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Do you drink Soda? Things you should know….

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One of the biggest hindrances in weight management is our relationship with soda. My husband hasn’t had soda in almost 10 years, and doesn’t miss it at all (I’ve had it in mixed punch)! So, for this Foodie Friday, I … Continue reading →

Foodie Friday: Oatmeal Peanut Butter Protein Bars

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While it’s easy to just say, “I’m going to eat healthier” and throw more veggies in my diet, it’s a lot more challenging to actually bake good stuff. The most recent recipe I tried (as in 9pm last night) was these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Protein Bars.
Now, as a lover of smooth chocolate, and lovely rich food, these are not your regular oatmeal bars, I can taste the protein but they are actually really good! The only protein bar I really eat is Cliff bars, so this is a cheaper option, and I’m able to control all of my ingredients.

Yesterday I was listening to the radio and the DJ was talking about what’s really in hot dogs. Pig and chicken carcasses. And then she said, “I’m sorry to all those people that I just ruined eating hot dogs for” and I responded, “you’re saving lives! Who in their right mind would want to eat that crap!” Then I realized I’m alone and she can’t hear me. How embarrassing.
I can’t stress enough how important healthy food is, and I’m very adamant about knowing whats IN my food (yes, I’m that girl in the grocery store that reads every label. One time I guy walked by and said, “that’s not going to make you fat… just eat it”. *shut up*) hah.

Anyways! Try them- they are really great :)

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Protein Bars

  • 2 cups Uncooked Old Fashioned/Quick Oats
  • 1/2 cup Natural Peanut Butter
  • 3 Scoops Protein Powder (I used Whey Vanilla)
  • 4 tbls Milled Flax Seed
  • 1/2 cup water

I warmed up my PB in the microwave for a few seconds to get it loose but other than that just combine everything in a bowl and mix well.

Then press it into a baking pan or other square dish and put in the fridge or freezer for about a half hour.  You can put a little water on your fingers before pressing so it doesn’t stick to you.  Take the pan out of the freezer, cut the mixture into 8 or more bars, and wrap each individually or put in snack bags.  Done!

I’m leaving mine in the freezer since they were still a little sticky but the fridge is fine as well.

Next time I may add some dried fruit or chocolate chips to change it up some.

This recipe makes about 6-8 bars

192 Cal | 16g Carbs| 8g Fat| 15g Protein| 3g Fiber

Eating Healthier

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As a runner, it’s so easy to think “It’s OK, I’m going to run today” and proceed to eat whatever I want. Which is pretty often ice cream, chocolate, brownies… and then I make myself sick. And is not definitely not healthy.

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OR it’s the OTHER extreme, and I eat tons when I really don’t need to be eating all that. One of my new years resolutions was to eat more veggies (which is hard to do with such a busy schedule), and I’ve been able to incorporate them into my daily routine, but I want to set higher goals than that (no, I’m not starting the Paleo diet… yet).

Cutting out white flour and sugar is about as lofty of the goals that I’ll setting this summer, while trying to run in the summer heat!
I’m in Virginia, and SERIOUSLY this humility is worse than usual (since  I’d really know what usual is since this is my second May here!).

There are a few really important things to include in your diet is you are a woman running. The first and foremost thing you should be worrying about is your iron levels (this is the one I struggle with the most). This is vital in transporting oxygen through your bloodstream, as well as providing a key building block of muscle tissue. One thing I found interesting is that caffeinated products will counteract with your iron intake… so wait a couple hours after eating or taking your iron supplement.

The next important dietary need is calcium, (you know, all that stress on your bones in running). If you don’t drink milk, purchase calcium added products (soy dream, rice milk, orange juice).

Can’t believe I’m saying this, but the third most important thing to include is FAT, from nuts, olive oil, seeds, and avocado but stay away from saturated fats (which mainly come from animal products. ewww).

Notice the lack of white flour and sugar in this list? Yup. Need to cut those out!

Awesome list of foods adapted from Running For Fitness