{"id":6362,"date":"2009-06-14T18:41:22","date_gmt":"2009-06-14T22:41:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/?p=6362"},"modified":"2009-06-16T01:58:20","modified_gmt":"2009-06-16T05:58:20","slug":"june-14th-2009-and-so-it-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/2009\/06\/june-14th-2009-and-so-it-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"June 14th, 2009: And so it begins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi lovies!\u00a0 I got up not long after 7am this morning and by the time I was done taking care of Rocks it was going on 7:30.\u00a0 This made me pause and decide what to do.\u00a0 Scott and I had a bunch of things to get done today plus I needed to get some blog posts up and this made me doubt if I could squeeze a run in. Add on that all day today we were going to do some <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Stick Fighting'>SF<\/abbr> training today with a few other people and I just wasn&#8217;t sure if I could fit everything in.\u00a0 I did eat 1\/2 a peppermint stick Luna while deciding on what to do.\u00a0 Finally I just poured some coffee resigned to the fact that running today wasn&#8217;t going to happen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6364\" title=\"Mug of coffee\" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_coffee-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Mug of coffee\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_coffee-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_coffee.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I checked mail and got my two posts up and finished.\u00a0 It was 9am by this point and I thought, WTH, I&#8217;m going to run.\u00a0 And the truth is that I couldn&#8217;t take sitting in the house any longer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6365\" title=\"Chocolate Silk \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_cs-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Chocolate Silk \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_cs-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_cs.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>My mind and body needed that run to help me feel a little more balanced and centered today.\u00a0 I ran and totally could have pushed through to 3.5 miles but I knew I didn&#8217;t have the time for that and settled for a quick 2.5.\u00a0 I took Rocks out for his walk after my run and once back home headed straight for the shower.\u00a0 And to wake up my handsome man.<\/p>\n<p>I had another wee splash of coffee when I came downstairs and then I started Sunday breakfast.\u00a0 Thank goodness for leftovers!\u00a0 Any time I make waffles or pancakes I always make a ton of them.\u00a0 The leftovers I freeze and then I can pop one in the toaster oven whenever we need a quick lunch or just feel like breakfast. <img src='\/images\/biggrin.gif' alt=':D' \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6370\" title=\"Whole wheat blueberry pancake \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_pancake-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Whole wheat blueberry pancake \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_pancake-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_pancake.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I had <abbr class='c2c-text-hover' title='Whole Wheat'>WW<\/abbr> blueberry pancakes. Whoa sexy man in the tank top!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6368\" title=\"Fruit salad \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_fruit-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Fruit salad \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_fruit-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_fruit.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And a big honkin&#8217; fruit bowl with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cantaloupe<\/li>\n<li>Pineapple<\/li>\n<li>Strawberries (for Scott)<\/li>\n<li>Blackberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6369\" title=\"Pancakes, sausage, and fruit \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_lunch-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Pancakes, sausage, and fruit \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_lunch-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_lunch.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And two chicken breakfast sausages on the side and maple syrup to dip my pancakes in.\u00a0 I had 1.5 of the sausages and 1.5 pancakes and loads of fruit.\u00a0 A little more than I normally eat but since we would be training all afternoon I knew that I needed to fuel my body.<\/p>\n<p>After lunch we trained and trained and trained some more.\u00a0 When my bellah started rumbling, I had to tap out and call it quits. Tired and hungry we headed home.\u00a0 Where I proceeded to snack on these while I decided about dinner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6363\" title=\"Corn flax chips \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_chips-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Corn flax chips \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_chips-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_chips.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Corn flax chips, yum!\u00a0 I knew Scott was having leftovers so that left me to figure out eats for.\u00a0 Since I had not had any veggies yet, salad was prime choice.\u00a0 Plus it was easy to assemble without messing up the kitchen and dirtying a lot of dishes.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_salad.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6371\" title=\"Salad \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_salad-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Salad \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_salad-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_salad.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mixed greens<\/li>\n<li>Cucumber<\/li>\n<li>Tomato<\/li>\n<li>Carrot<\/li>\n<li>Sliced almonds<\/li>\n<li>Sunflower seeds<\/li>\n<li>Raisins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_salmon.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6372\" title=\"Smoked salmon \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_salmon-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Smoked salmon \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_salmon-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_salmon.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And smoked salmon!\u00a0 On pumpernickle with a dill spread (made with yogurt) and spinach.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_fizzie.jpg\" data-rel=\"attachment-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6367\" title=\"POM Fizzie \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_fizzie-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"POM Fizzie \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_fizzie-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_fizzie.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>And a POM fizzie, POM + cran-rasp seltzer.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6366\" title=\"Salad and smoked salmon \" src=\"http:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_dinner-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Salad and smoked salmon \" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_dinner-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/ohc-06-14-09_dinner.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I topped my salad with a small bit of yogurt Caesar dressing. I had slightly more than half of a piece of the smoked salmon and most of my salad.\u00a0 And now I must train and train some more.\u00a0 I&#8217;m already in my jammies so I&#8217;m hoping not to train for too long and to get some rest. :p I also know there is some red wine and more panettone in my future. <img src='\/images\/biggrin.gif' alt=':D' \/><\/p>\n<p>Scott and I have an insanely busy week this week which officially started today.\u00a0 Ugh!\u00a0 I&#8217;m hoping to make it through in one piece and there will definitely be some high points I hope to share! <img src='\/images\/biggrin.gif' alt=':D' \/>\u00a0 Admittedly I&#8217;m already wishing for Friday!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi lovies!\u00a0 I got up not long after 7am this morning and by the time I was done taking care of Rocks it was going on 7:30.\u00a0 This made me pause and decide what to do.\u00a0 Scott and I had a bunch of things to get done today plus I needed to get some blog [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p4KYWa-1EC","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6362"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6362"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6362\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6362"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6362"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodembrace.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}