Tag Archives: MUFA

Greek Vs. Regular Yogurt

Hello everyone! Thanks for all our kind words regarding yesterday. Not sure how it was by you today but it was absolutely gorgeous here! I woke up around 6 AM and checked out temperature gauge – it said 60 degrees!! It eventually got up to 83 degrees today which I think is a record for [...]
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5 Easy and Healthy Weekday Breakfasts

Hey Everyone! In my last post about why breakfast is so important, I mentioned my Fab Five breakfast ingredients that I try to include in my breakfast each day: protein, monounsaturated fat (MUFA), fruit/veggie, dairy, and fiber. As an avid runner, mother to two young children, and a full-time communications professional, I also need breakfast [...]
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Why Is Breakfast So Important?

Most people have heard the saying, Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. As a runner and personal trainer, I truly believe in this piece of wisdom and try to follow it as much as possible. Honestly, I can’t imagine running 4-6 miles in the AM and not eating breakfast before heading out [...]
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PBJ – French Style

It’s hard to believe that two weeks ago today I was just starting my week-long vacation in Florida. How time flies! This morning, I jump-started my day with a 5 mile run outside. Woo Hoo! I love running outside! My calves are killing me though which is so weird since the terrain is pretty flat. [...]
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A Full Morning

Morning everyone! I went to be so full last night and I’m not sure why. I had a great run yesterday morning (4.5 miles on the treadmill) then had the following calories throughout the day… 1 cup Cherrios with blueberries and milk – 150 calories 1 tall skinny vanilla latte – 90 calories 1 1/2 [...]
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Saved By Gift Cards

Hey All, Hope you all enjoyed your MLK day! I took advantage of the day off and slept in a little (until around 7 AM). It wasn’t until I got out of bed that I noticed something strange in the house – it was super COLD!!! Apparently, the heater went out sometime in the middle [...]
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A MUFA-licious New Year

Afternoon everyone! Yesterday, Scott and I spent most of the afternoon taking down all of the inside Christmas decorations. I didn’t put out as many as I normally do, so it wasn’t as bad as last year taking them down. I will miss how pretty my house looked, but I am glad to have it [...]
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Breakfast with the Angry Banana

Hi All! I had such an awesome Saturday! And, it all started with this comment from my husband… That is one ANGRY banana! Hmm, I thought. But then, I realized what he was referring to… Apparently, this banana is the leader of a tribe that is very cranky. I wonder if he’s cranky because I [...]
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Breakfast in the Cube

And now a line from one of my favorite Christmas movies in honor of its 20th anniversary… Clark: Can I refill your egg nog for you? Get you something to eat? Drive you out to the middle of nowhere and leave you for dead? Eddie: No, I’m doin’ just fine, Clark. If you’re not sure [...]
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The Five C's of Running

Hello Everyone!  This morning, I did a couple miles on the old treadmill (which has NEVER had any clothes hanging on it – thank you very much!) then jumped off, threw on a running jacket, and headed outside for the remaining 2 1/2 miles. After my run, I did a few stretches and a 15-minute [...]
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