Hey there! Y’all, if you didn’t see me say it a million times on Twitter, I am SO SO glad that you guys are so supportive of me…I never ever want to forget that you guys are the reason I do this, and the stat number isn’t even close to what matters. I love you all 🙂
Yesterday I started off the day with big hopes of a chocolate-peanut butter GM, but quickly was reminded that I don’t have an cocoa powder at the moment. SOOOOOOO I introduce to you the PLAIN PEANUT BUTTER GM:
It’s 1 cup milk, 1 frozen banana, 1 heaping tablespoon of peanut butter, and a ton of spinach. Done and done! I also had a famous Nate latte:
And that’s about when the stuff hit the fan. Yeah, you read that right…work just about sucked the life out of me yesterday. I was THISCLOSE to walking out, but I work with some amazingly supportive people who were super sweet and willing to help, my hubby included. He also brought me my favorite lunch from…
PANERA! I had 1/2 of a Greek Salad, but the photo got messed up, so that’s not posted. I also had 1/2 of a Mediterranean Veggie sandwich:
I never get tired of that! I love the sweet tomato bread the sandwich is on…but I do adore bread in general anyway. Finally the work day ended and we went home and decided to ride our bikes. It’s been raining for basically a solid week here in Colorado, but did we consider mud? NO WAY MAN! Well………we might’ve gotten stuck in it. Oops 🙂
Dinner was at Amy’s house, and was amazing as usual 🙂 We had chicken tacos:
Mine had a little rice, black beans, chicken, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and lots of lettuce…and some Chipotle Tabasco! I love that stuff 🙂 I also had a root beer:
And split some queso with Nate:
I was in charge of dessert, so I used Julie’s Flourless Peanut Butter cookie recipe! I swear, it’s the easiest recipe in the world, takes almost no time, and tastes like heaven 🙂
I really can’t wait to just take a shower, get in bed, and sleep the night away, but first I just want to address my first day of not checking my stats on here. Y’all, checking those things is an addiction! I did end up looking at my numbers twice, but afterwards realized that it didn’t do anything to change the course of my day. I just felt really lucky to have so many beautiful and supportive women and was glad that what I said inspired some thinking from others as well.
I promise I’ll make my post a little more interesting tomorrow, but I am totally worn out, physically, emotionally, and mentally! What are your pre-bedtime rituals? I will either shower at night or wash my face, but I always ALWAYS have to brush my teeth first…just in case I get toothpaste on my face I want to be able to wash it off! Also, if I only wash my face and shower in the morning, I have to rinse my face 6 times before drying it off…when I was in high school I read some teen magazine that recommended that and I’ve done it ever since!
My nighttime rituals include taking out my contacts, flossing and brushing my teeth, and reading a book or magazine for a while. I find it really hard to sleep if I use the internet or watch TV right beforehand.
I love that meal from Panera too – it never gets old, although in the winter I switch out the salad for black bean soup.
I love your pre-bed ritual! It made me laugh.
Mine:
– Take out contacts
– Take off makeup, wash face, brush teeth
– turn on lamp, turn off overhead light, grab a book
Pre-bedtime rituals: remove make up, brush teeth and find a book to read in bed 🙂
My pre bed rituals are: dishes, lunch packed, go to bed.
Sorry you had a bad day at work yesterday..and glad you had supportive people to help you through!
My bedtime routine: brush teeth, get in bed, read while James rubs my back, turn off the light, kiss goodnight, and sleep! 🙂
I hope today was a better day!
Rinse 6x? That’s too funny. Habits are hard to break : ) I brush my teeth, take out my contacts & hit the hay!
Nightly routine: put the dogs in their kennels, put crunchies in the cat’s bowl (otherwise she will wake me at 3am hungry), lay out clothes for work, brush teeth and go to the bathroom one last time.
Bed time ritual, pack lunch for both of us, put my work cloths and gym bag in the car.. lay my workout cloths.. brush my teeth, wash my face, night eye cream and moisturizer and Zzzzzzz 🙂
Grab a snack, read some blogs and maybe write my own post, get a drink to leave by my bed, brush my teeth, get a little massage from my mommy and lights out. 🙂
I always have to:
1) brush teeth, floss, and gargle with mouthwash
2) wash face
3) apply moisturizer
4) read for a bit
I repeat that same routine every night. The flossing is my biggest thing. I don’t know how people can go without it before they go to bed!
Glad to hear you were able to relax a bit yesterday. =)
I wash my face, lotion and brush my teeth… sometimes. I often fall asleep on the couch and I totally space brushing my teeth! BUT I do brush my teeth in the morning. =)
Before bed I make lunch for the next day, brush teeth, wash face, do my Foam Roller and my stretching and try to read in bed.
Thanks for posting these cookies. They look simple and delicious. Putting them on my “to bake” list
I am so anal about my routine…brush teeth, wash face, lotion, get workout clothes ready for the early morning…and read if I am not too exhausted.
*teeth!
I love Panera for a quick lunch! I need to try that tomato bread. And the pb cookies look wonderful! I always have to brush my teet first too 🙂
My bedtime ritual is pretty simple. Wash my face, apply anti-aging lotion, brush my teeth and hop in the sack! haha! I pride myself on how low-maintenace I am when it comes to my appearance!
I want to go for a bike ride in colorado!!! haha….my bedtime ritual is washing my face, brushing my teeth and using mouthwash 🙂
I had the same day yesterday as you! It was awful and I don’t have much support at work.
1) teeth: flossing and brushing
2) pick my clothes out
3) clean the litter box
4) shower and go to bed
glad you like the cookies!!!
before bed the only thing i really feel like i have to do is brush my teeth… oh & i have to kiss ryan goodnight… if i don’t i feel like something’s not right. crazy, i know!
I always shower at night, especially if I work that day (i’m an RN) i need to get the hospital smell off of me. Then:
1. brush teeth
2. wash hands
3. take contacts out
4. frantically hunt for my glasses but realize I left them in my bedroom to which I have to walk in there blind to find them 🙂
mornin’ heather! how are those rocky mts. i miss so much? *sigh*
glad you’re feeling the love 🙂
pre-bed ritual:
1-brush teeth for sure
2-pray with my daughter
have a great day!