tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77480356431205518022024-03-12T20:20:12.058-05:00The Permanent LifeMaking permanent lifestyle changes in college and beyondCaitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-15307301901741977322011-04-05T20:01:00.001-05:002011-04-05T20:01:22.027-05:00I've Moved!!<p>I have a new home everyone!!</p><br /><p><a href="http://caitlintpl.wordpress.com/">http://caitlintpl.wordpress.com/</a><br /></p><br /><p>See you over there!!</p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-77310769928923192242011-04-05T09:59:00.000-05:002011-04-05T10:00:31.231-05:00Fat Talk<p>We all do it, whether we want to or not.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5591913543_db9298dc92_m.jpg" width="230" height="152" alt="201104051050.jpg" /></p><br /><p>I needed to gain weight a few weeks ago, which I have and I feel great and health although as you can imagine it's been a little hard to adjust.<br /></p><br /><p>The other night I was lying in bed after having one too many spoonfuls of cashew butter straight out of the jar thinking, why would you do that? I hate myself, I hate my body. Then I stopped... <b>I HATE MY BODY?! After it ran 11 miles for me on Saturday? Well that is just wrong.</b></p><br /><p>Ever since I've put needed weight back on, my ED side has been fat talking in full force. For real ED? After everything else you've put me through now this? So very rude.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5591914135_70750af5f8.jpg" width="480" height="252" alt="201104051046.jpg" /></p><br /><p>We're told to "fight" fat talk, put it down, don't let it creep into your life, don't let others do it around you. But how? How do you knock down that deeply embedded voice in your head telling you you're not good enough?</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5225/5591913855_2c201e2721.jpg" width="350" height="480" alt="201104051053.jpg" /></p><br /><p>Athlete's cannot hate their body. Our bodies do too much for us.</p><br /><p>What I needed to do was replace the behavior. <b>Now every time I was to say I hate my body I say, for some shallow reason that the world has instilled in me I don't feel like I look good. But I am a strong runner and not everyone can say that!</b><br /></p><br /><p>This morning I had planned on a random bike workout but I ended up doing 15 minutes of random and 45 minutes of intervals with a 5 minute cool down. <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5592506314_485352e307.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0002.JPG" /></p><br /><p>I'm out of peta =(. So before I had some whole wheat toast with laughing cow and fruit spread</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5230/5591914569_290797728e.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0005.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Breakfast was a yogurt bowl with banana, blueberries, raw oats, kashi honey sunshine, cashew and almond butter and honey drizzle.</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>How do you fight fat talk?</b></p><br /><p><b>Do you read beauty magazines or do you avoid them?</b></p><br /><p><b><br /></b></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-20461269649209249352011-04-04T20:54:00.000-05:002011-04-04T20:55:58.542-05:00Local or Organic?<p>I've mentioned in a few other posts that I am taking a class this semester called Contemporary Food Movements. As a vegetarian and self proclaimed foodie I love the topics that we study in this course, however much of the reading does cause a certain amount of indignation.</p><br /><p>Today I read an article about corporation organic food. Many organic companies that began as grass roots and local have been bought by large corporations that continue the homegrown story in order to sell products. For instance, <b>Kashi is actually owned by Kellogs, Cascadian Farms by Gerneral Mills, Horizon Organic by Dean's and Odwalla by none other that Coca Cola.</b></p><br /><p>Personally, I don't think this information will change the way I shop though it may cause a bit of guilt knowing that the family farm story on my box of cereal is a straight lie.</p><br /><p>For lunch I wanted to try a little something new with my salad</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5590401077_bcde5765a1.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0003.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Spinach, raw tofu, cucus,mushrooms,apple, raisins and walnuts with white wine vin and garlic salt. Delicious! I also had a chewy kashi bar... ironically.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5590989494_6b330de662.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="Photo 9.jpg" /></p><br /><p>And got some great mail today!! 26 oz of almond butter (I was NOT about to go a whole month without it, sorry) and the new and my first Clean Eating magazine... I love today.</p><br /><p>Due to my mail, snack was a given<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5590988624_bd26978934.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0010.JPG" /></p><br /><p>And for dinner I made a ROCKING sandwich. Whole wheat pita with hummus, string cheese, tomato sauce, green olives and italian seasoning.</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/5590990878_d425494546.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0017.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Like a Mediterranean pita pizza pocket, so good! Plus some steamed broc on the side.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5590398521_1617a005f4.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0015.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Currently enjoying some PB toast and raisins and maybe a handful of cereal for dessert, see you tomorrow beautiful people!</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>What's more important to you, local or organic?</b></p><br /><p><br /><br /><br /></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-510777922428427862011-04-04T10:23:00.000-05:002011-04-04T10:24:40.017-05:00April Goals<p>This is what I've been seeing out of my window this whole month so far =( <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5588682281_4a0f1dcdf8.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0004.JPG" /></p><br /><p>It's ok though, I just pretend I'm this guy =)<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5589273604_a40afc5798.jpg" width="224" height="318" alt="201104041107.jpg" /></p><br /><p>I know I'm a little late on April goals but the first Monday of the month is a pretty legit time too!</p><br /><p>1) <b>Do not get Injured:</b> I've been having some shin pain recently and this morning woke up and something is off about my hip. I'm not sure what's going on with me but I am not going to prolong any kind of potential injury.</p><br /><p>2) <b>Keep up the Yoga:</b> I've been doing really well making it to class once a week, I want to keep it up!</p><br /><p>3)<b>Post more workouts:</b> Fairly self explanatory, I want to share more of how I gym with you all!</p><br /><p>4) <b>Listen to my body:</b> Way too much mindless late night snacking for not reason has ensued over the past few weeks, I'm want to break the habit like yesterday.</p><br /><p>5)<b>USE FOOD!!!:</b> The semester is almost over and I could feed the whole campus... help!</p><br /><p>This morning due to my healing cold and hip I could have run but did not. I started but realized it would have just been a super slow, boring 3 miles and I wasn't trying to further any pain on junk miles.</p><br /><p>Instead I hit up the ET for 34 minutes (5 miles). I put it on random and did reverse intervals every other song. I normally don't spend more than 15 minutes on the ET... how do you people do it?! It was a great tough workout but I was BORED TO DEATH!</p><br /><p>I then did 40 minutes of full body weights and core, I went lighter high reps today except for dead-lifts... <b>20 LBS IN EACH HAND BABY!</b></p><br /><p><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Breakfast... I'm officially out of Barney butter *too many tears*</span></b></p><br /><p><b><br /></b><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5094/5588681451_0929fab787.