Kalorik 50 oz. Brushed Stainless Steel Blender Review

A few weeks ago, Jason from CSN Stores (www.csnstores.com) contacted me about doing a product review for the Kalorik 50 oz. Brushed Stainless Steel Blender.

Since my ancient Oyster Blender had recently bit the dust, this ideal opportunity couldn't have come at a better time.  Smoothie and Green Monster season is just beginning, so having a good blender is a must.

Look wise, the blender was very appealing.  I really liked the brushed stainless steel bottom and the black features.  Very modern and sharp!

For only having one knob, the manual was rather detailed.  There are two settings, 1-2.  (1 being the lower speed and 2 being the higher) as well as a P (Pulse setting).  I think simplicity in kitchen appliances are best so I appreciated this.

As pretty as this was, the real test was going to be how it held up to the blendage power.

I tested my first use with a Chocolate Cherry Bomb!

• 5 frozen cherries
• hanful spinach
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 TBL Coco Powder
• Ice cubes

I set the speed to high (2) and within 2 min, the drink was smooth, thick and creamy.

The blender did a great job with speed, consistency and crushing the ice.  The spinach was also extremely well blended and didn't leave any bits unblended.  I was very impressed with the speed as well.  Compared to my last one, this shaved so much time off my smoothie making time.

My only complaint is that when I went to open the lid, it seemed to stick and when I finally pried it open, the contents of my drink splashed all over me.

Other than that, this blender is a great product!

Thanks Jason for allowing me to review the Klaorik Stainless Steel Blender.

Bring on the Green Monsters! :)

"Egg"celent Products For Your Reviewing Pleasure

Recently, I have been reaping the bounty of new products to try. Who doesn't love a free sample and better yet, who doesn't love a free sample when it's something you can eat!!! 

First Up: Divine Foods Prana Bar and Boomi Bar

You have no idea how many times I came close to buying these at the store; however, every time I remember how many bars I currently have to work through already.  I was so happy when Divine Foods asked me if they could send me a sample to try. 

The Cashew Almond Boomi Bar was on trial first.  First of all, I loved the chewy texture of this.  It reminded me of a Kind Bar in that way, but the taste was excellent.  Sweet, crunchy and sticky.  The huge cashew pieces were a hit and I was very impressed with the ingredient list : Almonds, Cashews, Honey, Dates, Crisp Rice, Amaranth, Salt. 

I have not tried the Prana Bar yet, but I intend on it very shortly.  Overall, I am a far on the Divine Foods Boomi Bars and would definitely buy them again.  Here is what the company states about their product: 

"Pranabars Supercharger Pranabars are designed to give you an energy and nutrition boost to power you through your day."

 Thank you Divine Foods for the chance to try these!

Next Up: Kikkoman Ponzu Lime Sauce (From FoodBuzz Tastemakers Program)

I love kikkoman marinades and sauces, so when I saw the new Lime flavor, I was thrilled to try it.
I decided to use the sauce as a base for my stir fry.  I marinated cubed tofu in the Ponzu and threw together a tofu/veggie stir fry using the sauce as the highlight.

Verdict- Smashing! 

Loved the hints of lime and citrus throughout.  It wasn't as heavy as some soy sauces can be and loaded down with salt.  It had a more clean and fresh feel to it.  Loved it! 

Last on the List: Egglands Best Eggs (From FoodBuzz Tastemakers Program) 

Toly was more excited for this one being the egg lover that he is.  We received our free coupon for a dozen of the Egglands Best, so I gave him the task of choosing the carton while at the store.  He came back with the biggest smile on his face and said "you mean, we can even get the JUMBO size for free?" Haha, he was so beside himself that these jumbo-sized eggs were free!

Egglands Best eggs claim to be nutritionally superior to all other eggs.  They are higher is vitamin A, D, E, B2 and B12.  Here is what the company says: 

"Eggland’s Best eggs contain ten times more Vitamin E than ordinary eggs, 100 mg of Omega 3, shown to be beneficial to cardiac health, 25% less Saturated Fat, and 200 mcg of Lutein, shown to contribute to eye health. In addition, one Eggland’s Best large white egg contains just 175 mg of Cholesterol compared to 215 mg in an ordinary egg. Proven by clinical studies performed at the Medical College of Pennsylvania, and published in the Journal of Nutrition, and the Journal of Applied Nutrition, Eggland’s Best eggs can be part of a cholesterol-reducing diet when eaten in place of more fatty foods."

