up my bag. I should have listened....

 The asparagus was only okay. It was crunchy and I don't think Abram fully cooked it (which again was my fault because I told him only 3-4 minutes...apparently it takes more on our grill) Oh well, there will be more dinner's in our future that I'm sure will be as good as this one.
Tuesday I woke up with a headache, and was pretty sure I wasn't going to run. But something deep down inside of me told me to suck it up and do it. So, I laced up my running shoes and hit the treadmill! I only did a mile but I planned on doing another one later! Breakfast was waaaayyy better than last night's dinner...

Banana boat and a whole wheat english muffin with butter (one side is sprinkled with cinnamon to try something new!!) And of course my princess cup ;) After my appointment I ran another mile and completed my 2 miles for the day. I'm proud of myself because originally, I didn't think I would be able to "fit it in" and quite honestly, it freaked me out (aka exercise guilt) Lunch today was excessive amounts of watermelon. I think I'm gonna need to buy another one this week, I can't live without this stuff right now. OBSESSED. Alright friends, see ya tomorrow! I gotta drop my car off in the morning again, so I will be running to and from the shop...which means CRAZY HILLS. Yikes. Wish me luck!
Question: Do you suffer from exercise guilt?

Bethany = Lazy Blogger

Sorry I didn't blog yesterday. It was a lazy relaxed Sunday around here. We went to the gym, and when I got there I realized I forgot my headphones. So, I ran 3 miles on the treadmill with no music. At first I thought it was going to be terrible, but then as I started going I realized how much time I had free to think. It was actually a nice change!! After the gym we decided to spend the afternoon at the pool. After some sun & swimming, we went to the grocery store for a few essentials and came home to nap :) Dinner was tacos and then we spent the rest of the evening at my cousin Gina's visiting. We came home to this beauty, she needed a nap too!!

I swear, she could win a doggie beauty contest, don't you think?!?
Happy Monday by the way~Today I woke up and decided to get my run outta the way early since I like my workouts in the AM. I ran 2 miles on my treadmill in a little over 18 minutes. I worked a short day at the salon and for lunch I enjoyed some of the 50lb watermelon we bought yesterday at Wegman's!!

After a few bites of cottage cheese, I decided I wasn't feelin' it so I ate some Fiber One Honey Square cereal instead. I had it leftover from another day. This watermelon is sooooo addicting!! Seriously, I think I could eat the whole bowl by myself....which I probably will!

Tonight for dinner we are having grilled chicken & asparagus, and corn on the cob! Yummy fresh summer meal!! Dessert will most likely be watermelon~don't judge me! :) Have a really good night and happy start to your week!! I promise to be a better blogger this week! You can count on me!
Question: Do you like to exercise with or without music?

Shortie Saturday

So last night, I somehow came out of my "funk" with the help of the Jersey Shore Marathon on MTV and I forced myself to workout. I ran 2 miles on my treadmill at home and did some light weights on the floor~focusing on my arms. I know the workout definitely helped, I need to remember this whenever I say, "I don't waaannna run todaaay" HELP KEEP ME FOCUSED!
This picture that my dad sent me from Atlantic City might have also had something to do with cheering me up!!

Seriously, thanks PARENTS for giving me such a sweet tooth!! Candy addiction from my dad and dessert addiction from my mom (cakes, cookies, fudge etc) I'm doomed.
Today I work at the salon until around 2pm~it's a shortie Saturday, no complaints here! After work we plan on going to visit my Gram & Pap, then who knows what our evening will involve. Tomorrow we are wide open so I think I will drag Abram to the pool :) AFTER the routine gym trip of course!! Have a wonderful Saturday!!
P.S. I am babysitting my mom's dog Ruby, here she is last night watching the Jersey Shore Marathon with me!

Question: Do you have a sweet or salty tooth?

My "Blahh" Friday

I woke up over it today. I am just not in a great mood. I don't know what my deal is. I just keep thinking negatively. For example: On my drive to work I kept thinking, what do I have to look forward to the rest of this summer? I've already been on vacation. I work everyday of the week. Every day is the same, day in and day out. I need to get out of this funk!!!! Alright, moving on....
Today at work we are celebrating a co-worker, Billie's birthday. I made "cake batter" dip, Christine brought doughnuts, and Mandi brought fruit.

The doughnuts are beautiful, but I don't like them so I just took a pic to show you how pretty they are. The "cake batter" dip doesn't taste much like cake batter, mostly just whipped cream cheese. Oh well, it goes well with the fruit. I also put together this pretty skittle vase for her....

Don't worry, the flowers are fake and you can still eat the skittles :) Today's lunch was thrown together quickly before I left for work. Mixed green salad and cottage cheese.

I also snacked on lots of fruit and some little snackys with no dip (I didn't really like my own dip, how sad is that!!) Tonight I think we are going to have a basic, simple, no fuss dinner~comfort food~chicken noodle soup and grilled cheese. Hopefully I am in a better mood for ya'll tomorrow!!
Question: Do you ever have "blah" days where nothing seems to go right?

