Say What You Need To Say: Party Prep

I had a comment on my last post indicating that I should have directed my friend to a nutritionist for a healthy eating plan because I am not a professional.

I just wanted to set this disclaimer that I am in fact NOT a professional RD or nutritionist. I was simply offering my honest advice based on my own experiences and knowledge. I do feel that I know a thing or two about the subject considering my background and years of experience with nutritionists, meal plans, diets. etc. (all because of my ongoing battle of Colitis) and I am also AAAI/ISMA certified in Personal Fitness Instruction, but that is the extent of my professionalism in this subject.

I should have noted that in the below mentioned post, but I figured that everyone knew that the ideas I shared were purely a friend exchanging advice to another friend.

The one tone I always try to voice on my blog is individuality. I know that my eating and fitness habits may not be conducive to another person's and that is entirely OKAY. I never try to indicate that the way I chose to live my life is the way that others should follow. I only offer my opinion when asked.

Sorry, just had to get that cleared up.

Moving on…..

I had the day off today in order to get things ready for our BIG House Warming Party tomorrow. I say BIG because well, we are expecting 50, 60, 70, 80 people! I don't even know at this point, but we need to be prepared for the most.

I let myself sleep in and little and woke up ready for breakfast…..

2 Van's Whole Wheat Waffles, Vanilla Chobani, Berries, Sunflower Nut Butter, Granola

I haven't had waffles in so long. Not really sure why because every time I have them, I ask myself why I don't make this more often.

After I let this digest a bit, I laced up and went for a 5 mile run outside. It was HOT, even before 9am and I barely lasted the 5 miles.

Toly and I spent the morning cleaning the house. At noon, we had a lunch meeting with a co-worker/friend of mine who is a financial advisor. Toly and I have been discussing some of future plans and just wanted to get a casual but professional opinion.

After lunch, we did some more shopping that included a trip to the Farmers Market. On the way out, we snagged a cookie…(farmer's market cookies are always the best!)

Toly had the toffee and I had a pumpkin. So delicious!

What goes better with cookies???

Beer of course!

Stocking up with the appropriate adult beverages…..

And also stocking up with a major BJ's trip….

Toly is still convinced we will run out of beer…..

Later on, I went to my favorite Body Attack class at the gym. Toly was out so I took advantage of some extra free time.

Class was great but not as hard as I remember it. Maybe it's because I'm doing the Insanity workouts or maybe it was just an easier launch. Either way, it was still a good time.

I came home hungry and put together exactly what I was craving for dinner. Salad and a smoothie….

Romaine, Radish, Zucchini, Strawberries, Roasted Asparagus, Blueberry Goat Cheese, Pecans

On the side was the smoothie (mango, pineapple, banana, spinach) and 1/2 of a spinach bagel with hummus. The bagel was a random purchase from the farmers market.