Running and work. September 23, 2009

Good morning, I has been a while I know, work is almost taking over my life. I feel that I have almost lost who I am, by diving into my job headfirst, I don’t want to be stuck in a position that doesn’t stimulate my brain or use my skills. That is why I have been working to the max to maybe get a position that I feel I deserve and interest me.

Running, it’s all over the blog world, and sometimes I feel like I need to run to fit in. I know that is silly, and I love all you runners and non-runners. I have a high respect for those can run for miles at a time, and that respect goes to all types of activites and the passion you have for them. I have started to run, I went from running one minute at a time to a full 20 in a week. I still love biking and it is easier on my knees, so I alternate between the two.  I can see why running is so popular, it’s almost addicting, and it makes you feel alive.  I hope to do a marathon next year, and I will keep an update on it, I have to run (haha) work is calling me, oh my, what whould they do w/o me?  Oh  breakfast was chia oats w/ pb& greek yogurt and fruit, w/ pumpkin spice coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’m on facebook. aka Brittany meenach September 3, 2009

Knock Knock Who’s there? September 2, 2009

Wow I have seem to lost time for my blog as well as all you readers. I have been way busy, with, moving, renovating my work, taking care of the bumps that go along with construction.  I have not stopped and I’m tired. Well I am taking a vaca, to enjoy my new home. I will post pictures and what not, I am sorry, and I want to know what you guys want to see? What would you like to know, do you want more pics, reviews, food, what I do for a job? ASK AWAY

Hello? It’s me brittany. August 7, 2009

Sorry it’s been a while, things going on called life and what have you.  You all know that my mom and I create friction like no other, well she has been going through some stuff that has been effecting my blogging, and I am back and please be ready for some reviews and tidbits.  Thank you as always and Jenna  I’m sending you a hug, take care of yourself, bye .

counting down, till vacation. July 23, 2009

hello, I just got back from the gym, and I tried running after my usual bike fest, I like it but it’s not so good on my knees, so after 5 minutes on a 5% incline i felt pain so I stopped.  I admire all you ladies and gents who do it, but I know what works for me and what doesn’t, so biking It will be.  I am going to Florida in September. I am super excited, I need it. Work has been crazy long hours,  stressful and tiresome. I am training 3 new hires, and One of them I am worried about. I used to have body issues a year ago, and R who we hired is sending me red flags. She is very thin, rail thin, and pale, I also noticed thin hair and poor attention span.  I mean I could be completely wrong, and for that I am very sorry, but if I am not I am really worried for her. I will admit is was triggering at first, I mean the old thoughts came back, but I look at where I am know and I am successful, strong healthy young women with the best friends ever and you guys as well. I never had that when I was sick, because people were afraid. I don’t know if I should watch to see if she gets worse and get help or let it be. H ave you guys ever been in a situation like this?

eating out and mom. July 19, 2009

yea, hello well I took my mother out to P.F. CHANGS for lunch, it was delish, I ordered a stir-fry w/tofu, very very nice.  The waiter was a total cutie, then I stopped by work to check up see what was going on, ,mom went with me.  She and I are like water and oil sometimes, but I have learned to handle when we don’t  get along. I said I was going to shop, but I will tomm. 

Do you guys get along with your parents or do they try to control your life?

Saturday and I’m not working? July 18, 2009

Good morning, I have been absent due to being under the weather, I had massive stomach pains with an intense headache. It wasn’t good and I want to thank my friends work, who closed down the place for me as I sat unable to move and watched, love you.  Well the wine tasting last night, went very well, well over 200 in 1.5 hours, success at it’s finest. The menu was

• chilled black bean soup/corn salsa and chilled mango soup/coconut
• jalapeno baked rigatoni/ spicy aolia
• vegan jambalaya
• pulled chicken with warm slaw on top of cornbread
• a cheese buffet
• assorted desserts and coffee, our palate cleanser and the table to help people sober up. hehe

I had a blast, almost went gordon ramsey on the food processor, thus I went with the one and only VITA MIX. OH HOW I LOVE THE, IF ANYONE IS DOING CATERING OR HAS JUICE BAR OR AT HOME, GET A VITA MIX. I WISH I HAD ONE, BUT THEY ARE PRICEY AND I DON’T HAVE THE MONEY, SINCE I am going to be moving to larger apartment. Jenna at eat,live,run blog, has one and has nothing but amazing results, including her amazing grass smoothies.  well I am off to grocery shop at wholefoods and I will post a pic when I return.

Tasty tidbit. July 10, 2009

I found a new salad dressing at wholefoods, it’s by BolthouseFarms, it’s their Cesar parmigiana, it is so creamy and delicious. You can taste actual parm in the dressing itself. They have yogurt and olive oil based dressings and are fantastic. I never buy salad dressing, because I can not find one I like, except for Bolthouse and also Cindy’s dressings. You guys need to check these out and wake those taste buds up with and explosion of flavour.

Amazing Grass, Amazing energy July 9, 2009

Good afternoon, hopefully everyone is having an aw some day.  I was so tired this morning, it took all my energy to get out of bed.  I felt like a rock.  I stayed too late at work yesterday, it was crazy busy, and I couldn’t keep up with the questions people were asking and the help they were needing.  I was literally fried crispy, at the end of the day. My brain was done.  Oh and my boss, who is a huge foodie by the way and cool, got us a wei in  our staff kitchen. Cool, yes, but who has time to play it?  I don’t think it’s the best thing, since we need new items else were, but, it’s the thought that counts, right?  I barely had time to eat yesterday, and I think that’s what played a huge factor into why I felt like a rock and seemed to have a harder time in the gym today.

I didn’t really have alot of carbs or fat yesterday, not because I didn’t want to but because of time. I ate oatbran in the morning, but throughout the day I had cottagecheese, greek yogurt, half an avocado and iced coffee with soymilk, and some greens, yes I was ok because of the protein, but around 10 a night I had massive hunger pains and had some puffins and went to bed.  Lets just say I was super hungry and I felt weak on the bike and almost quit, but later My breakfast kicked in and fueled the rest of my workout.  Learning the hard way, eat your good carbs, and fat. The body needs it, if you want to use your body, you have to fuel it.  HEALTHYTIPPINGPOINT  catlin talks a little about this and Food inc. so check her out.                     Anddddddddddddddd   since I started my job, a few years ago, I have been using amazing grass products. We all actually use them time to time when we are busy are starting to feel sick, I really wish everyone could try them, so I am doing a GIVE AWAY!    I AM GIVING AWAY THREE FLAVOUR PACKETS OF AMAZING MEAL, AND A BAR WITH SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS A FAVORITE OF MINE.  Just leave  A comment about a flavour you would like to see amazing meal do next, or product. The giveaway ends tomorrow morning.                                                                                                                                    lovelovelove!

 

 

 

Earthy’s Kitchen July 7, 2009

  welcome to my kitchen, it’s not fancy or new, but it makes me happy.  I live in here and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What room or rooms do you find most comforting?