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0002.JPG" /></p><br /><p><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">In this mix</span></b></p><br /><p><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">1/3 cup oats</span></b></p><br /><p><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">1 packet carnation instant breakfast (I thought I'd experiment because it tastes more chocolaty than protein powder... I like both!)</span></b></p><br /><p><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">~3/4 cup skim milk</span></b></p><br /><p><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">1 heaping tbsp chia seeds</span></b></p><br /><p>1 truvia packet</p><br /><p>topped with banana, dried cherries and ground flax</p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5588682575_2f95d6b941.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0004.JPG" /><br /><br /><p>Barney butter, chia, chocolate goodness <3 <3</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5109/5588680973_e585a618c4.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0003.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Plus the elixir of life. Off to pack lunch and homework!</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>How has your April been so far?</b></p><br /><p><b>What's your fave salad combo? I need some lunch inspiration...</b></p><br /><p><b>Want to come help me eat all of my food before the semester ends?</b></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-83008747593824525152011-04-03T19:51:00.000-05:002011-04-03T19:53:41.155-05:00Cure for the Common Cold<p><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">*If you are a Beloit student who happens to be reading this, please contact me via facebook or my school e-mail*</span><br /></p><br /><p>Take two parts oatmeal</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5587377666_7efac0617e.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0006.JPG" /></p><br /><p>For breakfast and lunch</p><br /><p>One part 3 hour nap</p><br /><p>One part netflix instant watch</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5586786299_b6a2a87bff.jpg" width="319" height="480" alt="201104032048.jpg" /></p><br /><p>Every foodie should watch this movie... prepare to be insanely jealous</p><br /><p>One english paper draft <b>(very optional)</b></p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5587381006_e049a94c9a.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0002.JPG" /></p><br /><p>One thousand plus cups of green tea with lemon</p><br /><p>100000000 bottles of water</p><br /><p>1 yoga class (if you're feeling well enough, which I was!)</p><br /><p>2 rounds of neti pot</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5586784923_1da58b418a.jpg" width="350" height="263" alt="201104032042.jpg" /></p><br /><p>I am already feeling SO much better than this morning! Still super tired but an early bedtime should clear that right up! I also got my taste for veggies back! YAY!</p><br /><p>pre-yoga toast w/ cashew butter</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5587377010_601bd6d6d6.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0012.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Dinner hummus, cucs, dijon and spinach in a whole wheat tortilla</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5254/5586786897_ebb240a5a2.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0014.JPG" /></p><br /><p>steamed cauliflower, carrots and ketchup on the side</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5021/5586785469_238c102246.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0016.JPG" /></p><br /><p>dessert was this x3... I should NOT be allowed to keep my favorite cereal around.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5587376512_b66d1b354d.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0017.JPG" /></p><br /><p>I've also realized I didn't set any April goals!! Well I did in my head but I need to tell you all... in the morning =).</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>What's your favorite cereal?</b></p><br /><p><b>What are some of your April goals, inspire me!</b></p><br /><p><b><i><br /></i></b></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-67370682331780705622011-04-03T09:47:00.000-05:002011-04-03T09:48:41.839-05:00Brace Yourself<p>AHHHHHHH!<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5136/5585440858_44a579b5ce.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0001.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Apparently this is what <b>12 hours</b> of sleep with a cold looks like in the morning... who knew?</p><br /><p>I was GOING to go out last night. I showered, put on make up and an outfit... and then started to feel like poo. I guess the 11 miles while trying to surpress a cold caught up to me.</p><br /><p>I fell asleep fully clothed on my made up bed at 9:30, woke up at 2 to put on PJs and slept until 9 this morning.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5110/5584849109_a1ea30d564.jpg" width="276" height="302" alt="201104031040.jpg" /></p><br /><p>Can you be hungover without drinking?</p><br /><p>I was hungry fro breakfast but not everything was looking so good. I wanted oats and cold cereal. I though it would be a good day to try the Fitnessista's breakfast cookie dough!</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5057/5585440340_04ac0f06f9.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0004.JPG" /></p><br /><p>I mixed</p><br /><p>1/3 cup oats</p><br /><p>1 scoop vanilla protein powder</p><br /><p>1 big spoon cashew butter</p><br /><p>a few splashes of skim milk</p><br /><p>1/2 a banana</p><br /><p>truvia</p><br /><p>cinnamon</p><br /><p>vanilla almond granola for crunch</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5140/5584849471_f7727c7f55.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0006.JPG" /></p><br /><p>I ended up drowning it in milk for more coldness. This is GENUIS, will definitely be added to me rotation!</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5584849937_2e3abd0041.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0008.JPG" /></p><br /><p>I always eat at my desk, this morning I ate here (Cinnamon is reading your blogs). I should eat here on more Sundays =).</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>How did you sleep last night?</b></p><br /><p><b>What is sleeping in for you?</b> I never sleep past 8, this is a big deal!</p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-14363439881973236872011-04-02T21:27:00.000-05:002011-04-02T21:28:03.491-05:00Just For the Record<p>I literally just realized I put it was Friday on my post... it's Saturday Caitlin.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5583438161_6def2bb410.jpg" width="400" height="400" alt="201104022227.jpg" /></p><br /><p>I did warn you I was tired =)</p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-55680799437733190832011-04-02T20:52:00.000-05:002011-04-02T20:54:01.703-05:00Food Rut and Few Words Friday<p>Will somebody make my love of veggies return please? I have just not been wanting them lately! =(</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5107/5583952528_d31cdf07f4.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0340.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Lunch<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/5583365039_03128859ce.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0341.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Plus this</p><br /><p>Insert paper writing and nap time</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5298/5583363863_f1e6a0233d.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0343.JPG" /></p><br /><p>woke up <b>starving</b><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5583952808_4cd8de28f9.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0344.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Failed popped amaranth attempt<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5583364183_d91a5831aa.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0346.JPG" /></p><br /><p>To hungry to try and cook something else<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5583363393_921721959c.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0350.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Found this at the corner store!... lucky and dangerous<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5176/5583954284_c863be9b10.