Relaxing Afternoon

If I'm a Sunchip addict, my mother is my dealer. She bought another box of 100 calorie bags for me to bring back to Boston. My turkey sandwich wasn't too good today because I used prepackaged turkey from Trader Joe's. Nothing beats getting freshly shaved turkey from the deli counter!

I cleaned out our snack drawer and brought some chocolate into work. I left it on the kitchen counter and it was gone within an hour. Coworkers are great at helping get rid of food! I couldn't part with this little Lindor Truffle though.

I went to HealthWorks over my lunch break. Since today is a lazy day, I just sat in the sauna for 10 minutes and read a magazine. It was beyond wonderful! I barely managed to stay in 10 minutes. I was too hot and sweaty! But it felt amazing as soon as I stepped out, like I sweated out all of my negativity! I am going to plan a few minutes in the sauna at least once a week, especially as the weather gets colder.

I had some time leftover after HealthWorks so I took a quick trip to the Chestnut Hill Mall. I used a coupon at Victoria's Secret to get a free pair of underwear. Does anyone with an Angel's Card bother to buy underwear anymore? I swear I earn a free pair every month!

I devoured this Luna bar as soon as I got in the car. I didn't even care about taking a good picture. I was hungry! The S'mores flavor was good. It didn't top the oatmeal kind, but I liked the chocolate layer a lot!

Balanced Meal

What a well balanced snack! Literally!

I snacked on yet another apple. We only have apples and bananas in the apartment. I really like to eat fresh fruits and vegetables but I don't always have a lot of options.

I ran out of time this morning so I needed a grab-and-go lunch. A frozen meal was the best solution. Amy's Broccoli and Cheese Pocket Sandwiches are so tasty. I don't know why I'm so obsessed with Sunchips lately.

I walked to CVS during my lunch break. Today was a perfect example of fall on New England!

I went overboard buying hand sanitizer and other items to combat germs. The cashier thought I was kinda crazy, but oh well. One container is for Jared, another for my car, etc. etc.

At 2:30, I had to go to campus to help set up for BC's Pops on the Heights. The tables were decorated with the cutest chocolate pianos and notes. The smell was such a tease! Luckily I had snacked on a Luna bar while I was driving over so I wasn't too tempted to sneak one.

It took about an hour and a half to place bagged meals under the seats in Conte Forum. It was hard work! My back was killing and I was sweating like a beast by the time it was over. At least I got my workout in for the day.

I snacked on string cheese when I got home from work.

Plus I snacked on more Sunchips while I watched last night's episode of Grey's Anatomy.

I think Jared and I are going to meet our friend Chris for dinner and then go to a jazz club. Nothing like good food and good music to enjoy a Friday night!

Still Muchin'

I booked my first spa appointment!!! I am so excited. On October 1st I'm going to get a back massage and a back wrap. It sounds so relaxing. I can't wait.

I was in a foodie mood when I got home so I used the taco leftovers to make a taco salad. I filled a bowl with lettuce and cucumbers. I reheated the meat and then topped that with cheese and Ranch dressing. I don't have my favorite Kraft Ranch dressing and the Ken's Steakhouse brand wasn't as good.

I found this in the snack drawer and couldn't resist some dessert.

My new smoothie maker arrived today. Thanks again to Bob and Kris for the great gift. The machine is called the "Smooth Operator" and it's one sexy smoothie maker!

I couldn't resist trying it out right away. I mixed ice cubes, 1 cup of orange juice, and one cup of frozen berries.

The motor on the Smooth Operator is so powerful. It crushed the ice in seconds! So much easier than the old blender that I kept needing to mix.

So fruity and delicious! I read 500 Smoothies and Juices to get ideas for my breakfast smoothie tomorrow morning.

I was still snackie so I ate a bowl of Peppercorn Ranch Sunchips. New flavor and I liked it!

I feel a little guilty that we didn't go running tonight but sometimes life hands you too many distractions. Jared and I went to drop off/pick up laundry. Then I worked painting the bathroom for an hour. I'm pretty sure I'm done with painting for a while.

Now I want to kick back and relax and watch the Office!

Snackie

I chose to eat breakfast at work this morning. I packed some strawberry yogurt and granola. Easy enough and always a crowd pleaser.

I was such a snack-monster today. It was 11:15 and I just HAD to eat my lunch. I bought more delicious rolls when we were at Shaws so I used one to make a turkey sandwich with cheese, lettuce, and pickles. Plus Sunchips as a side, obviously!

I ate an apple around 12:30 but my camera was charging so I couldn't take a picture.

I went to the gym at 1:30 and used my time wisely: 25 minutes on the Elliptical machine and free weights for my upper body. Jared and I are supposed to run 3 miles tonight so I didn't feel the need to push myself too hard. I remembered to pack face wash and Cottonelle wipes to clean up after my workout. What a huge difference! I'm not too sweaty when I finish at the gym and I always splash water on my face and refresh my deodorant. Even so, when I get back to work, I feel kinda grimy. I feel so fresh and so clean clean today! Why weren't these 2 items in my gym bag before today?!?!

I was hungry when I got back in the office so I tore into a Luna bar. Mmmm! I loved this so much more the the Lara bar I ate yesterday.

Work Horse

I took one for the team and ate the last of the Strawberry Yogurt O's. I'm not a fan! The yogurt bits were too sweet and the O's are too thick. If I'm going to eat o-shaped cereal, I'll stick with Cheerios.

