First Day Of School!

 

How was your day? Good I hope! The sun was shining here so even though the temps were in the low 60s I couldn’t help but be happy.

I started out my day with a 6 mile run at the gym. I attempted to do intervals, but after 5 of them I realized my legs were a bit sore from yesterday. Instead I kept negative splits for the rest of the run and took it a little easier. After the run I incline walked to finish out the hour and then did some ab work.

OUTFIT:

Every time I wear these shoes I regret it. They are Jessica Simpson and are just too high for me to be comfortable in. I think the fact that there is no platform on them makes it worse. But they are my only pair of light-colored pumps! Need to do something about that…

Shirt: J. Crew, Sweater: Old Navy, Skirt: Banana Republic, Shoes: Jessica Simpson from DSW

 

FOOD:

Breakfast was overnight oats made with rolled oats, Oikos 0% plain, chia seeds, cinnamon and stevia, 1/2 banana and almond butter. The main reason I choose to have overnight oats (aside from tasting deeeelicious) is the protein content. Greek yogurt is a main source for me and it’s easy to get it in with breakfast.

Lunch was a big old mish mosh salad that I threw together last night. In this baby was:

• mixed greens + spinach
• roasted sweet potato
• lentils (pre-steamed from TJ’s)
• edamame
• TJ’s broccoli slaw
• balsamic syrup
• Whole wheat tortilla for dipping/making into little roll ups / eating plain on the side

After I ate I took a walk outside to listen to my first Institute of Integrative Nutrition module. That’s right, it’s my first day of school!! IIN is very high-tech and each time a new class (aka module) is released it automatically loads onto my ipod. I can listen during any of my free time and then hop on the website to complete any other course work or participate in discussions. Today’s was mostly just introductory messages, but I’m so excited to learn more!

One of our assignments throughout the year is to complete “Health Histories” with other people. All it requires is for the other person to fill out a two-page questionnaire about their eating, sleeping, exercise, relationship, and other habits. Then over the phone or in person, we will discuss the survey for about 30 minutes. It’s not anything formal and most certainly is not judgmental or coaching at this point since I don’t have my certification yet. For me it provides crucial experience and for the participant it could provide insight into certain parts of their life that they might want to work on.

Would you be interested in participating in a health history? If so, you can email me 100% confidentially (cbrady3@alumni.nd.edu) and we can set one up! I’d love to talk to you guys, practice these calls, and potentially help you along your journey to health. Please don’t be shy!!