(More on that in a second.......)
New Hamp was incredible, as always. The weather was cool and crisp and I used almost every morning to sneak out for a ~5 mile run around Lake Massabesic.
(How gorgeous are these pics from my camera phone??)
I also spent lots of time with my niece Morgan (who is now in kindergarten. How does time pass this fast???)...
And Seth's adorable nice, Portia.
And Seth's adorable nice, Portia.
NUTRITION
On the food front, I've been cooking a lot lately...
...well excluding Chipotle. There's always room for Chipotle...
Chicken salad bowl
Lettuce, tomato
grilled chicken
grilled veggies (onion, pepper)
pico de gallo salsa
black bean & corn salsa
guac
I could dive into a pool of their guac.
Ok, on-to some foods I actually prepared...
Turkey burgers & roasted veggies
The veggies are always my favorite part...
Softened first in water (so you use less oil) then browned in olive oil spray & spices!
(Spices: TJ's salute seasoning (similar to Mrs. Dash), garlic powder, S&P)Honey-Soy Salmon
Only requiring 2 ingredients
(1:1 mixture of soy sauce and honey. Broiled for ~5 mins)
Chicken sausage & roasted veggies
(Veggies prepared as above. Sausage grilled over medium heat on stove top.)
Honey Mustard Tempeh
(This was so, so good...)
Tempeh cubed then grilled over medium heat until browned. When almost done, add 1 T brown mustard + 1 t agave. Add sea salt & pepper to taste.
Pumpkin Pie (protein) smoothies
(Recipe here; added fresh spinach to get in some greens)
Steamed Almond milk & cinnamon
(a fantastic nighttime treat)
1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk
stevia, 1 serving
pinch cinnamon
steamed or warmed in microwave
Trader Joe's new version is the best tasting I've ever had! <--And cheapest!
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WORKOUTS
Although I was busy with the fam and final PA school interview prep, I did squeeze in some good workouts at our home gym...
Other than running among beautiful New Hampshire foliage, the 10 x 10 x 5 treadmill workout and kettlebells have been kicking my butt lately.
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And just for fun, look at these two pictures I found of the Manfriend and me in....
8th grade
High school, sophomore year semi-formal.
Bahahaha.
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Ok, on to the good news!!! I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I was interviewing for admission to PA (physician assistant) school. Well two weeks ago I interviewed at George Washington University, my first choice program (it's ranked #4 and in DC). One week later, I was offered early admission!
It was a looooong road but I took a giant leap of faith and followed my dream.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is super exciting! Yayy for following your dream :) I am in my 2nd semester of PA school and just took a pharm test this morning. It's a lot of work but it will totally be worth. Can't wait to follow you along your journal babe!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on you early admittance!
ReplyDeleteThose first few pictures are STUNNING! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd all your food looks great as well!
Congratulations!! That's so exciting to see your dream be actualized! As a side note: that's an awesome home gym
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you! I follow your blog because you remind me so much of myself. I live in Arlington, love science, quit my job in pharm research to pursue a career in physical therapy. I've been working as an assistant for the past 11 months and I'm taking pre-reqs right now. I apply next year (kind of nervous already!). But you are very inspirational for following your dream!! Thanks for giving hope to people like me!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Those pictures of you and the boy are so adorable :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! All that food looks AMAZING! And the scenery in New Hampshire is stunning! I just visited CT this weekend and had a blast!
ReplyDeleteWell done and many congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteAs for your eats, I just found my new after dinner snack and it will be a steamed almond milk and cinnamon. Mmmmm. Can't wait!!!!!
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@L Aw, thank you! I wish you the best! You will love your career as a PT :)
ReplyDeleteDe-lurking :) Congratulations on acceptance to PA school! I just graduated in July and will be starting my job as an Emergency Dept. PA next month. It's an AWESOME career field... best of luck!
ReplyDelete@Dawn Dawn, thank you!! Where are you working? I'm SO excited to begin :)
ReplyDelete@Lauren Way late in my reply. But I'm in Ohio :)
ReplyDeleteGood Luck with PA School!! I stumbled upon your blog and loved the title. I'm a science nerd myself so I thought it was super clever.
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