Showing posts with label granola. Show all posts
Showing posts with label granola. Show all posts

Sunday, November 4, 2012

My November Goals!

Hey y'all! Happy Sunday to YOU :) 

Today, I'm going to make a list of my goals this Thanksgiving season. I'm a little behind since it is November 4, but better late than ever right? Right!
I have ALOT to talk about so let's get started! 

 Drink more water! 


In the summer time, this is very easy for me to do since it is blistering outside! But when it becomes colder, I tend to forget about actually drinking water and later, I end up being super thirsty. Of course, I reach for more food and this leaves me with a tummy issues. Definitely need to keep up with it this year! Tea will be a staple during the holidays<3 

Make a Workout Schedule


I realized that since I'm busy with IB work and SATs, it would be helpful if I made a workout plan for the week so I can stay accountable for my training. I'm always second guessing on what I would do on what day and it takes too much effort trying to sort it out the hour before my workout. I've been seeing awesome progress and I don't want that to stop because I'm being lazy! 
I hope to have at least 3 cardio days and 2 strength training days to keep my body guessing. 
Let's do this!

Decrease Nut Butter Consumption


OH SNAP! 
Yes, nut butter. It's crazy, I know, but I've been feeling a little sluggish and slow lately. I probably eat about 2 or 3 tablespoons of nut butter a day and while its freaking delicious, I feel like it's too much. I should replace that with more veggies and fruits to keep my energy up. I will not by any means, take it out of my daily eats but just cutting a little back with make a huge difference. 

Stop My Bored Eating


 My nickname might as well be Snackface.
Being as active as I am, I know my body needs more than three meals to get me through the day!
I eat WAY more than most people haha. 
I love fueling myself right but when it comes to the point where I'm mindlessly eating granola by the handful? That's probably not so good for me. I just made almond butter granola (recipe coming soon<3) last night and I already ate 1/3 of it! What the fuhhh? 
I need to slow down and savor the food I make and eat to enjoy it, not just shovel it down just because it's in front of me. Does anyone have that problem too? 
Darn you granola. 

Increase Speed During Runs


I'd love to be able to get faster times when I go run! It would help me in get stronger and up my mileage. I don't know about you guys, but I love running in the cold! This girl does not like the heat :) 

Smile and Laugh More!


Smiling is contagious! 
Seriously, try standing next to someone who is genuinely laughing and see if you can suppress yourself from joining them. Impossible, right? 

I think it's just the idea of being positive that tricks us sometimes. 
When I'm studying for a test, it's more likely that I'm grumpy or unhappy with the fact that I have to devote my time to school. I'm not the kind of person who says. "More homework? Oh YEAH." 
Being super busy with my responsibilities have been bogging me down but Papa Smile always says that even if it's something I have to do anyways, be happy while doing it! 
This month will be hectic and there will be times where I just want to quit. 
In those times, I have to remind myself that I have been blessed in every way and there's no reason for me to give up! 

Have an amazing end to your week, my loves. 

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What are your goals for this month? I'd love to hear about them! 
Whatever they are, you got this :) 











Sunday, October 28, 2012

The Green Smoothie That Could

Can you believe this is my first green smoothie?



At first, I was a little iffy about adding in the spinach but guys, I'm absolutely in love. 
I'm definitely a little behind on the smoothie train since it is going to be winter, but why not?
Its so nice to have something nice and easy to settle in my stomach! Plus, with 23 grams of protein, you know you can't go wrong!

Green Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

by Alina Sin
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Keywords: breakfast smoothie protein powder spinach

Ingredients (1 Serving)
  • One handful of baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin
  • 1/2 almond milk
  • 1/2 water
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use Sunwarrior!)
  • Two spoonfuls of Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • 1 packet of Truvia (optional)
Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients into blender and whir away!
2. Pour it in a large bowl and top with nut butter, granola, or more greek yogurt!
3. Devour.
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You can't taste the spinach one bit!
A great way to start any day :) 

Friday, September 14, 2012

I Just Love Food.

HEEEEYYY. It's Friday friends! 

This week was especially awesome because it was Homecoming week! Each day had a theme and you bet I participated in each one. Well, I tried to anyways ;) 

For any of you who are curious, here were the days! 

Monday: Tacky Tourist Day
Tuesday: Impersonation Day
Wednesday: American Patriotism Day
Thursday: Theme Day (For Juniors, Toy Story!)
Friday: Spirit Day 

My favorite day was Impersonation Day because I dressed up as PSY.


Keep calm and Gangnam Style everyone. 

But it's been crazy with school work and I did not go out once. I was dying! 
My eats have been nothing but spectacular though :) 

Warning: Major Photo dump starting now. 















I promise this isn't grass!
Made my own granola! 
Peanut butter granola love<3





  What can I say? I enjoy sharing my eats with all of you! 

Now, I'm just ready to dance away my stress and have fun tomorrow night. I think we all need to let loose for our own well-being, don't you think? Not to mention, dancing is a great cardio :) 

Going to work some sweat! I took an unexpected rest day yesterday for some much needed studying and I'm pumped to get jump back in!