How appropriate that these came right in time for a BFD night. Naturally, I chose to use them to make Egg Sammies.

Toly's sammie was bacon egg and cheese on an Asagio Bagel.  Mine was Spinach, goat cheese, pumpkin butter and rosemary on a Wheat Thin.

So as for the eggs, honestly, I couldn't detect a difference in taste.  I mean an egg is an egg; however, I was impressed with the stats behind the egg.  And we all know Toly was impressed with the jumbo, so these were a success.  Will I buy them again…..?

Sure, if I have a coupon.  I really don't eat eggs and Toly doesn't have as much of an appreciation for nutritionally superior foods as I do, so the store brand eggs that cost a whole lot cheaper work just fine for us.

I was grateful for the opportunity to review.

Thank you Foodbuzz for the fun new products!

 

Eating My Way Through The Goods

Welcome to the last week of October! Can you believe it? In just a few short weeks, we will all be gearing up for Thanksgiving and then it's the Christmas craze. Wow, I certainly don't know where the time goes these days, do you?

Before I get into my regularly scheduled agenda items, I wanted to first thank you all for your kind words of encouragement regarding my MRI that took place this morning. Everything seemed to go fine, I just have to wait for the doctor to let me know the results and then decide where to go from there. I will keep you all posted but for now, I just wait.

Well, since Monday's are my Product Review days and I neglected to reveal my latest Trader Joe's trip with you all, I thought that I would disclose some of the new things that I purchased and have been trying.

First, we have Apricot Mango Greek Yogurt

I have been eyeing this every trip but this weekend, I actually bought it. Boy, am I glad I did. Anything apricot/mango just excites me, so take one of my favorite things on this earth (greek yogurt) and add the two flavors that bring me great joy (apricot and mango) and you will have one satisfied little lady.

I sampled a generous scoop on my cereal this morning and let me tell you, it was just like eating icing. I think this was also my first try at eating full fat Greek Yogurt. The full fat version is definitely more rich and luscious. I could tell a distinct difference in the texture; thick, creamy and fully flavored with chunks of apricot/mango. I don't know if I would be able to handle a large quantity by itself, as it may be a tad too rich; however it made the perfect addition on some Kashi Go Lean with blueberries.

Next, 1000 Layer Crackers

(Allie, these pictures were totally stollen from you! I'm sorry girl, I didn't have my camera and I remembered you reveiwed them a few weeks ago.)

This must be a fairly new product to hit the TJ shelves because when I asked a worker where I could find them, he had no idea what they were. Once we spotted them, he replied "these must be new!"

(Picture credit from Allie of Live Laugh Eat)

Now, as for crackers go, I am all about a fully bold flavored wafer. I prefer one with texture and volume rather than a wimpy little wheat thin. The first thing that impressed me with these crackers was the packaging. They come individually wrapped in a single serving size for an easy on-the-go snack. Not so great for the environment, but perfect for the take-along option.
The cracker itself was substantial; thick and loaded with texture from the apparent evidence of grains, flax and seeds. Biting into its delicate surface was a pleasurable experience. The cracker actually crumbled like a cookie in my mouth. Must have been from all of those fabulous layers! I loved these!

Lastly, Organic Sweet Apple Chicken Sausages

Now, you all know that I don't eat much of any meat (no red meat and very few poultry) however, when it comes to organic all natural chicken sausages, I make the exception. Maybe its because of the bold and unique flavors or the fact it doesn't really taste like chicken; but I adore every single flavor of chicken sausages from Trader Joes.
When I read about the Sweet Apple flavor, I knew this would be my next one to try. How seasonal!

I decided to use this and another fun product that I have been anxious to make for inspiration behind dinner tonight.

