I miss the ocean.
Pacific……Atlantic….just give me waves at night and I’m a happy girl.
I can’t even believe that last week I stood at the shores of both oceans. Welllllllll almost. I saw the Pacific on Saturday from a high cliff then ran back inside because my flip flopped toesies were freezing.
This morning I was rushing and in my rush, ate a bowl of yogurt from the coffee shop next to the yoga studio for a midmorning snack since I ate breakfast at around 6 in Gualala! Unfortunately I didn’t take a picture because my hands were full and I was running late but imagine a huge bowl of plain yogurt topped with candied pecans, dried cherries and honey. It was delicious but SUPER filling!
Exercise felt nice, too. I ran 2 miles and then did level 1 of the 30 day shred. Oh Jillian, where have you been? I haven’t done her Shred workout since last Spring and oh, it burned. I think I’m going to try to do it as much as possible (for 30 days? Perhaps?) because its only 20 minutes and I’d like to tone up a bit. I still was pretty full from the gigantic bowl o yogurt, but made a light lunch after exercising so I wouldn’t crash later.
Whitney and Courtney
April 12, 2010 at 7:53 pmWe just contacted Vita Tops today, and Cannot wait for them to come. They look yummy ;p esp. with PB on top 🙂
Katie (runthislife)
April 12, 2010 at 7:54 pmSugar snap peas- yum, yum, yum! I love/hate jillian’s shred- but you def can’t beat a 20 minute workout that leaves you achin’!
Beautiful beach pics- of both oceans 🙂
Kelly B (at Local Foodie Fight)
April 12, 2010 at 8:00 pmmmmmm that last pic looks yummy.
I would never ever think to put hardboiled egg on split pea soup! hmm!
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run]
April 12, 2010 at 8:05 pmit’s always weird to me that we can travel so far these days in so little time – very very neat. i know what you mean about being near the ocean. i grew up on the coast; you can just BREATHE : )
i envy your hobby of reading; if only college wasn’t in my way. night!
Karla
April 12, 2010 at 8:10 pmAww soup! Makes everyday a happier day! Even those days when you’re just missing the beach!
Nora@LiveLifeEatRight
April 12, 2010 at 8:16 pmAWWW! Beauty! I can’t even remember the last time I saw the ocean 🙁 I’m so jealous and your food looks awesome! I need to try that soup! Sounds like you have a relaxing night ahead of you, enjoy!
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin
April 12, 2010 at 8:17 pmQuestion for you – – what size dumbells do you use with The Shred? I just did it two weeks ago fro the first time in ages and I hurt SO bad the next day it was crazy. I did it again last week and I was in much better shape afterwards than the first time.
Brittany
April 12, 2010 at 8:20 pmI am a big fan of raw almond butter too!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat)
April 12, 2010 at 8:38 pmI was literally thinking to myself 2 seconds ago that I need to get in more protein. You’ve got a good bit of protein in every single photo here! I love the hard boiled eggs on top of soup–they are so versatile, huh? Drippy almond butter is perfect for slurping 🙂
Jil
April 12, 2010 at 8:42 pmVitatops are amazing!! and I totally agree about the sounds of waves crashing at night – best sound ever.
Jenny
April 12, 2010 at 8:55 pmI’m with ya- give me some waves and I’m super happy:)
Jeanna Basnett
April 12, 2010 at 9:09 pmIll do the 30 day shred with you! I have done it at various times, but it would be fun if a whole bunch of us did it and reported back on our results? Lets do it!
Lazaro
April 12, 2010 at 9:21 pmSaw your profile on Jennifer’s page. We were both recipients of the Sunshine Award. Glad I read your intersting and well-written blog. Look forward to following you here. Have a great day. Cheers!
Heather (Heather's Dish)
April 12, 2010 at 9:26 pmi’ve never grown up near an ocean (other than vacations) but i miss it too…that’s a HUGE life goal is to one day live near one. i won’t discriminate though 😉
Laughter-Loving Stacy
April 12, 2010 at 10:41 pmOooh I love Jillian workouts! I have one of her books and doing all of her workouts helped me lose my first 30lbs. They’re intense! 🙂
Diana
April 12, 2010 at 11:07 pmI do love the sea, too. I’m lucky because Portugal has some awesome beaches 🙂
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs
April 13, 2010 at 12:20 amAaaah the joys of Jillian! I do her level 3 part about 4 x a week haha! She never fails me 🙂
Heidi Lyn
April 13, 2010 at 1:55 amOohhh I’m in love with the Ocean. I’m living in a landlocked world now and am yearning for my move home to Florida in June. Sigh.
