Monthly Archives: June 2013

• Early Morning Confessions

  Posted at 7:51 AM by Brittany, on June 23, 2013

  1. My black cat is starting to get grey hair. He is five, which means he is around a million years old in cat years. I’ve been helping him by plucking any that I find, he needs to find himself a nice girl to settle down with. Just kidding, he’s a mamas boy.

  2. I have been enjoying a lot of nature. Big surprise.

  

  3. My soul feels full of life after spending time with old friends.

  4. I have been eating the most random food creations. I have been coming home at the end of my days ravenous, and waiting even 5 minutes for some cous cous to cook just isn’t going to work. Insert, “anything I can wrap inside a tortilla.”

  

  5. I ate a few things this week that had dairy in them. Oops. C’est la vie.

  6. My running has been amazing. I just don’t know where my “speed” is coming from, but I am surely not complaining. My last run was exactly one second faster per mile than my fastest pace. Making this overall time 7 seconds faster than my fastest time. Every single second counts. EVERY SINGLE ONE! 8:xx/miles here I come!

  

  7. I have a blog post in my drafts that has been there for almost a month. I am struggling to find the courage to post it.

  8. Lately I have had a lot of faith. Faith in life, faith in my future, and faith in myself. I found a new ring that I promptly bought for myself without a second thought. I love it.

  

  It’s perfect.

  9. My blogging has been very lazy lately. I’ve been rather boring, and rather busy. Instead of blogging about my cats diarrhea, and boring meals, I just don’t blog. You all understand.

  10. Most recipes I make are a one time deal unless I drool excessively. There are a few recipes I swear by, and my energy bites are one of them. I make them way too much.

  

  Q: What’s your confession?

  

  | 85 Comments Tagged Confessions, Energy Bites, Random, Running, Vegan

• BOOM!

  Posted at 8:01 AM by Brittany, on June 14, 2013

  I have kept to running anywhere from 3-5 miles the past month and the shorter distances have been great. A while back I mentioned I am no longer watching my Garmin like a hawk while I run, instead I will look at it when the run is complete. Every single run has been getting faster..and faster..and faster. I’m naturally a slower runner..think 10m/mile range, so you can understand my excitement when I ran my fastest run everrrr this week.

  

  BOOM 9:18 pace! This convinces me that in time I will be able to run my 3-5 milers within an 8:XX range. It’s the little things..finding excitement in something simple! I want to run another half marathon in the near future, but for now I am happy focusing on the shorter/quicker runs. These quicker runs have been consistent, so I hope this isn’t a fluke.

  The past week I have been living in the 90’s while doing a series of “8 minute ___” workouts. From arms, to buns, to legs, to abs. I’ve been doing them everyday and I am still sore. These YouTube videos from the 90’s are no joke. I find myself looking forward to them. I may have busted out my leotard from when I did ballet. I was 4 when I did ballet.

   

  8 Minute buns makes me want to die. I just love it.

  I’ve been obsessed with soy lattes since discovering them a few weeks ago. I just can’t get enough. I’ve also been obsessed with breakfast for dinner. Lots of cereal with LOTS of fruit. I do eat things other than cookies and cake, but they just aren’t worth sharing usually

  

  My cat peed on my laid out workout clothes for today, so I think I’ll call it a rest day. On that note I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Eat your greens and drink your water!

  Q: Favorite coffee beverage when at a coffee shop? NORMALLY just a basic drip, but these lattes are making my mouth foam..haha oh coffee humor..get it..foam..?

  

  | 92 Comments Tagged Coffee, Running, Vegan, Workout

• America’s Favorite Pastime

  Posted at 7:12 AM by Brittany, on June 11, 2013

  This past weekend I went to my first baseball game of the season.

  

  Before finding my seat, I made sure to first find the moose.

  

  I have laser eyes, and I forgot to take my backpack off. Don’t stare into my eyes or I will steal your soul..and your cookie.

  Nothing makes me feel more like a child than getting a photo with a sweaty mascot. I felt his sweat through the suit…gross. When I think baseball, I think hot dogs. I’ve never been a fan of hot dogs, but the vegan hot dogs made by Field Roast I DO happen to like! Lucky for me this baseball stadium sells them! I get to fit in with the crowd!