Thursday's post

Last night I went for a run after Abram left. Let me tell you this run suuuccckkked. I don't know if it was because I was putting it off all afternoon or what, but it was no fun. I ran 1.72 miles in a little over 15 minutes. Not my greatest work....I do have to admit, I like working out waaayyy better in the morning than I do at night. I don't know how I used to do it working 9-5 everyday and then coming home to work out. Thank goodness my job now allows some flexibility in my schedule!! I also babysat these angels last night...

 This morning I woke up and had all the time in the world to do what I had to do, then all of a sudden it was 8:15 and I promised my co-worker Sarah I would pick her up at 8:20! I was not dressed, and I was in the middle of making us breakfast! This morning I made a whole wheat english muffin, egg white with sauteed mushrooms & spinach and 2 pieces of veggie bacon. It was enjoyed once I got to work and it went un-photographed. Sorry friends. Today it is raining. It hasn't rained in weeks!! We needed it though, everything is so dry! I had a snack around 11:30, apple & peanut butter.

Lunch came a little later than normal since the apple held me over for a while. The normal fruit salad was consumed and some cottage cheese.

 I also snacked on these cuties throughout the afternoon, yum!

 After work I came home and started to make some dinner. Salmon cakes, green beans w/ almonds and wild rice. It was really good! These green beans are my FAVORITE. I looovveee the almonds :)

Now we are watching the E True Hollywood Story of Snooki (from Jersey Shore) LOVE HER :) Have a great night friends~tomorrow is Friday! YAY.
Question: What is your favorite vegetable? Do you like the Jersey Shore?

Why Not Wednesday?

I decided to start a new weekly occurrence called: Why Not Wednesday? This new weekly Wednesday post will consist of my normal daily routines, but I will also incorporate some Why Not's?! Today I will start with this....
Why not...eat excessive amounts of protein for breakfast? (and also a very weird combination when ate together like I did) 2 hard boiled egg whites & a banana boat! Weird, Wacky and WHY NOT :) 

 Lunch was eaten at work today, HUGE fruit salad and animal crackers. I brought a greek yogurt but I wasn't feelin' it, so I didn't waste it. It was a short day at work, and then I came home to find these waiting for me at my door :)

I ordered these beauties from endless.com aren't they beautiful?! I just had to have them when I saw them pop up in an e-mail sent to me from shop it to me. Sign up for this program, you enter your favorite brands and sizes and they send you e-mails on when stuff goes on sale~and they are good deals too!! I get my e-mail twice a week from them and I look forward to that kind of "junk mail"
 I can't wait to wear them tomorrow, now all I need to do is pick out an outfit!! Tonight we are having an early/quick & easy dinner because Abram is going to his friend's house to fix my car since it didn't pass inspection last week :( Hopefully it'll be up and running by tomorrow morning!! If not I could always run to work! 

 I decided to saute some mushrooms and add them on my side only since Abram doesn't like them. 

 Dinner was pretty good~this was our first time eating this pizza and the only complaint I have is that the thin crust didn't get crispy. It was actually kinda soggy/floppy. Oh well, it filled my belly!

I have a slight obsession with animal crackers. This time, I found MINI ones. How cute are these?!? I have a feeling these little cuties will be in my belly later too!!

Now I'm all alone, Abram is off to his friend's house. I think I will go for a run later...if I can motivate myself. Have a wonderful night!! Hope you are all having a great Wednesday! XOXO
Question: Do you ever do things and say to yourself, why not?! Give me some examples!!

Who needs a car?

I fueled myself up this morning with a "banana boat" and a whole wheat english muffin!

I needed to pick up a prescription this morning at my Dr's office, so I decided to run there instead of driving. It's was 70 degrees and the perfect temperature to go for a run :) Who needs a car when you've got legs!!! So, I ran the 2.3 miles in 17 minutes. Not as good as yesterday's time, but that's okay, I can't do amazing every time, right?! It was so hot though~at first the temp felt good but towards the end I was just a sweaty mess! Grrrooosss! Sweat is a sign of success though ;) Here's where I ran to...

Pretty sky! Ugly burnt grass! I got home and chugged a bottle of water and turned on the AC. While getting ready for work I watched Jerseylicious, I am a sucker for cheesy reality TV. I can't wait for the next season of Jersey Shore to start! haha! Today's lunch was a cool & fresh combo. Pineapple, blueberries, cherries, & strawberries. Cottage cheese and Kashi Honey Sunshine cereal.

Since I had fruit overload for lunch, I decided to eat a little green for dinner. I packed leftover pulled pork, mixed salad & lima beans. Alright friends, I'm off to work, and I will be carrying my new lunch bag I got yesterday!

 Question: Do you try and balance your fruits/vegetables thru out the day?