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Happenings Lately & A Change

Well hello there and happy Friday! Boy am I glad that it is.

I’ve been up the past few days at like…. 3:30 am. Yup, you read that right. I’ve had to open the gym since the regular girl was away on vacation, and we open at 5.

Somehow when I know I have to be somewhere, I get really anxious and wake up every few hours thinking I’m late. Does that happen to anyone else?

Needless to say, my body clock has been all out of whacks lately. I’ve been eating breakfast at 4:30 am, so I’ve been ready for my third meal of the day at like 10:30. Ha. Then I’ve been ready for bed by like 7. Grandma.

Anyway, I figured Friday is always a good day for a random post in list format. Shall we?

1. We all know I love Kombucha. It’s a biiiit expensive, so I only pick up a few every once in a while or when they’re on sale! I’ve never tried these flavors, so I decided to go for it.

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2. I decided to give myself a manicure, and it actually came out pretty decent! Normally it looks like someone poured the nail polish bottle on my fingers, so I’m a little too proud of myself.

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3. Even though I’ve been up super early, I’ve still been to the gym! The nice thing about it was that I got off early. Trying to make these muscles grooow!

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4. I ran out of protein the other day, and I decided to pick up some more when I got the Kombucha. I went with my old protein love – sunwarrior.

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5. Is there anything better than a fully stocked fridge?

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I’m weird and really love grocery shopping.

6. I have never had sprouts before, but I’ve heard they are really good for you so I got some. I’m loving them!

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7. Speaking of sprouts, I topped my dinner with them last night which was amaaazing.

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I threw a bunch of random stuff into a bowl and I loved it. Buttercup squash, peas, wilted spinach, grilled chicken, avocado, goat cheese (<3), balsamic, sprouts.

8. I eat so much grilled chicken/turkey that it hasn’t been appealing to me as much lately. So I’ve been making some meatless meals here and there when I don’t feel like chicken.

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Ezekiel bread, avocado & hummus, tomato, nooch, and a side of cucumber. So good!

9. My dad’s birthday is tomorrow!!!

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I’m meeting up with him for lunch today and I’m so excited! I haven’t seen him in a while, so I cannot wait to catch up. He supports me in everything I do, and I am so thankful. He also reads my blog Winking smile Love you, Daddy! <3 xo

10. I start summer classes on Monday. I have Anatomy & Physiology 1 and 2 this summer. Do you know what that means?IMG_1493

I changed my major to Applied Physiology & Kinesiology (exercise science). Yup, I’m no longer doing journalism, and I couldn’t be more excited for this new path!

Although I am going to be in school a bit longer than planned (no more graduating next year), it is so worth it to me. I figured it would be much smarter to do it NOW than when I’m 30.

This was my little “epiphany” after I had to move home because I was in the hospital and mysteriously ill for those few weeks. I realized that Journalism wasn’t my MAIN passion, it is just something I like to do.

Fitness & nutrition is my MAIN #1 passion, and I KNOW this is the right thing for me. I cannot wait. (Although I’m sure I will be stressing once the classes actually start) Winking smile

Have a great weekend!!!

 

Did you change your major when you were in school (or if you still are)?

What new product have you tried lately?

What’s the earliest you have had to wake up?

Personal Favorites

Hello lovelies and happy Friday! Can I just say how happy I am that it’s the weekend?

Even though I have TONS of things to do and will most likely be cooped up inside studying and what not, at least I don’t have to worry about going to class. Score.

I thought I would bring back Friday Favorites and show you guys personal things that I have picked up lately that I am loving.

First up, tea.

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I am definitely more of a coffee addict drinker, but sometimes I do crave a little tea after a meal or when I’m cold. I realized that I love fruity tea, and these are amazing!

I’ve tried all of them so far except the black cheery and I love them all. I think the Country Peach Passion is my favorite though.

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*Please excuse my horrifying nails*

I have always used vanilla extract but never really got anything else. I decided to try the almond and I absolutely love it. It gives everything a different but nice nutty flavor.

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Sometimes I need a bar in a crunch. Whether my homemade protein bars have run out, or I just didn’t have time to make them, I need a quick snack for in between classes.

I love think thin bars, with no sugar and pretty good ingredients. I mean, it could be better, but over all they have pretty good stats.

This espresso flavor is awesome, but the white chocolate and peanut butter are TO DIE for.

So, remember when I said I wasn’t a fan of Sunbutter?

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Well, for some reason I picked it up at the store again. After getting it for the second time, I kind of liked it the more I ate it. But, I still didn’t like it enough to buy it again.

I wanted almond butter, but for some reason this was staring me in the face. So I got it. And now I can say I like it. I have joined the sunbutter club. It’s definitely still not my favorite, but I like to have a variety other than just peanut butter : )

Some links of possible interest:

Reese’s Cupcake with Sunbutter Frosting

Cauliflower Pizza Bites

Coconut Flour Cookies

Funny:

50 Signs You’re a Fitness Buff

Have a great Friday!

What is your all time favorite nut butter? Brand and type?

Do you like tea or coffee better?

Have you tried any other extracts others than vanilla or almond?

Tell me a favorite of yours this week!