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0336.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Plus a PB&J and dark chocolate chips</p><br /><p>May have something else.. sorry for the lack of words I am tired and not feeling the best.</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>What food ruts have you been in lately?</b></p><br /><p><b>What are you doing tonight?</b></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-3654867387895511592011-04-02T10:45:00.001-05:002011-04-02T10:45:56.377-05:00What's wrong with you?<p>I was brushing my teeth this morning and a girl in my hall asked what I was doing up so early. I told her that I had a long run and it's better to do it in the morning because it takes a long time, get it out of the way etc. and I am in training for a half marathon. The response?</p><br /><p>What's wrong with you? Not in a mean way, she's very sweet. However the question was in my head through the whole run. Not just for me, but for all runners. What is wrong with us? Why do we do what we do?</p><br /><p>Today on my run I had to stop to go to the bathroom twice, my shin hurt, my stomach hurt, I had a coughing fit, the wind almost blew me away and I ran through all of it. And had an amazing run.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5582484458_84b37dc3fc.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0329.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Today I set a new PDR! There were so many times on this run I thought I wasn't going to finish. I even told myself to only do seven. At the exact moment the number hit eleven Lady Gaga blasting into my ears told me "I was born to be brave" and I burst into tears.</p><br /><p>That is what's "wrong" with me. That is why I run.</p><br /><p>Plus it makes me feel like this <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5055/5582484220_959da80340.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0332.JPG" /></p><br /><p>I'm cool</p><br /><p>Before I left I had a clif bar (standard) and then because my stomach was feeling odd dairy was not appealing so I had two waffles with cashew butter, cream cheese, banana, honey and cinnamon.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5229/5582483958_caa533f7b8.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0335.JPG" /></p><br /><p>My cashew butter is disappearing too quickly for my liking. It's like someone has just been eating with a spoon at night or something... weird.</p><br /><p>Have an awesome Saturday!</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>Why do you run?</b></p><br /><p><b>Or for non-runners, what do you do to give you that same feeling?</b></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-16751336609847624832011-04-01T20:24:00.000-05:002011-04-01T20:26:02.523-05:00Big Winner<p>No... this is not an April fool's post, but did you see <a href="http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2011/04/aprilfools.html">Wealthy Tipping Point</a>? She totally got me! I actually called PerMa to tell her the news before it dawned on me what was going on!</p><br /><p>However Caitlin's post plus an event this afternoon reminded me that I actually am pretty good at winning random things.</p><br /><p>This afternoon I won <a href="http://thebroccolihut.com/vans-waffles-winner/">Caroline's</a> waffle give away (yahoo!!)</p><br /><p>I won <a href="http://kaitlinwithhoney.com/">Kaitlin's</a> coaches oats give away a few weeks ago</p><br /><p>I actually tend to win those games where you grab the stuffed animal with the claw (I don't know whether to brag about this or not)</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5297/5581107346_ffd7db6000.jpg" width="390" height="480" alt="201104012122.jpg" /></p><br /><p><b>And the best thing I've ever won?</b></p><br /><p>My sophomore year of high school, I won a 58 inch flat screen TV with 5 dvd changer and home theatre system in a raffle.</p><br /><p>No I'm not lying it's in my house right now, I miss it very much when I'm at school watching The Office on my laptop.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5580520601_9559d5e667.jpg" width="300" height="261" alt="201104012123.jpg" /></p><br /><p>Something I did not win at today? Satisfying my hunger... hey BPS round two! I did try very much though!</p><br /><p>For lunch I had leftover Annie's mac and cheese but today I added baked beans, spinach and mushrooms. Plus grapes which are needing to be eaten!</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5181/5580519729_1fa1cde304.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0312.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Snacks included dates stuffed with various nut butters</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5056/5581107776_ecbdf8ef0c.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0315.JPG" /></p><br /><p>more dates and cashew butter a few pretzels and the taste of a PB cookie larabar (which I finished)</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5251/5581106406_99bb211d45.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0316.JPG" /></p><br /><p>I wasn't hungry for quite some time for dinner but then suddenly I was starving again (hate that) so I made a quick tofu scramble. I used</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5581108020_56aeeb06a8.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0318.JPG" /></p><br /><p>1/2 crumbled block of tofu</p><br /><p>1 tsp garlic</p><br /><p>1 tbsp nooch</p><br /><p>salt and pepper</p><br /><p>an entire green pepper</p><br /><p>Plus Ezekiel sesame toast with smart balance light and fruit spread.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5182/5581106862_d9456df2da.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0320.JPG" /></p><br /><p>dessert plus more nuts ( I AM A HANGRY MONSTER)<br /></p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5580520175_fe5ce07261.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0323.JPG" /> </p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>What's the best thing you've ever won?</b></p><br /><p><b>Fun plans this weekend?</b> Eleven mile tomorrow... fun in my mind!</p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-36188112834476790032011-04-01T10:20:00.000-05:002011-04-01T10:21:02.026-05:00Gettin' Schooled<p>HAPPY APRIL EVERYONE! Now, I would really appreciate if it would start actually feeling like spring, it's getting there but not fast enough!</p><br /><p>This is actually my last full month of school for the semester... yikes, and next year I'll be a junior.. MAJOR YIKES! Yesterday I registered for the classes I will be taking next semester. I realized that I've never really talked about my major on the blog although it is very relevant!</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5025/5579868074_597c01a5f6.jpg" width="277" height="182" alt="201104011112.jpg" /></p><br /><p>I came to school planning on majoring in theatre directing and english, as you might be able to tell, my passions have changed. I still do have an english minor which I absolutely love being able to do.</p><br /><p>What I really want to major in? Exercise science and physiology. The problem? My school doesn't have a program, but it didn't seem worth transferring because I like my school. I know what I want to do after college,or me it was just a matter of finding something that could get me there.</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5091/5579282319_bbd99fa8f8.jpg" width="215" height="267" alt="201104011111.jpg" /></p><br /><p>What I am majoring in is Health and Society with a focus in fitness and nutrition. Most health and society majors have an interest in global and public health and infectious disease which is just not really my style.</p><br /><p>I feel so luck to have been able to tweak the major to my passions. I am including psychology, nutrition and sociology. Instead of an internship I am being allowed to become a certified lifestyle and weight management counselor. I also plan on becoming certified as a group fitness instructor before I graduate.</p><br /><p>I feel that having this major and these two certifications will allow me to enter the health and wellness industry right out of college someway in some capacity. I would love to be able to help people physically and mentally because I have struggled and overcome both.