Keeping [Mostly] in Check
I’m definitely much more “relaxed” over the holidays.
As it should be! If a workout gets skipped, because I’m busy visiting friends and family that’s the kind of trade off I’m ok with. And if I eat some extra sugar on Christmas… well Aunt Dee’s brownies were totally worth it.
But the fact is, I feel best when I’m eating healthy and exercising.
So it’s all about balance ๐
My mom and I took a trip to Trader Joe’s and stocked up on some of my favorites, so I’d have things to munch on. And she also picked up Arnold Whole Wheat Mini Sandwich thins, which were new-to-me.
I’ve had this the past couple of days:
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To make this delicious lunch:
Arnold whole wheat mini + Trader Joe’s garlic hummus + Trader Joe’s chopped veggies + Everything Pretzel Slims
My blog is also having quite a Christmas. Presents included:
- A light box (for better pictures!)
- A new Jillian Michael’s DVD (review to come)
- Kitchen gadgets (berry saver, produce keeper, collapsable measuring cups)
- A Kindle Fire (so I’ll be reading blogs wherever there is wifi!)
Now I’m off to go to the gym with Alexa. (Probably a good idea, since the Northstar burger is to be consumed tonight.)
“I feel best when Iโm eating healthy and exercising” – all about balance — we are the same way ๐ and love getting kitchen gadgets!!
Glad that you had a great holiday!!
Sounds like an awesome Christmas!! I didn’t get any kitchen gifts, but I did get a DSLR camera to help out with my bloggie pictures ๐
Will just got a Kindle Fire too! He’s OBSESSED with it (even though it doesn’t even have internet yet) haha.
Glad to hear you had a great holiday!
Haha yeah I’m loving mine! And its going to be great for the upcoming car trip to Virginia!
I got alot of cute bowls this year! ๐
My husband bought me a bunch of dish towels and placemats (for photo props) and an immersion blender that I have big plans for!!
So jealous about your light box!
Aw that’s so sweet! And yes, I’m so excited to use the lightbox!!! ๐
It look like you had a great christmas! I didn’t received anything kitchen related because I didn’t ask for any. I did received lots of shoes, which I love! ๐
Oooo always love a new J.Michaels dvd, can’t wait to hear about it! I got a few odds and ends for the kitchen including some new servingware but nothing crazy like the pasta maker or tortilla press I’ve gotten in past years haha!
Ahhhh I just did the Jillian DVD! I’ll post a full review on Friday but let me tell you it KICKED MY BUTT!
Yummmm what a great lookin meal! I cannot wait to see what awesome new recipes you’re gonna whip up with your new gadgets! ๐
For the past few years, I have received cute kitchen gadgets. This year, I received a small frying pan with a pig imprint in it and spatulas with snowmen on them!
Yum, that meal looks really fresh and delicious! I didn’t get any kitchen-related gifts, but I got a camera I’ve been wanting and hoping for! (Actually going today to pick it up)