Julie
April 13, 2010 at 3:13 amI think I better get acquainted with Jillian – I keep hearing about her 30 day shred, but never tried it…
Your salad looks great!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
April 13, 2010 at 3:31 amA hard boiled egg on split pea soup? That looks interesting! Looking forward to reading the recipe.
I’ve yet to try Jillian’s 30 Day shred, I’m tempted to though. Since I won’t have a gym membership in a couple of months and I definitely need some ideas regarding strength training exercises.
Hope you enjoy your library book! Props to you for utilizing one of this country’s greatest public services!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
April 13, 2010 at 3:31 amI miss the ocean, too! And I only get to see it once a year. 🙂
Cole
April 13, 2010 at 3:35 amMmmm, drippy almond butter. And I agree with you, the sea is the best.
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down)
April 13, 2010 at 4:03 amI love the ocean too! It makes me so happy and calm. 😀
Andrea
April 13, 2010 at 4:29 amI love that you put an egg on top of the soup! Deelicious!
eatmovelove
April 13, 2010 at 4:30 amI was thinking green oatmeal!! I miss the water too.
Tracey @ I'm Not Superhuman
April 13, 2010 at 4:50 amI love the ocean, too, and miss it dearly now that I live in DC and it’s more than 2 hours to any beach. Boo. I think I need to get myself some Vitatops. It’s about time!
amanda
April 13, 2010 at 4:56 amI love vitatops and I eat them every day. I am getting low and need to put an order in ASAP. Also I never had split pea soup with an egg cut up on top…what a great idea!!
Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble)
April 13, 2010 at 5:14 amMmm, I love split pea soup!!
xo
K
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
April 13, 2010 at 5:41 amI’ve been doing No More Trouble Zones…and MAN, do I feel it. She’s a warrior!
I was landlocked in Indiana for four years in grad school…very strange when you’re used to being close to water.
Lauren @ louisianagrown
April 13, 2010 at 6:08 amI love the water, and it was so cleansing to go swimming in the gulf last week. But don’t you just hate sand all over everything you own?
runnerforever
April 13, 2010 at 6:17 amOkay, after this post I have to, have to, have to try vitamuffins. Where can I get some?
Midgetkeeper
April 13, 2010 at 6:19 amThat is one thing I do love about living in RI, I can see the ocean every day. Love going for runs out here.
Julie
April 13, 2010 at 6:20 amI love the beach and I love the library. Let us know what you are reading!
Meg
April 13, 2010 at 6:31 amSugar snap peas are possibly one of God’s most amazing foodie creations 😉
Jessica @ The Process of Healing
April 13, 2010 at 6:37 amYummm… Vitamuffins are the BEST!
Kelly
April 13, 2010 at 6:59 amSomething about that salad just looks so delicious! I love a salad with hummus and the turkey looks pretty appetizing too! That vitamuffin looks pretty delicious too ;). Dang, you are good! Usually when I do the 30 Day Shred I don’t do any kind of exercise before or after!
Cynthia (It All Changes)
April 13, 2010 at 7:04 amI love to hear the waves crash. I actually had a CD of waves crashing to help me sleep as a kid.
Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly
April 13, 2010 at 7:05 amI second that…I am an ocean girl all the way!
Lauren @ Eater not a runner
April 13, 2010 at 7:07 amI love the ocean too, it’s amazing 🙂
Heather @ Side of Sneakers
April 13, 2010 at 7:09 amOh I LOVE the ocean! It’s so peaceful & relaxing- and lots of fun!
Teresa
April 13, 2010 at 7:16 amI love Vita muffins. You can order directly from their website. http://www.vitalicious.com. I buy them from my grocery store. They are low fat are good in fibre.
The ocean is the best. The sights,the sounds and the breeze. PERFECT !
Paige @ Running Around Normal
April 13, 2010 at 7:25 amSo amazing to see both coasts within one week’s span. In any span really, but still.
Have a great day, Jenna!
Emma
April 13, 2010 at 7:37 amI recently have been given the task of compiling health book newsletters for subscribing patrons at my library (I’m nearly a professional librarian… 1 1/4 semesters!). I need help! I thought, “Who better to turn to than all the wonderful health bloggers out there?!” If you have any suggestions for me, pleases check out this post and leave a comment: http://lifeinthestacks.wordpress.com/2010/04/09/health-books/.
Thanks so much!
Amy
April 13, 2010 at 4:07 pmI’m about to hit the Shred for the 3rd day in a row. I’m pretty fit and thought I’d move up to level 2 quickly, but I think it will take a good week to 10 days to move up. I guess my good cardio shape doesn’t do much for strength moves!
Staceyhttp://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/
April 13, 2010 at 6:07 pmI love when you come up with random meals. It makes me feel normal. I also love Jillian she is amazing. I used her book master your metabolism, there is some good stuff in that book.