</p><br /><p>Next semester I am taking Chemistry 117, Intro to Psychology, Global health and creative writing. Plus I already know that in the spring I will take nutrition, can't wait!</p><br /><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Workout</b></span></p><br /><p>This morning I did a modified version of my <a href="http://thepermanentlife.blogspot.com/2011/02/cardiostrength-circuit.html">Cardio/Strength circut</a>. Instead of the ET I ran a mile, I don't normally run on Friday but I have 11 planed tomorrow and wanted to make it an even 20 for the week. I also added an extra round of weights.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5267/5579282903_bdc2689254.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0311.JPG" /></p><br /><p>For breakfast I used the rest of my cottage cheese (which expired yesterday =/) mixed with pumpkin, peanut flour, wheat chex, pumpkin pie spice and honey.</p><br /><p>Does anyone else make there yogurt or cottage cheese mess in the container if your using the rest or is it just me?</p><br /><p>Have a great Friday!</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>What did you or are you majoring in?</b></p><br /><p><b><i>Still looking for Q's for a Q and A vlog!</i></b></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-80602607001465162022011-03-31T21:08:00.001-05:002011-03-31T21:08:58.410-05:00Fear and BPS<p>Have you seen <a href="http://theathletesplate.com/peeling-back-the-label/#comment-3322">Matt's post</a> today? It's a great article, check it out!</p><br /><p>In addition to my cold, this afternoon I got hit HARD with a case of BPS</p><br /><p><b>Bottomless Pit Syndrome</b></p><br /><p>I think a combo of biking and hustling around campus causing my normal raging appetite plus my body fighting this stupid cold made me feel that enough food didn't exist in the world...</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5578624314_a6a1439edc.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0295.JPG" /></p><br /><p>For lunch I packed a hummus,avocado, nooch sandwich with spinach, dijon and tomato. Plus some grapes and dill pickle cashews</p><br /><p>Snacks included</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5020/5578623570_5ab3195e70.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0297.JPG" /></p><br /><p>this amazing combo of pumpkin, the rest of the PB2, stevia, pumpkin pie spice and a scoop of cottage cheese... holy yumtastic!</p><br /><p>Followed by 2 mini lara bars, a handful of trail mix, a slice of sesame bread with cashew butter, a handful of dates and a few spoons of nut butter.... slight satisfaction.</p><br /><p>Eventually I just decided to have dinner<-- yes DINNER not breakfast for dinner!</p><br /><p>One of my absolute favorite foods growing up was mac and cheese. In times of restriction this became a major fear food for me. Probably because when I was younger I would kill the whole box as an after school "snack"... yea.</p><br /><p>A lot of mac and cheese does not have the greatest nutritional stats but a while ago I grabbed a box of Annie's natural organic, the ingredient list is really legit so I felt good about it!</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5578038817_39ab698fb5.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0302.JPG" /></p><br /><p>I jazzed it up inspired by <a href="http://www.une-vie-saine.com/2011/03/mile-minute.html">Gabriela</a> with spinach, broccoli and mushrooms. I also added a scoop of yogurt recommended per the box and it was super creamy!</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5578039453_e6cf368175.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0299.JPG" /><br /></p><br /><p>Plus a great amount of black pepper and hot sauce, how I've always done it and clearly always will! It was perfect, comforting and absolutely delicious. I am already excited to have leftovers for lunch! Mac and Cheese, I will never abandon you again.</p><br /><p>Plus another piece of toast with sunflower butter and fruit spread.</p><br /><p><b>*</b><i><b>Also, I really want to do a Q&A vlog but I don't have any Q's! Please feel free to ask anything about running, weights or myself and I'll answer what I can!*</b></i></p><br /><p><b>Peace!</b></p><br /><p><b>Caitlin</b></p><br /><p><b>Do you or have you ever had fear foods?</b></p><br /><p><b>How to you jazz up pre-made meals?</b></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-16096483499968802562011-03-31T09:57:00.001-05:002011-03-31T09:57:47.712-05:00It's Official<p>I am getting a cold =(</p><br /><p>It's not too bad yet so I'm taking steps in order to keep it that way, I will not miss my long run on Saturday!</p><br /><p>I used my neti pot this morning. If you don't know what that is here is an example.</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5092/5577189380_6933b57c3f.jpg" width="450" height="338" alt="201103311046.jpg" /></p><br /><p>You mix salt and warm water and it goes in one side and out the other! I know it looks weird and may seem gross but trust it works!</p><br /><p>I'm also taking extra vitamin C and plan on getting a green tea I.V.</p><br /><p>I still went to the gym with the plan of a "do whatever feels alright" workout, I did an easy 50 minutes random bike workout</p><br /><p>I was going to have a breakfast bake (in fact the batter is still in the fridge) but all I really wanted was hot oats.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5011/5577188770_72b14e16b1.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0288.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Hi, I'm Caitlin and I'm a Barney Butter addict. I finished one while waiting to use the other for oats... WOW</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5577188536_59d36810fb.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0291.JPG" /></p><br /><p><b>Super almondy oats</b></p><br /><p>Oats cooked with milk, almond extract and stevia</p><br /><p>topped with vanilla almond granola and strawberries</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5182/5577189068_6a5815ab01.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0290.JPG" /></p><br /><p>The rest of the almond butter</p><br /><p>My first class was cancelled so I'm going to get my studying out of the way early so I can do some other stuff this evening!</p><br /><p><b>*</b><i><b>Also, I really want to do a Q&A vlog but I don't have any Q's! Please feel free to ask anything about running, weights or myself and I'll answer what I can!*</b></i></p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>How do you prevent sickness?</b></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-88145503677787053392011-03-30T21:22:00.000-05:002011-03-30T21:23:53.332-05:00My throat hurts<p>And I swear if I get sick there will be tears. I need some sleepy sleep so I'm sorry for the speedy recap!<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5575974680_2b80001d5d.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0276.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Lunch was a salad with a serving of barley, sweet peas, black eyes peas, 1/2 a big tomato and 1/2 a cucumber topped with superfruit berry vin plus a strawberry chobani repackaged for no chance of bursting. Oh and bio exam studying =)</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5575975092_cc8db7a627.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0280.JPG" /></p><br /><p>With a nice view from the science center</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5575974228_4a714a0fcd.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0282.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Snacking on some butter crunch cashews. pretzels and dried cherries (had more than pictured... trust)</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5575386673_d045e528f4.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0283.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Someday I will have DINNER for dinner I promise but my eggs actually expired yesterday and for me redundancy trumps wasting food. I did put a spin on my omelet. I mixed the eggs with cinnamon and stevia and then stuffed it with macadamia nut and cashew butter.</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5096/5575388585_8f5bc925a4.