The Protein Snacks list + I Signed up…

You guys are critically the perfect. Thanks for assembly Max and being so form. I learn all of your feedback to him, and he already feels so beloved. 😉 Running a blog for 15 years (as soon as October hits) has include matters that I’m afraid to speak about due to previous experiences, however I’m letting that worry go as a result of I CRAVE connection right here, and that’s what occurs after I submit what I need to submit with out worrying.

Do you just like the sweatshirt Andrew’s buddy made for all of them for his or her guys’ weekend? Nerdcon 3!

I acquired in 8 miles… I dressed prefer it wouldn’t rain, and it poured on us. I additionally did some yoga yesterday as a result of that’s simply life now. Mobility and stability are in. Working might be my reward for maintaining with these items.

(shorts, footwear, a distinct very cute orange tank)

I strive laborious to spend time with every child one-on-one as typically as potential, and Skye and Knox have been up yesterday. I introduced Skye her favourite ice cream to highschool to eat earlier than she had lunch, as a result of dessert first feels particular.

After which Knox and I went to seize some meals collectively throughout his lunch break. I can not imagine that he solely has just a few extra weeks of sixth grade left.

Skye acquired a group captain award at cross-country.

And Beck fell asleep on me whereas Brooke was studying to us, which meant I stayed on the sofa with him studying till he awoke, which I very a lot loved.

And these two are making use of to a category that they might be capable of take collectively subsequent yr. How enjoyable would that be for them?

I signed up for an additional race! I’m hooked on path working, and I made a decision to join–> Timpanogos Marathon and 1/2 Marathon! I’ve acquired a bit greater than two weeks till the race, and it’s about 2500 ft of climbing over 13.1 miles, so it will likely be a problem for me, however I’m excited. It is going to be the proper coaching run for my longer path race in just a few months. I really like together with races within the coaching for longer races. It’s the perfect costume rehearsal, and having the course help and different runners makes all of it a lot enjoyable. I can’t inform Max concerning the race as a result of he received’t be allowed to affix me, so I’ll sneak out that morning earlier than he wakes up. My final path 1/2 marathon was in 2013, so it’s time for an additional go at it:

Whereas discovering my path race image above, I got here throughout a pic of Brooke when she would hand around in her automobile seat on the deck whereas I logged some treadmill miles subsequent to her. Time flies.

I’ve been occurring and on about my new love, protein, and folks have requested what sort of protein I’m together with in my snacks. My present aim is 125g a day, and I’m feeling fairly nice with this quantity. I used to assume I used to be the kind of one who wanted a every day 15-minute nap (or simply felt exhausted each afternoon), however I haven’t taken one since I made these adjustments (and began taking creatine). Let’s chat about my present go-tos once more:

*I discussed my love for the Type Protein bars final week, after which they despatched me these wonderful bins, I’m SET. Really, scrumptious. You’d by no means know they’ve a lot protein.

*Cottage cheese with something. I’m one of many fortunate individuals who loves cottage cheese, and so I add no matter fruit I’ve and name it a day. I do know individuals love to make use of it as a dip with crackers, and I additionally LOVE to combine in some salsa and eat it with chips. This image doesn’t make the CC and salsa combo look good, however I promise it’s:

*I’m loving wrapping up veggies with hummus and scrumptious, fancy (to me) sliced turkey.

*I can’t cease consuming these protein balls.

*The under steak bites and edamame beans from Costco are additionally very scrumptious. Honorable mentions for me at the moment are: Greek yogurt with granola or hard-boiled eggs.