Walk it Out

September 8, 2010 by 4 Comments

You win some, you lose some.  I lost some.

Stamina that is.

Tonight was my running class.  Somehow going in tonight I just knew it was not going to be stellar.  The course was simple a 1.5 mile run to our starting point, then two timed mile intervals, and another mile back to “home base.”  After the first 2.5 miles I was ordered up to a faster pacing group.  I was already really tired and breathing super hard.  The increased speed turned out to be too much for me, and before I finished my last interval I pulled over to the side and decided to walk back.

I felt a bit defeated by my lack of follow through, but sometimes you just have to listen to your body.  I’ll make up the mileage on Thursday, and I’m running in a 5K this weekend.  I have ample time to prove myself to myself.

In other news, today’s menu is total proof that I have some weird eating tastes.  Oatmeal and sour cream really is good, you should try it.  Also, apparently other people don’t eat wee fistfuls of radishes as snacks.  I just learned that.  I love radishes.

Breakfast

Oatmeal with low fat sour cream
Pineapple
Green tea

Lunch

Turkey chili with avocado

Radishes

Snack

The folks at Zing bars sent me a sample pack to try out!

They’re all natural, gluten and animal product free.  I was totally psyched to give them a shot.
I decided to start my sampling spree with the chocolate coconut bar, because chocolate and coconut are pretty much made for one another.

The verdict: Good.  Totally like a Mounds Bar without the guilt.  There was a slightly weird crunchiness that I couldn’t place, but it didn’t effect the taste.  I’m looking forward to trying more.

Dinner

To make myself feel better post running fail I made my favorite udon noodle soup with shrimp and bok choy.

Kim

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Natalie Portman be damned, it was a good day

February 19, 2010 by 5 Comments

Wow, today.  Wow.

I probably feel better today than I have in the last six-months.  I’m amazed at all the support I’ve received from my family, and friends, and all of you guys (thanks so much!) in this seemingly pretty crazy decision I’ve made.  It feels right.  It’ll take a few months, I’m not coming into work middle-fingers waving tomorrow; I need to find a roommate and make sure my savings are sufficient before I leave.  I’m giving it 2-3 months, but already just the knowledge that I’m getting out of a bad situation has changed my entire outlook on my life right now.

I’m declaring 2010 the year of getting happy.

Getting happy with my career and getting back to happy with my body.  Everything else in my life I’m pretty happy with already.

I’m down 5lbs since pre-vacation (I think I have break-up belly to thank).  I need to lose 10 lbs more to be back at that comfy weight, and 15 lbs to be back at that DAMN GIRL weight.  I’ll start with focusing on that 10 lbs, I just want to fit comfortably in my pants again, DAMN GIRL doesn’t really need to make an appearance till summer ;)

In an effort to make sure I was okay, my aunt took me out to a super fancy restaurant today.  In the middle of the first course I looked out the window and said “That’s Natalie Portman.”  Then, Natalie Portman came into the restaurant and sat down one table over from us.  She’s pretty in person.  Bitch.

Okay, so I have a confession.  I’ve always had this irrational hatred/jealousy for Natalie Portman.  I think it has something to do with the fact that she lives a way cooler yet parallel life to mine.  I’m from Long Island, she’s from a better part of Long Island.  I went to college in Boston, she went to college in Boston–at Harvard.  I’m an actress, she’s an ACTRESS.  She’s the spokesperson for the non-profit I work for and hate everyday of my life.  See where I’m going with this?  It’s totally irrational.  Having said this, even the appearance of Natalie Portman in my day couldn’t even ruin my good mood.

I ended the day with just about my very favoritist way to unwind, spin class.  It was grueling, but amazing.  For some people yoga is the way to relax, for me a dark room with loud music and mechanical leg movements equals absolute release.

Breakfast

Whole wheat English muffin with almond butter

Lunch

Lentil soup with scallops

Spinosini pasta with manila clams, calamari, white wine, hot chilies
I ended up taking most of this home, the soup was very filling

Dinner

Smoothie with kefir, protein powder, peaches, and blueberries
(I’m allergic to blueberries so this was risky, but so far I’m fine)

Kim

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December Resolutions

December 1, 2009 by 2 Comments

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It is December.  Usually December is a month that I look forward to because of all the Yuletide fun it presents: the time with family and friends, and well my favorite holiday of all, my birthday.   This year I am looking forward to it for another reason entirely, this year I’m looking forward to it because it means that 2009 is finally coming to an end.

I know the world isn’t going to change because the last two digits on my checks do, it’s more about perception.  One of the reasons I make new resolutions every month is because I have always loved the idea of a fresh start.  There are few things in life more powerful than a clean slate.  There is no slate cleaner in my book than January 1.

This year has been rough for me.  There have been some shining moments, but for the most part I’d really just like to see it over with, and because of that I’m postponing some of my normal holiday (read: birthday) hoopla, and toning down festivities.  I’d like nothing more than for 2009 to go out quietly as it has been quite the noisy year.

My mom is having surgery on December 9th.  I don’t know what her recovery will be like, so my December will be dedicated to her.  Once I know she’ll be okay, I’ll break out the birthday cake.

So, my resolutions this month will be simple.  But before we get to those, how ‘bout a recap of November? [Read more...]

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