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0284.JPG" /> </p><br /><p>And topped it with microwaved frozen bloobs and banana slices with some baked sweet potato slices on the side. I've been way snacky again tonight... once again my hunger seems to wait until I get back to my room in the evening, if anyone has a solution please let me know!</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>How often do you get sick?</b> Um... never, that's why I'm so upset</p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-81917585552836971892011-03-30T09:34:00.000-05:002011-03-30T09:35:19.503-05:00I. AM. SO. HAPPY.<p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5573792315_58ca56172d.jpg" width="480" height="480" alt="201103292303.jpg" /></p><br /><p>This is how I went to bed... and woke up. It's a good feeling. O, why you ask? 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margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; position: relative;"><br /> <div id="article_body" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px;"><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.8em;"><b>CLEVELAND — In an unbearable season of losses, Cleveland got the win it wanted most.</b></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.8em;"><b>The Cavaliers took down LeBr<span style="font-size: 10px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 10px;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; font-weight: bold;">on James.</span></span></b></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.8em;"><b><br /></b></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-size: 1.2em; line-height: 1.8em;">Clearly it's learn things about Caitlin week so here's another thing about me.. I LOVE sports. I am a <b>die hard</b> Cleveland sports fan, The Indians, The Browns and THE CAVS! Which means seeing this "person" <span style="line-height: 10px;"><img src="http://www.bittenandbound.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Lebron-James-Miami-Heat-Jersey.jpg" height="400" width="507" style="padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px;" />Turns me into this x100000000</span></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><span style="line-height: 10px;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img 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Too happy, I actually cried with happiness last night, that's how much I love my city and my teams and I am not ashamed.</span></font></span></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><span style="line-height: 10px;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Two other things making me happy things morning</span></font></span></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><span style="line-height: 10px;"><font size="3"><br /></font></span><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5573793799_af4ee535cd.jpg" width="360" height="480" alt="033011092156.jpg" /></span></font></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Running my best 5 mile time EVER outside on a weekday morning</span></font></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Followed by 25 minutes of lifting</span></font></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><font size="3"><br /></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5573793333_2a3f2ec1db.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="033011091828.jpg" /></span></font></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">And chocolate overnight chia pudding oats in almost empty nut butter jar!</span></font></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Last night:Oats, skim milk, chia seeds, stevia and chocolate protein powder= A texture like mousse/pudding</span></font></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><font size="3"><br /></font><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5574380582_3c25548a5d.jpg" width="360" height="480" alt="033011092100.jpg" /></span></font></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">This morning, simply an entire banana and cinnamon, tasted like a banana Resse's cup!</span></font></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">I'm predicting a good hump day!</span></font></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Peace!</span></font></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;">Caitlin</span></font></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><font size="3"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><b>Do you watch professional sports?</b> If you're a Heat fan... sorry I'm not sorry</span></font></p><br /><br /> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 17px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.8em;"><font size="3"><br /></font></p><br /> </div><br /></div><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-41896060871275933612011-03-29T21:01:00.000-05:002011-03-29T21:03:04.532-05:00Let's talk Politics<p>Don't worry we won't get too in depth... I don't want any hate mail or anything! I've never talked politics before basically because that's not what the blog is about ,but, fun fact about me is I am very interested in them and grew up in a somewhat political family.</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5573140454_f3ece5cf13.jpg" width="300" height="265" alt="201103292123.jpg" /></p><br /><p>We would watch the Daily Show and Colbert Report every night during dinner! I also spent my Halloween weekend on a whirlwind trip to DC to go the the Rally to Restore Sanity!</p><br /><p><img src="http://ironicsurrealism.blogivists.com/files/2010/10/rally-to-restore-sanity-aerial-10-30-2-25-pm-et-reuters-enlarged.jpg" height="396" width="640" style="padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px;" /><br /></p><br /><p>I've mentioned before that I go to school in Wisconsin and if you are familiar with what is going on at the WI capital you can imagine that it has spread to a tiny, liberal arts, hippie campus like mine. Given my new found dislike of Scott Walker and my love of activism you can imagine how <b>dumb excited</b> I was to be standing right outside of my dorm, on my campus of merely 1250 students, roughly three feet from this person..</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5572549423_0ab1bf283d.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0273.JPG" /></p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5227/5573138536_7145e5de90.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0272.JPG" /></p><br /><p><b>Reverend Jesse Jackson.... I DIED</b>.<br /></p><br /><p>I sadly didn't get to meet or talk to him but I probably would have fainted anyway, I was nervous taking pictures! He was here with the <a href="http://asolidarity.org/">Autonomous Solidarity Organization</a> and WI senator Tim Cullen to promote voting to stop the bill that is currently being passed in WI.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5572549791_abaf6249b0.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0264.JPG" /></p><br /><p>ASO Speaker</p><br /><p>For lunch I packed a salad with 1/2 a bag of spinach, a red pepper, 1/2 an avocado, salsa, the rest of my chili-lime white bean dip and nooch. Plus two pieces of Ezekiel sesame bread.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5264/5573140818_d39c04098c.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0261.JPG" /></p><br /><p>I was SUPER snacky this afternoon</p><br /><p>I had this bowl x3 plus some more not plated <i>*by the way I'm having NO issue making it through my twelve bags of pretzels... I'm already down to 10, if the addiction is wrong I don't want to be right!*</i></p><br /><p><i><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5069/5572549095_617a42111a.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0266.JPG" /></i></p><br /><p>Plus a peanut butter chocolate protein bar</p><br /><p>plus a zillion handfuls of butter cashews and dark chocolate almonds (flavored nuts are too dangerous)</p><br /><p>I took a break and shockingly actually got somewhat hungry for dinner though not starving so I made some scrambled egg whites with cheese, fruit and a sprouted grain english muffin with smart balance and fruit spread.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5023/5573138926_c3292cd58d.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0275.