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Exciting Time

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I know that I have been a bit detached from all social media this week and my blog and it’s not for a lack of desire but rather a lack of time. As most of you know I wear many hats and currently I have two projects that are taking over my life. It is a really exciting time and I am hoping to get myself back on track and tell you more about everything that is going on. I had given daily blogging a try due to so many requests over the past year and I know that I have been lacking there but I am just wondering what you liked, disliked or would like to see more of?

In other blog related news the Hubz and I will be going away next weekend for our Third Wedding Anniversary and I will have a wedding special and a Fitness Friday Giveaway for you. I still have room for some guests posts so if you are planning or have had a (mostly) vegan wedding and would like to be featured send me a short proposal of what you would like to guest post about lindsay@cookingforaveganlover.com

Lastly, in health coaching news I have finally received my certificate of completion from IIN and I have started in the immersion program. I also am in the process of getting a number of details figured out with a P.O. Box, legal paper work and bank accounts; all things I’m a little late on since I have been coaching for awhile now, oh well they are getting done now. I also wanted to make sure you know to go check out my specials on my Health Coaching Site and if you are interested in finding out about Friends and Family specials e-mail me for more details.

Well I’m off to finish my iced green tea and to purchase a few new notebooks (this is going to drive my husband crazy.) Then it’s off to work and the gym! Also tomorrow is Fitness Friday- any special requests?

7 things I’ve discovered since starting my blog

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  1. I absolutely love to cook. I have always been interested in cooking and even made a cooking show video that summer my girlfriends and I decided to video tape everything we did.  Over the past 5 years I have used my blog to documented my experience in the kitchen and have even created 2 e-books. P.S. my first (only) cooking video was for potato salad.
  2. There are really amazing people out there that I would have never met or “met” if it wasn’t for blogging.  I have become friends with so many wonderful, amazing and inspirational people via blogging and I can’t wait to meet and be inspired by new bloggers.
  3. I’m (slightly) addicted to social media. Twitter. Facebook. DailyMile. LinkedIn. oh and did I mention Twitter (my worst/best addiction).  The funniest part is I was so anti all of these for so long, especially Twitter.  Why? I really don’t remember why now but I was and the Hubz likes to remind me of it frequently.
  4. My husband is a very talented man and an important part of my blog.  If it wasn’t for him my blog wouldn’t look as good as it does. He has helped create my e-books. my website, he helps edit my posts and of course he becomes the center of many blog posts.  Lastly, if it wasn’t for him there would probably be no blog (read more here).
  5. Sometimes you just have to be silly and let it all hang out. Blogging isn’t about just telling people the good and the fun but it is also about being real which sometimes means acting like a fool or talking about the hard things.
  6. Blogging has lead me to my true passion – wellness and nutrition. It has led me to my upcoming (current part-time) job as a Health Coach- read more here.
  7. The last thing I’ve discovered is that my camera memory card has more photos of food than people or places. It’s one of those you know your a blogger when things as well as when after every event you think/say “I have to blog about this”.

What are seven things you’ve learned?

I’m Still Here!

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Hey Bloggies!

Sorry for the lack of posts lately!  I do have a lot to write about but time has not been on my side the past few days.  Here is a quick update though- I have been working like crazy at my day job preparing for a huge event that is less than 3 weeks away (after that life will calm down), I have started the Immersion Program at IIN, I have been working on a new health coaching project (or two) – email me lindsay@gethealthywithlindsay.com if you want more details.  Lets see…I haven’t been doing much real cooking but I did make this yummmy sauce; honestly most of my “cooking” has been placing a bunch of veggies on a sheet pan and baking them- boring eh?

Well I’ve got to get back to laundry, work x3, gym and find some time to relax – then I will be back to daily blogging!

Fitness Friday

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Good Morning! Happy Friday! This morning the Hubz and I scrambled out of bed this morning to make it to the 6am Flow Yoga class at the Y. It was our first yoga class since joining the Y and honestly we were a little skeptical. We are used to doing classes at a studio which has a different feeling and flow to it. At the Y the class is held in an old gym with a loud air conditioner running and our mats set up in a circle. We went with it though.

Today’s class was particularly hard for me because I’ve been doing so much running and gardening and not nearly enough stretching. At first I was cursing all of the downward dogs in my head because my body was so tight and I eventually had to drop down to childs pose but as the class went on my body became looser, the fan became more soothing than a distraction and I really began to enjoy the experience. After class the Hubz and I had Friday breakfast at the Co-op and discussed the class; both of us agreed we’d like to make it part of our Friday routine.

In other fitness news the Hubz and I have joined the Y and we are loving the ability to run, swim, use other cardio equipment and all of the other great features that the Y has. It isn’t your fancy gym but it works and our needs are met. I also was fitted for new running shoes this week and they are working out great. I highly recommend going to a shop where the staff is knowledgeable and can get you fitted to the right shoe for your feet and body.