(Rising Moon Organic Butternut Squash Ravioli with Feta and Hazelnut)

(This recipe was created all from the visions in my crazy and eclectic head)

Butternut Squash Feta and Hazelnut Ravioli with Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage, Kabocha and Brussels Sprouts in a Creamy Cranberry Pumpkin Sauce

1 Package of Butternut Squash Feta and Hazelnut Ravioli (cooked)
1 Trader Joe's Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage (sliced)
1 cup of cubed Kabocha squash
1 cup of Brussels sprouts
2 T of dried cranberries
¼ cup of canned pumpkin puree
½ cup of chicken or veggie broth
1 Laughing Cow Garlic and Herb Cheese Wedge
Salt, Pepper, Rosemary, Parsley
1 T crumbled feta cheese

1 t chopped hazelnuts

Cook the squash (I microwaved the cubes first for about 3 min and then sautéed them for an additional 10 min until they were tender and browned). About half way through the cooking of the squash, add your Brussels sprouts and chicken sausage. Add salt, pepper and rosemary. While this is cooking, make the pumpkin sauce by mixing the pumpkin puree, broth, parsley and cheese in a small bowl. (Microwave for about 30 sec to loosen the sauce a bit) Add the cranberries and ravioli to the pan with the veggies and sausage and then the pumpkin sauce. Stir together and let the flavors cook and combine for about 5 min on Medium heat.

I eat almost everything on a bed of spinach but you can omit this part if spinach isn't your thing. I topped a generous portion of spinach with the hot pasta and veggies, crumbled a little feta and hazelnuts on top and put under the broiler for about 3 min. Lastly, a little dollop of Apple Cranberry Chutney and this was a bowl of beauty.

Please excuse the horrid picture (Toly had the camera and I was forced to revert to my crappy camera phone)

Despite the less than perfect image, this bowl was FANTASTIC! Really, every single flavor in this bowl delighted me.

Oh, and as for the Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage…..

Funny thing. As I was about half way through my bowl, I realized I had COMPLETELY FORGOTTEN to add the sausage!!! Haha, see, I wrote this recipe earlier and was planning on making it tonight. Even as I was cooking, I kept thinking to myself that I was missing something major but just couldn't put my finger on it.

Well, seeing as I missed one of the main ingredients....I can't tell you what I thought about them. But I can tell you, that I didn't even miss them because this dinner was outstanding on its own.

Don't worry, I plan on making another spectacular recipe this weekend and I will remember to use them then.

Oy, sometimes I just don't know where my head is.

I'm having the best time working my way through all of my new goodies. Jen and I both agreed that we each bought about 15 different kinds of cookies (okay more like 4, but when you open my pantry, all you can see is cookies!) I can't help myself in this store, they all just look so good and since my trips are few and far between, I end up just buying them all! Good thing I have a cookie loving hubby to share them all with. ;)

I hope you all had a wonderful start to a glorious week!

Crazy Camel Dessert Hummus: An Unconventional Delight

Over the years, I have developed a considerable fondness to the unique condiment, hummus. This dip is a vegetarian's dream, providing ample protein, fiber and not to mention versatility. The developments that have been made with this splendid spread amaze me, with a plethora of uncanny flavors and textures on the market.

Typically, my use of hummus includes the "meat" of my sammies, a "dressing" on my salads, and a dip for my veggies. However, I recently discovered a new unconventional product that takes hummus to a whole different level of incredible flavor.

Fed By Chuck is a specialty food company that originated out of Somersworth, NH. This company has mastered their signature product, Crazy Camel Dessert Hummus, a line of sweet hummus spreads that will blow you away. With the same amount of calories as regular hummus (around 60 calories per serving), their products also contain ½ the fat.

Here are the amazing flavors that Crazy Camel offers:

Toasted Almond
Chocolate Mousse
Peanut Butter
Carmel Apple Pumpkin Pie
Maple Walnut

I had the privilege of being a proud recipient of all of these flavors. Immediately after receiving my package, I couldn't wait a moment to try a few of the flavors. Of course, Pumpkin Pie was the first on my list.

Wow, this stuff is ah-ma-zing! I usually think of hummus as being a savory condiment; however, the sweet dessert version is a true delight. Think of incredibly healthy and delicious dessert dip made from ground up garbanzo beans. What could be more ideal than that?

Here are a few ways that I have been enjoying my sweet hummus spreads:

Apple slices with Pumpkin Pie
Cinnamon Pita Chips with Toasted Almond

Red Grapes with Maple Walnut (this is a favorite!)

Peanut Butter on Ginger Snaps
An of course, as a brilliant addition to a PB&J Sammie.

If you are a hummus addict like me, (and I know that so many of you are) I urge you to try these. Fed by Chuck has even offered to throw in a free tub with any purchase you make off their website.
Simply enter "bonus01tub" as the promotional code for your order.

Thank you Bonnie for allowing me to sample your wonderful products!