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Followed by a few handfuls of trail mix</p><br /><p>(what is WITH me and the snack food!?)</p><br /><p>I'm off to attempt at some homework but more likely fall asleep =)</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>Are there any celebrities or political figures you have met or would love to meet?</b></p><br /><p><b>What's your latest snacking addiction?</b> PRETZELS AND NUT BUTTER... though that's not new =)</p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-66157376379922781852011-03-29T10:27:00.000-05:002011-03-29T10:28:05.676-05:00Project New Nutrition Update 2<p><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://thepermanentlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/project-new-nutrition.html">Project New Nutrition</a></span></b></p><br /><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b><a href="http://thepermanentlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/project-new-nutrition-week-1-update.html">Update Number 1</a></b></span></p><br /><p><b>Physically</b> things have been going wonderfully! I have been curling 15 LBS on a regular basis and my 15LBS rows and dead-lifts are beginning to feel easier so I should be moving up soon! I am also running faster and feel like I am recovering between workouts so much better (shocker).</p><br /><p>I have seen massive improvement especially in my hair, for the first time in almost a year it's not coming out in chunks every time I wash it! My skin is still very dry although I put lotion on daily. I think I am in need of more omega-3's.<br /></p><br /><p><b>Mentally</b> has been good and bad. I have been struggling more with fat talk because I have put on weight (which I needed to!) but of course ED is not happy about it. Of course this is a common problem among young girls and I just keep reading healthy tipping point and trying to overcome it!</p><br /><p>The other thing I have been struggling with is fear of restriction. If I accidently let myself get overly hungry I end up somewhat compulsively overeating. I think this is because my body is so afraid that I am restricting again.</p><br /><p>I am trying to make it a point to focus on intuitive eating which is scary for me because it makes me realize how much I need and it tends to feel like "too much" although it is not.</p><br /><p><i><b>My new smaller goals are to incorporate more protein in general and find ways to convince my body and m</b><b>yself that I will not restrict</b> .</i></p><br /><p>I did an interval bike workout this morning (covered 15 miles and 62 minutes in total)</p><br /><p>Then held plank</p><br /><p><i><b><span style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5094/5571608350_0b35a327a4.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0258.JPG" /></span></b></i></p><br /><p><b>PLANK TIME!!! =D</b></p><br /><p><i><span style="font-style: normal;">For breakfast I had two whole grain waffles, one with cashew butter and honey and one with cream cheese and fruit spread. Plus a bundle of grapes</span><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5262/5571021951_8d8dc036be.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0253.JPG" /></i></p><br /><p>I <i><span style="font-style: normal;">used this cashew butter from my <a href="http://thepermanentlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-am-going-to-turn-into.html">massive new stock</a>. I love it, this kind really tastes like cashews!</span><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5069/5571021437_89b071e5fb.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0254.JPG" /></i></p><br /><p>Off to study, bio exam this week!</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>How is life for you in general?</b></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-41934589021500764082011-03-28T21:47:00.000-05:002011-03-28T21:48:26.435-05:00I am Going to Turn Into<p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5255/5570253472_8261bf2612.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0238.JPG" /></p><br /><p>A gigantic nut. Without a doubt. Let's just sum this up. As seen in my morning post, this weekend I bought salted cashews, dark chocolate almonds and butter toffee peanuts.</p><br /><p>In the mail today from the <b>amazing</b> PerMa I got the same dark chocolate almonds, dill pickle cashews, butter cashews, cashew butter and almond, peanut cashew butter (seen above).<br /></p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5022/5569660599_86e3cd6773.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0235.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Plus a workout shirt, earrings and protein bars</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5569660093_24028f8dfc.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0236.JPG" /></p><br /><p>How well she knows me =D.</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5570253960_bcf3393b78.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0240.JPG" /></p><br /><p>From myself in the form of amazon I got cashew butter (good thing I like cashews), macadamia nut butter and PB2. <b>I need to cancel my amazon account</b>... although PerDa did just front me some extra cash <3... nut butter enabler =)</p><b><i>So that's four new jars of nut butter and five new jars of nuts... my good cholesterol will be through the roof!</i></b><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5132/5570248670_f6ae1b8dab.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0241.JPG" /> Clearly the nut of the moment<br /><br /><p>Can we just talk about how all of this sparked my nut butter tooth to an insane level? I started with this snack.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5133/5569665487_0db73fc552.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0234.JPG" /></p><br /><p>I continued to sample most of my new products through the afternoon. I wasn't starving for a "real meal" for dinner so I made a bowl... with more nuts.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5175/5569667407_0bab609655.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0243.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Yogurt, sweet potato, pretzels, cheerios, all kinds of nuts, dried fruit and nut butter and honey. Totally random but still healthy so I'm ok with it! It actually started here...</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5570254400_9ea4ebc7c2.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0249.JPG" /></p><br /><p>But by the time I sat down to eat a handful of homemade snack mix (cashews, almonds, cheerios, dried cherries and raisins) appeared on it along with a little drizzle of sunflower butter.</p><br /><p>I also had some dark chocolate and more butter cashews. What is with me and breakfast for dinner lately? I have so much dinner type food to use up before school is over I hope my want for it comes back soon!<br /></p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5292/5569659467_a78e8b48ff.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0232.JPG" /></p><br /><p>For lunch I mixed a cup of lima beans with feta and cranberries and dijon plus two corn tortillas and an apple. So there was a little green and freshness today =).</p><br /><p>My nut butter escapade was delicious but I am <b>jonsing</b> for greenage! I have my big salad packed up for lunch tomorrow! For some reason I love when I crave vegetables, it makes me feel like a health dork =).</p><br /><p>Now what someone has to convince me to do is NOT order more barney butter... I'm very much almost out!</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>Are you an online shopping addict?</b> I browse a lot but the only place I order from on the regs is amazon... probably because they have my card number saved =(.</p><br /><p><b>Favorite type of nut/nut butter?</b> I refuse to pick, clearly I love them all! I do go in kicks (on a cashew one now) and I will say that I always prefer crunchy over smooth though I'm not opposed to smooth! I hope I get on a walnut kick soon... I have a TON!</p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-71040184613094722342011-03-28T10:34:00.000-05:002011-03-28T10:35:08.856-05:00Bad Blogger Update<p>I'm so sorry I've left you guys hanging for the past few posts! I had an emotional and tired day yesterday and just had to pick some things to not do. I do love you all very much and it won't happen again!