Here is the weekly wrap up of my workouts:

  • Friday: 2.5 mile run in 30 minutes
  • Saturday: 500 yard swim (30 minutes), 2 mile walk (40 minutes), Hardcore Gardening (90 minutes), Vigorous Gardening (180 minutes)
  • Sunday: off- so sore!
  • Monday: C25k- 30min; walk 40min
  • Tuesday: walk 30 min
  • Wednesday: C25k 30 min; lap swimming 20 min
  • Thursday: Stair Master and Cybex 35 min
  • Friday: Flow Yoga Class; 60 min

Days: 11/25 Days  12 hours & 15 minutes/15.5 Hours (it’s crazy I’m almost to my goal for hours and it’s not even half way through the month- WIN!!)

Q: Do you have a gym membership? Do you find that it makes you more motivated to workout?  If not what does motivate you?


 

Ethiopian Date Night

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Is the day really almost over?? I feel like I was unable to complete everything I had set out to do today.  I guess sometimes life sends you in a different direction than planned! Although I didn’t finish the dishes and I didn’t get a few health coaching projects and blog projects done that I had planned to I did get to spend time with a girl friend, spend over an hour picking out new running shoes and then the Hubz and I had a spontaneous date night.

Today we spent over an hour at Fleet Feet being fitted for the perfect pair of shoes for my feet I finally found a pair!  If you have never been fitted for shoes I really recommend that you do because I have spent the last year running/being active in a pair of shoes I chose myself and although they were nice they were just a little off. Once we finished shoe shopping the Hubz and I decided to have a spontaneous date night and take advantage of our (free-win!) Jump On It for Duino Duende.  Jump On It is similar to Groupon and if you share the deal and three others also buy it based on your reference you get it for free! Great deal right? We thought so!

We started our night off with a cocktail; Manhattan for me and a Gin Martini for the Hubz.  For our meal we both got the Tuesday night special the Ethiopian plate, which comes in vegetarian, omni and vegan.  I honestly can’t tell you everything that was on my plate but it included a split pea wat, misir wat, spicy sauce, salad, beets, kale and another item that was tasty but we have no idea what it was.

Everything was really delicious and I can’t wait to head back again for a Tuesday night date and Ethiopian food!  Additionally because of our late (for us) dinner we also were able to enjoy the live music that starts at 7pm at Radio Bean (connected cafe).

After dinner we picked up some cereal and bananas for breakfast tomorrow morning and then stopped into the garden to water our plants.  Now it’s time to sit back, relax and then head to bed to read a good book.

What are you reading right now? I am on the last book of The Girl With… series and I am going to need new suggestions! Let me know what I should be reading.

Running Around

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Good Morning Bloggies!

I know summer is (almost) finally here because I have been running around like a crazy person the past few days.  It’s a good run around though! The Hubz and I finally got our memberships at the YMCA and are looking forward to taking advantage of everything it has to offer.  Yesterday we both ran on the treadmill (even though it was beautiful out- fail) and this morning despite my desire to go to the gym early I chose to snuggle under the blankets with the Hubz and kitty instead; guess I’ll be heading there after work!

After the gym yesterday we came home and I made “pizzas” on sprouted grain tortillas and topped them with lots of garlic, portobello mushrooms, chilies, tomatoes, and dates.  Yes DATES! Such a good combination with everything, you should really try it on your next pizza.

After dinner we walked down to our garden plot and planted some red Russian & lacinato kale, astro arugula and cosmic purple carrots.  We are still discussing what other veggies we want to grow – what do you think we should grow? What are you growing in your garden this year?

After planting we headed home but first we stopped to watch the beautiful sunset over the lake- so pretty!

Today is going to be another busy day with work, meeting up with a girl-friend, gym, health coaching work, blogging and gardening tonight! To help fuel us through the day I made a batch of Isa’s Banana Flapjacks and topped with coconut, berries and maple syrup- DELICIOUS!

Weekend Wrap Up: Mother’s Day Re-cap!

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Yesterday we spent the day with three wonderful moms- my mom, my grandma and my Aunt Carol.  We had an early lunch of (veggie) chili, salad and rolls and then just sat and chatted for a few hours before making our way back home.

My Mom & I (Spring 1986)

Mom & I (around 1988)

Dad, Mom, Me & Hubz (2009)

Once we arrived home we spent the afternoon relaxing and re-cooping from our allergen overload. For dinner the Hubz was feeling something with an Asian flare so I made stir fried veggies and seeds with brown rice and Asian greens. It was so delicious. For dessert we had dates and mango, yum yum yum.