LumberKim

Flattering it’s not. In Pennsylvania, I am. And I’ve decided to become a lumber jack. Flannel is nice.

When my friend showed up this morning, suitcase in hand, ready for a road trip she looked at me like I was crazy. You see, I’d packed up the majority of my refrigerator’s contents: Almond milk, cereal, yogurt, frozen soy crumbles, veggie burgers, fruit, vegetables, tortillas, I even brought seasonings and cooking spray.

Why?

Because just because we’re going on vacation doesn’t mean we can’t have some home cooking and healthy meals. We’ve all have weeks of parties, catering, and cocoa under our belts. A little home cooking sounds like just what the New Year ordered.

The groceries came in especially handy when we got stuck in traffic. The longer we faced gridlock, the more hummus, crackers, raw vegetables, nuts, and fruit got noshed. Healthy snacks rock.

You know what else rocks, being on vacation. We haven’t actually done anything yet, but it’s already relaxing. Maybe that’s the point, not doing anything. I could get used to this. Tomorrow I’m hoping for a wee bit more of not doing anything, and maybe a little bit of lounging, if I’m feeling particularly ambitious I may even go for a soak in the whirlpool. It’s a rough life, but someone’s got to do it.

 

Breakfast



French toast with Ezekial bread, egg whites, vanilla, cinnamon, coconut oil and strawberries

Lunch


Trader Joe’s low carb tortillas, lite shredded cheese, grilled chicken, salsa, avocado

Snack


Long car ride. Snacking became necessary.

Dinner



As soon as we arrived at the time share I got to work on dinner. We were some ravenous vacationers.
Luckily I’d brought with me all the fixings for veggie burritos: soy crumbles, peppers, taco seasoning, tortillas, and avocado

Exercise: Does sitting in a car count?

Kim

Escape to the Snow

Hey Everyone!

Long time no see. How was/were your holiday(s)?

Now that the bulk of the holidays are over I can focus on my second most beloved holiday (you know, the one that’s not my birthday): New Years!

I love New Years because it’s the ultimate fresh start. I have big plans for 2012 (more on that in a few days), but before I put those plans into action I think it’s time for a much deserved vacation!

I’m leaving tomorrow for a ski vacation with two of my most favoritist people; my BFF and The Fella. It all started a few months ago when my bestie sent an email announcing that she had custody of her family’s time share in the Pocono Mountains, and wanted to know who was in for a snowy New Year’s Eve.

Now, I’ve never skied before, and that’s for very good reason. As a general rule I’m a total klutz. I’m lucky I can walk upright with minimal bodily harm on a regular basis. So, the idea of me on elongated, and slightly slippery, shoes travelling down a mountain side seems like tempting fate a bit too much for my accident-prone self. Having said that, I like cocoa! I will go and make cocoa while other people ski. I will read books, watch movies, and catch up on my lounging skills and maybe take advantage of the resort’s indoor pool and hot tub.

It’s been a long time since I’ve had an official vacation. I’m really psyched to do nothing at all. Well, almost nothing. I’ll still have my computer and still be doing a wee bit of work every day, but for the most part I’m getting my lazy pants on and lounging it up.

All-in-all my only goal is to get through the rest of 2011 sans broken bones. What are you planning for New Year’s Eve?

 

Breakfast


Egg white omelet with salsa, lite cheese, and avocado
Strawberries

Lunch


Steamed vegetables and tofu, there’s also some brown rice under all that

Pre/Post Workout


I ate half a protein bar after my strength training session, then another mini Cliff bar and half a tube of liquid protein after cardio

Dinner


Salad with grilled chicken, avocado, tomato and lite ranch dressing

Exercise: 10-minute stairmill, 60-minutes strength training, 45-minutes elliptical

Kim