My Homemade Jamba Juice version of Oatmeal

So this is how it looks the night before:



Super easy and totally effortless..I just added 1.5cup of water and 1/4cup of steal cut oats.
Tomorrow, it will be ready to eat...Cant wait!
I'll show you guys how it turns out tomorrow Day2.

On a sidenote:
My second pair of Shoedazzles came in and i am in love with "Cameron"


Sprng/Summer please come soon.

Healthy Lifestyle Challenge

I'm really trying to gain healthy habits of both eating and working out..not only because I'm going on a cruise by the end of this month or because summer is near, but just simply to live a healthy lifestyle with maintaining my weight and being physically fit. I don't know if this 25yr old age-thing is getting to me because I am starting to think like an old woman..but I want to avoid all the health issues in the future. Diabetes, High-blood pressure, high cholesterol and hypertension.
I always find myself workingout only for special occasions but always going back to my old lazy habits..especially after a race.

So to begin this health challenge, weekly grocery shopping works best in our household because when we end up buying in bulk, food always goes to waste.
Heres a look of my TJ Haul:


Steel Cut Oats..just like jamba:

I slow cook just the right amount overnight, so by the time I get up..oatmeal is ready the natural way.

Have you guys ever tried these?? OMG one bag is not enough. Glenny and I always fight for the last bite. They are thin pretzels dipped in Dark Chocolate.

All this health talk..you have to treat yourself! (in moderation of course)

And now for the Bodum French Press Review..Thank you Meg Meg!! One of the best gifts I've received this year.

Its quick..easy and coffee has never tasted soo good in the morning @ home. Goodbye Venti Vanilla Lattes and Hello Fresh Brewed Coffee.
Meg also got me this cute mug/plate for my morning coffee. I love you meg..

I recruited some runners and I am soo excited for them...MEGAN MATUTE & JENNIFER EVANGELISTA!
We got up @ 5:15am this morning and went to the american river for an early Monday morning run. Forgetting it was daylight savings time, 530am was really dark. Thank God for my contractor light that shined our path.We did a 3.24mile run in 40mins..which is really good for first time runners.
You guys did so well and I hope you continue to push and motivate yourselves. Prepare for your first 5k, Nike Women's Festival Run in June. Im happy to share some runners advice to the both of you.

Happy Monday Folks!

BREAKFAST..my favorite meal of the day

Yesterday, I went to TJ and picked up a few things to eat this week. I decided to buy groceries on a weekly basis, instead of buying bulk and throwing half of the stuff I buy by the end of the week because I dont end up eating it all and veggies spoil quick.
Because I gave up FAST FOOD for lent and hopefully forever...I started making my lunch for school and dinner when I get home. I save soooo much money when I make my own food and it's so much healthier. I am trying to gain a healthy diet by at least summer and before RnR San Diego. Im done trying out all these quick diets I read in magazines, how-to loose 10lbs in 2 weeks, and flat abs in 1month. They dont work..at least for me and I just want to stay consistent and just healthy PERIOD.

So for breakfast:

-Blueberry crumpet, Greek Plain non-fat yogurt, blueberries, a little drop of strawberry jelly, granola and a few slices of bloody oranges.

And of course my cup of joe on the go!



Unfortunately, for dinner ill be having sushi with my old co-workers @ Sushi cafe for my first Bday Meal. They're sooo sweet..they keep in touch with me and still try to meet up once in awhile.

Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone!!!!

going GREEN with coffee

I am an absolute coffee ADDICT!!...as much as I try to replace coffee with tea, I just dont get the same effect. Dont get me wrong, I love drinking tea..but in the mornings, my tongue craves for the bitter taste of coffee.
Neal hates coffee..he thinks its for old people and he makes fun of my coffee breath..but in time I know he will appriciate coffee someday.
I hear so much talk about how your coffee taste so much better brewed in a coffee press. So I decided to do a little research and found this cute affordable coffee press made by Bodum:

My eyes are on the GREEN one.
Its quick, easy and its GREEN. The greeniest way to make really good coffee.
It makes a good 2-3 cups and all you need is hot water and ground coffee. No filters needed!
It would be nice since glenny and I drink coffee every morning. (BTW, I started to use the straw again while drinking coffee..I just started my 2-week teeth whitening session and I cant give up coffee for it).

I think this will be my birthday present for myself:)
Let you guys know how i like it.

I cant wait for SPRING!

Im typically a FALL/WINTER person, but lately I havent been enjoying this crazy weather.
The skies are so indecisive. One minute you'll see the sun shinning...then the next day the gray clouds
and gloomy weather return making me think an extra 15mins in the morning on what to wear.

Things I look forward to next season:

- more trail runs
-get a good bike to start cycling
-Froyo and ice cream
-Maxi dresses
-flip flops, flats
-random nights downtown
-2nd Saturdays
-vacays
-FRIENDS!

Since Im in the Spring mood..i decided to check out some new spring bedding. PB is having a sale!

Valentines Day 6-mile Run

The morning after valentines day, my love and I decided to get up early and go on a 6-mile run.
The skies were clear..sun was out here in Sacramento and the weather was just perfect.
Its been awhile since I hit the pavement and because I been compromising with the weather conditions and settling on the treadmill....my legs were just so excited to hit the trails.
Neal and I got to the Howe Ave. trail around 8:30am. I was shooting for 7am, but I had 2 extra glasses of wine the night before that I shouldn't have had.


The trails was surprisingly busy with a lot of dog walkers, bikers and fellow runners..I was hoping everyone decided to sleep in since it was the day after valentines day and presidents day..but i guess everyone was thinking the way i was.
After breaking my 1.5mile warm-up, I was pumped up with adrenaline and wanted to speed up a little more. But Neal's shins were starting to cramp up so we slowed down a bit.
Mile 3 was our turn-around point (Watt Ave.) ..it started to get warmer and I was down to 1 water bottle..

On our way back, a deer was about 3 feet away from us and I ran away from it and almost got hit by a biker!..ugh sometimes bikers can be so inconsiderate and feel like they own the trails. Its so annoying how they sometimes take over the entire side. Bikers etiquette?!?!
Runners follow the trail rules..I think runners should too.

We finished at 1:03 and went to Denny's right after..yum


Love you Hun..had a great weekend.

Big Sur Marathon is SOLD OUT!!

This was one of the races I was looking forward to this year and the registration is officially CLOSED.
Its only freakin February and the race is in April.
I wanted to do the 21mile race or even the 10.6 miler but they are all full.
I guess people were right..this is one of the best races in America because of its beautfiul course and outstanding scenery.
I guess I'll have to wait till 2011.
This time i'll make sure to register REAL early.