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December 2011

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Dec 31, 2011103 notes
#Boston #night scene #photography #USA #new year's eve #new year #2011 #inspirational

Sometimes you just need a break from the internet. I’ve been in a blogging-rut lately, but I have BIG news to unveil in January!!! This little bloggy is going to reach a great audience and I’ll even be leading fitness challenges with a popular magazine. 

Happy New Year!

Have you been thinking of 2012 Resolutions? 

Dec 30, 201123 notes
#blog #tumblr
Dec 24, 201123 notes
#christmas #holiday #altoids #stocking stuffers
Dec 18, 201171 notes
#fitness #workout #exercise #sofia boutella #nike #nike womens #nike training club #iphone
Dec 15, 201166 notes
#inspiration #photography #USA #sunset #nature
Dec 15, 201132 notes
#food #trader joe's #healthy #vegetarian #vegetables
Dec 15, 201119 notes
#food #healthy #gift #DIY #holiday #fruit #fruit basket
So, today after a 20 minute run I got bored and popped in the Dancing with the Stars abs and buns ballroom workout. I definitely recommend it if you like to dance and have had some dance experience (it was a bit tricky at first and i've danced/cheered for years). It's nothing too difficult and if you aren't feeling other cardio I think it's a really fun alternate way of toning and burning calories!

Great idea! If I ever get my hands on one of those videos or find it online, I’ll try it out! Maybe other people will be interested too. It’s awesome that you know what type of cardio you like and are motivated to switch things up :) 

Dec 14, 20113 notes
Dec 14, 20111,414 notes
#fitness #fitspo #exercise #sofia boutella
Dec 13, 201125 notes
#fashion #clothes #running #lucy #active wear
It's my birthday!

This year I have:

  • Traveled and volunteered in Peru: worked in dilapidated hospitals, orphanages, and experienced Machu Picchu
  • Cooked for reals
  • Moved & packed 4 times
  • Learned to play the harpsichord
  • Learned to not date someone I can’t see myself with in the long-run
  • Joined 2 running groups
  • Finished 8/160 in female 20-24 in my first Half Marathon
  • Worked 40+ hours a week
  • Lived without health insurance
  • Trained up to running 15 miles straight
  • Graduated from college: Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
  • Lived with 4 different sets of roommates
  • Visited 5 different states (Colorado, Wisconsin, Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, New York)
  • Applied to medical school
  • Interviewed at medical schools
  • Got accepted into medical school!
  • Finished my research project (…ish)
  • Completed 2125 minutes of Nike Training Club
  • Started my blog =)
  • Reached +17,000 subscribers!
  • Started yoga
  • Watched my parents get laid-off and struggle to find jobs
  • Said many heartfelt goodbyes to my friends and mentors in San Diego.
  • Reinforced my relationship with my parents, brothers, and cousins whom I’ve been estranged from during college.
  • …so many more lessons learned

This has been the most exciting time of my life.

The future looks bright.

PS. I have an interview today at a school I really like! Best present ever! :D

Have a great day everyone!
Dec 13, 201157 notes
#birthday #personal
This morning for breakfast was my first time trying fage greek yogurt, and after the first bite I realized I was going to have to eat it slow because of how it tasted. Any ideas as to what to add to fage's for breakfast to kind of mask the taste?

Greek yogurt is so popular these days! However, it’s expensive and if you don’t like the tart taste or dense consistency, there are plenty of other ways to get your protein and calcium! Don’t feel like you HAVE to eat it just because other people do. 

But, if you want to give it another try, this is how I fancy-up my plain 0% fage! 

  • Blackberries
  • Raspberries 
  • Strawberries 
  • Banana + Kashi Go Lean 
  • Pineapple + lime juice 
  • Vanilla protein powder 
  • Raisins 
Dec 12, 201114 notes
#ask #fage #greek yogurt #food
Dec 12, 201127 notes
#health
Weekly Workout Wrap-up:Dec 5-11, 2011

Monday: None, missed cross-training, interview day @ my 2nd choice school!!!!!GAHHHHpray/fingers cross, left house at 6:15am and got home at 8pm…

Tuesday: None…shame shame 

Wednesday: 4 miles, 15 minutes Nike Training Club/Leah Kim Dynamic Yoga Workout (great shoulder workout) 

Thursday: 7 miles

Friday: 4 miles, 15 minutes Nike Training Club/ Sofia Boutella Core workout 

Saturday: 7 miles

Sunday: 15 miles fml, 15 minutes Nike Training Club/Arm Definer  

Notes: I realized how hard it is to work-out when you have to get up super early, and do not get home for dinner until pretty late. That’s what happened on Monday and Tuesday when I had long days. When I got home, I just wanted to relax, eat, surf the web, vent, and sleep. I tried to get some more movement in during the day (i.e. walking) but I didn’t have enough energy or enthusiasm for a full workout. However, fitness is important to me and I will try to fit it in during future busy days!

Does anyone have consecutively long-ass days? What are some of your tactics for saving enough energy for a work-out or finding time? (6am-8pm completely on the go is pretty intense!) I guess I could have done some…kegels while driving in the car haha. 

omgod, but I actually managed to do 3 strength training workouts this week! (even if they are just 15 minutes long…) 

Dec 11, 20119 notes
#weeklyworkout #fitness

A number of people have asked me about skin and acne solutions. I’m working on a post, so stay tuned! 

Dec 11, 20118 notes
First of all, I think your blog is so inspiring and motivated for me and so so many other people and I just wanted to say thank you. :) Second, you're beautiful! That's actually it. Plus, you're definitely followed! :)

Hey there, thanks for reading and your support! I think you’re the 2nd person ever to have called me “beautiful” lol. I get a lot of “you’re so cute,” “awww you can’t reach…*endearing look*….” Let me know what topics are of interest to you and I’ll see if I can come up with something creative :) Happy Holidays! 

Dec 11, 20112 notes
Dec 11, 201136 notes
#food #better oats #oatmeal #breakfast
Your blog is inspiring! I feel so much more motivated to eat fruits vegetables after going through it :)

Thank you! Produce is so refreshing. I get a nerdy sense of pride when I see that my meals are at least half veggies =) yay! 

Dec 10, 201113 notes
Dec 10, 2011176 notes
#breakfast #fitness #food #gluten free #healthy #oatmeal #recipe #vegetarian #women's health
Stay tuned until Dec 17th!

Lots of personal changes going on in the next week: 

  • finishing research project
  • packing & moving away from San Diego 
  • last group meeting presentation
  • meetings with mentors 
  • holiday parties 
  • top choice medical school interview 

I apologize for the low quality posts lately…but rest assured that after next week, we’ll be going through some awesome topics including: 

  • insoluble vs soluble fiber
  • healthy holiday tactics 
  • recipes 
  • workouts 
  • yoga reviews 
  • expanding into other health topics (substance abuse, stress coping mechanisms) 
  • college nutrition notes 
  • inspirational photography 

And I have 2 exciting pieces of news I can’t announce until end of December! GAHHH…

Dec 10, 201110 notes
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