So Many Products, So Many Thoughts

Frist things first, I need to give major props to my Phils for sweeping the Rockeys last night. We're on to take the Dodgers in the NLC's and all I can say to all your Dodger fans out there is...Bring It! (Sorry Bobbi, I love you girl, but its on! ;)

Well, since I've been inundating you all with recipes lately, I thought I would take a slight turn and move on to some product reviews that I have been meaning to get around to.

Over the past few weeks, I've been sampling many new and exciting products and have collected my thoughts and opinions to share with you.

So here we go.

First up, the kind people of NuNaturals contacted me with an opportunity to sample a collection of their Nustevia products. If you haven't already been introduced to the Stevia implementation into today's health world, you have been missing out. Stevia is the latest all natural sweetener and many companies are finding ways to develop this plant into supplement form for our everyday use. NuNaturals claims that their products are 100% natural, gluten free, and DO NOT contain aspartame, saccharin, suraclose, HFCS, sugar or any kind of artificial sweeteners/colors.

My package included Nustevia Sweetener, Stevia Vanilla, Stevia packets, Stevia NOcarbs and Stevia Pure.

I was especially intrigued by the Stevia Vanilla and decided to try this one first.

I used a few drops to enhance the flavor of my homemade apple sauce. I loved how this was in a liquid form which makes the dissolving process incredibly seamless. I was also impressed with the subtle addition that the vanilla provided in the sauce. It was not overpowering but yet just the perfect amount to give my applesauce a hint of something special.

I also tired the Stevia packets as opposed to my usual Truvia packet in my morning coffee. The Stevia is definitely more powdery, which again, dissolved beautifully into a hot beverage. I also did not detect a bit of any aftertaste or anything artificial.

Overall, I am a fan of the NuNaturals products. I'll be interested to see how the baking blend turns out and if I baked, I would probably be using it often; however, this one may be sitting in my cupboard for awhile.

Thanks NuNaturals!

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Next, more POM!

I am always excited to try out the new POM products.

This time, it was the POM Kiwi and Nectarine flavors.

LOVE these! POM Wonderful on its own is already wonderful; however, spice it up with some kiwi or a little nectarine and it gets even better. I still feel that the POM juices are a bit pungent on their own, but a little diluting and this makes a killer flavored water or seltzer.

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And, look what I FINALLY found!

(***Picture credit from www.kerf.com. I completely forgot to take a picture of mine)

Yep, it was love at first sight and at first bite. This Pumpkin Pie flavor is truly sensational. And I'm not just saying that because I am slightly pumpkin obsessed (okay, maybe a little) but I couldn't have been more pleased with this yogurt. It's thick, creamy and just sweet enough to taste more like a dessert. I immediately was reminded of a Pumpkin Mousse that I have made in the past, only this yogurt is so much better for you. Stonyfield, I bow to you! Way to produce a fantastic and healthy Pumpkin Pie product for the season!

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Last but not least, this one must be hot off the press because I have not seen or heard anything on this one yet. Have you?

Bare Naked makes a granola bar! Did you know about this?

I immediately snatched a few of these from the shelf and opened it right away. I could tell I would love it just by seeing the texture of this bar. I really prefer a chewy dense bar and this one looked perfect through the wrapper.

Without hesitation, I knew which one would be my first to sample. Tropical Fruit is a mixture of Mango, Papaya, Coconut and Pineapple with 220 calories, 7 g of fat, 18 g of sugar, 4 g of Fiber and 3 g of Protein.

Bare Naked makes some tasty granola, but their granola bars are out of this world! I loved the chewy texture and appreciated the crunch from the generous amount of dried fruit and coconut. This bar was awesome; it actually reminded me a lot of a KIND bar in comparison. I can't wait to try my next flavor, Chocolaty Cherry.

And that about wraps up this episode of reviews. I have more to come soon to stay tuned.

Eat Pure. Live Pure. Pure Bar Product Review

Eat Pure. Live Pure.
Such great words to live by, don’t you agree?

This is the motto of the new raw and organic company Pure. Pure produces certified organic and vegan nutrition bars that are not only body-friendly but also eco-friendly. Pure Bars are all natural and contain no refined or artificial ingredients. They are dairy, soy, and gluten free. Each bar contains 400mg of Omega 3’s, 4g of organic fiber, a healthy dose of antioxidants and 1 ½ servings of fruit.

