I’ve been off schedule in so many ways for over a week now. Passover threw my entire routine for a loop & I like routine for both me & my family. We’ve been eating differently, staying up late, schedule has been quite erratic, etc. I can deal with all of that; but, have been incredibly frustrated because my body is not cooperating with my goals. I had a pinched nerve in December, went to P.T. for a while & got back to my regular routine after a bit.
Well, now something is happening again with my neck & I’m trying very hard to be careful so it doesn’t get bad again. I’m “nursing” it with heat & p.t. exercises, etc. It’s not terrible & I’m hoping that it stays this way. I’m a little nervous to be honest, as it caused me much stress before. So, I’m trying to focus on my upcoming 1/2 marathon in Springfield & laying off my tabata bootcamp training which I’ve been loving.
So, I’ve been wearing my new BREATHE bracelet I won from Lauren @ Breathe Deeply and Smile. I love it & keeps reminding me to take one step at a time & Breathe!!!! I’m really loving it!
So, it’s back to work today. It’s my rest day, as well as Friday! I’m just going to try to enjoy my rest & get strong for the race. I know it will definitely not be a PR, but I’ll be happy to get through & feel good.
I did find a kombucha squash! It was thrilled, as I thought it was past the season. I roasted it with coconut oil, cinnamon and vanilla. OMG- it was delicious!
I think I’m going to have it for breakfast with yogurt & some pb2 & chia seeds. What a great way to start the day!!!!!!!
What will you have to power you up this a.m. for breakfast?
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Stuft Mama posted this yesterday & I loved it. It’s from Runners World & really says it all!
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Where did you find Kabocha??? Where where where??? I need some!
My fruit & vegetable store. I’ll get you some next week.
I’ve been using protein shakes in the morning to fuel myself especially after I run. They make taking my huge pile of supplements go down so much easier.
I love protein shakes, just not cleaning my blender.
Hope your neck gets better quickly and doesn’t cause you too much stress!
Thanks Kim. IT is actually a bit better since I’ve been “smart”!
We both have the same bracelet, and I’m glad you love it just as much as I do! I wear it all the time, and it’s such a great reminder to stay relaxed and focused 🙂
I didn’t realize how much I’d love it; but, I do love it!
I hope your neck feels better!
I am new to coconut oil and don’t know how to use it… when roasting veggies, do you melt it first then rub/brush it on or flake some off and put it on top like chunks of butter? I would love to try squash this way.
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I put some coconut oil in a pan (maybe a T or so) & put in the oven for a few minutes until it’s melted. Then, I put the squash in the pan, along with cinnamon & vanilla, then put back in the oven until it’s cooked. So yummy & easy.
Such a lovely bracelet! That squash looks super appetizing!!
Thanks Natalie!