I snacked on a fresh and healthy apple after I got to work. An apple a day keeps the doctor away! (Plus I need to go to CVS and buy a boatload of antibacterial hand gel!)

I put a few Fall decorations around my office.

Speaking of The Office, I love Dwight! He's so insane and has some of the funniest lines on the show. I ate a 100 calorie bag of Sunchips before I went to lunch.

I had a lunch meeting at the Cheesecake Factory with my new supervisor. I ordered the BBQ Ranch Chicken Salad. I didn't even come close to finishing, but it was really good. I was totally in the mood for fresh veggies.

I was really excited to try a Lara Bar. This one smelled exactly like a cinnamon roll when I opened it, but it didn't taste like one. The texture was too sticky. I'll have to eat another bar to before I make my final opinion. I know I didn't like the first Luna Bar I tried.

My registration info for the 1/2 marathon arrived! I still don't know if I'm capable of running 13.1 miles, but I'm going to try!

Jared made tacos for dinner. I ate 3 tortillas topped with ground beef, cheese, chopped cucumbers, and lettuce. Tacos are usually my meal to cook, but since we just use one of the kits, Jared's tasted the same as mine.

I had to paint the bathroom ceiling since the new vent has been installed for about a week. I got overzealous and painted the 2 closet doors by the bathroom. Everything looks great! Well, great considering we just rent the apartment so I'm just trying to make things look semi-decent. If I owned this place, I'd definitely hire someone who knows what to do.

Lucfast is the new Brunch

I wasn't hungry this morning so I had a small glass of orange juice while I was getting ready for work. I'm so glad I ironed a bunch of work outfits last night. It saved so much time getting ready!

I am still admiring my new purse hook in our closet. I used to keep my bags in a pile on the shelf, next to the shoe boxes. The hooks make things MUCH more organized and efficient.

I had a coffee on the way to work and wasn't hungry for breakfast until 10 am. I decided to switch things up and eat the food I brought for lunch instead. Thanks Jared for making my peanut butter and jelly sandwich on wheat bread. I love soggy PB&J but this one was still fresh. I ate a bag of 100 calorie Sunchips as a side because I needed a crunch with my sandwich.

But I Don't Wanna

I did NOT want to go back inside the office after my lunch break. It's much too nice outside! I'm like a whiny little kid who just wants to stay outside and play for a little bit longer. Please?!?!

Earlier I snacked on a bag of 100 calorie Sunchips. I waited until 12:20 pm to have lunch. Someone must've microwaved fish because the kitchen stunk! Anyone who knows me knows that I do NOT like seafood. I'm getting better about trying stuff, and I've even enjoyed things like ahi tuna and ceviche. However there is NO way I'll ever like the smell of stinky fish. So anyway... I scurried downstairs to use the microwave on the 1st floor and raced back up to my office, having to pass through the fish stench each time. I was too distracted to remember to photograph my meal. But it looked the same as yesterday and tasted just as yummy. Thanks again Mom!

I was going to walk towards BC's campus and the reservoir during my lunch hour. When I changed into my Nikes, and added a huge pair of Marc Jacobs sunglasses to the ensemble, I decided I looked to ridiculous to be seen in public. I power walked around the cemetery for 30 minutes and listened to fun songs on my ipod. Those Stevie Wonder tunes put a smile on my face!

3 more hours left in the office! I'm in a great mood. I can't wait to spend a few more hours outside after work. I have a feeling we'll end up taking Miles to the dog park and we'll go for a run tomorrow evening.

TGIF

I had the rest of the cantaloupe around 10:30. By noon, I was ready for my turkey sandwich and Sunchips. It's such a basic lunch but it's so delicious.

I went to the Chestnut Hill Mall during my lunch hour. I wanted to go to Sephora to get my Beauty Insider birthday gift: Lip gloss. My mascara needs to be tossed so I decided to try a tube from Clinique. I have Bare Escentuals blush but I don't think the color works for my skin tone. Sephora brand makeup is relatively inexpensive so I decided to try a pretty pink shade, plus a new blush brush as an extra birthday treat. And lipstick for $5; it was in the bargain bin! I qualified for a free gift so I chose a little tube of hand cream.

It was hard to leave the mall and go back to work. As soon as I got back to my desk, I snacked on a Chocolate Raspberry Luna bar. The texture and the flavor were to die for! I loved it!

I was starving when I got home from work so I snacked on some cucumber slices with Italian dressing. Cucumbers are so light and fresh. Instead of a side salad, I love to just eat a bowl of cukes!

Munchies

I was starving before noon and I couldn't stop myself from breaking into my lunch time goodies. I had turkey sandwich, same deal as yesterday with cheese and pickles, and a 100 calorie bag of Sunchips. I love eating chips with sandwiches. I've tried baby carrots to get a healthier crunch but it's not the same.

(Sorry I couldn't rotate this picture!) I'm really glad I found an excuse to wear these sneakers I bought at Urban Outfitters a few weeks ago. Not really business casual but I sit alone in my office all day and I was comfortable while Miles and I went for a walk.

Miles was SO happy to be out of the car. We walked around the cemetery for about 25 minutes. He kept stopping to roll in the grass or roll in goose crap that was on the walkway. He's so gross but he always makes me laugh.

I tried my 1st Luna bar around 1:30. I was expecting the same texture as a Clif Bar but it was different and stickier. I did enjoy the Berry Almond flavor. At 170 calories, it seems like something I can justify for an easy snack. I have 3 more flavors at home and I'm looking forward to trying those too. Not in love with Luna bars yet but I'm a fan so far...