• Nutrition,  Product Reviews,  Weight Loss

    Fresh Blenders – Apples – Product Review

    A few weeks ago I was contacted by Fresh Blenders, a company that sells bagged fruit for smoothies. Some of the fruit they sell include apples and pears. They sent me two huge bags of apples, both sweet and tart, to try out in my smoothies. Apples are one of my favorite snacks. In fact, I eat one every single day. They really pack a nutritional punch! Vitamin C – apples contain this powerful natural antioxidant that prevents damage caused by free radicals, as well as boosting the body’s resistance against infectious agents. B-complex vitamins (riboflavin, thiamin, and vitamin B-6) – these vitamins are key in maintaining red blood cells and…

  • Food,  Running,  Training

    Entering into Double Digits: A New PDR

    So, today I finally went THERE. I’ve ran the furthest I’ve ever ran in my life, setting a new Personal Distance Record (PDR), and entering into the double digit territory. It took me 1 hour and 42 minutes to complete ten long miles. I only took one break after mile six to get some Clif Energy Gel and water because I so tired and completely beat. I honestly didn’t think I would finish. I thought about stopping after mile six and calling it a day. But I wanted to see TEN MILES on my GPS so BAD!!! So I stopped at home and rested for about five minutes while I…

  • Blogger Meet-Up,  Events,  Food

    Apple Picking with Blends

    Hola everyone. Hope you all are having a great weekend! Yesterday I got to spend time with some awesome Blends (Blogger Friends) and we went apple picking at Indian Ladder Farms along with a delicious brunch at their Yellow Rock Cafe. My blends are Lauren, Cynthia, Becca, Heather and my newest blends Nicole and Chelle! First, brunch! The Yellow Rock Cafe is located right inside Indian Ladder, along with their country store. I ate brunch here one other time after Yoga with Breathing Room. I went with one of their speciality sandwiches called the “Adirondack”: spinach, avocado, tomato and fresh mozzarella on crispy bread. It was fantastic. I believe they…