This past Saturday morning I had morning duty at the mill for my department. As bad as I hated to get up early, I was excited to get to stop by the Farmer's Market when it opened. A guy I have known FOREVER was there and I bought some of his fresh potatoes (still dirty!) and then he gifted me with some local honey from his own hives (OMG yummy!) and some sausage for my husband.
At another booth, I saw a lady who used to work with my mom and she had fresh blueberries. So, this has been my breakfast every morning. Kashi cereal, whole natural almonds, blueberries, and yogurt. And yes, I am aware that is sugary flavored yogurt. I can't help it. I've tried the other kinds and I just can't do it. However, compare this to my breafast of McDonald's or donuts 50 pounds ago, and I'm doing good.
Which brings me to a point.... I despise it when people beat themselves up about not going totally all natural or organic or whatever. While I know that is a fantastic way to be, for some people it isn't realistic. I think if you make the choices that are best for you and are maintainable, that's a step in the right direction. Celebrate the victories people!
I also have a 5K scheduled for Saturday. It should be cooler at 8 am than it was last Saturday at 8 pm. I am going to get in my last run before the race tonight while LittleMan is at swimming lessons and LittleGirl goes to bible school with her "Hooker". (real name = Hannah). The 5K benefits the Jake Owen Raborn Foundation, which is an AWESOME charity. You can read about Jake here. If that doesn't inspire you, then I don't know what will.
On Facebook the other night, someone commented something like "why would anyone want to run in this heat" and someone else came back with a great point. These kids endure countless procedures, tests, and horrible things. The least we can do is run in the heat for 30 minutes. That isn't a drop in the bucket to what these heroes do each and every day of their tiny little lives.
Speaking of tiny lives, my 6 year old, the adorable LittleMan, went out to eat with me last night. I kissed him on the head and he informed me that he "wasn't into that anymore". Broke. my. heart. Right there into a million pieces. I hope he changes his mind. *sniff, sniff*
Melissa
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i hear yaon the natural or organic bizness! it drives me insane that people think that you can only be healthy if you buy organic or natural stuff...sure its wroth it in the long run but i think if you read the ingredients properly and just wash your fruits and vegetables and just be a more aware shopper, you should be fine. my bankcard does not appreciate it when I buy organic stuff.
That breakfast ----- looks absolutely DIVINE!! YUM. YUM. YUM.
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I feel your pain. Yes, she is NOW 10 but I went to kiss my little Peanut on the head and summer camp and her eyes were like daggers... but then she spoke . . ."mom, please don't do that until we get outside". ouch.
The farmer's market sounds wonderful.
Oh, why do our babies have to grow up and break our hearts? :( I so understand that feeling. My "baby" just turned 15!! My other is turning 10. It goes by too fast.
I agree with your stance on organic. You have to find what works for you and that just isn't for everybody. My budget just doesn't allow me to eat all organic. Just can't do it!
Looks like a super yummy breakfast!! I love good finds at the Farmers Market.
aww your baby boy is growin up!
I am starting C25K AGAIN today YAY. I will be a runner again!
that breakfast looks delish
I agree on the yogurt. That breakfast looks great! So, are you mixing the cereal with the yogurt instead of milk?
Looking for all the good ways to spice up my diet...trying to get the weight off w/o getting bored with my eating!
I so agree with you on going "all the way" when it comes to food - some things I have really improved upon, and some just a little...but it's so much better than what I used to eat. No apologies necessary!
Good luck on your 5K - yeah, when you think of what they are going through, a little discomfort for half an hour is nothing.
I think there has to be balance in everything! Have fun at the 5K.
that B-fast looks like a spitting mirror image of mine, good taste!
Great breakfast and do not worry about the sugar. Your body need it with all that running. I love farmer markets and eating 100% organic. I has changed my life. Enjoy your run!
Melissa,
Your friend will really appreciate it in the end. Encouraging our girlfriends to have the exam is the best gift we can give them. I wish you both good health. Thanks for all your encouraging words.
I love farmers' markets...still too early here for that...but soon!
That breakfast looks delish :)
He'll be hugging and kissing you in private...all is not over :)
excited for you 5k. and aw! so sorry about your lil' 6 yr olds words. nooo! my lil dude is 4 and that day will break my heart too!
Good luck at the 5K this weekend! My 6 year old (7 in Oct) has yet to say that to me. I am fully expecting within the coming year though.
I agree that running for that great cause would be totally worth running in the heat for :)
And I agree about not beating yourself up over not eating organic/totally healthy 100% of the time. I tried making my morning coffee 'healthy' but gave up, I didn't enjoy it anymore. So I still have my coffee with 2 scoops artifical creamer powder, and 1 sugar (I have switched to raw sugar but I don't know if it's really that big of a difference really). You have to buy what you can afford at the time, and buy things that you like.
Your breakfast looks so yummy!!
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