</p><br /><p>Here's what my life has looked like</p><br /><p>A long power walk yesterday morning that ended at walgreens and sale on nuts and dried fruit= dream come true</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5180/5567830345_2cb0d0a73d.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0222.JPG" /></p><br /><p>I also got another bag of cherries</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5568418468_c6dec34182.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0200.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Salad with vegan burger, spinach and tomatoes topped with dijon. A brown rice wrap with avocado and chili-lime white bean dip for lunch yesterday.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5026/5568419536_089217a090.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0231.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Burt's Bees new tinted lip balm... great color and texture, love it!</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5568419812_4f0132f289.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0207.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Post yoga class breakfast for dinner. French toast made with torn up pita and coconut extract mixed with the eggs (so good!) Topped with almond butter and fruit spread, frozen peaches and strawberries on the side.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5017/5567831189_9b19f8b545.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0227.JPG" /></p><br /><p>A few to many of these amazing new cookie find for dessert. <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Organic dark chocolate oreos,</span> <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">crack ..</span>. heaven<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5567832443_5a8cfff18f.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0211.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Throwing away an <b>entire</b> newly open chobani tub that said it expired April 7... clearly a lie, just rude.<br /><br /><br /></p><br /><p>a 3 mile run and 30 minutes of lifting followed by</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5567831547_17dc99dfd0.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0220.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Last night: oats, lemon tea, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, two scoops yogurt ( I had another tub)</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5230/5568418156_ce108db052.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0218.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Topped with strawberries</p><br /><p>In my almost gone MaraNatha almond butter jar =(.</p><br /><p>These were amazing, I highly recommend making oats with tea for flavoring! For hot oats just put the tea bag in while cooking them, for overnight use the tea as your liquid or part of your liquid.</p><br /><p>whew that was long! I will give you a project new nutrition update tonight!</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>Tell me about your Sunday!</b></p><br /><p><b>What's your favorite way to flavor oats?</b></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-41512570772820842922011-03-27T09:40:00.000-05:002011-03-27T09:41:12.170-05:00Never go to Bed Angry<p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5563905477_efaf6d3c5e.jpg" width="288" height="268" alt="201103271031.jpg" /></p><br /><p>For whatever reason I woke up pretty much exactly like this. I think it just to do with the fact that for various reasons I went to bed not in the greatest mood and I was way too tired to begin with.</p><br /><p>Ask anyone who knows me, when I get tired I get in a mindset of "I am going to bed and I don't care about anything else". I'm hoping to take a walk in the brisk though sunny weather soon to try and loosen up, it hate starting the day in a bad mood =(.</p><br /><p>I was totally not even in the mood to think about breakfast (that's the level on crankiness!)</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5296/5564482044_0afa3bb664.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0198.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Rest of the yogurt, a handful of wheat chex, banana and chocolate soynut butter <-- it's delicious, I always forget to use it!</p><br /><p>I think the taste of chocolate may be helping a little already =P.</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>What are you like when you get tired?</b> Not even that cranky from just being tired. I get really quite and no matter what I'm doing just insist on going to bed... nobody will stop me.</p><br /><p><b>Let's get some positivity going! Tell me something you've done recently that made YOU feel awesome about YOU!</b></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-87076187637767153182011-03-26T18:22:00.000-05:002011-03-26T18:23:30.887-05:00Reaching Out<p><b>Past Tips<br /><br /><a href="http://thepermanentlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/separation-is-key.html">Separation is Key</a></b></p><br /><p><strong>Recovery Tip 2: Reach out to others<span style="font-weight: normal;"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5101/5562672946_b6eff7a934.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0100.JPG" /></span></strong></p><br /><p>You may have noticed that I have recently been mentioning friends more, posting later and actually going out on the weekend. For the first time in many months I have somewhat of a social life.<br /></p><br /><p>A major part of eating disorders is self isolation. Your ED convinces you this is for many reasons. You're better than everyone else, you only need your ED, you really want to be alone..blah blah blah.</p><br /><p>The main reasons I have been reaching out to people is because I was sick of being alone. That fact in itself shows progress towards recovery. In addition the people I have been reaching to are those who I feel I can tell about what I am going through because you cannot fully recover without support. It is a great distraction from your ED voice and can make you remember what is really important.</p><br /><p>I used to love to go out on the weekend. I loved being with people most of the time. My ED had convinced me that I no longer liked people but of course... it was a lie. I have been having a great time reconnecting with people and making new friends.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5562096891_8b163685ff.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0190.JPG" /></p><br /><p>For lunch put together some fun fajita type things (scientific term). I got corn tortillas at the store today so i topped each with laughing cow, a bunch of chili-lime white bean dip, veggies and salsa. I had grapes on the side which were so appealing for whatever reason.<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5269/5562673278_8ac41db38b.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0191.JPG" /></p><br /><p>DELICIOUS<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5562097885_797db923bc.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0193.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Per usual for me my appetite has not been on point all day. I got a little hungry for a snack so I mixed up PB2 and jelly sauce with some pretzels<br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5149/5562673932_de47998fec.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0195.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Hi, I'm Caitlin and I'm <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">boring</span> addicted to omelets. Veggie om-nom with mango, toast with smart balance, fruit spread and PB... come on you know me.</p><br /><p>I feel my appetite slightly returning, I'll probably get in a dense snack soon... I'm going out again tonight =)</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>Tell me about your best friend!</b></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-34295192647287558972011-03-26T11:09:00.001-05:002011-03-26T11:09:55.119-05:00It's Just a Flesh Wound<p>Sorry for the late post! I was up until 3... (read what not to do the night before a long run) however even with just 5 hours of sleep somehow magically</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5560967719_0812e361c3.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0186.