I’ve totally not kept up with this blog like I intended the past several weeks. Life’s been crazy. I was thinking about it on my long run today, and the best description I could come up with is, I’ve felt like I’ve been wearing floaties, dog paddling, and just barely staying above water. Hopefully, I’ve done a good job of hiding this because that’s what I try and do. The truth is though that as much I want to portray all is perfect, and I’ve got it all together every. single. day. I don’t! I know I’m not alone here. Life’s hard and it’s crazy, and we all put so much pressure on ourself, along with society that sometimes it truly is like dog paddling just to stay afloat! I made myself go run today because I haven’t done a long run in three weeks and I’m training for a half. I’m not a quitter, so I refuse to not do it. Even though it was cold and snowing, I’m so glad I made myself go. Along with the craziness the past several weeks, I’ve not been consistent in my workouts, and I’ve stress eaten (because chocolate and Starbucks solves everything, right?!). And it shows. Mostly in my attitude. The long, cold, 8 mile run today completely rejuvenated me. I feel the best I’ve felt in a few weeks (despite my legs being shot, and this horrible cold I’ve been fighting). I’m sharing all of this because I don’t always have it all together and that’s okay. I know I’m not alone. I started this blog to just give advice on things that have worked for me the past year as I’ve gotten my pre-baby self back. I’m still learning and still have a long way to go, but if I can motivate or help anyone else then that’s what I want to do. So here’s to hitting reset. A normal girl, with little time, getting back on track, and being more consistent to hold myself accountable. #caffeineandchaos
Here’s a new recipe bc it’s been a while.
Almond crusted chicken.
1lb chicken tenders
1 cup unsalted almonds
Olive oil
-put the almonds in a food processor and process until crumbles.
-spray chicken tenders with olive oil (can also use coconut oil)
-Cover chicken tenders with almond crumbles
-bake for 30 min on 375
This is a good replacement for chicken tenders…even my boys love them!
Cheers!
Caffeine and Chaos 