The past 2 days I have been experiencing HARD workouts at a local gym that was offering a free 3 week trial to what their classes were like. I have had the option to do group training or semi-private training, which I have yet to try.I was suprised that after the holidays I was able to go back and wake up at 6am for my morning workouts. IT has come with some repercussions. My body has been tired … [Read more...]
Persimmon Ginger Smoothie
I said I was not going to make smoothies because of the cold weather.I lied.These ripe Hachiya persimmons were calling out to me asking me to use them in another fun way. Blend me! Puree me! Sqeeze me! ---Yes, my fruit calls out to me. :-)I am very low on my persimmons and I have to use them before I leave on vacation. Well, I might freeze the freeze the rest for a special occasion.Fun … [Read more...]
Tropical Persimmon Muffins with Coconut Spice Creme
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! As everyone has started traveling, we have stayed put this year due to the little time off we have but Christmas will be here before we know it!Since Ryan and I celebrated our Thanksgiving with the graduate students on Sunday we decided to dwell with leftovers. The original plan was for me to preapre a new meal for Ryan for his birthday on Thanksgiving instead on … [Read more...]
Double Chocolate Cherry Walnut Cookies {Gluten-free} and Cookbook Winner
Happy Friday! Some of you already have a lot of your Thanksgiving planning done. I got busy last night and brainstormed on ideas and finally headed out to the store before the mayhem begins early at 7:30am this morning! I beat the crowds and I hope I did not forget anything.I am so excited to see nearly 250 comments on the So Delicious Coupon Giveaway. I cannot express to you how much I like this … [Read more...]
So Delicious Dairy Free Product Giveaway
The week is almost over and even though I had 2 days out of the week be vacation it has been hard getting out of a vacation slump. I am very tired this morning and so I forced myself out of bed to my 6am workout and did pretty well but then was still very tired after that.I guess maybe the altitude change is hard on the body or perhaps being at an airport for more than 8 hours and then not … [Read more...]