I recently was given the opportunity to sample a generous quantity of Pure Bars.


My first experience with these bars came a few months ago when I won a giveaway from Kristin at Iowa Girl Eats.

Kristin raves about this product and since I usually trust a fellow blogger’s product opinion on new, raw, vegan or health products, I was confident that I would like them.

My expectations were definitely met when I first tried the Trail Mix Chocolate Chip. With the initial bite, I was reminded quite comparably to the taste and texture of a Larabar. The bar itself was dense, chewy and very tasty. I loved the large chunks of nuts and dried fruit pieces.


When a bar is so natural that the actual forms of the ingredients are still visible, it’s fairly safe to assume that little if any processing went into the production. This little bar was powerful! I usually don’t prefer to substitute bars as a meal replacement because I truly never feel satisfied on it alone; however, the Pure Bar kept me full for hours. I was actually surprised at how well it held me over. I was delighted to be able to try the other flavors.

This week, I’ve been making my way through the varieties and wanted to share just a few thoughts on some of the ones I’ve recently sampled.

Wild Blueberry

Nutrition: One Bar (1.7 oz)
Calories- 190
Fat Calories- 80
Total Fat- 9g
Sat Fat- 1g
Sodium- 5mg
Potassium- 160 mg
Total Carb- 25g
Fiber- 4g
Sugars (from natural fruit)- 20g
Protein- 6g

Taste: This was probably my least favorite, taste wise. I am just not a big fan of tart bars and the blueberry definitely had an apparent sour flare from the sweetness of the blueberries. If you prefer a sweet bar, then you may disagree, but personally, I enjoy a more subtle flavor in a nutrition bar and this one was just a little too bitter for my liking.
Overall: I would probably eat it again, but I would choose the other flavors over this one.

Apple Cinnamon

Nutrition: One Bar (1.7 oz)
Calories- 190
Fat Calories- 80
Total Fat- 8g
Sat Fat- 1g
Sodium- 5mg
Potassium- 250 mg
Total Carb- 26g
Sugars (from natural fruits)- 19g
Fiber- 4g
Protein- 5g

Taste: I loved this one! I’m a big fan of apple/cinnamon so this bar had me won over from the beginning. I could really experience the flavors of apples all throughout and I especially enjoyed the crunch from the walnuts. It was just the right amount of sweetness. Not overly sweet but just enough to complement the warmth of the cinnamon.

Overall: I’ll be buying and eating this one again for sure!

Cranberry Orange

Nutrition: One Bar (1.7 oz)
Calories- 200
Fat Calories- 80
Total Fat- 9g
Sat Fat- 1g
Sodium- 0mg
Potassium- 230 mg
Total Carb- 23g
Sugars (from natural fruits)- 17g
Fiber- 4g
Protein- 7g

Taste: Like Thanksgiving in a bar! Haha, anything cranberry/orange reminds me of Thanksgiving for some reason. This one was less tart than the blueberry but still slightly sour from the pungency of the cranberries. One thing I did like was the appearance of chewy cranberries all throughout the bar.

Overall: Good! Not my absolute favorite, but definitely a winner.

Thanks Veronica for allowing me to sample your wonderful products. If you haven’t tried Pure Bars yet, I highly suggest you get out there and pick one up for yourself. You will love that they are all natural, all organic, all vegan, all healthy and super delicious!

A POM-filled Kind of Day

Wow! You guys are truly the best. I can not describe how blessed I felt by all of your heartening comments and congratulation wishes from my ½ Marathon Post. I know that I’ve said this before, but I can’t emphasize enough how moved I am by the level of genuine support and kindness from everyone I have gotten to know over the past year through the blog world. I am forever grateful for your friendships and value each and every one of you.

Okay, just had to get that off my chest….

Now back to business.

First up, a few product reviews to start the week…

I recently received a shipment of the new Pom Wonderful Iced Tea line. I’m not a huge iced tea drinker, but since I am in fact a fan of the Pom Wonderful juice, I couldn’t see any logical reason in why I wouldn’t enjoy the new teas.

I actually enlisted the help of my hubby for this review and let him take the first sip. He chose the Blackberry flavor to sample first.

Toly really liked the taste of this tea. He said it was definitely sweet and maybe even a little too sweet for our liking. He suggested diluting it a bit to take away from some of the sweetness, especially if your taste buds are similar to ours.

