Before I dive into my Favorite Thing Friday, let me first go completely off topic and give a quick update on the detox. Today - day 4 - the eating was much easier. I managed to choke down the powdered supplement shakes with a new found grace. I think...hope..that I am finally acquiring the bitter taste. Apparently, my body is still going through withdrawals as the odd feeling muscle aches are still in full force. I avoided taking any relief and instead just downed the water even more so than normal...It helped, some. I knew I had to get in four miles today and was absolutely dreading it because of how tender everything was feeling internally. However, as typical, I ventured out and had an amazing run. It's funny how working out and eating right are the two things that I never go to bed regretting.
Tonight's run was unusually grand thanks to some great advice from my Life Coach. We were chatting earlier today about running and she said something that really resonated with me. She said (in so many words), "You know Tonya (me...Mrs. Skinny Fat), when it comes to running - there's no such thing as a free ride. Just like when you are strength training and visualizing each isolated muscle getting tighter, you need to give the same energy to visualizing each muscle group working for you while you run. Running is so much more than movement...you need to be strategic in your efforts - you need to see it - for ultimate results" Her words were just what I needed to have an awesome run. Rather than just letting my mind go adrift, I stayed focused on the movement. Talk about empowerment! I'm learning that the best kind of strength is the one that comes from within...that's why I love my Life Coach - she always give me that extra swift kick to bring out the best in ME.
Okay, back to the topic at-hand. My Favorite Thing Friday is a Pineapple Wedger. I know, something so simple right? I bought it a a Pampered Chef party...at the time I was skeptical of it really working, but I have to say it hasn't let me down yet. I wasn't always a fan of pineapple...in fact, my love for the amazing fruit has come about within the last year. One day a friend of mine broke out fresh pineapple and raspberries for breakfast...and I was in awe of how refreshing it tasted. Yes, awe. Evidently my taste buds has morphed some and pineapple all of sudden tasted like the most amazing delicacy. So as you can imagine, the discovery of a pineapple wedger was right up my alley! I use it practically every week as pineapple is now- for oh so many reasons - one of my absolute favorite fruits!
Keep it Clean & Enjoy the Ride,
Mrs. Skinny Fat
Tonight's run was unusually grand thanks to some great advice from my Life Coach. We were chatting earlier today about running and she said something that really resonated with me. She said (in so many words), "You know Tonya (me...Mrs. Skinny Fat), when it comes to running - there's no such thing as a free ride. Just like when you are strength training and visualizing each isolated muscle getting tighter, you need to give the same energy to visualizing each muscle group working for you while you run. Running is so much more than movement...you need to be strategic in your efforts - you need to see it - for ultimate results" Her words were just what I needed to have an awesome run. Rather than just letting my mind go adrift, I stayed focused on the movement. Talk about empowerment! I'm learning that the best kind of strength is the one that comes from within...that's why I love my Life Coach - she always give me that extra swift kick to bring out the best in ME.
Okay, back to the topic at-hand. My Favorite Thing Friday is a Pineapple Wedger. I know, something so simple right? I bought it a a Pampered Chef party...at the time I was skeptical of it really working, but I have to say it hasn't let me down yet. I wasn't always a fan of pineapple...in fact, my love for the amazing fruit has come about within the last year. One day a friend of mine broke out fresh pineapple and raspberries for breakfast...and I was in awe of how refreshing it tasted. Yes, awe. Evidently my taste buds has morphed some and pineapple all of sudden tasted like the most amazing delicacy. So as you can imagine, the discovery of a pineapple wedger was right up my alley! I use it practically every week as pineapple is now- for oh so many reasons - one of my absolute favorite fruits!
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| You gotta put a little muscle into it... |
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| Comes out pretty much perfect each time. I just toss the wedger in the dishwasher when done. |
Here's a quick video to show how to use it. Next time, I'll make my own :)
Keep it Clean & Enjoy the Ride,
Mrs. Skinny Fat
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