Tag: green smoothies

What I Ate Wednesday 4/9/14

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Anyone used to writing 2014 yet? I still find myself writing 2013 on most of my stuff. I just can’t believe it is 2014! It’s crazy…

On the other hand, HAPPY WIAW! I haven’t done a WIAW in months, so I’m happy to be doing them again. Thanks to the wonderful Jenn for making it possible for all us bloggers to link up! Smile

Breakfast

I started out with an extremely tasty, thick, and energy filled green smoothie that was heavenly…secret ingredient was the xanthan gum!

green smoothie with xanthum

Ingredients:

  • Almond milk
  • Spinach
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 3 frozen strawberries
  • 1 tbsp ground flax seed
  • 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp Barley grass juice powder
  • 1 inch of organic ginger root
  • 1 scoop of Jarrow Formulas Chocolate Protein Powder

 

Lunch

Grilled Chicken salad with berries, apple, granola, nuts, and vinaigrette

salad with grilled chicken

Dinner

A mixture of awesome foods such as: Zucchini + Spinach rotini, organic spaghetti sauce, two slices of sweet potato, broccoli, and salmon.IMG_20140408_184518IMG_20140408_184550IMG_20140408_184503IMG_20140408_184338

I topped off my food for the day with the rest of the Caribbean Coconut Talenti Gelato from Sunday!

Yesterday’s Workout

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Definitely recommend this workout from the Purely Twins! I completed 3 rounds and it definitely got my heart rate up!

Jump jump upper body purely training circuit workout that can be done at home or at a gym. A great mix of strength training with some cardio. Get ready to feel the burn in your arms! come and workout with us purelytwins.com

I was dreadfully sore from Sunday’s hard run in the rain and leg workout today! The foam roller is my best friend Smile

But I think this 5 miler helped loosed my legs some…so that’s good

Mile Splits:

9:04, 8:46, 9:00, 8:34, 8:12   

Average Pace: 8:43

Here’s some funny pictures for Hump Day! (AKA Wednesday)

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Leg day. Hahaha accurate

 

 

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A look into the past…

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Well, I can’t believe it! 2013 is just about over.

Since Brittany did a 2013 recap of positive events in her life, I thought I would do the same!

Here we go:

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Took this photo as soon as I thought of my blog name and purchased my domain. The beginnings of In Shape Cupcake!

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I trained my butt off for this half marathon and went under my goal time. I was shooting for 1:55 but ran it in 1:51. I was so happy!

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I started lifting weights in 2013. It was the best decision ever.

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I learned the importance of drinking green smoothies for breakfast.

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Got to review some cool products: Cocozia, Quest Nutrition, Crunch Master, Sweaty bands, and Swanson…

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Went on awesome hikes!

Cardio Functional Workout

Made some awesome workout printables.

Photo: 3 mile run. The @purelytwins new 24 min workout. A little core work. Lower body toning and a little bicep/shoulder action. Haven't been able to do anything since I got back from Texas on Monday so a full body workout this Christmas AM was just perfect. Have a Merry Christmas!

I also burned some major calories this year. Kicked butt, baby!

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Turned 18 in April!

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Graduated high school in May…

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Got to go on a really fun beach trip!

Photo: Yesterday, my mom and I went to help package food! Word Alive Church is just so awesome! #project58 #shine #pray #fast #give #Isaiah58

Helped with Project 58 and we packed 100,400 meals! It was so awesome!

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Headed to Texas the weekend before Christmas to see my sister and brother in law!

Miranda!

Hayley!

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Met some really awesome and powerful bloggers!

There was a lot more I got to do, obviously, but these were just a few of the things that stood out to me!

Have a great Friday, y’all!

Questions:

  • What were some things you did in 2013?

 

Taking a Break

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Hey loves!

I took a break over the weekend and yesterday to just step away from the blogging world. I was in it all last week and I knew my brain just needed a break. It still does, but I thought I would pop in and blog just a little.

Friday we headed over to Costco and Earthfare to do a little grocery shopping…and we also stopped at Jason’s Deli to devour their salad bar.

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Look, their salad bar rocks…its got all kind of stuff.

And every time we go to Earthfare, we get a cold Zevia to drink on the way back home. It’s just a thing.

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Saturday I decided to spend my weekend eating clean whole foods…and that is what I did.

I started with a spinach, kale and banana smoothie and then a really good workout!

Lunch I had yogurt and almond butter with apple slices.

Then I took my sister to Forever 21 to find her a dress for homecoming.

When I got back my older sister and her husband were at the house.

While everyone else was eating hot dogs, I ate broccoli, eggs, peas, and onions topped with sauerkraut

 

Sunday, I started with another green smoothie

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Hey y’all!

We got ready for church (I BROUGHT OUT THE BOOTS!!!) Oh yeahhhIMG_20130922_094904

Church was just so, so, so powerful Sunday. So happy I was there!

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Lunch/dinner was pretty great…mostly the same at Saturday’s except no egg, but chicken!

So not a super special weekend or anything except I’m quite proud of myself eating so clean over those two days. I’m actually still doing it because I began to feel so good from all the veggies, fruits, and good proteins, no packaged crap.

I’m still drinking green smoothies and eating lighter. Except I might have had my fair share of almonds.

Anyway, you all have a great Tuesday!

Questions:

  • What did you do over the weekend?
  • What’s your go-to-throw-together-in-a-bowl meal?
  • Do you ever take a break from the blog world?