Some Favs!

Here are some things I am LOVING right now!

1. Remember this top I got at the SLC Marathon expo? 

Well I love it. I mostly got it as a cover up shirt to throw on after runs etc but I wore it to the gym today and it was super comfy! I usually can't STAND sleeves when working out but these didn't bother me at all.

2. My little garden is starting to grow! Thanks to the CRAZY non-stop rainy weather we have been having, those little buds are just popping right up!

3. Having my hair did (Yes, I meant to say "did") and now there are no more roots! It makes my hair feel longer... double bonus! It is growing out slowly but surely.

Did I mention SLOWLY?

4. My bed. I have been super tired lately! I don't know what my problem is but grandma over here might just have to start going to bed even earlier!

Note that my side has 2 extra blankets on it. That is standard, I HATE being cold.

I do NOT miss my job for that reason. My office was a FREEZER!

5. The pretty flowers Ben gave me for our Anniversary! He caught me off guard during our cleaning frenzy, so sweet. Fresh flowers are so fun to have in the house.

6. Brussel sprouts. Yup, you heard me. I ate a whole bag of them by myself. I made them the same way as the Blackened Broccoli except I used coconut oil instead of olive oil and squeezed 1/2 a lemon in there too.

 SO good. Please try. I agree with Monica that most veggies are even BETTER roasted. Mmm!

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I found out what the "Battle Station" was. During our cleaning of the house Ben found an extra monitor that I tried to giveaway but he INSISTED that we needed it. Despite the fact it has been sitting in the attic for 4 years. Of course not till I want to throw it away does anyone see a use for it. I think it just hurts Ben to get rid of electronics.

But here is the Battle Station in all it's glory.

A clean desk area with a double monitor set up. I can appreciate that, and it's actually really nice. Ben is LOVING it. I think he was there for at least 4 hours today. "Battling" what... I am not quite sure.

Don't be confused with what he is calling it. He isn't a gamer at all. He is actually using it to study a textbook online he is reading. That's my little engineer.

I just thought that was funny... he really had my imagination wondering.

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Are you strict about what you wear to workout? 

I can't STAND to be in the gym with a shirt on that has sleeves. Tank tops all the way. This really is a first for me with this shirt today. This MAY be the only one I can handle though.

Is your workout wardrobe bigger than your REAL one???

I kinda wish mine was sometimes. There are so many cute options out there! Sometimes it is way more fun to buy that stuff too. What does that say about me... oh man... totally workout nerd.

Giveaway Winner and Fashion Disaster

WORKOUT:
25 min weights
15 min elliptical
60 min pilates class

Don't you love it when you are sore? The "in a good way" sore? Not like you can't walk down the stairs without wincing, but that good amount that tells you pushed yourself and really hit the area you were targeting? I do! I can feel it in my triceps and abs currently and must admit it feels REALLY good.

Whenever I can feel the burn like that it always makes me want to work HARDER and PUSH more next time! Which is so funny because you might think the opposite. I think it is because I can feel the actual MUSCLES being used throughout the day and it makes me want to do more. I don't know, I must be crazy... but I really LOVE that feeling.

Hmm... what should I make sore tomorrow? ;)

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And now for our GIVEAWAY winner!!!

Lucky #7!

Congrats to Jessica Havican! She is the winner of the FAB giveaway!

 You are gonna LOVE those mangoes girl! I will get those to you promptly. ;)

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Janae asked for AMAZING fashion tips the other day and I just happen to be making quite the statement lately myself. (Yes, she was joking... more like HORRIBLE fashion tips.)

Mind you the day started off with a little date and I originally had on a skirt and heels with this sweater. But then I busted out these bad boys as soon as I came home, and then they never came off.

The best thing about these sweats is that they originally belonged to Vance, Ben's dad. Then Vance gave them to Ben and then Ben tried to give them away... but I snagged them. They are OLD. Plus, the drawstring has a permanent knot stuck in them. The jaws of life couldn't undo this knot, trust me, I tried it. But they so comfy I can't help myself!

No big deal, you can wear whatever you want around your house right? Well... I totally went to my hair appointment like this. Except I decided to jazz it up further by throwing in my trusty vest. I wear this thing EVERYWHERE because I love it so.

Please note the awesome ankle socks with the slip on shoes. Nothing matches here.

Good thing my hairdresser doesn't judge. Part of why I love her so much. ;)

I KNOW I know better... but sometimes sweats are just calling my name.

We can't all be fashionistas 24/7 right?

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Now for His and Her's lunch of the day.

Ben had a Double Turkey Pattie Avocado Sandwich. 

Please note the attention to detail with the avocado piece stuck in the hole our bread-maker leaves in our bread loaves. Very artistic.

I had a giant Green Turkey Salad with cucumbers, celery, jicama, cilantro, broccoli, lemon juice, coconut oil and s&p. It might sound kinda plain but it was actually very flavorful.

My diet is all about eating as many greens as I can right now. I will fill you in on it later.

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Tell me a fashion confession!

This is embarrassing... but I am wearing those sweats AGAIN right now. Another fashion disaster. I need to leave the house soon but I don't know if I am strong enough to change.

Are you sore right now? What did you work?!?

Mmm... abs and triceps.