I agreed entirely with him. I really thought the tea was refreshing and had a great flavor. I could sense more of the POM and blackberry flavors than the tea which contrasted very nicely. I also agreed that a little dilution would make this more enjoyable, but like I said, if you enjoy a sweeter drink, than you may not find the need.

I am really enjoying the Pom Wonderful Products and looking forward to sampling the new Iced Coffee line in a few weeks. The health benefits of POM Wonderful are also quite impressive.

Here are just a few……(Taken from http://www.pomwonderful.com/)
All Natural, no added sugars, preservatives, colors or cheap filler juices.
Pom Wonderful promotes significant benefits in cardiovascular and prostate health.
Superior source of antioxidants, with more and better than red wine, grape juice, blueberry juice, cranberry juice, green tea, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
The Wonderful variety is known for its unique combination of superior antioxidants and delicious taste.

Next up: Choabani Non-fat Greek Yogurt, Pomegranate

Last week, I sampled the Pineapple flavor and LOVED it more than anything. This week, Pomegranate was next on my list.

The nutrition stats were pretty identical….
60z has 140 calories, 0g of fat, 19g of sugar and 14g of fiber
Ingredients: Cultured Pasteurized non-fat milk, pomegranate, evaporated cane juice, pomegranate concentrate, pectin, locust bean gum, natural flavor, fruit and vegetable fruit, contains 5 live and active cultures.

My thoughts: Don’t get me wrong, I did like this, but something just seemed a little off with the flavor. I’m not really sure how I felt about the pomegranate seeds in my yogurt either. They were hard to chew and contrasted with the texture of the granola I put in. I prefer more of a thick and creamy consistency with my Greek yogurt and this seemed to be a little watery. I think the Pineapple may have been a bit denser due to the scant amount of fat. I’m also wondering if the slightly rancid taste may be my fault. When I received the shipment last week, I was quite excited and in my anxious attempt to tear open the box, I may have slit right through the top of a few yogurts with the knife I was using to open the box. Not wanting to waste a single yogurt, I took the chance of salvaging my mildly damaged containers by taping the slits shut. I planned to eat them within a few days and didn’t think it would do much harm, but now I am wondering. I have another Pomegranate flavor that is not damaged, so I will have to re-evaluate with a properly sealed container.

I don’t think it was spoiled, but like I said, just a little off. I’m sure it will be fine….I hope! ;)
Overall, I enjoyed this flavor but I do feel that I prefer Trader Joe’s Pomegranate Greek Yogurt more. I still have a few more flavors to get through and I think my next selection will be Blueberry. I’m interested to see how this one pairs up with my beloved Blueberry Okios. I’ll let you know!

Well it has certainly been a Pomegranate kind of day!

Dinner tonight had no signs of this fruit, however.

It did have some great new Trader Joe finds. I grilled a new flavor of Organic Chicken Sausages- Spicy Jalapeño. Every single flavor of TJ’s chicken sausages I have tried, I have been in love with and I just get so anxious to try another.
With the sausage, I made my all time favorite “hot-dog” relish; sautéed red onion and spinach.

And on the side, TJ’s Sweet Potato Frites. I heard great reviews on these and last time we stopped, I picked up a bag.

Along with some grilled corn-on the cob.

Every time we eat this dinner, it reminds me of a summer baseball kind of meal. Fitting that the Philles were on tonight I suppose.

After a few days off from running, I’m happy to say that I am back to my morning runs and feel great! I really thought I would be more sore after my ½ but surprisingly, my muscles recovered quite nicely. Some of you may be wondering if I will be cutting back on my weekly mileage now that I am not training and the answer is yes, but not significantly. I still love my morning runs but I hope to incorporate a little more cross training with my ET, Tae-Bo, Kick-Boxing, Yoga and Pilates. I will still include one long run on the weekends, but not quite as lengthy as I was doing. I think my body needs to rest awhile from the amount of long runs I had been doing. So, instead of clocking 30 miles + a week, I plan to cut back to around 20-25 miles. Training for my ½ was wonderful, but I have to admit, being able to run just out of enjoyment is quite refreshing.

Alright, well time to call it a night. Tomorrow is a big day! Someone very important in my life is celebrating a very important day.

I’ll give you a hint….

He is one sexy man and honoring another year of his wonderful life….

Nope, I know you are thinking its Sammy....

but it’s the other sexy man in my life! ;)

Enjoy your night!