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Huzzah! Double digits!!</p><br /><p>I'm actually not sure about my splits, I know I started pretty fast, middle was slow and the end was in the middle but alot of things distracted me from my garmin... such as exactly at mile 4</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5054/5560968301_87d4dcde20.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0187.JPG" /></p><br /><p>When all of a sudden I wasn't running but lying on the sidewalk =) oops. It was my first running fall though so I felt cool (I'm not weird). I didn't know whether to keep going or not but I decided to try and then ended up finishing! I also had to run back to campus to pee around mile 5... and my iPod died, and it started snowing.</p><br /><p>I'm just as surprised as you are to hear myself say it was actually a great run!</p><br /><p>I did have a cliff bar before and for a quick refuel</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5261/5560968655_d559dcfe49.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0189.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Parfait in an almost empty PB jar! nut butter straight up has been my bedtime snack of choice recently so I'm gaining a good amount of parfair and oat worthy jars</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5561542896_592d5dab36.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0188.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Yogurt, quakers oat squares, banana, honey, cinnamon, PB= Perfection</p><br /><p>Off to grocery and homework land!</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>Do you normally stay up late?</b> I used to all of the time but now I NEVER do, I did have a great time though =)</p><br /><p><b>Have you ever fallen on a run? Are you clumsy in general?</b> People will tell you (and they're right) that I am the clumsiest person ever, I'm shocked this is my first running fall.</p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-59543730409883435292011-03-25T18:35:00.000-05:002011-03-25T18:36:43.807-05:00Amber Waves of Grain<p>I another package today...</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5559330323_4ec648647b.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0170.JPG" /></p><br /><p>12 bags of organic spelt sourdough pretzels... and I only have 6 weeks left of the semester... oops.</p><br /><p>The big question, why did I order them? Well if you are a reader of the blog you know that I absolutely love pretzels. And if you are not a regular reader I will tell you know that I <b>love love love</b> pretzels. However what I don't love are empty calories which don't fill me up, such as refined carbs, such as pretzels.</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5559331871_a6711d2c18.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0172.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Well these babies are whole grain</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5100/5559908248_21ff4e9a2e.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0175.JPG" class="\" /></p><br /><p>And have 4 grams of protein! not bad at all for a crunchy snack food!</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5053/5559908526_62710dc813.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0179.JPG" /></p><br /><p>I tried a few ( love how big they are) with some apple slices and salted cashews. It was a legit filling snack. The pretzels are really good! They are crispier than other pretzels which I think is a good thing and other than that the taste is like delicious sourdough pretzels!</p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5016/5559331233_1f9d7bfc7c.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0159.JPG" /></p><br /><p>For lunch I had a random snacky plate of veggie chik'n nuggets, triscuts with cream cheese and fruit spread and veggies with <a href="http://thepermanentlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/chili-lime-white-bean-dip.html">chili-lime white bean dip</a></p><br /><p><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5143/5559909828_46663a4ba7.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0183.JPG" /> </p><br /><p>For dinner I cooked up quinoa and baked some tofu. Then stir fried the quinoa with veggies in braggs and red pepper flakes and topped it all with sunflower butter. Delicious and easy, everyones favorite!</p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>What are you favorite whole grains?</b></p><br /><p><b>What are your plans for Friday?</b> I'm hoping to see the Vagina Monologues and maybe check out a campus party... though I have to run 10 miles in the morning =P.</p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-45628763967502732322011-03-25T13:04:00.000-05:002011-03-25T13:05:10.572-05:00Chili-Lime White Bean Dip<p>Very sadly I ran out of hummus the other day =(. Instead of waiting to go to the store this weekend I utilized skills other than shopping to make an alternative dip!<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5013/5559209030_72013dd5dc.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0169.JPG" /></p><br /><p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><b>Chili-Lime White Bean Dip</b></span></p><br /><p><b>Ingredients</b></p><br /><p>1 15 ounce can of white bean drained and rinsed</p><br /><p>2 tsp minced garlic</p><br /><p>1/2 tbsp chili powder</p><br /><p>Juice of 1/2 a medium lime</p><br /><p>2 tsp olive oil</p><br /><p><b>How To</b></p><br /><p>Put everything in a food processor and combine until smooth. Taste and adjust spices to desired taste. I even ended up adding some garlic salt because I want to loose all of my friends =).</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5108/5559208572_f8c4a4261e.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0165.JPG" /></p><br /><p>Keeps nicely in the newly empty hummus container! Enjoy!</p><br /><p>Peace</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748035643120551802.post-118790255452831612011-03-25T10:13:00.000-05:002011-03-25T10:14:35.050-05:00Show those Pearly Whites<p><b><font color="#950064"><font size="5"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Things that made me smile this week</span></font></font></b></p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5558250347_216f8dfcdd_m.jpg" width="225" height="225" alt="201103251102.jpg" /></p><br /><p>1) <b>Born this Way</b>.... I have listened to it 82938103985920885 times</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5558832072_4db01dab82.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0068.JPG" /></p><br /><p>2)<b>Oatmeal Pumpkin Bread</b>, which is now gone =P</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5308/5558830964_ca03b24959.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0145.JPG" /></p><br /><p>3) <b>Super fun earrings,</b> my accessory of choice for the week</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5252/5558250595_da0870e417.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0061.JPG" /></p><br /><p>4) My new poster</p><br /><p>5) Actually <a href="http://thepermanentlife.blogspot.com/2011/03/full-day.html">spending a little time</a> with new friends</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5019/5558250983_56a2230c1f.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0155.JPG" /></p><br /><p>6) Rocking straight hair which I have not done in a very long time!</p><br /><p><br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5558250111_a3e55c4c02.jpg" width="480" height="360" alt="DSCI0147.JPG" /></p><br /><p>7) Almost empty nut butter jars for overnight oats!</p><br /><p>Last night: Oats, milk, yogurt, chocolate protein powder, stevia and cinnamon</p><br /><p>This morning: banana and craisins</p><br /><p>Plus the rest of naturally more... sad face it's gone!</p><br /><p>Have and <font color="#850045"><b>AMAZING</b> <font color="#000000">Friday beautiful people!</font></font></p><br /><p>Peace!</p><br /><p>Caitlin</p><br /><p><b>What made you smile this week?</b></p><br /><p><b>*<i>If you are a Beloit student and you happen to be reading this, please let me know!*</i></b></p><br /><p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><br /><br />Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07250402081821763898noreply@blogger.com4