This past Saturday, I was a tad early for my 7:00 a.m. group run. While I was waiting, I tried to catch up on my Words with Friends games. I burst out laughing when it showed my opponent's last word played: L-A-Z-Y. Why did I laugh? Because I was meeting people at 7 in the morning to run 7 miles, hurry home to load up the Jeep only to go paddle the Dan River for 9 more miles.
This weekend, we are heading to the mountains on a hiking trip (that may or may not produce another post, consider yourself warned), and who knows how many miles they have planned for me then! But, since I wasn't going to be here this weekend, I had to rearrange my week to get everything in; including all my training workouts. So, I biked and ran Tuesday morning, biked and swam Wednesday night, and then yesterday, I was out on the roads at 5:30 a.m. to get in an 8 mile run. A much needed run since it's my last long training run before the Boilermaker next weekend.
What's funny is that I've always considered myself "lazy". Still do. I don't always get my housework done. I don't always get my homework done. I don't always cross off my to-do's on my daily list. If you were to ask me why, I would probably say, "I guess I was just lazy."
And then I was talking to a very close and special friend of mine. Someone who happens to be one of the biggest over-achievers known to the universe, who takes on more than she should but ALWAYS gets it all done to a higher standard than most of us would consider. She called herself lazy. Which made me go BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
And then it got me thinking.
Folks. If you're like me, you schedule 70hrs worth of things to do in a day (okay, slight exaggeration but you get my point!)
Just because we don't get everything we "think" should get done in 24 hrs, just because sometimes we opt to do something that we enjoy instead of work that needs to be done, just because we may take a day off from the everyday crap we have to deal with does NOT mean we are lazy.
It means we are human.
It means that we care enough about ourselves to make sure we take the time to stop and smell the roses sometimes.
And the next time you start to use the "L" word....cut yourself some slack!
Friday, June 29, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Food for Thought: Cilantro Cucumber Salad
Me and the hubs were grilling out one night, and I was trying to come up with a refreshing side item that did not involve mayonnaise or pasta. I wanted something refreshing, something light; and then I found this. It is a perfect filler, and for those like me who want a "guilt free" filler option to add to a meal, it is PERFECT. Especially during these hot southern summer days. Did I also mention that it is RIDICULOUSLY easy??
I wasn't sure if cucumbers had any real nutritional value, but some sites like this one say they are high in potassium and magnesium, two nutrients I know that some of us don't get enough in our diets. Cucumbers are also very low in sodium, have no cholesterol and are low fat. Plus, they're a good way to supplement hydration since they have a high water content.
As it stands, this recipe is enough for two people. So, if you have a larger family or plan on bringing this to a potluck cookout, you might want to double or triple the recipe. AND DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE CHILI POWDER. I promise you that it does NOT add heat, only compliments the flavor. I was afraid of the chili powder but decided to go on a culinary adventure and was glad I did.
Without further ado, I bring to you today's installment of Food for Thought: Cilantro Cucumber Salad.
Enjoy!
2 cucumbers
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp chili powder
1/3 tsp salt
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Hope's Note: I've found that one lime yields about 2 Tbsp of juice. Helpful tidbit when you're trying to make your grocery list!
1. Peel cucumbers, slice lengthwise into quarters, and cut into 1 inch pieces; place in large bowl.
2. Sprinkle with lime juice, chili powder, and salt; toss.
3. Toss with cilantro.
4. Refrigerate until chilled.
Yields about 2.5-3 servings
Nutritional Info:
Per serving (Hope's Note: 1c'ish?)
26 Calories, .3g fat, 0mg cholesterol
source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cilantro-cucumber-salad/
I wasn't sure if cucumbers had any real nutritional value, but some sites like this one say they are high in potassium and magnesium, two nutrients I know that some of us don't get enough in our diets. Cucumbers are also very low in sodium, have no cholesterol and are low fat. Plus, they're a good way to supplement hydration since they have a high water content.
As it stands, this recipe is enough for two people. So, if you have a larger family or plan on bringing this to a potluck cookout, you might want to double or triple the recipe. AND DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE CHILI POWDER. I promise you that it does NOT add heat, only compliments the flavor. I was afraid of the chili powder but decided to go on a culinary adventure and was glad I did.
Without further ado, I bring to you today's installment of Food for Thought: Cilantro Cucumber Salad.
Enjoy!
2 cucumbers
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp chili powder
1/3 tsp salt
1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Hope's Note: I've found that one lime yields about 2 Tbsp of juice. Helpful tidbit when you're trying to make your grocery list!
1. Peel cucumbers, slice lengthwise into quarters, and cut into 1 inch pieces; place in large bowl.
2. Sprinkle with lime juice, chili powder, and salt; toss.
3. Toss with cilantro.
4. Refrigerate until chilled.
Yields about 2.5-3 servings
Nutritional Info:
Per serving (Hope's Note: 1c'ish?)
26 Calories, .3g fat, 0mg cholesterol
source: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/cilantro-cucumber-salad/
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