I went for a 6.5 mile run this morning, finishing in 56:20. I was definitely pushing myself to finish all the miles in under 9 mins, and I did it, I averaged about an 8:40 mile.
When I got back I had an apple and a Kashi TLC Pumpkin Spice Flax Granola Bar for brunch before a study session. During said study session I ate an unpictured Cutie.
My afternoon snacks included two tangerines and some Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies, and a serving of Honey Whole Wheat Pretzel Sticks.
For dinner, I made soup using everything but the kitchen sink. It contained 1/4 can chickpeas, 1/2 cup dry rice, 1/2 can diced tomatoes, diced onion, 4 carrots (6 oz), 1 tsp. olive oil, 2 tsp. garlic powder, 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 3 1/2 cups water.
I combined the olive oil, onions, carrots, and seasonings in a pot and sauteed them together for a few minutes, then I added everything else to the pot. Once it was boiling I reduced the heat to low and let it cook for 60 minutes.
I divided the soup into two servings and ate a serving with some Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies, and a glass of red wine.
Unfortunately this wine just didn’t taste quite the same as it did on Sunday, so I only drank a little bit before pouring it out. I also saved the Annie’s Cheddar Bunnies for about an hour and a half after dinner, because I was super full from the soup.
My dessert this evening was a serving of Soy Creamy Vanilla with an Xagave Double Chocolate Bitter Brownie and 1/2 oz walnuts.
I’m also sipping on a Steaz Iced Tea – so refreshing!
I’m going to be eating soup for the next 3 days between the leftovers from tonight and the rest of the container of butternut squash soup from last night. I love soup when the weather is chilly so I really don’t mind. I was also very happy to use up some of the carrots in my soup today!
Tomorrow is my property final! Wish me luck!
What is/was your favorite thing about exam week(s) (hey a positive outlook can’t hurt)?
My favorite thing this year has been the extra time to workout, I’ve been very happy to be able to get to the gym or get a workout in almost every day! Nothing like sweating to beat the stress!
My favorite thing about exam week was that I was on my own schedule!
Great run! Good luck with your final exam!
good luck on your exam — you’re going to rock it!!!
my favorite thing about exam week was that i knew the semester was over…and that any class i hated i would never have to sit through again!
Good luck! I so agree-i’ve been able to run without thinking of time and it’s been wonderful.
then again, I was never huge on goldfish
Annie’s cheddar bunnies just don’t do it for me from what I’ve tasted
Evan,
The Cheddar Bunnies took some getting used to, they definitely taste different from goldfish and are a lot less salty (probably a good thing in the long run). I actually had this same conversation with a friend and her family over Thanksgiving, they were not fans either.
When I was at Target the other day, I compared some of the nutrition facts and they didn’t seem to be much different, when I have more time I’m going to look a little more closely to see if the Cheddar Bunnies are actually any “healthier” than Goldfish.
wow you are a speedster! nice job on that quick run. my fave thing about exams week? um i dont have to take any! haha. no escuela here. but i am going back soon so.. blah. xoxo
I love soup on winter days. It’s filling, warm and comfort food…plus the leftovers are great!
wow hope you rocked out that exam girl
my fav part of exam week? mmmmm feeling good when you know you did good!