  

  I was asked multiple times if I had vodka in my camelbak. Uh no..I have water, carrots, figs, and peanut butter and jellies..no vodka.

  

  I like a lot of mustard…

  I think I finished this hot dog in a matter of seconds. After watching the Mariners loose, my date and I headed into the heart of Seattle for the remainder of the day. The game was at 1:10PM, which meant we still had time to walk around afterwards!

  

  I found some blue trees. I want blue trees in my backyard. Then I can dress up like an Avatar creature and do a dance around the swaying branches. I felt inclined to include the blue trees in this post. After walking it was time for dinner..shocker..I needed more food.

  

  My hot date..she had no idea I was creeping her photo.

  A whole loaf of bread, and a plate full of spaghetti and broccoli later I was ready to be rolled home. After my day of eats it’s no wonder my pants feel snug. If anyone has P90X that I can borrow it would be greatly appreciated, I need to build some muscle!

  Eating my weight in carbs did give me the opportunity to run my fastest 5K to date the next morning. I’ll take it!

  

  One day I’ll catch that road runner.

  Q: Do you like going to sporting events? I do I doooo. I don’t watch sports on TV, but the atmosphere at live games are so much fun.

  

  | 80 Comments Tagged Baseball, Field Roast, Mariners, Seattle, Vegan

• Pancake Tower

  Posted at 6:26 AM by Brittany, on June 8, 2013

  I am a firm believer that a picture can speak a thousand words.

  

  Take these sky high pancakes for example. I don’t need to tell you that these were delicious, moist, decadent, amazing, FILLING, and some of the best pancakes I have ever eaten. The picture does an excellent job describing all of that to you on its own!

  I’ve been craving pancakes like crazy the past couple weeks. I haven’t had pancakes in months, and I consider pancakes to be the epitome of a lazy morning breakfast. In a good way. After discovering I had all the ingredients I needed, I finally made myself a tower.

  Classic Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tbsp raw sugar
  • 2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup vanilla almond milk
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp apple sauce
  • 2.5 tsp vanilla
  • cinnamon

  

  Directions: Combine your dry ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl combine your wet ingredients and then add them to the dry ingredients. Stir together until there are no visible clumps. I took cinnamon and completely covered the top of the wet mixture. No measurements, just a LOT of cinnamon! Stir the cinnamon in and cook!

  You can choose how big to make these, but once they start to form bubbles flip them over to cook the other side. Serve with bananas and maple syrup, or any other fruit/toppings you would like! All I was missing was some coconut whipped cream!

  

  I am almost ashamed to tell you I ate this entire batch by myself..almost. What can I say I was hungry and these were so good, but you already knew that from the pictures. 😉

  

  I do have a confession though, I like my pancakes a little…mushy. I LOVE pumpkin pancakes because they come out so soft and almost like they are under cooked. I took these pancakes off the griddle just a tad bit early to have some softness on the inside.

  

  That’s the joy of eating the whole batch, you can make them however you want! To really heighten your lazy morning experience, I highly suggest serving these with a cup of coffee.

  

  Q: Pancakes or waffles? WAFFLES for sure, but I don’t have a waffle maker haha. When it comes to waffles I like mine CRISP, no mush with the waffles. 

  

  | 66 Comments Tagged Breakfast, Coffee, Pancakes, Vegan

• Make This Leap

  Posted at 6:58 AM by Brittany, on June 6, 2013

  Did you celebrate national running day? I sure did. I ran a whopping 3.5 miles smack in the middle of the heat wave we had yesterday. I set out for more miles, but I got SO HOT I turned into a salt laden slug. I’m embarrassed to admit my opinion of a heat wave was 77 degrees. Regardless of my distance, I ran and that was the point. Success.

  

  I also run to eat my body weight in cupcakes, but that sort of contradicts fitting into my pants. Speaking of fitting into my pants, in my last post I mentioned that my pants are getting a little snug!! I’ve decided to set a few daily goals in an attempt to fix that problem.

