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Steak Fat and Kale

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On a completely different note because that is how my brain functions.  Many people have actually asked about what my plans are this summer.  (what you guys think I make plans that far in advance?)  Well you are correct.

I go home to southern VA May 20.

I actually have a really busy summer planned ahead between lifeguarding, taking 4 classes online (at different times) and running and swimming.  So my summers are always overwhelming.  I like that way because I enjoy to lay by the pool, maybe once per week.  Oh wait-no I don’t-I’d rather be at the beach laying out once per week. 

Hmm. This is a few years ago before I managed the pool.


I’ll actually be driving up to NYC twice this summer.  UGH, whenever I try and get out of NY, it drags me back.  We are dropping my brother off at the Merchant Marine Academy in early July and then I have an open water swim in early August.  So both will be enjoyable.  If you live near the city holla at a sister.

But other then that no scheduled plans yet.  Although I’m hoping to visit one of my besties this summer so we will see.   My summer sounds a lot busier then it really is. 

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On to my next confession.  I’m not making any May “bloggers” goals because they aren’t for me.  I never follow through and it’s a waste of space.  The only thing I can promise you is that May will be full of my jazzy phrases and socially awkwardness and you’ll have to deal with it twice as much because my brother and I are basically twinnies.

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In the gym aspect-

Today I ran 3 miles.  Not exactly what I wanted to do but the arctrainers were all taken at the gym.  Oh well, it didn’t really hurt and it took it at an easy pace for me.  I was really frustrated at first because all my favorite machines were taken and it’s hard to run on a full stomach but I realized my body won’t kill me for doing another machine. 

Also today was some swimming:

1000 warmup

400 IM

5X200 free interval

600 Pull.

It is the first time I have done anything remotely moderate in the pool since season and it went pretty well I think.  No complaints from me.

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And finally my eats of today.  Typical Tuesday is filled with a waffle in the morning as always. 

Today was a peanut flour waffles


For lunch today, I went with Bonna to our dining hall.  Instead of getting my roast beef sandwich, I decided to get an egg white omelet and salad.  I asked for no onions but the worker gave them to me anyways.  Instead of arguing because he is seriously frightening so I choked them down.  Not really I picked every single one out and probably spent a good 15 minutes doing so.

So many onions in my life lately...

Greek salad=feta chese, black olives, spinach tomato, ham, chicken, banana peppers and lots of vinegar. So not so Greek but deliscous!

Kale and Steak. Can I marry my dinner? Is that socially acceptable?


I bought more kale so that is what I had for dinner.  Kale and steak.  I have been craving steak since I finished my half on Sunday-I just haven’t had the time (or energy to go to the store, get some and grill it up).  Don’t let the size fool you, this is 1.25 pounds of steak.

Because that is how I roll.  On a side note-My favorite part of the steak is the fat.  I love love love me some good old steak fat.  Seriously if you enjoy grimey steak fat then please come live at my house and we can cook some up together.

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Question for you:

1.       Any big plans this summer?

2.       What is the most sore you have ever been from a workout?

For me I think it was when I ran my first 5k in flats.  Racing flats don’t provide any support and my calves were extremely sore.  In fact, I’ll going to have to break them out soon again for my 5ks.  Speaking of racing flats, at what distance do you wear them?  Do you wear them in 10ks?  I am debating if I want to wear mine in my 10k.  I have always worn them in 5ks…

Because Who Doesn’t Like to Talk About Themselves…

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I’m actually(not so surprised) that many peoples favorite pancake is the a peanut butter and chocolate.  I have to admit that is near the top of mine especially topped with some chopped up nanners.

What did shock me though was the idea of chocolate mint pancakes.  I have never really thought about mint pancakes but I’m not a big minty person actually.  Maybe if I had an awesome mint pancake I would change my mind.

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I have a favour to ask you guys. In my run today, I thought of a great idea…I don’t know if you remember but last year up until last month had a segment called Factual Friday.  I would post interesting facts (and slightly strange stories) about myself on Fridays, to get to know me on a level above pancakes.  It would give you a break from boring food and would give me the opportunity to talk about myself.  Who doesn’t like that?

Anywho-I’m looking to begin that series again but with stories from you guys.  Each Friday, I want to do a Factual Friends Fridays or (Double F Fridays…).  I would love if people could submit a story or something that was very influential in their lives.  I have come up with a few ideas to inspire you with: how you overcame an injury/problem, how you lost weight, gained weight, decided to become a runner/swimmer/cyclist, how you decided to become a vegan/vegetarian, a major impact in your life, your college decision, your grad school decision.  Basically something extremely influential in your life that you can share.  Oh yes and please add 1000 photos because you know I like those.   Anything that you find interesting that you would love to ramble off about.

Anywho if you are interested just email me at lolzthatswim@gmail.com and you will forever be famous and loved.   You don’t have to have a blog, you just have to want to share your story and talk about yourself.  :)

Here are some of my favorites posted within the last few months incase ya missed them:

Not all abuse is physical
Shoulder Injury
The Scale

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Incase you wondered why I had a plethora of free time today(because clearly you stalk my life) , I didn’t have to go the high school since I spent so much time there this week already.  So I took lots of pictures of myself being a real girl.  My real outfit today included an Abercrombie and Fitch Tshirt (this is from the 7th grade aka nearly a decade old…)  If you find me a new striped shirt like this, we will be bffs forever but until then I will wear this shirt until I’m 70.  No really and the rest of the outfit includes an Abercrombie tank top along with gap legging jeans.  I love gap jeans they fit perfectly.

Yes Tyra this is my fierce pose

I even have real girl tamed hair!

And then I went to library...and got lots of work done.

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My run today was awesome sauce again.  I wasn’t as fast as yesterday but I felt just as good which makes me happy.   My heels still aren’t hurting so I think it’s a sign.  I also got my swim on and did about 3000 yards.

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For lunch today Bonna and I went to the dining hall.  I seriously love the dining hall salad bar because of all the awesome choices.  Aka-I can add beans, olives, spinach, grapes, blue cheese vinegar all on one salad.  It can fall (because there is clearly too much in the bowl) onto the table and no one will judge me.

I.Love.Blue.Cheese.Salads.

 

Then after my only class of the day, nutrition, Julie and I went to Quiznos.  Since I’m obsessed with their seafood salads-I opted for a giant seafood salad and Sammie.

And Quiznos Seafood Salads

*I can assure you I had more than these two salads throughout the day.

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Questions for you:
1.       Do you have a favorite brand of jeans?
When I wear jeans (um once a week maybe…), I wear my gap jeans.  I have a couple of pairs of other brands but they seem to just stay in my closet.  I really need to get rid of some of my clothes.

Feel free to email me if you have an awesome story for me to feature on my blog. lolzthatswim@gmail.com