  

  I don’t normally make goals, but these are simple tasks that can be easily accomplished. The paper just helps remind me. I should have included washing my workout clothes on there too. I am happy to report that the past few months I have been washing my workout clothes after EACH use!! That is huge, I used to wear my running clothes at least three times before washing them. Don’t judge me because I KNOW I am not the only one. Nonetheless, I have become more hygienic, and more wasteful with water.

  My eats have been crazy boring lately. Boring, but good. Things like giant bowls of quinoa and veggies, tofu and veggies, more veggies. Basically non-photogenic meals. I’ve had no desire or motivation to get wild in the kitchen, I hope to change that soon. The most exciting thing I’ve eaten would be a tortilla with PB, honey, cinnamon, and banana.

  

  I couldn’t wait to take a decent photo, I ate it right away. This was exactly what I was craving, which is why I am so excited about it. I can’t remember the last time I figured out exactly what it was I wanted, and made the magic happen within 10 minutes. Actually that’s not true, I really wanted to swim in Africa so I filled up my bathtub and threw in some toy elephants and giraffes. Close enough. Not food related, but you get the idea.

  I’m starting to ramble so I will end with my current favorite jam. I am obsessed.

  Q: Do you have daily goals?? 

  

  | 68 Comments Tagged Music, Random, Running

• Early Morning Confessions

  Posted at 6:56 AM by Brittany, on June 3, 2013

  1. In an attempt to fix my peanut butter addiction intake, I purchased a jar that was 1/5 the size of the jar I’ve been consuming. I wish I were kidding, and I am not proud of how quickly I go through that jar fit for a whale. I turn into a human whirl wind with my hands and mouth when it comes to peanut butter. It’s not a pretty sight.

  

  80oz -VS- 16oz

  2. My running is going great lately, and (knock on wood) nothing hurts! My knees have been doing great and I am convinced that I hurt my knee in February due to sitting down too much/minimal movement. The more I stand and move now the less pain. BAZINGA!

  3. I love taking outdoor pictures. Not much else I need to say about that.

  

  4. My pants have been feeling a little tight lately. I’m not talking about my jeans..I’m talking about my yoga pants. You know it’s bad when your stretchy pants are stretched to full capacity. No more trays of chocolate. 

  5. My mom is the best photographer. She really knows how to capture the essence of my beauty.

  

  Clearly that swing was a struggle to get onto. I happen to think I look like a wounded raptor on the left. The sound I would make sounds like this: “CAWWW CAWWWW”

  

  Money Shot

  6. Thanks to my pants getting snug, I am trying to cut back on sweets (and peanut butter.) Instead of going cold turkey anytime I get a craving, which is everyday, I eat an “energy” bar instead. Something like a Clif Mojo bar, or a Nature Valley Oats & Honey bar. Let’s be real, these are pretty high in sugar and are more like dessert anyway, but still less sugar than a cookie. It’s a win win in my book.

  7. Ever had a peanut butter and basil sandwich? I have. I licked the plate clean which tells you it was edible and not disgusting, but I think I’ll leave the basil to my pasta sauce.

  

  8. I think my cat needs a diaper. He is getting so old his BM’s are a little messy and he likes to scoot his butt on the carpet. It’s not fun to clean up his yellow brick road.

  9. Speaking of my cat, both of my cats were sick within a week of each other. I was awake all hours of the night concerned about the sneezing fit that was going on in my room. Hurricane Kittina was happening at 3A.M. for like a week. Poor babies.

  

  This is them with their new toy, Mr.Wiggles. The tan man is the messy pooper. I find the black mans body in a hilarious stance. The longer I stare, the funnier he looks.

  10. I know you have all been on the edge of your seats waiting for an update on my coin counter, and I am happy to report that I have made it to $5.33. Who’s laughing now!

  Also I would like to give my mom some credit. After 40 failed photo attempts, she did capture a good one. I call this picture, “two jungle cats hungry for spinach.”

  

  Q: What’s your confession?

  

  | 62 Comments Tagged Cats, Chocolate, Confessions, Cookies, Nature, Running

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